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| {{Short description|Portable Bluetooth speaker}} | |||
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{{Infobox product | ||
| | name = UE Boom | |||
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| title = UE Boom | ||
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| image = File:UE Boom speakers.jpg | ||
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| company = ] | ||
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| launch year = 2013 | ||
| ⚫ | | url = {{official website|http://www.ultimateears.com/}} | ||
| | released = | |||
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| | predecessor = | |||
| | successor = | |||
| | related = UE Mini Boom | |||
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| | form = | |||
| | size = Height 18 cm (7.1”)<br />Diameter 6.5cm (2.6”) | |||
| | weight = 538g (19oz) - speaker only | |||
| | sound = Maximum sound level: 88 dBA<ref></ref><br />]: 90 Hz - 20kHz<br /> Two 1.5", 4 Ohm Drivers<br />Two 2" Passive radiators | |||
| | connectivity = ]<br/> ] (passive) supported <br/> 3.5 millimetres ]<br /> | |||
| }} | }} | ||
| ⚫ | '''UE Boom''' is a portable ] manufactured by ], supporting Bluetooth and wired connections.<ref name= |
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| ⚫ | '''UE Boom''' is a portable ] manufactured by ], supporting ] and wired connections.<ref name=PCMAG>{{cite web|last=Greenwald|first=Will|title=Ultimate Ears UE Boom|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420573,00.asp|work=PC Magazine|access-date=23 May 2014|date=19 June 2018}}</ref> UE Boom has been praised for its ], loudness, battery life, speakerphone capability, and its suitability for outdoor use, but criticized for its comparatively high price. | ||
| == Design and features == | |||
| The speaker was first on May 21, 2013, and went on sale in the United States and Europe later that month.<ref name=UEBoomAnnouncement>{{cite web|title=Ultimate Ears Unveils World's First Social Music Player: UE Boom|url=http://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/press|website=Ultimate Ears|access-date=28 October 2015}}</ref> | |||
| The speaker is circular and shaped like a large beer can or an energy drink. It has a water and stain resistant coating. | |||
| On September 15, 2015, Ultimate Ears introduced the ], a revised model of the UE Boom.<ref name=UEBoom2Announcement>{{cite web|title=Ultimate Ears Ups the Ante With UE Boom 2|url=https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/press|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003133100/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/press|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 October 2015|website=Ultimate Ears|access-date=15 April 2019}}</ref> The new model featured ] waterproofing, a 25% increase in volume, and superior wireless range over the original model. | |||
| UE Boom is partly covered with rubber.<ref name="PCMAG"/> The speaker comes in multiple color combinations, including a limited edition designed by artist ].<ref></ref><ref>http://www.supercompressor.com/tech/ue-boom-x-kenny-scharf-collaboration</ref> According to '']'': "The UE Boom's cylindrical shape is a different take on portable speakers, one that '']'' appreciated, saying it "has one of the nicest overall designs in its class."<ref></ref> | |||
| The third revision, ], was announced on August 30, 2018 <ref name=UEBoom3Announcement>{{cite web|title=Introducing Ultimate Ears Boom 3 and Megaboom 3, Packed With New Features|url=https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/press.html|website=Ultimate Ears|access-date=15 April 2019}}</ref> with a personalized version of the speaker announced on March 4, 2019.<ref name=MyBoomStudioAnnouncement>{{cite web|title=Personalie Your Ultimate Ears Speaker With myBoom Studio|url=https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/press.html|website=Ultimate Ears|access-date=15 April 2019}}</ref> | |||
| The speaker has a D-ring on its end, and can be hung like a lantern from an S-hook. It can serve as a speakerphone as well as a speaker, and offers an alarm function. Additionally, two speakers can be paired with one source and configured to operate in stereo mode (each speaker providing one channel) or what Logitech describes as "double" mode, wherein both speakers stream the same material.<ref name="ILOUNGE"></ref> UE Boom is able to report remaining battery life in any of several languages. | |||
| == |
== Design and features == | ||
| The speaker is an elongated cylinder measuring {{convert|18|×|6.5|cm|abbr=on}}, similar in shape to a canned beverage, and weighing {{convert|538|g|abbr=on}}. It is coated in a water- and stain-resistant material and partly covered with rubber.<ref name="PCMAG"/> The speaker comes in several colorways, including a limited edition designed by painter ]. The design and cylindrical shape was described by ''{{Proper name|iLounge}}'' as "different from most competitors and yet consistent with both prior UE Boombox designs".<ref name="ILOUNGE">{{cite web|last=Horowitz|first=Jeremy|title=Review: Ultimate Ears UE Boom|url=http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/ultimate-ears-ue-boom/|publisher=iLounge|access-date=23 May 2014|date=21 May 2013}}</ref> | |||
| UE Boom consists of two {{convert|1.5|in|adj=on|disp=flip}} drivers at 4 ], and has two passive radiators measuring {{convert|2|in|disp=flip}}. In terms of sound output, it supports a maximum of 88 dBA in a ] of 90 Hz–20 kHz.<ref>{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Matthew|title=The UE Boom tops the portable speaker market (review)|url=http://www.zdnet.com/the-ue-boom-tops-the-portable-speaker-market-review-7000016306/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629050156/http://www.zdnet.com/the-ue-boom-tops-the-portable-speaker-market-review-7000016306/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 29, 2013|work=The Mobile Gadgeteer|publisher=ZDNet|access-date=23 May 2014|date=4 June 2013}}</ref> On one end, it has a removable ], which one reviewer suggested might be used to hang the device like a lantern.<ref name=PCMAG /> In addition to supporting Bluetooth, the speaker can be connected via a standard 3.5mm audio input. It also supports passive ], can be used as a Bluetooth speakerphone and has an alarm feature. Additionally, two speakers can be paired to one source, with each speaker playing back a separate channel, or both speakers playing both channels.<ref name="ILOUNGE" /> | |||
| UE Boom was released to generally favorable reviews. Most of the reviewers have welcomed its functionality, durability, loudness, and at the same time it has been commented that the bass and sub-bass could be better handled.<ref></ref> | |||
| A recently released firmware update enabled a feature called "PartyUp" which allows a person to pair 150+ UE Boom, Boom 2, and MegaBoom speakers, and have them all playing music from a single source.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/partyup|title = PartyUp - Create a Party Sound System by Wirelessly Connecting Multiple Ultimate Ears Speakers}}</ref> | |||
| '']'' gave it 4 stars out of 5 stating, "The UE Boom is a versatile and durable wireless Bluetooth speaker that plays loud and is great for on-the-go use", and that "f it has a deficiency, it just doesn't deliver a ton of bass, though few if any of these small speakers put out great low end. You'll also get some distortion with bass-heavy material, particularly at louder volumes."<ref name="CNET"></ref> | |||
| == Critical reception == | |||
| '']'' gave it 4 points out of 5 with editor's rating "Excellent" and said "The UE Boom is a surprisingly powerful Bluetooth speaker the size of a beer can."<ref name="PCMAG"/> The review also stated, "it doesn't exactly impress on the low end and doesn't beat the more expensive ] II, despite coming close." And: "While bass is handled well along with the midrange, the UE Boom can't take much sub-bass."<ref name="PCMAG"/> | |||
| '']'' rated the UE Boom four stars out of five, favoring it as versatile, durable, portable and loud. CNET also commented that, like most small speakers, the UE Boom "just doesn't deliver a ton of bass", and that at higher volumes, the UE Boom may distort "bass-heavy material".<ref name=CNET>{{cite web|last=Carnoy|first=David|title=UE Boom review|url=http://www.cnet.com/products/logitech-ue-boom/2/|publisher=CNET|access-date=23 May 2014|page=2|date=18 June 2013}}</ref> | |||
| Will Greenwald reviewed the UE Boom for '']'', remarking favorably on its design, volume and stereo pairing function. He noted that there was emphasis on the low-midrange tones. Greenwald also noted that the UE BOOM "doesn't exactly impress" in terms of low frequency sound. In testing the claim that the UE Boom produced "360-degree sound", he noted that the speaker's imaging did not suffer with different placement or listening position.<ref name="PCMAG"/> | |||
| UE Boom won gold for excellence in audio category in 2014 ] that is organized by ].<ref></ref> | |||
| A reviewer for the ''New Zealand Herald'' praised it for ease-of-use and quality of sound.<ref>{{cite web|last=Pilcher|first=Pat|title=Review: UE Boom Bluetooth Speaker|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=10899329|work=New Zealand Herald|access-date=23 May 2014|date=17 July 2013}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | ==References== | ||
| {{Bare URLs|date=May 2014}} | |||
| {{reflist}} | |||
| In 2014, UE Boom received an ] in the audio category.<ref name="Clickonline">{{cite web | url=http://www.clickonline.com/tech/logitech-only-one-of-50-to-win-if-gold-award-in-2014/23509/ | title=Logitech only one of 50 to win iF Gold Award in 2014 | publisher=Clickonline | access-date=18 June 2014 | author=Jack Mc Glynn}}</ref> | |||
| == External links == | |||
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| ⚫ | ==References== | ||
| {{Reflist}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:44, 7 September 2024
Portable Bluetooth speaker | |
| Inception | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ultimate Ears |
| Website | Official website |
UE Boom is a portable speaker manufactured by Ultimate Ears, supporting Bluetooth and wired connections. UE Boom has been praised for its industrial design, loudness, battery life, speakerphone capability, and its suitability for outdoor use, but criticized for its comparatively high price.
The speaker was first on May 21, 2013, and went on sale in the United States and Europe later that month.
On September 15, 2015, Ultimate Ears introduced the UE Boom 2, a revised model of the UE Boom. The new model featured IPX7 waterproofing, a 25% increase in volume, and superior wireless range over the original model.
The third revision, UE Boom 3, was announced on August 30, 2018 with a personalized version of the speaker announced on March 4, 2019.
Design and features
The speaker is an elongated cylinder measuring 18 cm × 6.5 cm (7.1 in × 2.6 in), similar in shape to a canned beverage, and weighing 538 g (19.0 oz). It is coated in a water- and stain-resistant material and partly covered with rubber. The speaker comes in several colorways, including a limited edition designed by painter Kenny Scharf. The design and cylindrical shape was described by iLounge as "different from most competitors and yet consistent with both prior UE Boombox designs".
UE Boom consists of two 38-millimetre (1.5 in) drivers at 4 Ω, and has two passive radiators measuring 51 millimetres (2 in). In terms of sound output, it supports a maximum of 88 dBA in a range of 90 Hz–20 kHz. On one end, it has a removable D-ring, which one reviewer suggested might be used to hang the device like a lantern. In addition to supporting Bluetooth, the speaker can be connected via a standard 3.5mm audio input. It also supports passive NFC, can be used as a Bluetooth speakerphone and has an alarm feature. Additionally, two speakers can be paired to one source, with each speaker playing back a separate channel, or both speakers playing both channels.
A recently released firmware update enabled a feature called "PartyUp" which allows a person to pair 150+ UE Boom, Boom 2, and MegaBoom speakers, and have them all playing music from a single source.
Critical reception
CNET rated the UE Boom four stars out of five, favoring it as versatile, durable, portable and loud. CNET also commented that, like most small speakers, the UE Boom "just doesn't deliver a ton of bass", and that at higher volumes, the UE Boom may distort "bass-heavy material".
Will Greenwald reviewed the UE Boom for PC Magazine, remarking favorably on its design, volume and stereo pairing function. He noted that there was emphasis on the low-midrange tones. Greenwald also noted that the UE BOOM "doesn't exactly impress" in terms of low frequency sound. In testing the claim that the UE Boom produced "360-degree sound", he noted that the speaker's imaging did not suffer with different placement or listening position.
A reviewer for the New Zealand Herald praised it for ease-of-use and quality of sound.
In 2014, UE Boom received an iF product design award in the audio category.
References
- ^ Greenwald, Will (19 June 2018). "Ultimate Ears UE Boom". PC Magazine. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- "Ultimate Ears Unveils World's First Social Music Player: UE Boom". Ultimate Ears. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- "Ultimate Ears Ups the Ante With UE Boom 2". Ultimate Ears. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- "Introducing Ultimate Ears Boom 3 and Megaboom 3, Packed With New Features". Ultimate Ears. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- "Personalie Your Ultimate Ears Speaker With myBoom Studio". Ultimate Ears. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ Horowitz, Jeremy (21 May 2013). "Review: Ultimate Ears UE Boom". iLounge. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- Miller, Matthew (4 June 2013). "The UE Boom tops the portable speaker market (review)". The Mobile Gadgeteer. ZDNet. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- "PartyUp - Create a Party Sound System by Wirelessly Connecting Multiple Ultimate Ears Speakers".
- Carnoy, David (18 June 2013). "UE Boom review". CNET. p. 2. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- Pilcher, Pat (17 July 2013). "Review: UE Boom Bluetooth Speaker". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- Jack Mc Glynn. "Logitech only one of 50 to win iF Gold Award in 2014". Clickonline. Retrieved 18 June 2014.