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Ultimate Ears Boom Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Black
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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 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Battery life | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Bluetooth connectivity | 4.5 | 5.0 | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Value for money | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — |
Portability | — | — | 4.8 | — | 4.6 | 4.5 |
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power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
connectivity tech | wireless | Bluetooth | USB, Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, wireless |
speaker type | 3D | 360-degree wireless, waterproof, dustproof, shockproof | Outdoor | Outdoor | Subwoofer | Surround Sound |
mounting type | Table Top | Freestanding | Freestanding | Speaker | Freestanding | Freestanding |
weight | 1.2 pounds | 2.9 pounds | 0.55 kilograms | 14.8 ounces | 650 grams | 2.9 pounds |
control method | application | touch | application | application | touch | 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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Product Description
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 sound quality, quality and portability of the speakers. For example, they mention it sounds even better the louder it gets, has pleasant drumming audio feedback and is well built. They appreciate the battery life, saying it has a long charge and can be used for 15 hours. Customers are also impresseded with the portability, saying that it fits nicely in the water bottle pocket of a backpack. They say it's worth the price.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. For example, they mention it sounds even better the louder it gets, it can run really loud without distorting, and it makes neat little drum sounds. That said, they say the sound and appearance is better than many other wireless speakers on the market.
"...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
"...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
"...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 quality of the speakers. They mention it has an excellent build quality, is rugged, and well designed. The base is solid when needed and soft when not. It has a beautiful and high-quality design made with quality parts. Customers say it provides the best sound and build quality for the money. They also say the sound quality is pretty amazing and it fits in a standard cup holder.
"...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 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
"...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
"...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 battery life of the speaker. They mention it has an awesome battery, it has a long charge, and it has good power. Some say that the speaker has recharging capabilities and that the battery is user-replaceable.
"...Has great volume, great sound, with a long-lasting battery, excellent build quality, and maintains connection with a reasonable distance from the..." 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
"...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
"...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
Customers like the portability of the speaker. They mention it's very compact, versatile, and easy to carry around. The shape of the Boom makes it more portable and versatile, it fits nicely in the water bottle pocket of a backpack, and has twice the battery life. It's still not all that large and packs in some amazing sound. Some say it'll be the best portable speaker they've ever seen or used. The setup is minimal in size and look, and it has good weight.
"...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
"...The best part is, my setup is minimal in size and look...." 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
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's worth the price, enough to tote around, and cheap. Some say it doesn't need an overpriced case. They also say it sounds fine for the price.
"...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
"...I am incredibly happy with this purchase, and feel like it is well worth the money.**..." Read more
"...I mean, you get deep, full lows that you can't get with the UE BOOM..." Read more
"...Now as far as the cons:Limited Low End..." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the speaker. They mention that it always pairs with Bluetooth without a hitch, pairs quickly, and syncs flawlessly with Android, iPhone, iPad, and virtually anything else. The Bluetooth connectivity is excellent, simple to use, and a piece of cake to pair and connect with NFC.
"...-lasting battery, excellent build quality, and maintains connection with a reasonable distance from the paired device...." Read more
"...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
"...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
Customers find the speaker easy to use and convenient. They mention it's easy to set up, connect, and manipulate. The interface is excellent and the connection to the cables is seamless. Customers also appreciate the online instruction manual.
"...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
"...Finally, the blue tooth connectivity is fast and simple and bug free... switching between my MacBook Pro and my iPhone is a breeze with very little..." Read more
"...It also includes an online instruction manual...." Read more
"...Water resistantAmazing soundLong battery lifeEasy to set up and use - less than 5 minutes..." Read more
Customers like the bluetooth connectivity of the speakers. They say the omnidirectional speakers are what make this speaker kill everything that tries. They also mention that the speakers are solid looking and smart functioning Bluetooth speakers for outdoor use. The dual speaker function is a plus, and the mobile app is able to extend range and surround sound. The speaker doubles as a speakerphone, and music is broadcast 360 degrees. Customers also appreciate the decent frequency range, with reasonably full bass, excellent mids, and good bluetooth range.
"...All-around great connectivity, though.App:The UE Boom app is basic, which is great...." Read more
"...You can name the speaker, tweak the EQ settings or choose from a couple presets, and also check the battery level...." Read more
"...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:..." Read more
"...The UE Boom app is also extremely useful...." 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!
Battery Life:
Absolutely this has the longevity that it claims. I haven't measured to exactly 15 hours at half volume because I'm not a tester. I do use it about 1 hour daily at half volume (the range is 0-15, so I used '7'), as well as about 5-6 hours/night when I sleep at a lower volume. Normally I will charge it about once every 10-14 days. Charging from < 10% takes approximately 2.5-3 hours.
Volume:
Half volume (7-8) is plenty, unless you plan to rig the sound system at Dallas Cowboy's stadium. This speaker produces a surprising volume. I use 7 when I'm by myself in my apartment and it pretty much fills the place (in all honesty, it's sometimes too loud, depending on what I'm listening to). In more open environments, even 8 is generally plenty, but it still performs well at louder sound levels.
Sound:
I split this up into volume/sound because they're different things. Let's transition this by discussing sound distortion at higher sound levels: to be honest, I only tried to max out the volume a handful of times, and during those times, no distortion was noticeable at very high volume. Otherwise, the sound seems to be very full and rich. It delivers great highs, mids, and lows. Its lower threshold is probably around 50Hz, if I had to take a guess. All-around great sound for any kind of music.
Ruggedness:
I've dropped it a few times on my carpeted floor and tossed it around a bit. It's been at a blazing hot worksite and at the beach twice and at the pool twice. It also was in my checked baggage on two connecting flights across the country (we all know how gentle the kind airline staff are with our luggage). 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 (cosmetically, audibly, or otherwise). As much as I'd like to test the limits of this device for testing purposes, I'd still like to see this speaker last a while.
Connectivity:
This is something that really impressed me. First of all, it pairs in literally under 5 seconds (including the first time it paired to my phone). With a clear line-of-sight, I've walked approximately 80 feet away before the sound dropped (they claim 50 feet). I've also walked around my apartment with my phone (player) in my pocket and it still played while in another room and through walls. However, I did notice that if it goes through too many walls, it seems to drop sporadically or altogether. All-around great connectivity, though.
App:
The UE Boom app is basic, which is great. You have four pre-set EQ settings and that's it. I'd much rather be able to choose which frequencies to amplify; the app doesn't even show you what is changing from setting-to-setting, and I generally can't tell much of a difference between any of them. In the end, your pairing device has specific EQ settings, too, so it's probably to change it on there anyways. You can double up with another UE boom (never tried this), check your battery (more on this below), and a few other misc things like alarms, etc.
Speakerphone:
This is something that I actually use frequently. My apartment doesn't have the best reception for phone service except near the windows. When I'm on the phone, I will often set my phone near the window and bring my speakerphone around my apartment so that I can have conversations while I'm walking around. This is one feature I truly enjoy, because my signal will drop completely about 15 feet away from my windows. Sound quality during calls sounds better than the speaker on my phone. Logitech claims dual microphones, but I don't know where they are (this would influence where I hold the speaker).
Misc:
You can check the battery by pressing the + and - symbols simultaneously. Power button and bluetooth pairing button top. Charging port, audio input (cable not included), and tripod hookup on bottom. 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.
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Conclusion:
Has great volume, great sound, with a long-lasting battery, excellent build quality, and maintains connection with a reasonable distance from the paired device. In all honesty, I wasn't even considering this price range for bluetooth speakers, but I did a lot of research before purchasing this and chose this because of how well everyone had described the important factors listed above. While I haven't physically compared other devices, this speaker has met and exceeded my expectations in virtually all major areas. If you're in the market for a bluetooth speaker, and even if you've been thinking about buying a slightly less expensive one, I would definitely recommend this one. In the end, good luck with your shopping and decision!