With the vast (and ever-growing) sea of audio products available, it becomes harder and harder to get noticed. It takes the right combination of elements to get that attention and then deliver with quality that people will love and keep.
Ultimate Ears, which was acquired by Logitech in 2008, has clearly produced a very popular Boom product series.
The UE Boom is a 360-degree portable speaker, which launched in the winter of 2013 and has been well-received in the New Zealand market. It's easy tounderstand why Kiwis like it due to it's clever design, great sound and portable nature.
The UE Boom doesn't appear very large when one experiences it for the first time: it's essentially a cylinder-shaped tube 60 mm in diametre and in 190 mm height that weighs 0.55 kg. Its centre of gravity is located near the the base, which makes it quite stable and it isn't likely to fall over in case someone accidentally bounces into it. There's a hook at the top so that it can be hung up.
The speaker is wireless and Bluetooth enabled, and can easily be controlled by Android and iOS mobile apps. This means that you can play and share all your songs on your phone during the barbeque or birthday party. The 15 hour battery life and high sound ensure a pleasant audio experience.
The price around $200 is relatively high compared to other portable speakers sold in New Zealand, but Kiwis perceive it as offering high value.
The successor to UE Boom is the Logitech UE Boom 2. Kiwi audiophiles should also consider the UE MegaBoom. The UE Mini Boom and the UE Roll come at a cheaper price tag and retails at around $130.
Manufacturer: Ultimate Ears
With the vast (and ever-growing) sea of audio products available, it becomes harder and harder to get noticed. It takes the right combination of elements to get that attention and then deliver with quality that people will love and keep.
Ultimate Ears brings its third Bluetooth speaker offering to market in the Boom, a device that features "360-degree sound" and the ability to "Double Up," or pair two speakers together, for stereo output.
Giant; clear sound; Good battery life; Double Up stereo capability
Expensive; Some bass distortion at high volumes
You're paying a bit extra for the sturdy, portable design, but the Logitech UE Boombox is still a good option if you're looking for a lightweight speaker system that you can use outdoors on a regular basis.
Ultimate Ears - the company probably best known for its on-stage, in-ear monitors and more recent consumer headphones - has released its first Bluetooth speaker to the market: UE Boom.
Great sound; loud; near-360-degree sound projection; decent battery life; waterproof; tough material; colourful and attractive design; fits in waterbottle holder (on pack or bike); can pair with multiple devices to take turns sharing music; two units can be used in true stereo (or as a pair
Not a huge amount of bass from this format; it's pricey; would like more EQ presets and customisation options within app
Ultimate Ears is joining the portable speaker revolution with the Boom, a cylindrical speaker that does more than just play back your tunes. It can also survive in more places than your average soundmaker.
Very loud; Loud; Works while being charged; Highly water resistant; Tripod mountable; Can be paired with a second Boom speaker for more sound or stereo separation
Bass isn't as strong as you might like; Tripod mount is very; very hard to remove the first time
The Ultimate Ears Boom, made by the prestigious audio company bought out by Logitech a couple of years ago, is a consumer-friendly portable speaker that's made to go with you wherever you want to take your tunes.
The UE Boom is simply the best wireless speaker I've ever used. It's attractive, has some seriously awesome features, and sounds spectacular. At $200, you'd be hard-pressed to find an equally good speaker for cheaper.
Great sound; attractive design; tons of actually useful features
None
I was attracted to this by the compact size, rugged construction, very long battery life and the ability to re-charge via micro USB and not have to lug a charger around. I have not been disappointed.
By design, the Ultimate Ear's website actually states that the "UE BOOM will turn off automatically after 15 minutes without music or user interaction." As such, it will disconnect when left alone so it needs to constantly be reconnected manually.
Great portable device with HUGE sound. Very impressed. Feels sturdy too
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