Boom 1 is IPX4 rated, not IPX7. Also you've put that screw and rubber seal on wrong. It should be flush with the bottom.

I have never had a single complaint from any wildlife or plant life about playing a little music while camping. I think the real "dick move" is "camping" around a bunch of other people.

"You shouldn't take speakers camping, it's kind of a jerk move" Yes it is, yes... it is.

Finally! Somebody that actually thinks the boom is good! All these bloody haters saying that JBL is better but it aint. I'm a professional dj and I know for a fact that UE are the best brand out there :D

I think his regular boom is broken, because it shouldn't wobble like that

Will seems to like to tell people not to do things a lot. People love that.

Thank you Will, for the comment about taking speakers camping. I completely agree!

Louder then you want it to be, hmm.. Well, that is usually a sign of distortion, for a speaker that size! The tech most likely compresses the sound at louder volume, which introduces hearing fatigue, because the dynamics of the music gets reduced, and becomes a mush of constant noise, that only varies in frequency, not in volume. The natural reaction to this phenomenon is panic, and you put your hands up to your ears, or turn down the music... A cell phone can give you the same impression of "too loud" even though it is not. Lack of tone in the low frequencies, can also give an unpleasant listening experience. Most of these small speakers rely on psychoacoustics, to give an impression of low end(Bass). This is done by removing musical information from the low end, and replacing it with a sine-pulse that follows the dynamics of the music, but plays in the same tone(the deepest, best sounding tone the speaker can perform) This has the tendency to make the top end very harsh and mushy, subjecting the listener to some uncomfortable frequencies, which has 2 outcomes, the listener gets tied of the music very fast, and while listening gives the impression of a darker and darker sound, because ones hearing is compensating, turning down the higher frequencies(or the impression of them) When looking for a good speaker, keep these things in mind. another tip: Go to a professional music or studio store, have a listen to some true sounding speakers(most users don't know good sound, before they actually hear it). Use that experience to compare with your next purchase. Some things to listen for: #1. Is the sound natural: Does it sound like someone is actually playing an instrument in front of you, or does it sound like it comes from a box? #2. Is the bass tight and truthful: Can you actually hear the bass player, or can you only hear rumbling and pulsation.(The kick is easy for a speaker, as it is the same tone. Listen for the bassline!) #3. Dont forget the mid tone: Does the mid sound any good, are they detailed and interesting, giving you a feel of real sounds, like knocking on wood or kicking a door in front of you.. Or do you just feel like turning up the treble and bass, to rid yourself of the middle tones. These small speakers wont satisfy in all the categories above, but at least, now you know what you should be aware of, and be able to point out some of the quirks, and decide rather you can live with them or not.. It may seem unimportant to the amateur, but you might just end up buying a speaker/speaker's, which only impress you for 5-10 minutes, then you turn down the music, and it becomes background noise, another thing of importance, that most people aren't aware of is, a speaker can actually dictate rather or not you like a particular piece of music, Do to its lack of response in certain areas that this particular track has emphasis on. Best regards: Long term music composer, sound engineer and lifetime student of audio acoustics.

I love the Boom2. Play podcast 1hr on the way to work, 1hr music on the way back. This will last for entire week, solid 10hrs. Since it’s used in my car, the volume is loud enough.

I got a UE BOOM 1 and mine isn't wobbley

I love these speakers, I had the UE boom for a few years now and the bass is just now sounding scratchy. The battery is still going strong though.

I've had the UE Boom for a few years now, love it to bits- so, so, so good. If it ever breaks I'm getting whatever is the current UR Boom speaker.

Got the Boom 1 can't live without it now

Uhhh the UE Boom 1 does NOT sit badly when its on the hook side. Something is wrong with yours or it isnt screwed in properly. Also i don't see how a WIRELESS BT speaker that you can tavel with is comparable to a WALL WIRED Amazon Echo. Goofy review imo.

I have the Boom 1, the rubber stopper goes on top of the screw, not underneath it - that's why yours wobbles, but it shouldn't

The cloth on the roll would totally fray during storage. Its an odd shape so it will always sit in weird angles like shoved in a back pack that would cause the edge to rub even more I imagine

If I didn't have a UE Boom already, I'd be all over that UE Boom 2 in the two-blue-tone color, but 1.) I'm still happy w/ my UE Boom purchase 2.) I really can't justify upgrading to the Boom 2; even w/o full IPX7 certification, the first boom still holds up to the elements well. I left mine out in the rain once, and it still works like a charm. Knowing how good the everyday performance of UE Boom is, I'd definitely recommend the Boom 2 for people who are looking. Also, just an fyi, the screw-in hook on my UE Boom, which again, is a first-gen model, sits perfectly flush with the bottom rim of the speaker, I've always set it down with power button up top, and it doesn't wobble or anything, it stands up perfectly straight, maybe the hook in your unit isn't screwed in fully?? Just a thought.

Excellent test/review. My personal verdict is I'd rather buy two of the UE Roll 2 than one UE Boom 2. Thanks again!

"its a bad design" no you just have it on wrong

he has screwed in the bottom part on top of the rubber seal thing. that is why it is wobbling around. the rubber seal has to sit on top of the screw hook thing.

Don't like how the one guy wouldn't even et his cohost touch the speakers.

How come more portable speakers aren't a big circular surface like the Roll? I suspect there would be a reason that the form factor is rarely seen.

tested, the only channel that contemplates using BT speakers as weapons

what if pinocchio said: "my nose will now grow"?

Im trying to connect the boom 2 to my pc but for some reason can't find out how. I got windows 10, click notification, connect, press the detection button on the speaker but nothing happens :s Any help ?

In Finland that boom 1 costs only 110€ (≈125 dollars), bought mine about half a year ago. I don't know why it costs 200 in US.

Recently bought a refurbished UE Boom for $50 and oh my it's loud.

6:20 You did it wrong with UE 1. Screw cap goes in before the plugs, not on top of it.

you guys should review true buds next year

What is the title of the test song?

hi nice review.. any idea when comes into comparison between UE boom 2 and UE MEGABOOM ?? any significant sound performance difference ? thanks !

That speaker would be an amazing replacement for the existing speaker in my Threepio. Norm, you going to R2LA this weekend?

I don't what happened to your UE boom 1 to cause it to wobble around on it's base with the screw! I have a UE boom 1 and stand it screw base down all the time and it's completely vertical with no wobbling at all.

Bells and Whistles? Check Gets really loud? Check Actual audio quality? Who cares?

I'm looking for a new Bluetooth mini speaker. These look like contenders

they already have the UE megaboom? They're discontinuing the mini boom 2.

My roommate's UE Boom just started buzzing or growling when playing certain bass frequencies. He thinks the speaker is blown. He's only had it for less than a year. Has this happened to anyone else?

I love my mini Boom so true it's a great shop speaker. Not sure I like the disc.

How is this with voice/dialog? I am tired of having to lug around and hook up my AC powered speakers everytime I want to show a movie in class (none of the classrooms where I teach are equiped for multi-media. I have to bring my own :P ). Size of room is about 10m by 12 m

3:15 So if you submerge it in a meter of water without the caps on it won't get damaged?

I want to pair two of the tubular shaped ones together and make Skrillex-nunchucks

those blue ones look fuckin dope! I got black to match my PS4, T.V and entertainment unit but that blue reallt stands out! Admittedly the black looks classier and even a little more premium the blue looks a bit cheaper and more like a kids speaker but still a bloody lovely colour way.

Minirig all the way, not only do the sound better but they are much more robust. You see loads of these as spares or repair on EBay.

A few weeks ago you said that you use the UE mini boom as an extention for your speaker phone for calls and that it worked well for that. Does the Roll work well for phone calls as well or do I need to get my wife a Roll so I can take her Mini?

Just ordered my Boom 2 phantom edition today

can u do a comparison video between the UE roll and the Sol Republic Punk

If you press the + and the - at the same time on the smaller speaker, does it say how much power is left like the Boom 1 does? Does the Boom 2 do it as well? This was not a good / serious review guys… I'm a fan, but yeah.

The bottom of the ue boom 1 doesn't stick out, you just put the caps on wrong

I got the ue boom 2 le and it wont change songs or pause. Does the le not have that option

Buttons like the volume ones to play/pause and track shift would be better than having to abuse your speaker to get it to do things =P

nice comparison guys

what is difference between UE roll & UE roll 2 ?

Lol watching and listening thru my boom 2 and I'm already impressed and I've had it for 6 hours I had a boom 1 a mini boom before that and most don't know but I had the mini boom version that was Logitech mini boom branded when it was all plastic over probably 5 years I've used these there is nothing better than us booms

"you shouldn't take speakers camping" - Pretty sure that's the users discretion Also the on the OG UE Boom it does stand flat, you just attached the nub wrong on the bottom!

The funny thing is was this volume for the video was playing through my UE BOOM 2...

his UE boom, not the new one, must be broken because I have a UE boom and it sits flat and doesn't wobble when it is standing on either side.

Hey I want to do does the battery indicator show up on Android ?

The roll that was reviewed... Was it the roll 2 or the first one???

I bought a Bose SoundLink for $99 instead. Much better audio quality that the bigger UE and the price of the smaller one.

How far will the signal will break ?

can you double up them using a windows laptop? does it work in stereo? please answr!

your mini booms strap on the bottom is for a floating attachment

why didn't you include the mega boom?

I got UE Boom and UE Megaboom and UE Mobile Boombox. I might get UE Boom 2

What is the audio track played for testing in this video? Sounds like something I would like to have blasting in my car. :D

I have 2 UE rolls which you can sync together through the app. I also have the UE Boom 2. Anyone know of a way to sync all 3 together?

You could get a good 5.1 surround sound system for the cost of that boom 2.

6:13 THAT IS A LIE! mine doesnt roll you probably put it wronggg

Por favor tengo uno pero paso trabajo para conectarlo en Bluetooth cual es su pin

Can you connect a ue boom 2 and a ue roll?

How to place buttons front or back?

speakers should have a way to use rechargeable batteries and regular batteries just in case your not around a power source and can just swap in fresh batteries

hmm wonder how much I'd have to add to make a set of BT Radio Shack Optima speakers. Skipping the waterproof part. They'd just sink.

Great review! I'm getting one now

I still don't know which one to get 😓 My first thought was to get the boom 2, 'cause I thought it would be be a lot louder than the roll. but then again, the roll is very portable. Also I have an iPod classic, could I use the boom 2 for that one as well? can anyone help me?🙈

I have a ue boom 1 and I got it to be vertical just fine

do u think it would be better to buy 2 100$ speakers vs the ue boom 2?

You guys should have also tested the Mega Boom. :)

Love this Channel

you put the screw on incorrectly on the boom 1. You put the screw on first then slide the waterproofing rubber through the D ring and then secure it. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT CAME WITH THE BOOMS WATERPROOFING RUBBER!!!

The question is though... 2 ue rolls or 1 ue boom? Also i hope they fixed the problem i found with the minibooms. i returned the two i got since a really annoying bug in the app meant once paired after about 2 mins of playing music the sound would mysteriously cut out every 20 secs or so. seemed like a common problem when i reasearched it online.

I have the UE Boom 2 and i can kill the battery before 15 hours. It seems more like 10-12. I usually kill it in 2 days.

No pause/play or skip forward/backward ability on the speakers themselves?

Why no mega boom?

When I saw the preview I could have sworn the thing on the right was a yamulke.

My favorite BT speakers are the Oontz angle plus by Cambridge soundworks. They're water proof, sound awesome, and they're really cheap. Way better value than these.

The reason it wobbles is because he didn't install it properly. The rubber lid is not supposed to be under the metal hook.

Can you pair both the roll and boom 2 together?

what r the songs/beats called?

Wat song was played in this

Soooo how many rolls does Will now have? ;)

You can buy the JBL flip 2 for 99 dollars and it's about the size of the boom 2. Only difference is not water proof and charging. Also no hook

Should I go for the megaboom or boom 2??

my ue boom 1 does not wobble

Boom 1 was decent. But at this size you can't get away from the fact that the speakers will sound a bit tinny. If you're just gonna buy 1 portable speaker - ask yourself: Do I really need a small speaker? For the same price you can get a bigger one with better sound and volume. I say: buy the largest one you think you'll be able to carry around. I've got one small and one big speaker (A messenger-bag sized MarleyRoots). I use the big one a lot - it's loud enough to play outside AND sounds good enough to play regularly inside. The small one is collecting dust. It's not good enough for indoor use, not loud enough for outdoor use.

Honestly, these speakers sound ok for their price. But if you want a truelly awesome speaker, get a JBL Extreme, or the new Infinity One.

what was that song

What song is that?

ayudame a entender como hacer para trabajar con el equipo

so wait can you connect the roll with the boom together or not