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THE BOOM (R)EVOLUTION

2013 The BOOM makes its debut, introducing a powerful cylindrical Bluetooth speaker the size of a large drink can with 360° sound and stereo pairing with another BOOM.

BOOM

2015 Delivered a

double dose of boom, with the BOOM 2 and MEGABOOM. The former improved on its

predecessor with larger drivers and an extended Bluetooth range, while the new MEGABOOM was amped up for serious sound and bass along with a 20-hour battery life. MEGABOOM

Ultimate Ears is a name synonymous with premium audio gear and its hugely popular range of BOOM portable Bluetooth speakers is celebrating a ten-year milestone. Words Bec Summer D esigned for fun, portability, and, of course, awesome sound, here are five good reasons to add some BOOM to your lifestyle. A DECADE OF BOOM!

2017 Introduced the pint-sized and colourful WONDERBOOM that blasted big sound and featured high durability and a handy loop to hang it anywhere.

2018 The next gen BOOM 3 and MEGABOOM 3 arrived, redesigned with a colourful new look, improved durability and Bluetooth range, and a Magic Button on the top for easy control.

MEGABOOM 3

2019 The slightly redesigned WONDERBOOM 2 featured a button interface on the top, an Outdoor Boost mode, longer battery life, and improved water and dust resistance.

SOUND ALL AROUND Ultimate Ears pioneered true 360°

mobile music with the original BOOM speaker’s iconic circular design, and sound that radiates in any environment and while on the-move has remained a constant throughout the evolution of the BOOM range. AUTHENTIC AUDIO UE’s Ultimate Sound technology balances audio at all volume levels to preserve as much dynamic range and detail as possible, unlike portable Bluetooth speakers that artificially boost the volume by compressing the audio. TOUGH STUFF The rugged BOOM family is designed to withstand water, dust, drops, and knocks, and have a generally high IPX or IP rating (which indicates water and dust resistance). They're the perfect poolside companions, and some can even float beside you! High performance fabrics and dyes are selected and tested for durability and optimum sonic performance, and the mini

2020 The mighty HYPERBOOM upped the loudness and bass of the MEGABOOM 3 and featured an adaptive EQ, four inputs for easy switching between connected devices, and a 24-hour battery to keep the party going.

WONDERBOOM 3 is constructed with sustainability in mind, using 100% recycled material and at least 31% recycled plastic. PARTY UP For even bigger boom, the UE BOOM app has a PartyUp function that lets you connect an unlimited number of BOOM 3, MEGABOOM 3 or HYPERBOOM speakers to play the same music in sync and take your party to the next level. BOOM! SHAKE THE ROOM Renowned for their mighty bass boom, the BOOM speaker line uses precisely tuned low frequency drivers and a Digital Signal Processing algorithm to deliver thumping bass you can feel, without affecting the accuracy of the mix.

HYPERBOOM

2022 The WONDERBOOM 3 arrived in a blaze of new colours, with a longer battery life and 30% greater Bluetooth range compared to its predecessor.

WONDERBOOM 3

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