The Good Loud and proud Delivers extra bass but keeps the mids and highs Can withstand water, weather, portable use App extends controls, functionality The Bad Pricey if you want stereo Auto-shutoff not controllable Needs periodic re-pairing EQ can't nullify extra bass Ultimate Ears (now owned by...

Loud and proud; Delivers extra bass but keeps the mids and highs; Can withstand water; weather; portable use; App extends controls; functionality

Pricey if you want stereo; Auto-shutoff not controllable; Needs periodic re-pairing; EQ can't nullify extra bass

Thinking to buy a premium Bluetooth speaker? Ultimate Ears Megaboom is the one to look forward to.

This is easily the best speaker I have ever heard/owned, yes the price tag is expensive but it is worth it.. it matches my stereo with sound and bass, BUT there is a common fault with these where it won't charge, mine has this fault so I will be sending this one back and getting another one.

If you've been shopping for a Bluetooth speaker for a while now, you already know there are plenty of cheaper options available. But unless you're looking at the UE MEGABOOM's little sibling, you'll be hard-pressed to find this impressive breadth of functionality and spark in speakers even twice its...

Sounds Great; Robust Design; Waterproof and smooth tonal balance across the frequency spectrum

Price

The UE Boom 2 is a tour de force in the Bluetooth speaker scene. First off, it's one helluva good-looking device. Then, it keeps impressing with class-leading performance, waterproofing, and a unique set of features allowed by its free companion app.

Minimalistic style; Bigger sound; better battery; Easy to use

Doesn't offer anything new

The clue is in the name when it comes to describing the volume and sound signature of Ultimate Ears' latest Bluetooth speaker. If your music collection largely consists of loud, heavy tracks with plenty of bass, the Megaboom should definitely pique your interest.

IPX7 water-resistant; Excellent battery life; 360-degree sound

No Bluetooth aptX support

With its IPX7 rating, 360-degree sound and excellent battery life, the Megaboom is an excellent Bluetooth speaker

IPX7 water-resistant; Excellent battery life; 360-degree sound;

No Bluetooth aptX support;

Ultimate Ears has a strong professional audio pedigree, but was perhaps not so well known among other brands in the consumer market. That all changed last year with the launch of the UE Boom wireless speaker -- a classic marriage of good design, excellent usability, waterproofing and some phenomenal...

Excellent ruggedised design; waterproofing and apps; Fantastic sound; including improved bass; Exceptional battery life well beyond 20 hours

Weight and size have reduced its portability; Price jump hasn't seen a comparable jump in audio or feature quality; Cylindrical design not to everyone's tastes

The Performance Design/Ergonomics Value 3 Photos The Ultimate Ears company website unabashedly describes their UE MEGABOOM, as "a 360-degree Bluetooth speaker that blasts freakishly amazing sound to every corner of the party.

Ease of set up; Terrific lifestyle appeal; Ideal for outdoors

Siri voice command operation can be a bit spotty; Tap control took some effort but worked

The Ultimate Ears UE Boom is a convenient, cool-looking portable Bluetooth speaker that offers superb volume for its small size. However, like most other style-obsessed portable speakers of late, it seems expensive given the sound quality and level of tech sophistication it really brings to the...

Seriously loud; Attractive design; Solid battery life

Expensive; Socket placement ruins waterproofing