UE is known for producing good-sounding speakers and the Epicboom continues this tradition.The Epicboom sits right behind their Hyberboom speaker. The Epicboom is an excellent choice for those looking for a speaker that is still portable enough to be carried to most places but can also bring some life into the party with some nice-sounding beats. With a strong battery life and IP67 rating, it’s ready for most environments whether it’s a sunny day or getting caught in a sudden downpour. If you drop it no worries it’s also built tough enough to survive a drop from 3 feet.As far as sound quality goes it’s very good. UE has always been known for their clear sharp sharp-sounding speakers and what the Epicboom brings to the tables it’s not only louder but the bass is ... MoreUE is known for producing good-sounding speakers and the Epicboom continues this tradition.The Epicboom sits right behind their Hyberboom speaker. The Epicboom is an excellent choice for those looking for a speaker that is still portable enough to be carried to most places but can also bring some life into the party with some nice-sounding beats. With a strong battery life and IP67 rating, it’s ready for most environments whether it’s a sunny day or getting caught in a sudden downpour. If you drop it no worries it’s also built tough enough to survive a drop from 3 feet.As far as sound quality goes it’s very good. UE has always been known for their clear sharp sharp-sounding speakers and what the Epicboom brings to the tables it’s not only louder but the bass is much more robust compared to their Megaboom 3, Boom 3, and Wonder-Boom 3 speakers. The Hyperboom it’s the loudest out of their lineup but it’s also the least portable one too. There’s also an outdoor mode that will make it sound louder but you will sacrifice some bass. The UE app allows you to choose from 4 sound profiles and create your own sound profile by adjusting the bass, mid, and treble. Out of the box, it comes enabled with adaptive EQ. It uses built-in mics to analyze the sound and make adjustments based on the environment. For the most part, I left it like this since it sounded good with different genres of music like EDM, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Spanish music too.For the UE app besides allowing you to adjust the EQ settings, you can also perform updates, and enable the outdoor mode. You also have the ability to turn off the speaker and view current battery life.The Epicboom can be pricey but you know what you get with an UE product. You get amazing build quality, and sound quality, that is backed by a 2-year warranty. It’s a solid product that in my opinion it’s well worth it.

The Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is my second “Boom” product - following a MegaBoom 3. I have to say I was surprised in several ways with the EPICBOOM. First, comparing against the MegaBoom makes me realize just how good the “Boom” products really are. Secondly, the amount and quality of sound that comes out of this somewhat compact speaker is nothing short of amazing.EPICBOOM has deep rich bass you can feel, clean mid’s and bright clear highs. Volume is loud enough to fill a decent sized backyard.Of course there’s an app for the EPICBOOM that offers four equalizer presets and the ability to create and save your own. My favorites are Deep Relaxation and the “Outdoor Boost” button. Directions say this button gives a 1db boost but for me it makes this little speaker ... MoreThe Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is my second “Boom” product - following a MegaBoom 3. I have to say I was surprised in several ways with the EPICBOOM. First, comparing against the MegaBoom makes me realize just how good the “Boom” products really are. Secondly, the amount and quality of sound that comes out of this somewhat compact speaker is nothing short of amazing.EPICBOOM has deep rich bass you can feel, clean mid’s and bright clear highs. Volume is loud enough to fill a decent sized backyard.Of course there’s an app for the EPICBOOM that offers four equalizer presets and the ability to create and save your own. My favorites are Deep Relaxation and the “Outdoor Boost” button. Directions say this button gives a 1db boost but for me it makes this little speaker sound like a surround sound system giving it a really immersive sound. Also, the EPICBOOM has both left and right channels to help explode your sound. Using the app you can also set up your one-touch playlist from Amazon, Apple Music or Spotify. Once you set this up, simply pressing the “Magic” button will start playing your pre-defined playlist.The app also has a “PartyUp” feature that allows you to connect up to 150 boom speakers. Pairing my MegaBoom and EPICBOOM together was successful and sounded great when it worked. Unfortunately, there were a lot of drop outs and catch ups making PartyUp difficult to listen to. I imagine this is something that can be fixed with firmware updates.Rated for 17 hours, you can expect to get a full day’s use out of the speaker then connect it to your charger with USB C.The EPICBOOM is IP67 rated so no worries about the beach or pool and it floats. There is a carry strap that's held down magnetically but I would have preferred the strap be more a solid strap allowing you to hold it like a mug rather than a purse.Overall I really like the EPICBOOM and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great speaker at this price point.

The Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is an amazing and versatile Bluetooth speaker that can easily function as the life of the party. During my testing, I was blown away by its performance, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a powerful speaker to pair with their favorite media.The first thing I noticed about the EPICBOOM was the size and weight of the box it arrived in, which is pretty substantial for a Bluetooth speaker. Ultimate Ears did an excellent job of packaging the product, and unboxing is an enjoyable and straightforward process. In the box, you'll find the speaker, a USB-C charging cable, and various bits of paperwork with instructions and warranty information.Build quality is very nice with the EPICBOOM, as the majority of the speaker is a durable ... MoreThe Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is an amazing and versatile Bluetooth speaker that can easily function as the life of the party. During my testing, I was blown away by its performance, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a powerful speaker to pair with their favorite media.The first thing I noticed about the EPICBOOM was the size and weight of the box it arrived in, which is pretty substantial for a Bluetooth speaker. Ultimate Ears did an excellent job of packaging the product, and unboxing is an enjoyable and straightforward process. In the box, you'll find the speaker, a USB-C charging cable, and various bits of paperwork with instructions and warranty information.Build quality is very nice with the EPICBOOM, as the majority of the speaker is a durable dark grey/black fabric-like material, with sections of plastic and rubber. The bottom of the EPICBOOM is rubberized, and is a different color and texture. On the top are the main controls, along with big “+” and “-“ signs on the front that control volume. On the bottom of the speaker are some grips for standing, and printed information on the underside panel. There are also 3 LED lights above the volume controls, that light up to let you know the charge level.While the EPICBOOM is on the heavier side for a Bluetooth speaker, it’s still light enough to easily be considered portable. There is a carrying loop on the rear of the speaker as well, for when you want to take your speaker with you on the go.The controls are simple enough, with a power button, a button used to pair the speaker, an “Outdoor Boost” button, and a play/pause button. There is also a Near Field Communication (NFC) icon, yet this only works with Android phones (and I was testing with Apple products). Connecting to my phone was done in seconds, and there is an Ultimate Ears BOOM app that I downloaded to further customize the EQ and sound settings of my speaker. Pushing the power button will quickly turn the speaker on or off, and automatically connect to your device’s Bluetooth. The pairing button is used by holding it in until the light starts blinking; this means that the EPICBOOM is now discoverable. The play/pause button is used to start or stop music playback, as well as skip forwards and back to different tracks.When I used the EPICBOOM in my backyard, it seemed that the Outdoor Boost button slightly lowered the bass frequencies, making it easier to max out the volume. While the EQ on the app is not very complex, I thought it was more than adequate for finding the best possible sound in every situation.This model also has adaptive EQ that tailors the sound based on your environment, and it seemed to work well. I admittedly did not notice a huge difference between leaving this setting on and then turning it off, but I would imagine that this also depends on where you’re playing the speaker.To test the EPICBOOM, I played a variety of music, from hip-hop, electronic, rock, classical, country, and reggae genres. I also connected the speaker to my TV and watched an action movie with the EPICBOOM as the sole audio source, to see what it could do. While the EPICBOOM has an amazingly clear and well-defined sound, it truly excels at reproducing bass in music and movies. On bass-heavy genres like hip-hop and electronic music, the low end was impressive, and remained strong even with the volume nearing 100%. The mid-range frequencies were also stunning, and really shined on rock, metal, and classical music that I listened to. The highs were crisp and clear, and were never impacted by the bass or mids. I do not know how many speakers are actually used inside the EPICBOOM, but it sounds as if it has dedicated high and low drivers. Also, the EPICBOOM gets loud! It's rated as a max volume of 94 decibels, and I do not doubt that this is accurate after spending some time with it. What impressed me was how good the sound remained even at high volumes – even when pushed, the bass was powerful, and every frequency came through beautifully. When I watched an action movie, I could clearly hear dialogue when quieter scenes were playing, and during action sequences, the impact of the EPICBOOM provided a great theatre-like sound.Other things about the EPICBOOM:- Charging is relatively quick with the included USB-C cable. I love that the 3 lights let me know how full the charge is.- It is rated as IP67 water and dust-proof, and can spend 30 minutes submerged in water.- You can use a “Party Up” feature to connect to other Ultimate Ears speakers, and play music in sync at even crazier volumes.- The battery life is rated at 17 hours, which I found to be a REALLY long time! I have been able to charge it, and then use it for hours before I even need to think about recharging it. I also like that the app has a battery life gauge to keep me informed as well.- The EPICBOOM has cool little sounds for when you turn it on, connect it to Bluetooth, etc. These can be turned off in the app.- Updating the firmware is also done using the app. I found that it took about 10-15 minutes to apply an update shortly after I first started using the EPICBOOM.- EQ has 5 presets, and is a 5-band EQ system.Overall, I have been astounded at how well the EPICBOOM has performed with anything I’ve thrown at it. The only possible downside I can think of is that it may be a bit on the larger side for a Bluetooth speaker, but it’s still compact enough to be put into a backpack, in my opinion. Even though it’s not tiny, it feels extremely robust, well made, and could easily be used to entertain a group of people. Additionally, the Ultimate Ears BOOM app is responsive and easy to use, and makes customizing the sound of your EPICBOOM even more streamlined.If you are looking for a Bluetooth speaker that can deliver on huge, impressive sound, I would definitely recommend the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM!