Final Ears Epicboom: Specs
Worth: $349 / £340 / AU$499
Colours: Charcoal black, cotton white
Measurement: 9.4 x 6.3 x 4.6 inches
Weight: 4.4 kilos
Battery life (rated): 17 hours
Playback vary: 180 toes
Sturdiness: IP67
Because the mannequin title suggests, the Final Ears Epicboom — or UE Epicboom — is a Bluetooth speaker that units out to ship loads of bass vitality from its mid-sized dimensions. The all-new design will get off to begin and is larger than most of the finest Bluetooth audio system we have examined.
It has comparable proportions to the lately upgraded Sonos Transfer 2, however the Epicboom lacks the Wi-Fi smarts and Auto Trueplay tuning of the go anyplace Sonos moveable. It does have an Outside Enhance mode although to assist make music sound higher within the open air. This all provides as much as a viable Transfer 2 moveable speaker various, and a powerful contender for among the best out of doors audio system.
Priced at $100 lower than the Sonos, the Epicboom can be just a few kilos lighter than the Sonos (the Epic weighs 4.4 kilos in comparison with 6.6 for the Transfer 2). It comes with a extra sensible carry strap too, has a stronger IP67 sturdiness ranking and it even floats, making it a water tight contender for one of the best waterproof audio system. Add in 17 hours of playtime to maintain your music soundtrack enjoying wherever you go, and the carry anyplace Epicboom appears to be like set to maintain up with on-the-go existence.
Learn how it performs in my full Final Ears Epicboom Bluetooth speaker overview under.
Final Ears Epicboom overview: Worth and availability
The Epicboom is available for purchase now direct from the Final Ears web site priced at $349 / £340 / $499. It is also accessible from on-line retailers together with Amazon and Finest Purchase.
That is $100 lower than the Sonos Transfer 2, however then it is price saying that the Epicboom does not have the Wi-Fi connectivity smarts that the Editor’s Selection profitable Transfer 2 has.
Final Ears Epicboom overview: Design and options
The Epicboom does not appear like some other UE Bluetooth speaker mannequin we have seen earlier than. I might describe it as a mid-sized Bluetooth speaker mannequin, and it is clearly geared toward bridging the hole between the corporate’s Megaboom 3 and Hyperboom fashions.
The Epic feels robustly made and is on the market in two shade choices referred to as charcoal black and cotton white. The rugged outer has a fabric speaker grille, whereas the rubberized base and prime plate the place the principle perform controls are positioned assist to guard the speaker from routine knocks and scuffs whereas on the highway.
It is IP67-rated, that means it may possibly stand up to mud, dust and water submersion for as much as half-hour. A rubberized cap secures the USB-C charging port on the again to guard it from water ingress.
The all-new Final Ears Growth management app allows customers to regulate EQ settings with 5 presets plus a consumer set choice to allow listeners to regulate the 360-degree sound to their specific style. The app additionally allows customers to avoid wasting favourite music to a button on the Epic’s principal management panel. The preset can accommodate as much as 4 playlists or albums that customers can cycle by to pick out. It might solely be used with three of one of the best music streaming companies although, together with Amazon Music, Apple Music (iOS solely), and Spotify (Android gadgets solely).
As with different UE fashions the Epicboom could be paired to different Growth audio system utilizing the PartyUp mode within the app for much more energy for a get collectively or pool social gathering.
Final Ears Epicboom overview: Sound high quality
The Epicboom’s sound supply is taken care of by two 1.5 inch mid-high frequency speaker drivers, and one 4.6 inch woofer to deal with bass. The sound is properly balanced throughout the frequency vary and vocals of every kind sound clear and detailed. Sadly although, bass laden tracks like “Harmful” by Large Knowledge lack the form of bass supply I hoped for given the title of the speaker.
What you do get by way of bass is properly detailed and rhythmic although. Possibly my expectations have been a bit excessive as I discovered myself setting the EQ to try to coax a bit extra oomph from the speaker’s supply. Sadly although, the Epicboom wasn’t the form of Bluetooth speaker to take advantage of my deep home playlist when listening indoors.
Carrying the Epicboom by its carry strap round the home and out into the yard felt like a extra rewarding expertise. And with the speaker blasting away at my aspect as I walked from room to room, I felt enveloped by a sphere of sound. My shut proximity to the bass driver delivered a extra infectious bass vitality than after I was sat listening to it just a few meters away from me on a desktop in my house workplace, making the Epicboom an amazing carry speaker for a stroll.
Apparently, I most well-liked the sound with Outside Enhance switched off throughout my outdoors trials. There was extra bass with the mode deselected after I performed “Si Te Porta Bonito” by Sofia Kourtesis in my yard. It is price noting although, that I could not push the quantity degree up too excessive although earlier than I heard the sound of the bass speaker being over pushed, overshadowing the beat with the onset of delicate distortion.
However, the Epicboom managed to realize a good quantity degree whereas outdoor. Music sounded properly balanced and created a calming vibe whereas enjoying music within the yard throughout an unexpectedly heat late-September weekend.
Final Ears Epicboom overview: Battery life
Battery life for the Epicboom claims to ship as much as 17 hours of playtime. Though I have never managed to deplete the battery simply but, I’ve no motive to doubt the declare thus far. When the time does come although, full recharges take round 3 hours and are by way of USB-C port. Battery life displayed as a proportion on the Growth app.
By way of playback instances, by comparability the Megaboom 3 lasts 20 hours, whereas the Sonos Transfer 2 lasts as much as 24 hours.
Final Ears Epicboom overview: Verdict
As a go anyplace Bluetooth speaker, the Final Ears Epicboom has a classy sound that is straightforward to heat to. I confess, I did have some reservations concerning the slight lack of punch given my expectations over the mannequin title, however my time with the Epicboom has been gratifying because of its pure sound stability. It does not over emphasize any a part of the frequency vary, and whereas I would not describe the sound as ‘epic’, there’s loads to take pleasure in and heat to.
Transferring the speaker round by the carry strap felt completely sensible, however the Epicboom is a bit too cumbersome for travels a lot additional away from house. When transferring round the home with it although, my proximity to the speaker felt like I used to be getting the higher sound expertise.
Lastly, whereas many can be proud of 17 hours of battery life, the premium $349 value feels a bit steep for a Bluetooth given the battery life sturdiness of smarter wi-fi speaker rivals for only a $100 extra. But when it is simplicity and stable Bluetooth performance you are after, then the Final Ears Epicboom comes extremely beneficial.