Techie Boom Bluetooth Speaker

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UE moved the charging port to the bottom base of the speaker for easier access – and, unfortunately, you still have to use the dated microUSB connector for charging the speaker. The first thing that you notice about the UE Megaboom 3’s performance is just how incredibly loud the speaker gets – half volume is enough to fill a medium-sized room.

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We’ve watched countless portable speakers topple into puddles or off the rocks on which we’ve carefully positioned them, so we loved how the combination of this speaker’s weightiness and shape (flat and long) ensured it stayed put. This gorgeous and very expensive machine from British hi-fi veterans Naim is part of a range which has helped wireless speakers shed their former reputation for tinny sound and poor-quality manufacturing. Okay, this might not be the most hi-tech device out there, but it’s not designed to be, and there’s certainly space in our tech cupboard for this elegant speaker (although we’re slightly baffled by the requirement for four batteries as the only alternative to mains power).

Those powerful low frequencies work very well outside, where there are no walls for the sound to bounce off, but inside, it can be slightly overpowering. Pairing the Sonos Roam with other Sonos speakers can be done by simply holding down the play/pause button. We tested these top quality Bluetooth speakers in multiple scenarios – in damp camping grounds, on sandy beaches, in our back gardens (in a thunderstorm, no less) and during long bike rides, with speakers dangling from our backpacks and handlebars. Finally, Bose’s SoundLink revolve+ II Bluetooth speaker gets highly commended for lengthy battery life, rugged but classy design, and simple, ultra-responsive controls.

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Setting up the Sonos Roam with Google Assistant is super easy, with the Sonos app directing you to the Google Home app to configure your settings. Although it’s not the smallest portable speaker, the pay-off is the sound distribution – House of Marley claims this speaker delivers fantastic sound over a 30-metre range and our testing proved this estimate to be pretty accurate, with no discernible loss of audio quality. This is an outdoor model, offering an impressive sound, equivalent to 60 watts and going for up to 17 hours off a charge.

The blurb states that this speaker’s racetrack-shaped woofer delivers fantastic sound when it comes to low and mid-range frequencies, while a tweeter (an additional speaker designed for frequencies in the “upper” range) provides brilliant crispness. If you’re a Bose fan, you’ll find that the multi-room capability of the home range has exactly what you need. JBL rated the Boombox at 24 hours of playback per charge, and we found that to be fairly accurate at volume halfway over a mix of Bluetooth or wired connections. Two passive radiators flank the unit, giving it a little visual flair in an otherwise monochromatic tone.

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Connection is simple via home wifi, and you can either play via the slick, clean Sonos app or Apple airplay 2. You want a party speaker that plays loudly, and doesn’t look like a throwback to the ‘90s boombox era. That said, however, we found the mids to be more recessed than we’d like, letting vocals take a back seat to the speaker’s bass and highs. Because of its clever design, it doesn’t matter where you place this speaker – it pumps out crystal clear music in every direction, making it extremely versatile for social gatherings and parties. Beneath the button is a USB-C port for charging – you get a USB-A to USB-C connector in the box, but you’ll have to use your own adapter.While the Sonos Roam retains the minimalist aesthetic of the brand’s previous devices, its design is still quite the departure for the audio company, with a focus on ruggedness and portability. For the third generation UE Megaboom 3, Ultimate Ears didn’t change the formula of the Bluetooth speaker very much, but that’s not a bad thing.