We continue to observe not the standard speakers. With original SSSSSpeaker and Edifier Luna Eclipse you know, today our guest hipster portable wireless speakers Ultimate Ears Boom. But here’s the catch is that the sound of the last totally not what is expected from such a device. What’s wrong with him? Read the review!

Any device from Ultimate Ears – it’s a bright, unusual and cool. Yes, that’s cool – no other word to choose. The very same UE Boom is an intermediate option between the Mini Boom and Megaboom. Going to the official website, you can feel in the mood, which is impregnated with each product. It’s fun, beautiful young men, emotions, and a slice of madness.

The first acquaintance – Ultimate Ears Boom

Greets us with an unusual device packaging-tube, which shows the column at a ratio of 1: 1. Printed on the back of the basic information about the device. Opening the tube is seen me device and two pull-out drawer round, one of which is cable type “noodles” and documentation, and the second power adapter and plugs for the outlets.

Appearance

UE Boom outwardly produces extremely positive impression. We visited a guest editorial in the red-and-white coloration, but the sale is also a wide range of different colors. All models are made in bright colors, are the most austere black and white version, and those with bright highlights. By type seems to be very simple, but tastefully. The main part of reminds embroidery thread, the rest of the body material – rubberized plastic. Such a thing clearly attract attention.

Weighs just over 500 grams, which is a lot, but this column does not seem serious. Elegant assembly, materials, too. But among the drawbacks, we note a strong soiled white, in our case, rubberized material.

Controls, Connectors

Buttons on the column are the minimum. Front gathered to itself two big keys to increase or decrease the volume, on top – the on / off power and Bluetooth. Below, under the rubber cap, hidden connectors mini jack 3,5 mm and Micro USB. Indicator three – charging power and Bluetooth.

Scope of Use

The portable device is portable and to use it outside the home. Ultimate Ears Boom – virtually ideal for such purposes. High volume and sound quality will enable even the largest music company. Moisture protection IPX4 standard too, as it suggests that at the beach or in the bathroom this column will be very useful.

But no matter how paradoxical it may sound, such a device can be fully recommended for home, especially if space is limited and need maximum sound quality with minimum dimensions. In such a situation, and I just turned out – after repairs to deliver great speakers especially nowhere, the sound on the laptop which is understandable, and with wires completely reluctant to tinker. So during the week UE Boom I had as a music center with which coped perfectly well. Came home from work – included in the phone / laptop music and do my own thing.

For cycle trips, model is also suitable. I threw UE Boom in a backpack and wheels – the sound, of course, the muted bass became more the rest of the spectrum less. But with all this, in the bustling metropolis volume I had, even from the backpack.

The tab at the bottom of the column can be hung on the carbine. If unscrew the cap, then there is access to the thread for a tripod, too, a good solution if you want to place the speakers at a certain height.

Connection functionality

The main interface is used to connect Bluetooth, which control the conjugation of all compatible devices. Can be simultaneously connected to the column two devices are stored as integers 8. For simple connection there is a module NFC, how it works, I think no need to explain. For wired connection has a connector mini jack 3,5 mm, with which you can already hear the sound from a greater range of devices. If there are two columns UE Boom, they can be combined into one stereo.

When connecting via Bluetooth range is 15 meters but should also take into account the listening position. Personally, I have no problems in the apartment or in the outdoor gym was not. All actions, whether it is on, off or paired with a beep.

To control column has an application for Android and iOS, where you can disable the device, see the charge, please connect the UE Boom, change the equalizer settings, set the alarm, change other settings, and so on. D. Also, using this application software itself is updated column. It is worth noting the alarm function, which is activated even when the heater is turned off.

UE Boom also can be used as a speakerphone – in case there is a microphone. 2-3 meters sensitivity missing, then popping noise and sound disappears. If to talk directly to the column, the voice is transmitted clearly and loudly.

Sound

Immediately it should be noted – column plays quite as expected. With such a compact size model provides an unusually pure, voluminous and very loud sound. This pipsqueak voice can easily double, or even two-bedroom apartment. And when I write “sound”, we mean good sound but does not break and screeching hiccuping small speakers. Emitters, by the way, only two, each with 9 W, well, plus two passive radiators for bass. All acoustic component inside is so sound traveled 360 degrees – so reads the inscription on the packaging. In fact, the sound gets better when you expand the band with plus and minus from the listener.

Of course, someone will say that the cost of $ 250 is simply inexcusable for this type of device. Here it is to each his own. But the best sound in a similar form factor will be quite hard to find.

Autonomy

The manufacturer claims that the built-in battery holds about 15 hours when listening to music, charging the same lasts 3.4 hours. In practice, I have received more than 15 hours – due to the fact that listening to music mostly on a small volume.

Results – Ultimate Ears Boom

Ultimate Ears Boom – it’s a portable music product which gives a positive and good mood. A small device sounds an adult, has a wide range of use and is in the premium hipster outfit. For those who are looking for just such a portable speakers – we recommend a closer look.

Liked:

– Appearance
– Assembly
– Quality of materials
– Sound
– Functionality
– Autonomy
– Protection against moisture

Did not like:

– Soiled rubberized plastic
– Price

Source: Ultimateears

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It’s amazing that such a famous company, as Bowers & Wilkins, has not yet been included in its extensive range of at least one speaker with support for Bluetooth. Now this is a misunderstanding eliminated: B & W T7 – the first system of the company on the basis of Bluetooth-protocol.

Wireless speakers B & W with support for AirPlay – Zeppelin Air, A5 and A7 – became a favorite of the owners of Apple devices in the respective price category. Now T7 to play the same role in the segment AC with Bluetooth, which opens up for B & W audience of fans of Android and other devices (and, of course, Apple).

T7 throughout the product looks like B & W: finish of the highest quality and design tricks immediately distinguish it from others. One of the main – this coating Micro Matrix, create a transparent frame around the device, similar to a honeycomb. It does not degrade the sound quality thanks to a dense structure nizkorezonansnoy and looks very impressive, shimmering in the reflected light.

A modest weight (950 grams) allows you to wear the AU with each other; it is much safer than it might seem, but a small base width (only 4 cm) makes it not too stable.

The top panel contains buttons for connection to a source, adjust volume, play and pause; Blue LED lights on the left when you connect to the source.

The rear panel has a power connector and a standard input for devices without Bluetooth. There is no USB-ports for charging as many of its competitors, but without it is possible to do.

To ensure the sound quality over Bluetooth, worthy of the brand B & W, the company found it necessary to include support for the codec aptX.

We are easily able to connect multiple devices to the speakers for iOS and Android, in including the MacBook Pro. Claimed battery life is 18 hours for rock music at the volume of 75%; if it is lower or listen to the radio speaking, it can be increased up to 40 hours. However, we and the music was enough for more than 24 hours.

Equipment is not satisfactory; but the main criterion, as always, the sound quality, and at this price it should be excellent. Fortunately, it is. At T7 very nice and light sound that’s perfect for those who want to be happy to listen to music in any setting.

Broadcast files in FLAC without any loss of quality from a smartphone Sony Xperia Z3 supporting aptX admire detail, balance and musicality. In the song It Is not Hard To Tell remastered album with rapper Nas Illmatic XX tight and punchy bass make you shake your head to the beat; voice clear, open and surround.

Tools transmitted realistic; excellent dynamics for accurate start and end of each note, increasing attack and rhythm.

The song of Bob Marley Waiting in Vain some competitors give more bass, but the sound is much less elastic than the T7. No beat or losing control at high volume, you will not hear here. T7 is endowed with a very weighty bass and fair power; at Loewe Speaker 2GO louder and ambitious sound, but much less organized and music.

In a bright and sharp compositions – such as Until It Sleeps group Metallica – T7 honestly recreates their “raw” sound. If you do not like it, put the speakers closer to the wall – and the sound becomes a little less unpleasant.

Cost B & W T7 approaching the upper limit of the amount that most people are willing to pay for a portable wireless speaker, and for some is already beyond this limit. But if you value sound quality as high as we are, and can not afford such a purchase – not even hesitate.

Spectacular appearance, support all wireless speakers, sound quality – Bowers & Wilkins knows his business.

Price: $ 500

Rating: 5

PROS: Impressive appearance; life of the battery; ease of use; detailed and weighty sound

CONS: No Charge over USB

VERDICT: The first B & W speakers with Bluetooth looks good and sounds great; she really is gorgeous

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