Introduction

UE's line of BOOM products is rapidly growing in size and popularity, and with the release of the much anticipated UE MEGABOOM, they are well on their way to conquering an even larger market. The MEGABOOM is just that, a MEGA-sized UE BOOM with a little more of everything that made the original a major hit. Now, some have voiced concerns that the increase in size and, notably, in weight make it less portable, which is true. The increase in weight is both good and bad since the new MEGABOOM is not a replacement for the BOOM, but, rather, a less portable, more powerful device for those with greater needs. It is still sufficiently small to bring with you for a day on the beach, but possibly just a little to unwieldy to lug around all the time.

The MEGABOOM makes great sense around the house because it has more power and projects better, which allows the BOOM line to bridge the gap to pricier multi-room speakers, and the MEGABOOM will also feel equally at home in the garden as on your kitchen counter. It isn't as versatile as the EU BOOM, but does hopefully trade its versatility in for other virtues. We put the MEGABOOM through its paces to figure out whether it can rival the feel of the original!

Specifications

• Maximum Sound Level: 90dBA
• Frequency Range: 65Hz - 20kHz
• Drivers: Two 2" drivers and two 2"x 4" passive radiators
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to 20 hours of battery life between Micro USB charges

The Package

UE ships the new MEGABOOM in the same type of cylindrical box as the original BOOM.


Inside the box are a charger and a micro-USB cable for charging the device. There is no mini-jack cable, which is a shame since it could come in handy.


New for the MEGABOOM is the rubber cover for its bottom connectors. It fits snugly, the screw with the loop on it fastening it at the center and small protrusions attaching it to the connectors. The hole in the middle has the same diameter and thread as on most tripod stands. The rubber cover also makes it much less susceptible to dirt, which is pretty neat for a device that is supposed to be for the out- and indoors.