Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Black

I mainly chose this speaker because I have other UE speakers that would pair easily with it. And also for it's ruggedness water proof qualities. I like the color scheme as well. The build quality is exactly what I expect from UE being built very well. I've seen some people say it's big and a bit heavy but honestly, I don't think it's too heavy at all and I'm able to throw it in my backpack very easily if I wanna take it anywhere. The built in magnetic carry strap I'm sure helps with toting it around. I also appreciate the upright design vs the more spread out design of something like the JBL speakers because it takes up less space on a dresser or shelf. The sound quality to me is pretty good for what it is. I've not tested it at full volume yet as I've mostly used it in my bedroom so far and I have to keep the volume down as to not disturb my neighbors. But at about 25% volume, it sounds very punchy and crisp with the highs. It handles mid bass extremely well, but the low bass isn't as distinct. But that's to be expected with a speaker of this size. Overall, it's enough to resonate through whatever surface it's sitting on. I've also noticed that the acoustics of the room you're in effect the sound too. It sounds much better in a larger room vs something like the bathroom. And having it in a corner helps too as the mid/tweeter speakers are off to the sides while the woofer is in the front. Outdoor mode I really don't care for, but I haven't actually tested it outside so I'm not sure if it really helps or not. The battery life seems to be good too. I've been using it for 2 weeks now without charging it and have only used 1 bar out of the 3 on the battery indicator. I haven't had any connectivity issues at all. And it has an NFC function where you can tap your phone on the top of the speaker to turn it on and pair it automatically. I'll probably update my review once I can take the speaker somewhere and REALLY turn it up with some different genres of music. Other than that, I like it a lot and I recommend giving it a look.

I had this for a while now and it's absolutely Incredible. U can full blast this thing and will not distort which is really good. The sound on this is really good, amazing bass and it has an app to tune it to your liking. And it lasts for a long time as well. I take this mostly everywhere I go. U can pair this with other 150 speakers. A little pricey but worth it IMO. EPICBOOM........I Love it.

It’s a great option for a wireless speaker. Not too big, not too small, and the sound quality is fantastic.

Used it a couple of times outdoors and it was quite fulfilling.

I previously used two Sony SRS-XB43 speakers as my main Hifi in my RV trailer. I found that they sound great, but are very unstable as a pair. In use, they disconnect randomly, have problems keeping the stereo pair, and are absolutely TERRIBLE for listening, when getting interrupted several times a day. Bluetooth is weird, has all sorts of problems, and it's impossible to know why it misbehaves. There are definitely issues with older Bluetooth, and compatibility issues betwen older and newer bluetooth. Whatever, I decided to say goodbye to Sony, and get two more Boom speakers to add to my two BOOM3. Now, I have 4 boom speakers, I can easily use in party-mode. So far, it works great. No dropping, and no weird bluetooth issues. A great deal on black friday sale, i'm happy I now have a good long-term audio solution.

I’ve been a UE customer for well over a decade, and that’s really where my disappointment comes from. The EPICBOOM isn’t a bad speaker. It’s just not the upgrade I was expecting. After comparing it with my MEGABOOM 3, I found that the core speaker hardware is essentially the same. Maximum output is also nearly identical, so don’t expect a dramatic increase in volume. In real-world listening, the speaker is already working pretty hard around 70% volume, which makes comments about 25–35% volume being “plenty loud” somewhat irrelevant if you’re buying this for outdoor use or larger gatherings. What surprised me most was the change in the acoustic design. For years, UE built its reputation around a forward-facing driver arrangement with 360-degree sound that delivered a consistent presentation from almost any angle. The EPICBOOM shifts more of the soundstage toward the left and right while keeping the woofer forward. It’s not necessarily worse, but it’s a noticeable departure from the signature UE sound I’ve enjoyed for years. There are certainly some modern conveniences like USB-C, updated software features, and a few quality-of-life improvements. However, from an audio and hardware perspective, I don’t hear the kind of leap I’d expect after so many years between products. At over 50% off, I’m satisfied with my purchase and will keep it. At full retail price, though, I would have returned it. If you already own a MEGABOOM 3, I don’t think the EPICBOOM delivers enough improvement to justify the cost. For first-time buyers it’s still a solid speaker, but longtime UE owners expecting a substantial next-generation upgrade may come away underwhelmed.

I bought this because of the extended Bluetooth range. I have 3 other Boom speakers and this one stays connected when I'm much farther away from it than the others would.

My friend and I both bought this speaker and they sound incredible together! Had it set up over the July 4th holiday at an outside pavilion and it was perfect.

Excellent sound quality, deep bass, and strong battery life.

Funciona perfecto, gran volumen para una reunión. Tuvimos 70 personas en casa con esta bocina y fue suficiente para nuestra reunión familiar y disfrutar la música, ni siquiera tuvimos que subirle al máximo. Funcionó excelente!

Excellent quality for build and sound. The app could use some improvements, and the battery could be a bit better as well. But the performance is top notch.

This works well. Loud enough, but not crazy bass… it still has a great amount of bass but not like the much larger Ultimate Ears speakers(obviously). It’s used in the bathroom, bedroom, soccer pitch, it goes everywhere! Perfectly portable.

The bass is really good, the build is amazing, it connects to other speakers really easily and well (there is zero lag when you connect to other speakers and sounds really good) one thing to note is that the bass comes out the front and the music comes out of the sides for all around sound. Some people will love that but for me it makes it harder to just be loud in one direction. It also is about as loud as my boom 3 which is loud, just not loud enough for this type of speaker.