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Ultimate Ears Boom Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Brand | Ultimate Ears |
Model Name | BOOM |
Speaker Type | 3D |
Connectivity Technology | wireless |
Special Feature | built-in-microphone, Stereo pairing |
About this item
- Make Some Noise: UE BOOM is the 360-degree speaker that drops bold, rich resonant sound in every direction with exceptional bass size.
- Up for Anything: UE BOOM has a versatile, go anywhere shape that is designed to be spontaneous
- Life-Resistant: Colorful acoustic skin with plasma coating makes UE BOOM water and stain resistant
- Live Wirelessly: Switch songs, adjust volume and take phone calls from up to 50 feet away. The rechargeable battery has 15 hours of playback
- Double Up: Wirelessly connect two UE BOOMs together in stereo via the UE BOOM app to spread the sound and pump up the volume. Please refer to compatbility information present below.
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Battery life | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Bluetooth connectivity | 4.5 | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Portability | — | 4.8 | — | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Value for money | — | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
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power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
connectivity tech | wireless | USB, Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, wireless |
speaker type | 3D | Speaker System | Outdoor | Subwoofer | Outdoor | Surround Sound |
mounting type | Table Top | Freestanding | Speaker | Freestanding | Table Top | Freestanding |
weight | 1.2 pounds | 0.55 kilograms | 14.8 ounces | 650 grams | 1.2 pounds | 2.9 pounds |
control method | application | application | application | touch | voice | application |
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Technical Details
Brand | Ultimate Ears |
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Series | BOOM |
Item model number | 980-000678 |
Hardware Platform | wireless speakers |
Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 2.8 x 2.8 x 7.1 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.8 x 2.8 x 7.1 inches |
Color | Black |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Logitech |
ASIN | B00CM0XHNS |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 21, 2013 |
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Make music social with Ultimate Ears BOOM - the 360-degree wireless speaker made to rage, riot, party and play the music you love, out loud.
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Customers like the quality, value, portability, connectivity, and battery life of the speakers. They mention that it's well-built, travels easier, and pairs with Bluetooth without a hitch.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that it's water-resistant, has amazing sound, and has a long battery life. Some customers are looking for a rugged, loud portable speaker that puts out some really good sound, as well as one that can be hung in a central location.
"...This speaker is absolutely amazing. It is very loud, and the design is spectacular. It is the perfect speaker for being outdoors and moving about!..." Read more
"...And it makes neat little drum sounds when pairing. The USB is an easy-to-spot yellow and flat cord, again with portability and practicality in mind...." Read more
"...Of course, I've only had it for about four weeks, but it still sounds great and there's nothing noticeably different than the first day I bought it..." Read more
"...It honestly sounds even better the louder it gets. Boom. The bass is about as good as you can get on a battery-powered portable Bluetooth speaker...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the speakers. They mention it has great audio quality, is portable, and has a user-replaceable battery. Customers also appreciate the fact that it is micro USB rechargeable.
"...Battery life is pretty amazing - not really sure why there are some reviews toward the opposite because my experience has been really great...." Read more
"...For a biker, fantastic! It also shows your remaining battery life on the app, yes, yes, we're on a streak now!..." Read more
"...Has great volume, great sound, with a long-lasting battery, excellent build quality, and maintains connection with a reasonable distance from the..." Read more
"...This is where the battery life drained faster, as after testing it for 5 hours, the battery charge went from 90% to 30%...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the speakers. For example,they say it works great for watching movies, connects seamlessly to their iPhone, and has amazing battery life. They also mention that it has a reasonably full bass, excellent mids, and sharp highs.
"...This speaker is absolutely amazing. It is very loud, and the design is spectacular. It is the perfect speaker for being outdoors and moving about!..." Read more
"...I took it on a backpacking trip and, while it performed great..." Read more
"...crank out the music for my larger social cycling night rides and it works perfect...." Read more
"...The sound quality for such a compact portable speaker is truly impressive: admittedly it is slightly lacking in low end punch, but that is not..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the speaker. They mention that it is well-built, solid, and can take a beating. It has great battery backup, and the bluetooth tech is life-proof. The quality is very good, and it will continue to play and not damage anything.
"...Although I did not like the price of it, it is definitely well-built and fits the UE Boom very well and you can listen to music even with the case..." Read more
"...You can get it wet, and it just has a solid feel that you won't worry about it knocking about in a bag or getting kicked over at a party or getting..." Read more
"...UPDATE 08/11/17 - So I have had this for four years now and it's still going strong...." Read more
"...That being said, yes the quality is very good, and except for audiophiles who obsess over these things, just know it's better than many other..." Read more
Customers like the bluetooth connectivity of the speakers. They mention that it's a very nice little bluetooth speaker, it includes a highly functional speakerphone feature, and it'd be great to listen to at any position. They also appreciate the dual speaker function, and the Bluetooth on the PC was fine. Overall, customers are happy with the bluetooth tech implementation, and its rich wireless feature set.
"...-lasting battery, excellent build quality, and maintains connection with a reasonable distance from the paired device...." Read more
"...The design of this speaker is phenomenon...." Read more
"...Sixth, the speaker can be used to make/receive phone calls with its own speaker and mic...." Read more
"...output in that it can easily fill a 300 sq ft room with solid and enjoyable music with no distortion...." Read more
Customers appreciate the portability of the speakers. They say it has a decent weight for its size, and it travels easier. It has sounded base heavy and crisp in the default setting. It is practical and has t a simple but very useful set of functions.
"...or pool side party, but I have a feeling the Boom will be so easy to carry around I'll take it everywhere I might possibly use it...." Read more
"...It has good weight and feels high-quality to the touch, pairs quickly, has a solid 15-hour battery life, is water resistant and most importantly..." Read more
"...solid-feeling product, and the cylindrical shape makes it easy to pack in a shoulder bag for trips...." Read more
"...the same size, while the round soda can shape of the Boom makes it more portable and versatile, I feel like...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the speakers. They mention that it is worth the price, provides the best sound and build quality for the money, and does not need an overpriced case.
"...I am incredibly happy with this purchase, and feel like it is well worth the money.**..." Read more
"...In general, I've found them to give the best sound and build quality for the money, even if you generally spend a bit for the name on top of the..." Read more
"...Price is a bit much, but I would truly say that it's worth the price, as long as it continues to last for a few more years.*****..." Read more
"...good battery life, small enough to tote around, and CHEAP! If you're worried about damaging it in the rain or something, buy two!..." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the speaker. They mention that it always pairs with Bluetooth without a hitch, pairs quickly, and syncs incredibly easily. The Bluetooth syncing is flawless with Android, iPhone, iPad, and literally anything else with Bluetooth connectivity. It pairs beautifully with multiple devices, and playback is seamlessly transferred between connected devices when the audio stream is paused on one.
"...Simplicity but with Attention to DesignDead simple. Easy sync. Only two big volume buttons. Micro USB. A little hook if you need to hang it...." Read more
"...It seems virtually indestructible. Still pairs well with the mini-boom as well...." Read more
"...First of all, it pairs in literally under 5 seconds (including the first time it paired to my phone)...." Read more
"...It has good weight and feels high-quality to the touch, pairs quickly, has a solid 15-hour battery life, is water resistant and most importantly..." Read more
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But I gave in! I purchased a UE Boom having read several of the negative reviews and found that I was one of the fortunate ones! This speaker is absolutely amazing. It is very loud, and the design is spectacular. It is the perfect speaker for being outdoors and moving about! Being the careful person I am, I also purchased the Molded Hardshell Case from Amazon (Surf To Summit vendor). Although I did not like the price of it, it is definitely well-built and fits the UE Boom very well and you can listen to music even with the case on without any degradation in quality. I have no regrets buying the UE Boom or the case for it! I definitely recommend both.
When I first turned on the speaker, it had 50% battery life. I started playing music at about 50% volume on my iPod and had the speaker volume around 75%. I was shocked at the battery life. I played it from 9:00am until 8:00pm, and it went from 50% to 20%. After that, I charged the speaker back up to 100%, which took about 3 hours. Then I went ahead and tested it for real! I turned the volume on the speaker to full, and listened to different volume levels on my iPod. After hours of testing I've found that keeping the speaker volume at full, and your mp3 device around 50% volume, this speaker will lose 10% charge after about 70-80 minutes give or take. This is about 13 hours or so for the battery life, which I feel is great considering how loud 50% is on your device with the speaker on full blast.
I took it outside to the tennis court to test the battery life with the volume turned up louder as well as testing the Bluetooth distance and quality. I had the speaker all the way up, and my iPod around 75-80% volume. This is where the battery life drained faster, as after testing it for 5 hours, the battery charge went from 90% to 30%. So if you plan on keeping the volume high and cranking the tunes, plan on losing about 12-15% of battery charge per hour. --As for the Bluetooth, the company claims 50 feet. Well, with my phone (Moto X) and my UE Boom, I stood 100+ feet from the speaker in clear sight (end of double tennis court to the other) and it was getting perfect reception. Now, that's in clear sight with nothing blocking the path. I have played games of tennis with my phone in my pocket playing music and have not had any issues with it cutting out, with the distance during play ranging from 10 feet to 60 feet away. I also tested it in my house and saw that the range was around 30ft before it started cutting out. But that was going through walls and such.
So in conclusion, I am exceptionally happy with my purchase. This thing gets 2 thumbs up, 5/5 stars! I'm upset that 2 weeks after I purchased it, the price dropped $20! But what can you do... I downloaded the UE Boom app for my Android phone, and it works very well. You can name the speaker, tweak the EQ settings or choose from a couple presets, and also check the battery level.
One last thing, the battery is NOT REPLACEABLE. There are instructions that come with it that shows the user how to remove the li-ion battery that is inside to dispose of it, but Logitech (Ultimate Ears) has not produced any replacement batteries for this speaker. I believe they say this battery should last about 500 charges or so they say. I sure hope it can last that long! I only charge this thing like twice a week tops, so that's years of use for me if it will last the 500 charges. Maybe down the road Logitech will get enough complaints about not having replacement batteries for this speaker and start selling them. Until then, I just hope that this battery will last me a very long time!
I had originally bought a Soundfreaq and had it for an hour before returning it. While I'm not expecting much bass out of a small Bluetooth speaker, you need a little kick. I listen to mostly electronic, bass-heavy music so the Sounfreaq was out straight away. Yes it's half the price, but buy cheap, buy twice.
If you're reading this and are considering a BT speaker in the $200 range, by now you've probably figured out it's really down to the Boom and the Soundlink Mini. If you haven't yet, you will soon.
While I haven't listened to the Mini, I have an old Bose Sound Dock and listening to the Soundlink in the store, I'm sure the Mini delivers good sound, probably better than the Boom, at least bass-wise which is what I'm after.
Now, I have the old Bose dock which sounds good, but it's 2013 and Bluetooth tech has made strides and let's face it I can't be having my phone docked in a Bose when I'm at a party, those things were made for iPods. Many of you are probably like me and in a similar boat. And like me you were used to the nice solid bass the dock produced.
But whenever making a decision like this you have to figure out what your needs are and what you're willing to sacrifice.
For me, the reason I was in the market was I'm going on a vacation and wanted something portable with a small footprint that could still deliver sound. I knew I'd have to sacrifice some low-end bass and that was that.
I was planning on purchasing a Mini to compare, but honestly, the Boom is so good I don't even have to bother. Here's my list of pros:
Form Factor
Very small footprint. I almost thought the package was wrong when it arrived as I had listened to it at Best Buy (sorry you didn't have any in stock, guys; your loss is Bezos's gain!) and in my mind it was larger (I was probably just remembering the sound!). While I've only had this for the night, I'm sure I'll have no problem tucking it in a backpack or sticking in a water bottle holder and being on my way.
One negative it's marketed as being able to stand vertical or horizontal, but laying flat it kind of rolls, not optimal.
Big, Big Sound
What the Boom lacks in true booming bass, it more than makes up for in sheer volume. I mean, this is LOUD. When I was listening at Best Buy, I had to have it only at 50% and even that felt way too loud. And as far as bass, certain songs sound better than others. If I'm listening to some super low end trap like RL Grime or crazy bass heavy stuff like James Blake or Jamie XX, yeah there is no way this thing can hit those frequencies. But listening some 4/4 techno or dance with standard dance music bass kick drum, it has enough that you know it's there.
But man, it just fills out the room. You honestly have to hear this to believe the sound is coming out of this little tiny thing. It does sound a little harsh when it gets up past 70%, I can't imagine listening at that level unless there is a lot of background noise, but it will get a party started. I think I saw someone else here refer to it as a sound bomb or sound grenade, and that's an apt description. This thing is the thermal detonator of Bluetooth speakers.
Simplicity but with Attention to Design
Dead simple. Easy sync. Only two big volume buttons. Micro USB. A little hook if you need to hang it. Line in for non-BT devices. A battery meter shows up in your iPhone info bar at the top of the phone when you connect. It's the little things. No bloat here, but also nothing I find missing.
Personality
Looking at the color schemes and marketing photos, it's obvious the market UE is going after here, they want the mobile party crowd and they hit their mark. Just little details like pressing the buttons gives you a cool volume announcement. You get your choice of colors. The app lets you name the device, which while stupid is fun. And it makes neat little drum sounds when pairing. The USB is an easy-to-spot yellow and flat cord, again with portability and practicality in mind. Little things.
Rugged
While I haven't taken it on the road yet, I can already tell by the build that this will be a rugged piece of tech. You can get it wet, and it just has a solid feel that you won't worry about it knocking about in a bag or getting kicked over at a party or getting sand on it at the beach. That was a deciding factor against the Mini: it just looks too nice. I'd want it just sitting on my deck or in my office, I wouldn't want it on a boat or a on the beach or who knows where else.
Battery Life
Haven't put this to the test yet but I'm going to charge fully in morning and go to work and leave my iPad at half volume (which is plenty loud!) and we'll see where it is at the end of the day. Everything I hear though is you can get near the 15 hours if you aren't cranked.
Now as far as the cons:
Limited Low End
This has been addressed. But also, I find it does get harsh and shrilly at higher volumes but you'll probably only need to go that high at a party with competing noise. If you really need serious bass, you're just going to have to give up size and portability and go with a bigger player.
Missed Opportunity with Case
The case it comes in comes sooo close to doubling as a carrying case, but ultimately the cap doesn't fit right and it's too cheap looking. I'd gladly have paid an extra $10 if they made a slightly upgraded version that had a better case. As it is there is nothing on the market to carry it in, I'll probably have to get a bottle holder.
Honestly, those are the only negatives I can think of. End of the day, this is the device for you if you're looking for a speaker that:
-Is Portable and easy to fit somewhere
-You might get it wet or bump it
-You'll be taking it on the road or to parties
-Delivers loud sound without booming base
-Will allow you to listen to music all day when you're away from a charge
I'd look elsewhere if you:
-Won't be taking a speaker on the road and just want something for the deck or office. Mini is probably for you.
-Need bigger bass sound. You probably want a bigger speaker.
Honestly, I had only thought I needed a speaker for the occasional trip or pool side party, but I have a feeling the Boom will be so easy to carry around I'll take it everywhere I might possibly use it. I used to debate if I was going somewhere if I was going to lug my Bose dock with me, but not anymore. Without a second thought I'll grab the Boom and that'll be that. I haven't been this happy with a tech purchase in a long, long time, and I buy a lot of stupid crap. :)