Read this review then buy speaker!!
597663
Listen people for the price it's the best sub you will get period!! It sounds great and its loud. I use for house parties and movie theatre and it kicks butt!!
2318665
however the sound is amazing!!  I would highly recommend this for someone wanting a Bluetooth speaker, but not wanting to spend a small fortune.
4064615
i got this speaker from the Review club for a $1 and it is awesome...works great, great sound and easy to use...I would highly recommend this product!!!
2627891
I've now bought several pairs of Rockville speakers (mostly off ebay) and I think that I can give a slightly different kind of review that may help a certain type of buyer. So, this is not going to be a highly technical review (which many others have already done). Instead it will be a very common sense review.

Rockville speakers are known for being surprisingly good for their price. From my own informal testing experience what that means is that if you put them next to a Yamaha or Mackie speaker of the same size, the name brand speaker will perform SLIGHTLY sharper near peak, and be capable of a modestly smoother volume gradient than the Rockville speaker. But these are the kind of things you would only notice if you were independently testing the speakers side by side. In a performance situation 95% of people would never discern any difference at all.

However the biggest difference is price... and that is a HUGE difference. Most people are dealing with set budgets to spend. The question is how much quality can that budget buy you? In my own case, I was able to buy a lot more speakers (since Rockville's were less than half the cost of their name branded competitors) and having more than double the speakers made a much bigger difference than having a slightly better speaker performance at the top end of the EQ. Also, I was able to afford two 18" Rockville subwoofers. This made a NIGHT AND DAY difference in the richness and quality of the sound. Now, would Yamaha subwoofer test slightly better? Probably! But since they cost almost 3 times what the Rockville cost me, it wouldn't make a difference BECAUSE I COULD NEVER HAVE AFFORDED IT!

My system today sounds much better that it ever would have had I gone with Yamaha or Mackie, simply because I would have ended up with only a few expensive speakers that few people would even know were better if they closed their eyes. As opposed to having more speakers (including subwoofers and stage monitors) that make a huge difference all around. Yes, some things are cheap because they are low quality and are just not worth the money in the long run. But my Rockville speakers have proven to be solidly in the class of the name brand speakers for quality and killing it on every level because of the quantity and diversity of speakers I can afford.

I just thought this review would be helpful for certain people looking to buy.

Thanks
3439797
SOUNDS GREAT AND PLAYs GREAT in ANY CAR STOCK DECK PLEASE CHECK UR MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR, GREAT FOR QUICKly GETting UR MUSIC PUMPING in your car PUMP UP D MUSIC BRO.!!! BUT HOWEVER MY ADVICE to u is THEIR R BETTER, MORE POWER MORE MONEY MY MAN!! or GIRL< AND YES RMS AND WATT DOES MATTER, they come hand in hand do your reseach on google shopping speaker alway get a pair and same brand for all your speakerS

GOOD STUFF EVER WITHOUT HURTING YOUR WALLET!!!! sound grest PERIOD!!!!
however thier r better out their???
2855233
Omg this speaker is amazing! I have not charged it since January and it is playing music as I am typing this right now IN JUNE!! I really like the volume but it can get pretty loud so just be weary of your neighbors. I would recommend that everyone purcahse this!
181224
Ok,

I researched for about a week in regards to this theater system. Long long and hard and had the list down to 5 systems basically. The Boston Acoustics TVEE30, Harmon Kardon SB16, Polk Audio 6000, And the Energy sound bar elite. They`re all very close and comparable to the Bose cinemate series II.  You can scour through review after review and forum after forum like i did... google everything you can imagine to find out who says what about these systems.. But You have to just listen to them yourself.. I guess everyones ears are different, like our fingerprints and acoustics of rooms vary how sound reflects and bounces etc.. Allot of variables.. Some people hate Bose, not sure why.. Mainly something against their marketing philosophy.. I don't know..

But I went to best buy, Spoke in length to a young audiophile in the home entertainment system.. Listened to the Polk 6000, HK sb16, Cinemate series II, And the SR model with gemstone speakers, And the Boston acoustics tvee25 (no 30 stocked for some reason). The Polk 6000 lost points fast, the subwoofer wouldnt stay connected.. it is wireless and just wouldnt stay connected. The model below had a channel switch, the 6000 had a sync button you had to repeatedly push and with no indication would connect and disconnect. So that one was out.. The TVEE25 sounded ok, But the HK SB16 blew it out of the water.. The TVEE30 is double the wattage of that model and im sad i couldn't listen to it. They didn't carry the Energy Soundbar Elite either :( And im not very keen on spending up to 500$ and it sounding like crap when i get it here. I want to atleast hear it first..  But it became a close race between the HK SB16 and the Cinemate Series II.. I couldn't notice a difference between the Gemstone and the articulated array.. Especially not a 200% difference.. The Articulated array (that come with the Series II) are heavier than the Gemstone (that come with the SR Series II). And the SR series II comes with a universal remote.. Not an impressive remote either. And with the HK SB16, the sub looked awesome.. It is HUGE! but for some reason, soundbars just look and feel cheap to me.. Maybe im old fashioned, but I like speakers.

***Get  a logitech Harmony series.. Push one button and it cuts everything you have on. changes inputs and everything.. If you havnt seen them, Google them! Theyre about the best universal remotes out there!

But I went with the Bose Series II, Got some stands, LOVE IT!!! it is amazing.. I cannot comprehend living with the TV Sound for this long.. I was missing so much of the experience! I completely recommend the Bose.. It rumbles and is just all around awesome! And get a Logitech Harmony remote too! You will be in home theater heaven!
581362
Alright, I have to review this thing. I've tried and been every bluetooth speaker I can get my hands on over the last month with the exception of the JBL Extreme, but the problem with the Extreme is that it is pretty big. That it's ONLY problem. Otherwise, it is a phenomenal speaker.

As far as the UE Roll goes, I went through BestBuy and listened to every speaker I could find (about 50 of them). I also purchase the Bose Soundlink Mini 2, the Minirigs (stereo pair), the Soundmatters ECHO7, and UE Minibooms (stereo pair), 2 different Photiv speakers, and the tiny Anker mini speaker. I'm probably missing a few more. Anyhow, they all have shortcomings. Either too big, distortion at high volume, or lack bass. The problem is that I could live with some of these shortcomings, for example with the Minirigs. However, at $199 a speaker ($400 for the pair), that is a lot of money to spend on speakers that distort in various ways at high volume.

So, I read reviews of the UE Rolls, headed over to BestBuy and bought one. I was so impressed, I bought a second, not sure if it would make a big difference. WOW! Two of these in stereo at full volume produces almost no distortion I can detect even in the bass department, and they play as loud or louder than the JBL Extreme. I'm not even hinting that the UE Rolls have the bass that the JBL Extreme has. The JBL Extreme is in a class of its own. But, if you want something loud and clear and very portable (and waterproof), then the UE Rolls are the best speaker I could get my hands on. There are other good things about the UE Roll to mention but I'll leave that to other reviewers. But, I want to emphasize that although the bass doesn't distort, it isn't super weak, either. It is there, just enough to fill out the sound so that you don't have a tinny sound like those small cheap  bluetooth speakers sound like. Finally, I have a pair of portable speakers that are truly LOUD speakers. I plan to use these with my portable projector to provide audio for large group viewing. For this, they are going to be great.

Further clarification on loudness: it's hard to know really how loud a speaker can play just be reading reviews or watching YouTube videos, but to give you a sense, when I have 2 of these UE Rolls hooked up and 3 feet away from my ear at full volume, loud songs are so loud it is almost unbearable, but not our of harshness, just sheer volume. And almost no distortion at all.

So happy I finally found some great speakers.
1939876
My speaker came and it was absolutely gorgeous. It has a rubberized coating for the body and metallic grill. I purchased the blue model and the color is a very bright blue.  The craftsmanship is very solid.  It is what you would expect for Anker quality.  But that is where it ends. The most important part of the speaker is the sound. I find it The bass very tin like and Max volume is horrible. Refurbished UE speakers are a much better value. I bought this a a discounted price just above $20. First time I am writing you get what you pay for in a review. Anker is usually the best value.  Not worth returning and I might just use this at home with my Echo

Update:  Anker customer service is outstanding.  If you want an inexpensive speaker for personal space.  And i mean Personal space... this Soundcore is really nice. Bass is still not really there but what do you expect from this price point.  Outdoor use is still meh for this item. If you need a little more punch check out the soundcore 2 which i believe is a better value with increased volume.  I will be using this inside a conference room and am very happy it includes a mic!
3756857
Its insane.  If this cost $70 it would still be a bargin..  No really, I cannot believe how well it sounds for the price.  Understand here,  I am comparing a $30 WIRELESS, Speaker the size of a Chipolte Burrito against my System at home, BIC sub, Modded MICA's, Sounds amazing for the price giving me BIG sound.  This speaker when put into a corner, or allowed to resonate say on a shelf is simply insane.  I'm picky about my tunes and the quality.

The balance is everything here.  For the price it is absolutely one of the best purchases I've made.  At 70-100$ I would be more critical, but even then its a solid purchase.

A+++++++
2466646
Worth every penny paid for this speaker.  i am very impressed with volume and sound.  Think about it... when are you ever going to crank up the volume???  hardly ever!  Bass is excellent at medium volume but lessens as volume increases (just like all compact speakers).  Great highs and mids at any volume!  I am going to buy a second one to pair them up when we go to the beach.  Compared to the Bose mini... This speaker gets 3 times louder.  The Bose has a warmer, sorta muffled sound with great bass.  This speaker has better highs and mids and is equal in bass.  Neither speaker distorts at high volume.
853985
This speaker is like I said, "ASTONISHING"!!! First of all, when opening the box and finding that the speaker is securely and nicely packed is a job well done on SoundBot's side. I love it when a company takes the time to design and create it's packages!

UPDATE 2/4/16 (after already reviewing)

Charging: Why am I starting with the charging? I've noticed a lot of people mentioning the charging component breaking after serveral months. I didn't even think to include this in the original review(s) below because it was something I noticed I NEEDED to do right off the bat. Yes, indeed this was an oversight on their part; but there's hope! All you need to do is place your chord underneath the speaker with enough length to have the chord projected upwards without a bend at the base between the connection of the speaker and chord. I'll attach a picture for all to view!

Aesthetics:
Looks AMAZING! The overall aluminum design compliments just about any area that you place the device in. The triangular design is in my opinion very pleasing to the eye, as well as smart in regards to sound.

Sound Quality:
The sound this medium-sized Bluetooth compatible speaker produces compares to that of other speakers that are well above it's current selling-price! Which is about $32 (based on the date of this review and I believe what I purchased it for)! The sound produced is pretty well balanced. I myself prefer more bass. But for the price of 1/7th the cost of the, "Bose Soundlink Mini 3" (which my friend has and I've compared this to). I DEFINITELY don't mind the slight difference in bass and mids production. It gets just as loud as the Bose. I've noticed people (verified purchasers) commenting that the sound gets a little distorted at high and/or max volume. This is true! However, I've only noticed this when its on the regular sound production mode and not surround sound mode. I personally only use the surround sound mode because the music becomes.... Well, surround sounding lol! It's AMAZING. I'm a distribution manager at a moving company and this is PLENTY enough sound for our warehouse. I work in the upstairs department, and even guys downstairs are like, "You got a boom box up there or something"? LMAO!!!

I have a few errands to run. Will touch up the review tomorrow.

Continued 2/1/16:
Overall:
If you're looking for a budget blue tooth compatible/auxiliary speaker,  you will NOT go wrong with this one! =) You will surely impress people with it's looks and sound just as I have been. I've already convinced a few friends to purchase it for themselves. I'll also soon be purchasing another as a gift for someone.

Best of luck to you all!

Sincerely,
Jeremiah
295511
This speaker was bought because it is rechargable. We have a soundfreq that we paid more for but it only has a power cord and is not rechargable. This harmon kardon speaker is incredible for its sound!!! I thought the other speaker was awesome till I heard this one. I have it paired to both my ipod 4 and samsung note 3 phone and I have never had a problem with either one. For these 2 reasons I give it 5 stars. The feet. Ugh, both feet broke off when it was dropped ( not a far distance) I epoxied them back on and had them both break off again. 1 star for the "feet" quality. I am going to try to glue these back on again but if it doesnt work I am actually thinking about spending the money for another one of these speakers. Yes the sound is that good. I just wish they would have it sitting on a square block or something....hmmm maybe ill try to make a base for it. Who knows maybe it will work haha.
667623
Let me make this easy for everyone- Buy THIS speaker. I've done the research for you. Unless you're looking to go into the hundreds $$$ (Bose, Panasonic, etc) THIS is the one.
I've bought this speaker about 5 times to get everyone in my family and my boyfriend's family a nice inexpensive speaker. Hands down best speaker for its price and I did A LOT of research beforehand. In my research I looked for power output and NO other speaker had that- this one does and it hold true.

UPDATE!!! 1/4/2016
STILL THE BEST SPEAKER!!!
Bought this for my boyfriend a few months back. He decided he wanted to "upgrade" to the new Bose Soundlink Color Speaker. When he got the Bose speaker he set it up and HATED IT!!! I'm not kidding folks. The sound from the ARS speaker here is louder and clearer. He's sending the Bose speaker back right now.
This is STILL THE BEST SPEAKER! Don't be fooled by the branding and costly "features". This speaker is the best.
3682018
GET ALTERNATIVE SPEAKERS FOR THEM THOUGH. I RECOMMEND THAT YOU SEARCH CYBER ACOUSTICS SUBWOOFER  SATELLITE SYSTEM. THEYRE SMALL SPEAKERS BUT GREAT SOUND. I BOUGHT THIS AS A GIFT AND MY GIRLFRIEND LOVED IT. I LIKE THE OLD FASHIONED KIND OF LOOK WITH THIS CASING. IT EVEN HAS A AUX HOOKUP SO YOU CAN PLAY YOUR PHONE OR IPOD THROUGH IT WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE SPEAKERS. GO AHEAD AND BUY IT
524278
i purchased a wired bluetooth speaker for $20 online. i thought it sounded good for what it was. after hearing this i was wrong. the sbt3000whi/37 is amazing. this sounds really good for sitting in the backyard with a beer and fire going. it really bumps!!! well worth the $40 i paid at wal-mart.

FYI batteries not included takes 4 aa. this is a plus for me i have rechargeable batteries everywhere in my home.

with old rechargable batteries I get about 1.5 hrs fully turned up. about 4 hrs otherwise at little more than .5 volume level.

base sounds amazing no distortion. but keep in mind this aint bose! don't expect a empirical but you will not be disappointed!
1648312
Stop researching Bluetooth speakers within this price range and BUY this one now. I am VERY impressed with the sound and quality. Trust me it's louder than you think! Who knew so much sound could come out of something so compact.