Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Wireless Speaker, Deep Bass, 360 ° Surround Sound, Waterproof, 2 Speaker Connection for Powerful Sound, 13h Battery, Black

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The design on the top of the speaker has been tweaked too. A central circular button where the branding used to be allows you to pair two Wonderboom 2s. This was a feature of the original Wonderboom, but the upgrade here is that long-pressing said buttons on two of the new speakers will pair them in stereo mode. You can pair the Wonderboom 2 with a Wonderboom - but only in mono. To get started with your WONDERBOOM 2, press the power button located on the top of your speaker. When powered on, WONDERBOOM 2 automatically reconnects to the last mobile device it was connected to.

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Other elements of the design are oh-so-familiar: there’s the stretchy rubber loop for hanging the speaker and the IP67 rating means the speaker is ultra-durable. Not only is it waterproof and can survive dust, sand and being dunked in water, but it will also float just like previous Wonderbooms.However, the above assumption is tough to confirm since Ultimate Ears doesn’t like publishing information about battery size or bluetooth version. The speaker has a sleek design, with a cylindrical shape and a durable exterior that is resistant to dust, water, and drops. Its small size also makes it highly portable and easy to carry around. Also improved on the Wonderboom 2 is the battery life - up to 13 hours compared to the previous model’s 10, according to Ultimate Ears - and we found that number to be fairly accurate. We managed to get 12 hours playing at medium to low volume but if you want to play with Outdoor Boost all the time expect to cut the 13 hours in half. Verdict

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While Outdoor Boost does increase overall volume, sound quality takes a noticeable dip when listening at lower volumes. With Outdoor Boost enabled at medium volume, cymbals sound splashy and mids are more emphasized - which is a good thing -and there’s slightly more bass than the original Wonderboom, which helps bring some warmth to the sound while not compromising on the highs. Mids are excellent with vocals sounding natural and detailed. To charge your WONDERBOOM 2, plug the included USB cable into the micro-USB port located inside the weather door. Both speakers have a power on/off noise which is somewhat annoying. During testing, I never figured out whether this could be muted. It isn’t anything worth worrying about, but it is noteworthy because it could drive some people crazy. Wonderboom 2 and 3 both have two year warranties. This is somewhat unexpected from a portable speaker, since most competing products offer 1 year or less. As if that isn’t enough, the speakers are also well-built and durable — so it wouldn’t be surprising if these products significantly outlast the warranty.The good news is that Ultimate Ears didn’t make any harmful changes with the new version. We completely support this, since the Wonderboom 2 is an excellent speaker. The bad news is that we waited three years for an upgrade, and the Wonderboom 3 feels more like an identical speaker than an actual upgrade. The Wonderboom 3 is incredibly easy to use from the second you get it out of the box. This is as straightforward as a Bluetooth speaker gets: simply power up and pair it with your device (it makes friendly noises to indicate its status). The connection is swift and stable. We used the Wonderboom 3 for nearly a month during testing in various settings, and we found that it reconnected to our phone every time automatically, instantly and without fail.

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There doesn’t seem to be a noticeable difference in sound quality between the two speakers, even in side-by-side testing. What are the improvements in Wonderboom 3 over Wonderboom 2? Durability winner: Tie (other than the recycled plastic, there aren’t any changes; I wouldn’t expect the recycled plastic to impact durability for the better or worse) In crowded environments like house parties, the speakers hold up reasonably well, but don’t expect them to compete with larger, more powerful sound systems. They’re loud enough to be heard over a crowd, but the sound can become distorted at higher volumes. It’s important to remember that these are still compact, portable speakers and their performance should be evaluated with that context in mind.To pair WONDERBOOM 2 with your mobile device, press and hold the Bluetooth button until you hear the tone. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 is a stereo portable speaker that provides a wireless connectivity technology through Bluetooth. It is equipped with two drivers and two passive radiators to deliver a clear and powerful audio experience. Each driver has a diameter of 40 millimeters, ensuring a wide sound dispersion. Many portable speakers have “dead zones” where the audio sounds poor (or quiet). Usually, these zones occur when you are standing behind the speaker, or at a diagonal to the speaker, or if the speaker has a higher or lower elevation than your ears. With the Wonderboom, there really aren’t any dead zones — instead, the speaker sounds similar from almost any position in the room.