Ultimate Ears MegaBoom 3 – Review Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Intro

If we are interested in a powerful, durable and great bluetooth speaker for any situation, one of the most interesting outdoor speakers ever is the Ultimate Ears MegaBoom 3. The case in question was produced by Ultimate Ears, an American company that designs and manufactures mainly headphones, earphones and speakers. The production of this company is characterized by products with excellent electronic components and a minimal and modern design

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The Ultimate Ears MegaBoom 3 immediately stands out for its minimal and modern design, but most importantly for its extremely high sound power. The materials are of good quality and the overall quality is very high. This powerful and versatile portable speaker offers an outdoor party sound experience given by high quality and sound power. It is equipped with a sound system with a woofer and a tweeter, which allows any frequency of sound to be heard optimally. Its very simple shape and size make it very durable and suitable for any environment.

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This speaker falls in the high end of bluetooth speakers and therefore provides high sound output and excellent power output. In this article we will take an analytical look at the various characteristics of this product so that we can understand what are the major qualities that set it apart.

Size, Weight, Shape and Design

This powerful case is about 8.7 x 8.7 x 22.5 cm in size and weighs about 925 g. Made of durable plastic with a fabric outer cover. Given its weight and size it is quite compact, but more importantly it is really very durable.

This case is medium-sized, has the size and dimensions of a cylinder. This case after the durable plastic layer has a mesh fabric grid to promote sound release. It is easy to grasp, slip into a backpack and is very resistant to falls, we can consider it a “party crate” for all intents and purposes.

The base and top plates are made of rubbery polymer, with a lined material at both ends and a rubberized reinforcement that cushions any blows. The top plate has the usual controls for power, pairing, play/pause, and volume adjustment. The hard buttons of previous models have been replaced with tactile ones. The Magic Button on MegaBoom 3 allows us to play, pause and switch between tracks directly on the speaker. The charging port is located in the bottom base of the speaker to be easier to connect, A micro USB port is provided to recharge the battery. If we do not want to charge it with cables, we can buy the version with the charging base for about 30€ more.

This model has a very simple power button, which creates a clean and essential look that we can call modern and minimal. It is in fact not only a portable bluetooth speaker for use at the beach or outside the home but also a good piece of furniture for the rooms of a modern home.

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Technical and Additional Features

We mentioned that this speaker has high sound power thanks in part to the built-in woofer and tweeter. These are speakers dedicated to reproducing the low and high frequencies of the audio range. The output power is also very high, of 20 watts RMS with 90 dBA, which thus allows for extremely powerful sound with excellent diffusion, also allows for 360-degree multidirectional sound. The output response is also very good with a range from 60 Hz to 20 KHz.

As for connectivity, the MegaBoom 3 uses Bluetooth that allows us to connect up to a good 50 meters away; however, it does not have aptX, 3.5mm AUX inputs or RCA inputs.

In terms of battery life, we are on a very good level as the battery life is about 20 hours of playback. Clearly this parameter is calculated with an average volume of music, if we use the speaker at maximum volume we should expect a few hours less playback. In any case, the charging time is not too long, and we will be able to reuse it after a charge of about 2 hours.

This case is IP67-rated for dust and water intrusion, meaning it can survive a 30-minute immersion in fresh water to a depth of one meter. We can also use the UE Boom app, which allows us to customize EQ and all aspects related to sound. This speaker also has a stereo pairing function with other units of the same brand, such as Boom and WonderBoom.

It is usually priced between €160 and €240, but given its high quality it is still very good value for money even at the high end.

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Let’s look at a brief summary on the Technical Characteristics:

Power output:	20 watts RMS with 90dBA
Outgoing response:	60 Hz – 20 KHz
Speakers	1 tweeter + 1 woofer
Autonomy:	About 20 h
Charging time:	2 h
Waterproof grade:	IPX67 resists water and dust
Size and weight:	225 x 87 x 87 mm, 925 g
Connectivity:	Bluetooth 4.2, no aptX, no 3.5mm aux input, no RCA input
Price:	Between 160€ and 220€
Additional features:	Does not have built-in microphone and voice assistant, has 360-degree multi-directional sound and built-in app with equalizer

General Benefits

This model was created by Ultimate Ears to create a very powerful product with 360-degree audio. This product offers superior performance when it comes to all-around audio quality, thanks mainly to the tweeter, woofer, and audio technology. In terms of sound power, the 90 dBA can all be heard and allows music to be heard even at a great distance, making it perfect for impromptu parties. When we are not at a party, we are therefore unlikely to find ourselves using it with the volume at maximum since even at less than half power it can be heard very well.

The bass is extraordinarily powerful and well handled by the multidirectional sound, sure to please all bass lovers. In addition to the bass, the MegaBoom 3 can handle the entire frequency range of sounds in a well-balanced way, thanks to the tweeter even the higher sounds are very sharp and powerful. It also has a great equalizer that can be adjusted with the dedicated Ultimate Ears app.

Megaboom 3 sounds colorful, punchy, as expected from an Ultimate Ears speaker. The sound output is really great, it can easily fill the surroundings. The bass is significantly better than the previous model, thanks to the addition of a dedicated radiator. Astonishing thequality of sound is the ease with which individual instruments can be heard, without overlapping and without spoiling the sound.

This speaker is really perfect for listening to almost any genre. Since this speaker excels in low tones it is very suitable for genres such as hip-hop, psy-trance and tekno. However, the performance is also very good with other genres such as pop, country, and rock. This model is also perfect for those who are looking for a bluetooth speaker model with a durable and party-friendly line ; in fact, it adapts to all situations and can even be submerged in water.

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Value for money and availability

The MegaBoom 3 can be ordered from Amazon for €167 in the UK at the moment, its price usually fluctuates with deals between €160 and €220. It is quite expensive for a Bluetooth speaker, particularly when compared with other models on the market. This is more than just a speaker, however, as it is produced primarily for outdoor environments with multidirectional sound and is very durable.

Thus, the price-performance ratio is very good for a high-end product, although very good products can also be found in the mid-range and budget range. As for availability, in Italy and Europe it is quite easy to find this case, both online and in electronics stores.

Conclusions and Final Judgment

Overall, the MegaBoom 3 is an excellent and complete speaker with a well-balanced sound, suitable mainly for parties and events with friends. The 360-degree multidirectional sound fills a room or space of about 30 square meters with music. This speaker is primarily suited to tekno and hip-hop music, and that is where it excels most, but it does very well with most genres of music.

This speaker is inexpensive for the high end compared to other Bluetooth speakers on the market, has a modern and minimalist design, and is therefore suitable for indoor as well as outdoor use. It also has great drop and dust resistance in addition to water resistancewith IPX67, resisting immersion for up to 30 minutes in water. This is an extremely durable and very easy to carry around case that combines compactness and performance. Also very interesting is its battery life, which allows us to use it up to even 20 hours of playback.

In the great competition from other speaker brands, the MegaBoom 3 stands out for its powerful sound, bass, durability, range, and multi-directional sound quality. A perfect speaker for listening to outdoor music, it achieves high levels of audio quality in all songs but especially those with a lot of bass.

Finaljudgments:

Design: 7/10

Sound quality: 9/10

Sound power: 9.5/10

Endurance: 9/10

Autonomy: 8.5/10

Functionality: 7.5/10

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