headphones are much better for room listening, if you're into secure sound and heavy bass. that's just my personal opinion though. if you extremely like these portable speakers, the (whoever names this must be un-hip) JAM HEAVY METAL HX-P920 which is 90 bucks, but it's extremely good. I've used it during my lunches at school, and by myself when I'm in bed to go to sleep. even the classical sounded great. but, if you like loud rock, or edm, or stuff, get this. I have a few others if you're into other types of music.