Timing is every little thing (or so the saying goes), and it is certainly no coincidence that the Final Ears Epicboom moveable speaker was unveiled concurrently the official unveiling of the Sonos Transfer 2 (September 6).
Whereas we’ll want to listen to each side-by-side, the Epicboom appears like a detailed rival for entry into the very best Bluetooth audio system class and a prime contender for the very best out of doors audio system due to its IP67-rating that protects it from water splashes and short-time submersion.
In contrast to the Transfer 2 although, the Epicboom is available for purchase now direct from the Final Ears web site priced at $349 / £340 (round AU$550 based mostly on at this time’s change charges). That is loads lower than the Sonos Transfer 2 was introduced at, which appears set to value $449 / £449 / €499 / AU$799 when it arrives on sale on September 20. It is value saying although, that the Epicboom does not have the Wi-Fi connectivity smarts that the Transfer 2 could have.
The Final Ears Epicboom is available in two colorway choices together with cotton white/lipstick crimson, and charcoal black/lime.
Final Ears Epicboom: Extra growth for much less
The Epicboom is a stereo speaker utilizing two 1.5-inch energetic mid-high frequency speaker drivers partnered to a single 4.6-inch woofer driver.
Together with the Growth app that can be utilized to tailor the sound to your liking through totally different preset EQs, the speaker’s inner mic dynamically adjusts to steadiness the sound output relying on its surrounding and proximity to boundaries. Presets embody Signature, Bass Enhance, Recreation/Cinema, Podcast/Vocal, in addition to an all-new Deep Leisure mode.
As an all-new sequence within the Final Ears lineup, the Epicboom bridges the hole between the corporate’s Megaboom 3 and the Hyperboom fashions. Battery life for the Epicboom claims to ship as much as 17 hours of playtime, which really appears like a conservative determine based mostly on the real-world playback instances we have seen on different UE fashions versus what’s claimed. Full recharges are stated to take round 3 hours. There’s an LED battery indicator and a USB-C port for recharges.
Different neat Epicboom options embody one-touch NFC characteristic accessible for NFC-compatible smartphones with Android 8.0 or later, permitting customers to easily energy on, pair, join, and play. PartyUp lets house owners pair a number of Final Ears audio system collectively, whereas Outside Enhance cranks up the bass even additional.
As one of many bigger Bluetooth audio system we have seen launched lately, it’s going to be attention-grabbing to see how its sound stacks up towards the similarly-sized Sonos Transfer 2. Preserve checking again for our evaluations and face-offs on each fashions once they arrive.
