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The Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM speaker is great for music. It has a well-balanced sound profile, portable design, loud output, and a waterproof, dustproof design. However, battery life is low, and has limited connectivity options.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is a 2023-model mid-range Bluetooth speaker designed to provide 360-degree immersive sound with deep bass. This speaker joins our list of the highest-rated speakers today. It connects via Bluetooth 5.1 but doesn’t have any auxiliary ports and doesn’t support Wi-Fi. Users can access a graphic equalizer and preset with its companion mobile app.
The speaker also has a good range of user-friendly physical controls, including playback, volume, and track navigation. However, it lacks a speakerphone function. It also doesn’t have RGB lights, voice assistants, or multi-device Bluetooth pairing technology. This 4.4-pound speaker boasts an IP67-rated waterproof and dustproof construction. Find alternatives to the EPICBOOM by browsing the most popular Bluetooth speakers today.
Consensus
our Verdict
Thanks to a relatively neutral sound profile with a 0.69 slope and 55 to 19,100 Hz range, the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is suitable for music. This speaker also has a mobile app with a graphic equalizer and presets for changing the soundscape as needed. Users will be impressed by its Bluetooth 5.1 technology with an outstanding range of 328.1 feet, 112 ms Bluetooth latency on iOS, and 157 ms latency on Android. That said, it doesn’t support multi-device pairing Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and lacks physical ports, limiting its connectivity options.
It also doesn’t work with voice assistants, and its battery life of just 7.8 hours is subpar, ranking in the bottom quarter compared to other speakers we have reviewed. It gets remarkably loud, though, reaching 93.6 dB. Additionally, weighing just 4.4 and featuring a carry handle, it’s fairly portable. This stereo speaker has a 360-degree design, resulting in an impressive soundstage with a directivity index of just 1.91 dB. The rugged design features a P67-certified submersible waterproof, dustproof design.
ReasonS to Buy
Neutral sound profile
It is a great choice for music, capable of reproducing high bass, although the treble and mids sound a bit muddled, as evidenced by its 0.69 dB frequency response slope. It also has a graphic EQ and presets for customizing sound.
This stereo speaker has a 360-degree design, giving it an immersive soundstage.
Top-grade build quality
Made with high-quality parts and featuring an IP67-rated waterproof, dustproof construction, this speaker is great for travel and the outdoors.
Portable design
Weighing just 4.4 pounds and featuring a carry handle, the EPICBOOM speaker is very portable.
Reason to Avoid
Poor battery life
Its battery life of just 7.8 hours is poor compared to similar speakers and ranks in the bottom quarter among our certified, tested speakers.
Limited connectivity options
Lacking Wi-Fi or an auxiliary input, this speaker is limited to connecting via just Bluetooth and doesn’t support multi-device pairing.
Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM Specs
Battery Charge Time
2.6 hrs
Battery Life
17 hrs
Built In Microphone
No
Depth
6.38"
Height
9.49"
IPX Rating
IP67
Size
4.69"(w) x 9.49"(h) x 6.38"(d)
Smart App
Ultimate Ears
Speaker Pairing
Yes
Water Resistant
Yes
Wattage
10W
Width
4.69"
Wireless Range
180 ft
All Specs
Test Results
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Battery Life (Hours)
7.8
Volume Output (dB)
93.6
Low End Roll Off (Hz)
113.137
High End Roll Off (Hz)
16,974.656
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The Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is a 2023-model mid-range Bluetooth speaker designed to provide 360-degree immersive sound with deep bass. This speaker joins our list of…
The Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is a 2023-model mid-range Bluetooth speaker designed to provide 360-degree immersive sound with deep bass. This speaker joins our list of the highest-rated speakers today. It connects via Bluetooth 5.1 but doesn’t have any auxiliary ports and doesn’t support Wi-Fi. Users can access a graphic equalizer and preset with its companion mobile app.
The speaker also has a good range of user-friendly physical controls, including playback, volume, and track navigation. However, it lacks a speakerphone function. It also doesn’t have RGB lights, voice assistants, or multi-device Bluetooth pairing technology. This 4.4-pound speaker boasts an IP67-rated waterproof and dustproof construction. Find alternatives to the EPICBOOM by browsing the most popular Bluetooth speakers today.
With a higher output at the maximum volume, the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is more suitable for big rooms than the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3. It…
With a higher output at the maximum volume, the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is more suitable for big rooms than the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3. It also has a more neutral sound profile out of the box and has an app-based graphic EQ and presets for changing settings as needed. On the other hand, the WONDERBOOM 3 doesn’t have an app or EQ settings. However, it is much smaller and has a much better battery life.
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With a more neutral sound profile out of the box and a graphic EQ and presets, the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is much better for music than the JBL Flip 4, which doesn’t have a graphic EQ or presets. It also gets much louder, making it more suitable for parties than the JBL speaker. The JBL speaker costs less, has a slightly better runtime, and is much more portable.
The Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is smaller and more portable than the Tribit Storm Blast. It also has an IP67-rated dustproof and waterproof construction, which is…
The Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is smaller and more portable than the Tribit Storm Blast. It also has an IP67-rated dustproof and waterproof construction, which is better than the IPX7 submersible waterproof design of the Tribit speaker. The Tribit speaker is much better for parties, featuring RGB lighting, a louder output, and a much better battery life.
