Creative Technology recently announced their upcoming Sound BlasterX AE-5 sound card, but it now appears that wasn't the end of their June surprises. Today they're taking the wraps off a new Roar variant, a booklet-sized stereo speaker designed to generate full-bodied audio for any room that needs it.
The Sound Blaster Roar Classic Lite is outwardly similar to the original and award-winning Roar S20, but with a greater emphasis in form over function. Lines are cleaner, with stripped-down exterior interfaces. Connectivity is restricted to NFC Bluetooth and AUX input, rather than also supporting multiple USB connectivity options as well as microSD storage. All-in-all, it's appears to be a far more aesthetically pleasing speaker for a living-room or office space.
Creative certainly haven't skimped on the internal auto hardware - far from it in fact. The Roar Classic Lite continues to be equipped with a 5-driver system including subwoofer that provides a richer and more enveloping sound-scape. That's aided by the use of two amplifiers - one for low and mid-tones, the other dedicated to high tones.
An integrated 6000mAH Lithium-Ion Battery means that the Roar Classic Lite is available on-the-go, whilst the built-in microphone facilities hands-free conferencing for that added taste of flexibility.
Key Features
5 Speaker Drivers (including a built-in subwoofer) – for room-filling audio
Bi-amplification – for amazing details in the high, mid and low audio frequencies
NFC (Near-Field Communication) – for one-touch Bluetooth pairing
ROAR: Instant No-Holds-Barred Audio Power – instantly boost volume and spaciousness
TeraBass – intelligently enhances bass at low volumes levels
6000mAH Lithium-Ion battery – for up to 8 hours of audio playback
Built-in microphone – for hands-free speakerphone teleconferencing
Bi-amplification – for amazing details in the high, mid and low audio frequencies
NFC (Near-Field Communication) – for one-touch Bluetooth pairing
ROAR: Instant No-Holds-Barred Audio Power – instantly boost volume and spaciousness
TeraBass – intelligently enhances bass at low volumes levels
6000mAH Lithium-Ion battery – for up to 8 hours of audio playback
Built-in microphone – for hands-free speakerphone teleconferencing
The original Roar netted both the Vortez Gold and Creative awards back in 2015. Hopefully the Roar Classic Lite can live up to its pedigree.
Pricing and Availability
The Sound Blaster Roar Classic Lite will be available soon at £139.99 (inc. V.A.T.) from Creative.com.
