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Size-wise, the Epicboom fits somewhere between its larger siblings, the Megaboom and Hyperboom. It’s big but still highly portable, with a carry strap at the rear that has a magnetic tip to keep it flat when not in use. At 1.9kg, it’s easy to carry or sling over your shoulder when out and about. Built for the great outdoors, the Epicboom is drop-proof and has a high IP67 water and dust resistance rating, with a tough rubber base to keep it upright while it floats beside

you in the pool. When adventure calls it’s your rugged companion, pumping out the tunes on your next camping trip, or simply soundtracking a picnic in the park. The no-fuss companion app is a breeze to use. You can adjust volume, check the battery level, power on and off, and enable

Outdoor Boost remotely. However, the new Bluetooth Standby feature must be on for remote control, but can be disabled to conserve battery life it when you don’t need it. The in-app EQ can be tweaked and customised to your preferred settings, or you can set Adaptive EQ to balance sound for all spaces and let the Epicboom do its stuff. A range of listening modes (Bass Boost, Game/Cinema, Podcast/Vocal) will further enhance the audio, and you’ll discover a new addition in Deep Relaxation for a more mellow music experience. We added some Bass Boost to the Foo Fighters and AC/DC to really rock, relaxed with the Twin Peaks soundtrack and some classical greats, and enjoyed crystal clear vocals for audiobooks and podcasts. You can access your music library with one touch and easily add your playlists from Amazon or Apple Music in the app, with more services to be added down the track. Once One Touch functionality is set up, simply press and hold the Magic Button to automatically play. Another new feature is NFC connectivity for one-touch connection of up to two Android smartphones for even greater convenience. You’ll get up to 17 hours of playtime from a single charge, and the Epicboom is the first Boom speaker to feature USB-C charging for faster power-up. Delivering superbly spacious sound, plus simplicity of use and connectivity, this groovy portable Bluetooth speaker will give you plenty of boom for your buck!

Ultimate Ears deliver the audio goods again with the latest member of the Boom speaker family.We got hands and ears on with the Epicboom. Words Scott Hocking U ltimate Ears’ Boom range of portable Bluetooth speakers celebrates a 10-year anniversary this year in epic fashion with outside, and an Outdoor Boost mode to optimise the sound to suit your location. And for extra boom, you can PartyUp by pairing it with other compatible speakers from the range – namely the Boom, Megaboom and Hyperboom. PREPARE FOR EPIC SOUND WITH THE NEW EPICBOOM PORTABLE SPEAKER

the release of the Epicboom, which boasts all the features and functionality that have made the range the go-to speaker for taking out and about, along with several new ones. Over the last decade the Boom series has stood out from the crowd with their fun and colourful aesthetic, sustainable 100% recycled fabric finish, iconic big volume controls on the front, Magic Button to Play/Pause/Skip directly from the speaker, 360° sound, and floatable durability. From Hyper and Mega to Wonder, the Boom family has lived up to its prefixes, and the new Epicboom is no exception, delivering sonic performance that’s, well, epic. This is a speaker for those who love it LOUD, radiating sound in all directions, along with big booming bass from its 4.6” woofer. It has a substantial range, even when

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