Final Ears might be probably the most recognizable audio model on the planet relating to transportable Bluetooth audio system. The corporate has years of expertise on this market and a variety of fashions beginning on the $99.99 WONDERBOOM (now in its third technology). Except for the mammoth and aptly named HYPERBOOM (evaluation right here), Final Ears audio system have historically been designed in a cylindrical kind issue, all the higher for blasting 360-degree audio. Nonetheless, there was a little bit of a niche between the WONDERBOOM and HYPERBOOM for individuals who wished an enormous–however nonetheless transportable–wi-fi speaker. Enter the all-new Final Ears EPICBOOM.
EPICBOOM in Charcoal Black
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EPICBOOM: Larger However Recognizable
Most Final Ears audio system have adopted a variation of the cylinder kind issue. The WONDERBOOM is a little bit squashed, however the BOOM and MEGABOOM are straight up cylinders. Standing at 9.4-inches, the EPICBOOM is a couple of inches taller than the MEGABOOM (which now holds the mid-size place within the firm’s lineup) and is far wider–however nonetheless with the curved edges. It nearly appears like two MEGABOOMs pushed collectively. At 9.4 x 6.3 x 4.6-inches and weighing over 4 kilos, the EPICBOOM is a considerable transportable speaker.
Final Ears included an built-in, woven fabric carrying strap that snaps to the aspect with magnets when not in use.
Left to proper: MEGABOOM, EPICBOOM and HYPERBOOM
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Regardless of its dimension and new kind issue, the EPICBOOM is immediately recognizable as being a part of the Final Ears household. It’s lined in cloth mesh with distinguished “+” and “-“ quantity buttons on the entrance. Within the case of my evaluation unit, the material is black, whereas the buttons are lime inexperienced. The underside quarter or so of the speaker is a ribbed, recycled plastic that provides to the speaker’s rugged look.
On the highest are the ability button, a button to interact Outside Increase mode and the “Magic” button that can be utilized to skip tracks or programmed to entry streaming music service playlists (by way of a linked smartphone).
There are two departures from previous BOOM sequence audio system. Urgent the quantity up and down buttons concurrently doesn’t set off an audio message with battery cost share; as a substitute, it triggers LED battery indicator lights on the speaker. And the sealed cost door hides a USB-C cost port, which is a welcome change from the normal Micro USB.
Large, however not too large to hold round
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Battery life is rated at as much as 17 hours, however that can fluctuate relying on quantity. Hold it below midway and also you’ll simply hit that quantity. I introduced the speaker poolside for an hour or two a day throughout testing and charged it each different week. Crank the speaker up and also you’ll have sufficient juice for a celebration or occasion, however will seemingly should recharge afterward.
Epic Sound
Does the EPICBOOM dwell as much as its identify when it comes to audio efficiency? In a phrase: sure.
The speaker is supplied with a pair of 1.7-inch lively transducers to cowl mid and excessive frequencies. A sizeable, 4.6-inch, woofer delivers ample low finish. Final Ears doesn’t publish the output of the amplifier in watts, however does say the EPICBOOM hits a most sound degree of 94 dBC, which may be bumped to 95dBC utilizing the Outside Increase.
Audio is what you’ll count on from an Final Ears speaker: energetic, with a pleasant bass thump, loads of quantity with out distortion and a extra spacious sound than many transportable audio system are able to producing. Higher but, that sound is mechanically optimized based mostly on speaker placement by an built-in adaptive EQ–a function launched with the HYPERBOOM.
EPICBOOM audio may be custom-made within the BOOM app
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For these instances if you need to manually customise the sound, the BOOM cellular app has an equalizer together with 4 presets. In case you occur to have a second appropriate Final Ears speaker, the EPICBOOM additionally helps the corporate’s PartyUp multi-speaker wi-fi function.
EPICBOOM Key Specs:
- 360-degree sound with 2 x 1.7-inch lively mid-high frequency transducers and 4.6-inch woofer
- Most sound degree 95 dBC (in Outside mode)
- Adaptive EQ
- Outside Increase button, Magic button, LED battery indicator
- Customizable EQ (by way of BOOM app) together with 4 presets
- Bluetooth A2DP with 180-foot vary and help for 2 linked gadgets, NFC pairing
- As much as 17-hour battery life, recharges by way of USB-C (cable included)
- IP67 water resistance
- Helps PartyUp multi-speaker connectivity
- Built-in carrying strap
- 9.4 x 6.3 x 4.6-inches, weighs 69.8 ounces
- Obtainable in Charcoal Black or Cotton White
- Plastic elements include minimal 59% recycled post-consumer plastic, cloth accommodates 100% recycled polyester
- 2-year restricted {hardware} guarantee
- MSRP $349.99
Rugged and Waterproof
EPICBOOM was wonderful after being tossed into the pool
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Apart from thumping bass and the distinguished quantity buttons, the EPICBOOM carries over one other trait from most Final Ears audio system. It’s rugged (drop-tested to a few ft) and nearly waterproof with an IP67 ranking. This implies the speaker can’t solely survive splashes and spills, it may be submerged in water for as much as half-hour. The truth is, the speaker floats should you by accident drop in a pool or lake–and sure, I examined that.
Final Ears EPICBOOM Advice
The brand new EPICBOOM fills one other slot within the Final Ears BOOM speaker lineup, providing a big and extremely succesful transportable speaker that’s nonetheless rugged, waterproof and simple to hold round.
In case you’re on the lookout for a excessive efficiency Bluetooth speaker that may energy your celebration with epic sound, then take the music outdoor, the EPICBOOM is on the prime of the checklist of contenders.
Disclosure: Final Ears offered an EPICBOOM for analysis functions however had no enter into this evaluation.
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