EarFun - UBOOM X

But only in Oluv's studio, indoor and indoor plus modes

You're not listening close enough... Put it in normal indoor mode, sit in front of the speaker and listen to actual music, you should notice that its hard to even hear the speaker because of how little coloration it has

Uboom X should've been marketed as a "hifi" speaker with a nicer design, given to some audiophile channels with your DSP as standard setting and it would've been selling like hot cakes for 3x the price... But earfun managed to screw it up, anyway I'm glad that it exists so those of us who want a great natural sound can get what I would consider the finest sounding battery powered speaker at any price and yet its like $125 on average. Still very sad about the channel because there were some amazing videos there but it definitely showed that people even with the best and most objective sound demos simply can't handle watching someone demonstrate a product that's better than whatever they bought, after all, that's a direct intelligence attack for most.

That must be really annoying. With the Bose Soundlink Max, I've also often read that the battery drains itself. With the Soundcore Motion Boom, which I have used for over two years, and with my two EarFun UBOOM Xs, which I have been using for a good 3 months, I have never noticed that the battery loses charge when not in use.

Take a look at the UBOOM X in particular, which is currently the best value for money in the small boombox class.

In terms of price, [this](https://www.amazon.com/EarFun-Bluetooth-JumboBass-Waterproof-PowerBank/dp/B0D53P1PQ8) it is in the middle of the two and in terms of sound, it is at a significantly higher level than the Charge 5. I would advise against the Treblab. It is not a product worth recommending.

It easily fits even into small backpacks, but then hardly anything else. 😂 No seriously, the UBOOM X is a big boy. But the sound is so fantastic. Once you've gone through that door, there's no going back. Instead of my old 1.5 kg Motion Boom, I now lug around my 4 kg UBOOM X and am always excellently compensated for my efforts.

Which country do you live in? You can order the UBOOM X from amazon in the USA and, as of a few days ago, also in large parts of Europe and benefit from the uncomplicated return policy. However, in some cases it is cheaper to order directly from the manufacturer. The best price at the moment is $111.35, just to give you an idea. And you can see what level you're dealing with here: [https://youtu.be/yt9X287XsC8](https://youtu.be/yt9X287XsC8)

Oh cool, then leave enough space in your suitcase so that you can take a big boy home with you. 😁

I have never heard another Bluetooth speaker that has such audiophile hi-fi sound as the EarFun UBOOM X. But it's not a designer speaker. You have to ask yourself where you are willing to compromise, on looks or on sound. I myself have a high-quality hi-fi system in my living room and am a music lover, but the sound of the UBOOM X, which I use in the bathroom, also regularly brings a smile to my face. Here's a sound comparison with a high-priced designer speaker from a luxury brand: [https://youtu.be/yt9X287XsC8](https://youtu.be/yt9X287XsC8)

The EarFun UBOOM X has a generally very good sound quality, which is particularly characterized by the authentic reproduction of instruments and vocals. At four kilos, it is one of the smaller speakers in the boombox class. If this size is not an obstacle for you, then this is one of the best recommendations. 

Hahaha, I can tell you, this thing is a big chunk. When I held it in my hand for the first time, I also thought it was far too big. But the sound quality is so outstanding that once you walk through that door, there's no going back. You'll be lugging four kilos everywhere with you without a murmur, because it's worth it. You can read more about my experiences with the speaker here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth\_Speakers/comments/1i6uwtf/comment/m8fvf0i/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth_Speakers/comments/1i6uwtf/comment/m8fvf0i/)

If you want a Bluetooth speaker, the EarFun UBOOM X comes closer to your requirements than any other speaker I know of. However, I prefer my own EQs to those of OLUV and find its Studio modus the least convincing. But tastes and listening habits differ.

Two EarFun UBOOM X would be the perfect upgrade from two EarFun UBOOM L.

Yes, I don't find the UBOOM X particularly stylish or chic either. But at least it's not ugly and has a relatively simple and straightforward design. I won't be buying the UBOOM X because of the design, but in spite of it.

For this purpose and your price range, I can recommend the EarFun UBOOM X from my own experience, which is available for around $120. Thanks to the EQ, it can be perfectly adjusted for the situation in a small bathroom. I use it almost every day and am delighted with it. [Here ](https://ibb.co/1v6XFDX)it is, sitting on my bathroom cabinet. In the photo you can still see my old Soundcore Motion Boom next to it, which I'm currently trying to sell. With the UBOOM X I have almost as good a sound in the bathroom as with my audiophile hi-fi system in the living room.

With the UBOOM X, EarFun has brought a really exceptionally good Bluetooth speaker onto the market. If you have the opportunity, you should definitely give it a listen.

If that's the case, forget the UBOOM X, it's clearly too big for that.

If its size and a weight of 4 kg are not an obstacle, I recommend the EarFun UBOOM X. Soundwise on a similar level to a JBL Boombox 3, but cheaper than a JBL Charge 5. The EarFun UBOOM X is a powerful and superb sounding speaker with by far the best price/performance ratio currently available. In terms of performance, it is one step above the Boom 2. Here is a brief sound comparison. Please use headphones and don't be put off by the somewhat strange presentation of the video. [https://youtu.be/3Pa6FUt1GU8?feature=shared&t=47](https://youtu.be/3Pa6FUt1GU8?feature=shared&t=47)

It's no longer a secret, but it's possible that not everyone knows about this fantastic Bluetooth speaker that sounds way above its price tag. Check out the EarFun UBOOM X.

Neither in real life nor here on Reddit does everyone agree on a topic. This is especially true when it comes to Bluetooth speakers. But at least I agree with the previous commentator. 😂 It is a fact and would stand up to any comparison that the EarFun UBOOM X is currently the best you can get for around €100 in terms of sound quality and also as a complete package. If you can cope with the weight and size, then that's the way to go! If you're in the US, there's a very interesting new discovery that sits between the UBOOM X and the Soundcore Boom 2 in terms of performance and size, but is currently available for just under $40. Its value for money is out of this world: [https://amzn.to/3EiZCJC](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbS1jeXRYczRkQ0NyR0ZneU1CT2Vmd1M5dENEd3xBQ3Jtc0trQXNjM0RoMVJuRm16U0F0VDI4aUlhWVVCaWdfelVEZ2Frd2c0NVhiWmNjazZSN2hRWFRTZ3Z5dzhXTXctYm44c0F5NHlKZmlhWVo3cHRRMVVSZFN4RThNYlBYN2Z3OGFBV0FDTGZaR0h1MHZySGlwYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3EiZCJC&v=0M9aNG5Tb1o) [Sound comparison ZZA K8 vs Soundcore Boom 2](https://youtu.be/0M9aNG5Tb1o) [Sound comparison Earfun Uboom X vs ZZA K8](https://youtu.be/YS7zQaaiG3c) Unfortunately, the ZZA K8 is not available at anywhere near such attractive conditions in Europe, where I live. Otherwise I would certainly have already secured a batch of several speakers. 😁

The EarFun UBOOM X is my best recommendation, I am absolutely satisfied with it.

The EarFun UBOOM X currently offers by far the best price/performance ratio. It has a very high sound quality, comparable to the JBL Boombox 3 or the Sony ULT Field 7, but it is noticeably smaller and lighter and costs less than a JBL Charge. In terms of overall sound, the UBOOM X is comparable to a small hi-fi system and costs just over 100 dollars. So for your budget, you could easily buy two UBOOM Xs and use them in the TWS as a stereo system if you had the space. Please note that two speakers in stereo sound more than twice as good as one, and that music only really comes to life with a wide soundstage.

As I've written many times before, in my opinion the EarFun UBOOM X is by far the best overall package at the moment. You can read about my experience with the UBOOM X here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth\_Speakers/comments/1j6xehj/comment/mh4pp2p/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth_Speakers/comments/1j6xehj/comment/mh4pp2p/)

I know there's no accounting for taste. But I'm surprised that anyone could find the UBOOM X ugly. The thing is straightforward and simple in design. You could say it looks boring, it's not a designer piece, it looks cheap in photos, but I really don't understand what's ugly about it. I regularly have one in the bathroom. This is what it looks like: [https://ibb.co/bg7QMgP0](https://ibb.co/bg7QMgP0)

Yes, in my opinion EarFun hasn't done itself any favours with the cheap-looking lighting effects. The worst thing is that you can almost always only see the speaker in photos or videos with the lighting activated. The good thing about it is that you can deactivate it completely and it is never activated automatically when you switch on, for example. I can assure you, in reality the UBOOM X looks pretty neat. Here you can see it in comparison with various other speakers. [https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PlQ6nf1tL.jpg](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PlQ6nf1tL.jpg) [https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61z8-jHMHlL.jpg](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61z8-jHMHlL.jpg) [https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714bafOIKRL.jpg](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714bafOIKRL.jpg) You've seen the sound comparison video with the Beolit 20, right? It's strange, but in the current market situation for Bluetooth speakers, you have to decide whether you want to prioritise design or sound. A high-priced designer speaker does not automatically offer better sound. This may come as a surprise, as you can often have contrasting experiences in the classic hi-fi sector, for example.

I'm very curious to know how you like it. For a very neutral sound at medium to high volume, you can try out the following EQ in the EarFun Audio app under Custom Equalizer. [UBOOM X neutral sounding EQ](https://ibb.co/C5hJ7rvx)

A brief fact-based comparison between the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 and the EarFun UBOOM X. The only advantages of the Blast 2 are a slightly higher maximum volume with acceptable sound, connection options for microphones (with reverb control) and the more elaborate party lighting. The UBOOM X has advantages in all other aspects. It can produce a deeper bass and a better overall sound quality, i.e. a more linear frequency response, better clarity, more authentic separation and reproduction of instruments and vocals. It really does have audiophile qualities. It can be charged more quickly via USB C, a shoulder strap is included, it is noticeably smaller, lighter and significantly cheaper. It can therefore be said that the UBOOM X is the better overall package for most users. It is the speaker for music lovers. The Blast 2, on the other hand, is better suited for smaller (karaoke) parties. For a real party, however, I would prefer a JBL PartyBox 320 or something even bigger.

I can only confirm this!

Of the four, definitely the Boombox 3. If money is no object in your decision and you want a branded product, it's not a bad choice. You get the best price-performance ratio with the EarFun UBOOM X. It is more compact and noticeably lighter than any of the other four, i.e. easier and more comfortable to carry around, if that is relevant for your father. In terms of sound, you make no compromises. The boombox is slightly more bass-heavy, while the UBOOM X sounds very balanced and can be adjusted very well in the app with EQs to suit different listening situations.

Take a look at the UBOOM X, in terms of performance it is far superior to a JBL Charge 5 or a UE Boom 3, and unlike the JBL PartyBoxes it is IP67 dust and water protected. And for less than $250 you can even buy two and use both in TWS mode depending on your application. This could be a really interesting speaker for your needs.

It's about time those nasty rabble-rousers who have been calling everyone a shill or bot who has spoken positively about or recommended the UBOOM X finally acknowledge it's a truly great speaker. This is being confirmed by more and more people here in the subreddit, including myself.

Check the EarFun UBOOM X. Small is of course relative. Let's put it this way, the UBOOM X is relatively small compared to your car and definitely great! 😉

Never heard of the EarFun UBOOM X? If the size and weight of just over 4 kilos are not an obstacle, then you are getting a great speaker at a sensational price. A separate sub is no longer needed. The UBOOM X can produce more bass than the Minirig SUB. And the overall sound quality is outstanding. Read my other comments. I use a UBOOM X regularly in the bathroom at low volume. I am absolutely thrilled. I previously had a Soundcore Motion Boom in this position which I was always happy with, but the UBOOM X far surpasses it and sounds like a hi-fi speaker. I wouldn't want to give even the smallest piece of it away again. Even though this thing is much bigger and heavier.

As an alternative to the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2, you should also take a look at the EarFun UBOOM X. A brief fact-based comparison: The only advantages of the Blast 2 are a slightly higher maximum volume with acceptable sound, connection options for microphones (with reverb control) and the more elaborate party lighting. The UBOOM X has advantages in all other respects. It can produce deeper bass and better overall sound quality, i.e. a more linear frequency response, better clarity, more authentic separation and reproduction of instruments and vocals. It has truly audiophile qualities. It's faster to charge via USB C, it comes with a shoulder strap, it's noticeably smaller, lighter and, depending on what's on offer, only costs about half as much. Or in other words, for the same money you could buy two UBOOM X and use them in TWS. Two speakers in stereo sound more than twice as good as just one and really bring music to life with their wide sound stage. So you could say that the UBOOM X is the better overall package for most users. It is the speaker with the best price-performance ratio and is equally suitable for music lovers and smaller parties. The Blast 2, on the other hand, is only better suited for smaller karaoke parties. For a really big party, however, I would prefer one/two JBL PartyBox 320 or something even bigger.

Yes, it can reproduce lower frequencies better.

Again, for the record, the EarFun UBOOM X, is exactly what you're looking for. It is more compact and noticeably lighter than the Boombox 2 but performs at a comparable level - both in terms of volume and bass performance. In addition, you get a much more neutral, brilliant and hi-fi like sound. And the price is outrageously attractive. With the UBOOM X, you don't have to sacrifice anything. The only thing you lose is a little weight and a brand name. 😉

The UBOOM X is a highly interesting option. It is slightly smaller and lighter than the Blast and has dynamic EQs with a neutral sound profile, also optimized for listening to music at low volumes. It even significantly outperforms the Boom 2 in terms of bass performance and is highly attractive in terms of its price. [UBOOM X](https://www.reddit.com/r/WirelessSpeakers/comments/1flfoj1/a_uboom_x_secret_that_ive_been_hiding/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)

Exactly!

It was exactly the same for me, except that I bought two. 😉

It was thanks to you that I became aware of this great speaker in the first place. Thank you for that and for your part in it. 🙏

I've just watched the video. It doesn't really help much yet, although it does help a little. I guess the more I get to see of the Blast 2, the happier I'll be about my UBOOM X. 😂

The JBL Boombox 3 offers more power overall than the Brane X and the Authentics 500. Alternatively, you could also go for the Earfun UBOOM X, which performs at a similar level to the Boombox 3, but is not only more compact and lighter, but also cheaper. For your budget, you could easily buy two for a stereo setup. If you have enough space in the garage, which I assume you do, you could distribute the sound much better in the room with two speakers. The difference is huge, with a wide stereo stage the music really comes to life and fills the whole room.

With the EarFun UBOOM X, you get an incredibly huge upgrade in terms of sound. But the speaker is big and heavy. Check out the specs! I have never heard another Bluetooth speaker with such audiophile hi-fi sound. But it's not a designer speaker. You have to ask yourself where you are willing to compromise, on looks or on sound. I myself have a high-quality hi-fi system in my living room and am a music lover, but the sound of the UBOOM X, which I use in the bathroom, also regularly brings a smile to my face.

Some pretty strange recommendations have been made here so far. With the EarFun UBOOM X, you undoubtedly get the best sound for your money. I compared it individually and as a stereo pair with my hi-fi system at home. And we tested them in a friend's music studio. [https://ibb.co/3rHmRRT](https://ibb.co/3rHmRRT) Of course, they weren't on a par with the $3000 ATC SCM 16 monitors and the ADAM Audio Sub12, nor with my Canton Ergo RC-L floorstanding speakers, but they performed damn well up to a medium volume level. And that's saying something. The UBOOM X is not a speaker that sounds good for its price, but a speaker that sounds sensationally good for a portable Bluetooth speaker. It has hi-fi qualities and it's a pleasure to sit in front of it and consciously listen to music. This thing sounds so good that it regularly puts a grin on your face. I don't know the space conditions in your room. For your budget of 250 $, you could also buy two UBOOM Xs and use them in TWS as a stereo system. Please note, two speakers in stereo sound more than twice as good as one and the music only really comes to life with a wide sound stage. The UBOOM X is far superior in terms of sound to the three speakers mentioned in you post headline. I can't understand how anyone can still recommend the Tribit Stormbox Blast 1 today. Most people who have heard both speakers, like me, see the UBOOM X as having advantages in overall sound quality and it also has a deeper and more powerful bass. In addition, the Blast 1 is noticeably larger and heavier, cannot be charged via USB C but requires a power adapter, has no shoulder strap and is more expensive. So what's in its favor? The comparison between the EarFun Uboom X and the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 is more interesting: The advantages of the Blast 2 are a slightly higher maximum volume with acceptable sound, connection options for microphones (with reverb control) and the more elaborate party lighting. The UBOOM X has advantages in all other respects. It can produce deeper bass and better overall sound quality, i.e. a more linear frequency response, better clarity, more authentic separation and reproduction of instruments and vocals. It has truly audiophile qualities. It's faster to charge via USB C, it comes with a shoulder strap, it's noticeably smaller, lighter and, depending on what's on offer, only costs about half as much. Or in other words, for the same money you could buy two UBOOM X and use them in TWS. So you could say that the UBOOM X is the better overall package for most users. It is the speaker with the best price-performance ratio and is equally suitable for music lovers and smaller parties. The Blast 2, on the other hand, is only better suited for smaller karaoke parties.

150€ is a lot. The cheapest good speaker I would recommend, tribit storm box micro. Good sound, buy 2 and tws. If the size is not important, soundcore motion boom or motion plus are now under 80€. Bigger ones. Earfun uboom X it’s barely 100€ with the 30% promo. At home, for my room, I’m pretty happy with tribit maxsound plus (xsound plus now) and soundcore x300 with oluvs eqs

I saw Alan’s video about it. Mine is older 😉 I’m willing to test boom X too

This review covers these three models paired in TWS mode: * 2x Earfun UBOOM L ($50 each) * 2x Earfun UBOOM X ($118 each) * 2x Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 (usually $250-$350 each, got them on sale for $128) All have impressive clarity and soundstage when in TWS mode but obviously the UBOOM X and Harman are in a different class than the smaller/cheaper UBOOM L (was initially comparing two UBOOM Ls to one UBOOM X, then ordered a second UBOOM X and had TWS stutter issues, then got the Harmans). # Pros common to UBOOM L and X * iOS and Android app (speaker info, battery status, firmware updates, EQ and other customizations, etc.) * Excellent battery life * USB-C charging * Ruggedized and IP67 waterproof * Regularly available at lower prices than the competition # Cons common to UBOOM L and X * Off-axis sound quality is mediocre. # UBOOM L Pros * Small and light enough for travelling or tossing in a bag * Inexpensive # UBOOM L Cons * Not as much bass and limited volume (to be expected since the other speakers are \~7 times bigger) # UBOOM X Pros * More immersive sound than UBOOM L * Many EQ profiles * Shape, handle, and strap make it somewhat easy to move around for its size/weight * Lighting effects * Huge battery (60 Wh) # UBOOM X Cons * Hefty for traveling, especially if using a pair * When using an EQ (Oluv or custom) while in TWS mode, audio drops intermittently and sometimes frequently (might happen 5 times in 5 minutes, might not happen for hours). Don't have this problem with the other speakers in TWS (edit: this is a known issue; explanation from Earfun [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth_Speakers/comments/1htkbxi/comment/m5g0p77/)). # Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 Pros * The best audio quality of all of them * Sounds significantly better off-axis than the UBOOMs. * Though TWS mode is the way to go, a single Go + Play 3 still sounds quite good (while the sound quality of a single UBOOM L or X isn't as impressive). * Upscale aesthetics and clean look * Glass surface with touch-buttons (also a con) # Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 Cons * Normally expensive * Slightly heavier than the UBOOM X * Awkward shape and handle * No app (there is an EQ available via button combinations, though the Harman sounds excellent with the default profile) * Gotta pair in stereo mode every time they're turned on (a minor complaint as it only takes seconds, but don't have to do this with the Earfuns). * Lacks IP67 waterproof rating and isn't ruggedized like the Earfuns. Downward facing sub doesn’t have any protection beyond being recessed (they're meant to be used on a flat surface). * Fabric cover attracts dust/hair and won't be as easy to clean. * Touch-buttons are difficult to see/use in the dark. * Doesn't charge over USB-C (but at least there's no transformer and it uses a standard non-polarized C7 Figure 8 PC cable). * Smaller battery (26 Wh) # Conclusion * Returned the UBOOM Xs. The TWS stuttering issue means no custom/Oluv EQ, which results in sound quality that isn’t nearly as satisfying. * Kept the UBOOM Ls for work and travel. They're very portable, and sound great in a small quiet space when pointed right at you. * Kept the Harmans for use around the house, porch, and backyard. They can't touch my Denon Polk hi-fi setup, but they're still very enjoyable, and being *somewhat* portable makes them far more useful (though they aren't suitable for many situations given the lack of ruggedization or IP67). Edit: Cleaned up wording, added a few details, linked to Earfun's explanation about TWS stutter.

Thanks for posting. Very interesting details! I bought two Earfun UBOOM X speakers last fall and very much enjoyed their sound when using your profiles. I returned them because of sound drops when paired in TWS mode (a known issue), but I was impressed with the responsiveness of Earfun support when I was troubleshooting the issue, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the UBOOM X to anyone who doesn't intend to use two of them in TWS mode. (I also have two UBOOM L speakers, which sound impressive given their size and inexpensive price)

You might also consider the Earfun uBoom X boombox that's on Preorder sale on its website for $110 (ends in 9 days). This will do the bass and loudness and has an extensive EQ band. It's tuned by Oluv no less so I'm sure it sounds great! https://youtu.be/QoIGh8PKI4Q?si=n9Xh8bZWMxmA5zxj It's not the same form factor as your original question, but if you want big sound and more of a reggae thumper at a "budget" price, then this may be for you. https://www.myearfun.com/promo/earfun-uboom-x-early-bird-special (This is more in the Soundcore x600 form factor category and the build quality won't be the same to Soundcore's more aesthetic all metal construction)

Thanks m8, appreciate your time. I checked out the link and even tho I know it surely sounds ignorant, when I saw the pricepoint of the Uboom X I thought this comparison can't be right. The absolute best sounding one costs way below 200? But I read a little through the articles and I guess if great sound can be that cheap, I would be insane to get me a much more expensive one that sounds worse. It's not a beauty, but oh well, pretty sure I hear it more than I see it. And yes the Sonos are warm in general, I prefer it leaning to the warmer side, especially when it comes to the highs, ever since the Beyer Dynamic 1990 pro and their ear piercing highs I'm pretty sensible when it comes to that, but overall neutral is what I prefer. Give me mids and highs from the HS7 with deep bass in a cute compact package and I'm happy, but since physics say no, I have to go with something else.

You matched the "Rituals" neatly with the box, I give you that, stuff smells awesome xD I haven't seen it in person yet tbf, the pictures on their website give me that teenager partybox vibe with the lgbt lights. I mean I guess it doesn't look bad compared to many other speakers like jbl. I'm just not into that classic boombox vibe in general. Unfortunately almost all "nice looking imo" speakers offer mostly terrible value.

I got me Sonos One when the Echo hype was on, I heard it in a store and was playing some pretty loud beats. I was looking around, because I couldn't find any bigger speaker. I was very surprised with the sound of that tiny box. I do like Sonos, they might not be the best value, but they are pretty good compared to many other well known companies. Tbf I think the UboomX looks ugly as hell, but if the sound is that great I have to give it a shot. I want to visit the bang and olufsen store, I like the Beosound A5, seems to be a neat package. I don't need to listen to it to know it's not worth the money, but I'm curious how something cheap like the UboomX compares to something that costs a magnitude of it.

Thank you, at this price point I can't go wrong by just ordering one and hear for myself. I tested a variety of speakers and know what's good when I hear it. Unfortunately almost all outlets are biased and straight up bought. If I google for it I get Bose/Teufel etc. and if I learned one thing, both offer terrible value.

Thanks for the info, got to admit, looks much better in your pics than in the advertising. I'm still not a fan of the looks but I can live with that. I haven't seen the comparison, just started to do my research, been in a house with plenty of space and used full size speakers. I went with the "boring looks" but great value option, that's why I got Nubert and Yamaha at home. The only boombox I own is some old Teufel one my dad gifted to me many moons ago. Tbf that thing is like 15 years old and was used during countless pool&grill days, it got splashed a hundret times and it still works like a charm, but the sound is not the best. Initially I said sound over design, but during this conversation I realized that design seems more important to me than I thought. I like the looks of the designer speakers and I could afford it as well, but I won't spend that kind of money if it's 20% sound and 80% design and branding. I ordered the Uboom already, if it's as good as claimed, I guess I'll just vibe with it.

Good to know, would have been 100% disappointed until I found out the eq part. Greatly appreciate your insight, now I'm curiously waiting on the Uboom.

Hi there, since you are interested in Tribit and Earfun, I just recorded two video of Blast VS Uboom X few days ago, feel free to check that out and comment about my videos. I heard that Boom2 is good vaule speaker, but I only have blast and Uboom X in my hand, the Blast 2 is something that no one knows what it is going to be. 1. The Indoor one: [\[Low volume section\] UboomX vs StormBox blast ,The first impression from a ordinary customer (youtube.com)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0AWNy_i4dM) 2. The Outdoor one:[The best UboomX VS Blast in Youtube...?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsM2c3Z8rMs&ab_channel=pokketa) My outdoor one using my own DIY microphone and I think it give very good result, the video quality is shit because I am using a action camera but the audio is really good IMHO, guys if you really want to know how blast against UboomX outdoor that is your video. My previous posts: [The first one](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth_Speakers/comments/1g0e1dh/my_uboomx_arrived/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) [The second one](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth_Speakers/comments/1g0xazs/uboomx_vs_blast_a_first_impression_from_a/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) [The 3rd one](https://www.reddit.com/user/HunterFromPokke/comments/1g1z8l7/the_quick_conclusion_of_uboomx_vs_blast_outdoor/)

So far I am very happy with my Uboom X, in the past I always has a awkward time of using blast because it got no bass in low volume but if I turn it to 40% then it would disturb my room mate, my Uboom X still play nice with low volume, also if you are interested go check out my Uboom X Vs Blast video on youtube, not sure if you needed though since you already order one...

Yeah I really wish it could be something like the HK go+play3, but one single go+play3 in the used market sells for like 220$ in my country, my 2 Uboom X is cost like 230$ with shipping...

I can see your point, when I place it on my small table my Uboom L always tend to sound muffle because of the close and lower placement, added with the bass reflection of the wall behind. The latency is the biggest reason stopping me using this as a PC speaker, the Uboom L is working good when I put it in my living room table and it can play some really nice music, but since I already got Uboom X for living room now I see no point in using the Uboom L.

I got a Uboom X coming as well, but my only worry is EarFun might scam Oluv and his viewers with differences between his test units and the sold ones. Unlikely, but I don't like the company. Uboom L was so damn nice and it took 5min to sell my Tribit Blast as it sounded so baf in comparison. For the price etc I doubt the Uboom X won't be value.

Well it is a cheap plastic speaker that looks and feels like it was put together in a poor remote Chinese factory. While the sound quality isn't bad by any means, it's really not anything impressive, so sorry not everyone is blown away this speaker. I would take my HK Onyx Studio 7, Motion Boom Plus 2,Sony XG500, or even the Stormbox Blast over this any day. The highs and mids are flat and lifeless and while the bass is without a doubt impressive, it is boomy and muddled and overpowers the music on certain tracks. It is a decent speaker at low to mid volume depending on the type of music. If you want to get upset and insult my ears, feel free, but my opinion stands. This speaker will collect dust until I find someone to pawn it off on. Maybe they will enjoy it as much as you think everyone else should.

I liked indoor+ and outdoor tbe most. I also tried my own custom EQ to see if I could match it to my preferences, and could never get it there like I can with other speakers. Considering the Studio 7 is my favorite of the speakers I own, the fact you find it a joke is pretty ironic in itself. None of my other speakers reach the depth of sub bass that speakers does and it is not overpowering. I will concede the Boom x matches second place for sub bass with the XG500 i own, but it gets overpowering and muddy sounding with certain songs. The Boom 2 plus has the least sub bass and can get distorted at high volumes, but I use it for my shower and it works a treat in there. Everyone has different ears and preferences to sound. The Boom X still beats out a lot of speakers I've tried, but overall its just meh to my ears and it still looks and feels like one of the cheapest around.

Yeah sorry I completely forgot to edit my post but I found it and bought it, thanks again !

I’ve used the X a ton since I got it last week and am super happy with my purchase. Also know that it’s only a matter of time before something comes out that trumps it on one or more measures. That’s just how it goes…

Last I checked I wasn’t a bot. I don’t know how close the UBOOM X is to the higher priced options, frankly I’m not sure I could even tell and don’t really care. What matters to me is that it has awesome bass and sounds fantastic at a fraction of the price. Right now on Amazon US with the $30 coupon and discount code “UBOOMXXX” it’s $125.92 out the door. A stereo pair is still $150 under your budget. For me, the value proposition is too compelling to ignore, ymmv.

Love these speakers and have no regrets, but here’s what I’ve seen TWS Stutter: -Gets worse when streaming through weak wifi or cell reception. -Virtually non-existent on any when streaming from locally hosted files on an iPod (or mp3 player, etc., I assume). -Updating to .41 helped. -Shutting down the Earfun app definitely helps. -Doesn’t happen on Studio. -Doesn’t happen with Custom EQs (b/c Oluv’s profiles do a lot more). Haven’t used Outdoor(+) much yet b/c winter, but will soon.

I agree with the other replies that two speakers are better than one. It depends on how big you are willing to carry around. My favorite that I've settled on is the Soundcore Boom 2. Although it is slightly larger than my idea size for a portable speaker, the handle makes it easy to move around. In my opinion it is just about the perfect balance of size, clarity, and bass for a portable speaker. It has great sound and great bass (even outside). It just won't fit in a small spot. For a smaller speaker, I would recommend the Earfun Uboom L or the Soundcore Motion 300 or the Bose Soundlink Flex. Again, a pair of these in stereo will get the best most room filling sound. All of these are small and easy to carry and easy to place anywhere. If you just want one speaker, I would recommend the Tribit Stormbox Blast or the Earfun Uboom X. They both sound great, with full sound, clarity, and deep bass. But they are huge! Probably not easily carried from room to room, but that that is your decision to make. The Soundcore Boom 2 would be good as a single speaker too, with a smaller size, but it won't sound quite as good as these other two.

I've been using the Earfun Uboom L for a long while now for ALL of my bluetooth speaker needs (work desk, on the deck, around the fire, camping, in the garage, etc.). I really love the speaker, especially when paired with another in TWS. However, **I have been looking for something with a little more bass and fullness, especially when outdoors. I really value clarity, fullness, bass, and neutrality, in that order.** After some research on this subreddit, **I decided to try the Soundcore Boom 2**. I saw a video on youtube comparing the Boom 2 to the Boom 2 SE (Walmart's version of the Boom 2). **For those of you that don't know, the Boom 2 SE has two 2.76" full range drivers, where the regular Boom 2 has one 3.54" x 4.72" racetrack woofer and two .79" tweeters.** In the video, both speakers sounded good, with the Boom 2 having more bass, but also sounding a little muddy (loss of detail due to the loud bass). I decided to purchase the SE, which I got from Walmart for $79. The SE arrived and I compared it to my Uboom L. Inside and outside, near and far, with all different types of music (mainly jazz, lofi, synth, acoustic, and rock). **I will say that the SE sounded better than the Uboom L for the most part.** The bass was better, it was fuller, and clarity was similar. It was decent at low volumes (which is how I listen to music most of the time), but the Uboom L is king at ultra low volume (10-20%)! **One thing about the SE though, is that it kind of sounded like the music was coming from inside of the speaker.** I know that sounds silly, because of course it is coming from inside the speaker, but one of the best things about the Uboom L is that it sounds really open and airy like the music is coming from the air rather than from the speaker itself. I really love that quality. I also tried the Soundcore Motion 300 against the Uboom L too and although it sounded really good (more bass, fuller), it also wasn't as open and airy. So after testing, I decided to keep the SE for outdoor use as it seemed better for those needs. But....I was just too curious to know what the regular Boom 2 sounded like. Was it better? I had to be sure I picked the right one. So I bought the regular Boom 2 off Amazon for $99. It arrived and I tested it against the SE (inside/outside, near/far, etc.) and **WOW, the regular Boom 2 is so much better.** Yes it's bass is boomy, but you can adjust the EQ to tame that down. Once it is tamed down, **it is actually a really clear sounding speaker with great bass** (just what I was looking for!). And another great thing, **it actually sounds open and airy, like the music is NOT coming from a box.** I'm also really happy with the form factor. It's not too big. I tried the Uboom X as well, which sounded GREAT, but it was just too big for my needs. The Boom 2 is between the Uboom L and the Uboom X in size. Plus the flat rectangular box shape works well for laying it flat (like the Motion 300 or Bose Flex) for more of a 360 sound (though it needs a LOT of adjustment to make the sound OK in that orientation, and even then, it doesn't sound super). **It's actually a pretty directional speaker that does not sound as well off axis or in this upward orientation.** I'm really happy with it so far (maybe I'll get another for TWS!) and my recommendation for anyone would be to spend the extra $20 for the regular Boom 2 as it's really a lot better.

Unfortunately I never had the Uboom X and the Boom 2 at the same time to get a fair comparison. I remember really liking the UBX, but just thinking that it was too big for my needs. UBX is better in all regards(bass, loudness, overall sound) but it’s much larger (about twice the volume of the B2) and I’ve been REALLY happy with the sound quality on the B2 with proper EQ.

I just purchased this for my son for Christmas. I consider myself a bit of a audiophile and have always had a low regard for blue tooth speakers as grew up with hifi separates. The high recommendation on this reddit sub during my research helped me choose this over something like a JBL one at similar prices and I am genuinely blown away. It sounds so much bigger than it is and has great stereo separation listening in front. The bass is properly low and treble beautifully sweet. Definitely loud enough too. Drum and Bass or something like Florance and the Machine sounds equally great with amazing detail. So yes, definitely recommend the UBOOM X!

Take a look at the [pinned post in this sub](https://www.reddit.com/r/WirelessSpeakers/comments/16zs2ol/ranking_all_battery_powered_wireless_speakers/) If you can handle a Boombox size speaker, the $111 after coupon [Earfun Uboom X](https://www.speakerranking.com/top-recommended/) is pretty much unbeatable and has an aux input. If you need something smaller generally the $90 Soundcore Boom 2 is your best bet. You'll find the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus [ranked a lot lower at #19 out of 63 Boombox size speakers](https://www.speakerranking.com/boombox-size/) due to: "Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost. Reasonably deep bass, but not as good as the top ranked."

Generally all of the neutral speakers are well known and documented in the [over 1000 upvotes pinned post at the top of this sub](https://www.reddit.com/r/WirelessSpeakers/comments/16zs2ol/ranking_all_battery_powered_wireless_speakers/) which includes descriptions and sound samples of all of the speakers you mentioned. You'd generally be best off with an Earfun Uboom X, or if contemporary looks matter a lot to you and you're willing to give up waterproofing and battery life then the Harmon Kardon Go+ Play 3. If those are too big, the Soundcore Boom 2 with Oluv's EQ will be the most neutral in the size below. The Diamondboxx and Devialet speakers generally aren't worth your time and are far from neutral. The Move 2 is reasonable but warm tuned, but overly expensive for what it does

The guy who did the DSP tuning (easily 80% of the speaker's performance) for the Uboom X did a pretty big write up lately that's a good read https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth_Speakers/s/BEArycBBVG He's pretty well known around for having an amazing ability to tune these things and I own a few speakers and headphones that he's done and I'm extremely happy with all of them. Edit: oops updated link

Yea give one a try, just make sure you install the Earfun app to update the firmware and select an Oluv EQ like Indoors. Out of the box it sounds like complete garbage (which especially shows how much the DSP tuning matters) Bose are really warm tuned with boosted upper bass which drowns out mids details generally. Teufel has a few good speakers like the Rockster XS and Rockster Cross (both ranked around #20 in the rankings) but sometimes can be hard to find in the US. Yea, both are generally twice as expensive as better sounding speakers. It's all markup, the internal components aren't any more expensive

A lot of us in here believe in the idea that a speaker doesn't need to be fixed in one place which makes it a lot more useful. A battery powered waterproof Bluetooth speaker can be taken to any room in the house, outside, to a tailgate, the beach or pool. Similar to the idea that nobody today would buy a home phone over a cell phone given they are the same price. For large room use I'd recommend something like the [$118 Earfun Uboom X](https://www.speakerranking.com/boombox-size/). You'd have to check the price in Canada, although I'm pretty sure it should still be under your budget. Check out the ranking of nearly every single Bluetooth speaker and the best EQ tuning for each of them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/WirelessSpeakers/comments/16zs2ol/ranking_all_battery_powered_wireless_speakers/)

Seen my review of the Earfun Uboom X? It was also tuned by Oluv and likely is everything you want https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth_Speakers/s/yQGPaQzFvX It's better tuned than the Uboom L without the slightly peaky treble and with way deeper bass. Releasing October 8 Check out the ranking of nearly every single Bluetooth speaker and the best EQ tuning for each of them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/WirelessSpeakers/comments/16zs2ol/ranking_all_battery_powered_wireless_speakers/)

Sadly if you use it out of the box it sounds like unlistenable garbage with the defaults, it needs the app installed, firmware updated and an Oluv EQ selected and then it's one of the best around. Most people probably don't even know it has an app

Earfun UboomX, if 4kg is portable for you.

Flex 2 vs uboomx is a nobrainer, if size does not matter. Flex cant keep up with that bass or the any part of the soundset.

Okay. The build quality is the weakest point of the X, but the flex2 is not that much better. I have not bought it because for the price the built quality should be better. The UBOOMX on the other hand is capable more than a jbl Xtreme 3-4 but less than half the price.

It easily fits even into small backpacks 

First of all the negativity and ignorance here on Reddit is simply shocking. Especially in this Bluetooth speaker sub it would seem as if some bored kiddies were trying to spend their spare time here instead of going out playing football, pretending being smartasses having the need of spreading their vomit around... It is sad to see what happens here in regard to brand fanboyism and nitwit-ism with no background knowledge at all. I couldn't care less about all this as I don't give a shit about it, but as Reddit has a huge reach it can lead to some huge misinformation or let's call it "fake news" due to these ignorant hobbists who simply have nothing better to do than trolling around apparently. Please let me explain how the Uboom X developed and what my part was, to clear up all the confusion and misinformation. About a year ago I was approached by Earfun asking if I would like to create some tuning for this upcoming speaker. After the experience I did with the Uboom L some years ago and everyone attacking me calling me to be fake and some shill I was really hesitant to do anything like this again. In reality meanwhile the Uboom L became a kind of classic among music enthusiasts, but I was dragged through the mud back than. Let me say that my youtube channel was built up on sound samples which took me years to optimise in order to reach the most realistic and unbiased sound quality. From my sound demos it was immediately hearable which speaker performed better or worse, even when listening through some crappy headphones, the differences were always perceptible well, if listened over a referened headphone you were basically listening to the real thing, or let's say 95% of what it sounds in real life. I could have missed out my comments and verdicts from all my videos as people should have heard on their own, but these trolls were still pretending the obviously distorting, boomy, muddy speaker was better... So I tried teaching them how sound should sound like, as obviously they didn't know. Many of my viewers were thankful for that, they contacted me and are still contacting me how much I changed their view on bullshit marketing, overpriced audio junk etc etc. Back to the UBoom X: I thought it could be an interesting experience to tune a larger speaker out of my personal interest in this topic and I was not sure what the outcome could be as it would have been the first and maybe last kind of product like that I had the chance to work on. Prior to Earfun only Tribit ever approached me to help them with their products (this was when Earfun engineers were still part of Tribit), So aside of the UBoom L before I also did the tuning for the 360° UBoom as well as the first Tribit Stormbox, or Tribit Xsound Go, I also tuned the Earfun Wave headphone and the old Tribit Xfree Tune and some inears... But tuning a "boombox" with all the competition on the market could be challenging and although the contract between me and Earfun really sucked, offering me just some one-time tuning fee and some commission only when purchased over my own links, I neverthless decided to take this challange which turned out to become quite an odyseey for several months with the most negativity I could even think off. I quickly noticed that the hardware was quite capable, the 80W of rated power just didn't mean anything, and I simply tried to push the speaker to the limits with my settings. I really wanted to offer something unique and outstanding, something people always seeking for good sound quality would appreciate, how wrong was I... Initially I planned to include 3 different settings: indoor, outdoor and "insane". Unlike mentioned everywhere these "EQs" are complete DSP programs, consisting of several sections no only EQ, but the entire compressor/limiter, dynamic EQ, psychoacoustic effects for stereo enhancing and bass, volume curve etc etc. Each of my settings has different 3-band compressor settings, with different crossover frequencies, different volume curves EQ etc. And it took endless listening sessions outdoor at maximum volume to squeeze out the maximum out of this speaker. The outdoor modes have a completely different approach to compression than the indoor modes, which are rather conservative and should retain most bass up to maximum with overall volume not being pushed that much. I also tried to get the most kick out of the outdoor modes up to maximum volume and you should notice that the UBoom X has more attack with more basskick than most other similar speakers, neither does it become as harsh at high levels like others (e.g. Stormbox Blast, which becomes just treble at maximum). This took lots of effort to optimise and the current outdoor mode has treble pushed more than the other modes at high volumes to simply allow for even higher output and loudness to be heard from farther away or higher listening angles. My first indoor was similar to the current indoor+, outdoor was something between the current outdoor and outdoor+ and insane was similar to the current outdoor+ but with bass pushed even more which made it more comparable to some way larger JBL Boomboxes. It looked quite funny seeing this rather compact speaker competing with much larger heavier speakers during my tests. Unfortunately the DSP was quite limiting and while I could optimise every single volume step for the UBoom L with different compression values, there was no way to achieve the same for the UBoom X. I would usually dynamically adjust either the highpass for high levels to avoid too much distortion, or optimise the compressor for higher levels compared to low levels. All this was not possible here and I always came into distortion with too high bass levels and volumes. I also noticed that just 3 modes were not enough to cover most use cases, as the speaker was still pretty bassy with "indoor" and "insane" became too uncontrolled at higher levels due to the limitations mentioned above. So instead of trying to do another "boombox" I thought it could be nice to have a speaker for serious listening which could do both, be some kind of portable studio monitor and some boombox for outdoors if needed. In the end I created several different tunings like that: \- indoor should offer a pretty neutral response similar to studio monitors with some psychoacoustic stereo enhancing and dynamic bass and treble adjustments for lower levels (I kept this rather subtle not to make the speaker appear boomy by no means, I would have liked to boost treble even more for the lowest levels, but the DSP didn't allow it. I would have needed to tune the speaker brighter to begin with and then tone down treble with the compressor at high levels which doesn't work as precisely. \- indoor+ adds even more stereo width and has some slight boost at the lowest and highest frequencies. I tried to achieve something that JBL or Harman is usually doing, boosting bass before rolling off, at the same time I wanted to avoid that one-note kind of bass from JBL, and the boominess of the go+play. This mode should sound quite similar to a go+play but with a more even frequency response and a higher volume with less bass reduction at the same time (not even talking about the much better battery life) \- outdoor has upper bass slightly reduced to avoid the speaker to appear too boomy when placed at the ground while midbass around 60hz boosted more, at the same time lowest bass is cut quite a bit more as usually outdoors these frequencies are not heard that well anyhow, this together with the less aggressive compressor for treble allowed for the highest SPL levels with less distortion than outdoor+, Boom xXX etc. Stereo enhancing is disabled for the outdoor mode, as this created some weird effects in the response when listened off axis, so outdoor should sound better from high angles than the other modes. \- outdoor+ is similar to indoor+ just with the most stereo enhancing the most bass boost in the lowest region and some stronger overall treble boost compared to indoor+ Unfortunately outdoor+ can still become a bit uncontrolled with bassheavy recordings if pushed to the max. You can always try to reduce volume 1-2 steps and it should be still loud enough (much louder than the Stormbox Blast) while becoming cleaner and bassier at the same time. \- Boom xXX was meant as rather fun for those who simply love that boominess. It is still listenable unlike some Sony speakers that are just knocking and humming with mudiness and IMO Boom xXX works best for maximum volume with the most overall bass and slightly less distortion than outdoor+ while being louder at the same time. \- Ground O which stands for ground omnidirectional should offer you the most bass possible when placed at the ground due to the boundary effect without the boominess you would get with Boom xXX, at the same time treble is boosted a lot to allow for omnidirectional listening when the speaker is aimed upwards. This works fairly well and due to the reduced upper bass it gives a more controlled result than Boom xXX with a cleaner, deeper bass due to the ground reflections. \- studio was included due to my Patrons asking for a completely neutral mode with no stereo enhancing, no dynamic EQ etc. This came quite late, and as all my other settings were based on some stereo enhancing which also had a strong impact on the overall frequency response, I had a hard time to tweak this mode to really offer the results I was longing for. I personally prefer indoor for a more neutral reproduction as this opens up the sound stage and gives you more satisfying results for low levels. I also had ideas for other settings although seeing now people complaining already now about too many EQs. I wouldn't care less for the included EQs from Earfun which are really plenty, but Earfun didn't want to give me further slots for additional modes, one of them being "desktop". The problem with portable speakers is that they will change the sound a lot depending on where they are placed and most people do not care how or where to place them. Usually you should place a speaker at the edge of some boundary to avoid any effects with the surface underneath. So a speaker which sounds correct standing free will color the sound a lot when placed in the center of some table, ground etc. To overcome this I still created an own desktop mode which should give more satisfying results with the speaker placed on some larger table or even at the ground. It should still offer a rather neutral uncolored result compensating for the reflections of this surface. Earfun created an own custom firmware for me including this setting replacing studio, which I personally hardly used at all. Those interested can always grab that on my Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/oluvsone/shop/earfun-uboom-x-custom-firmware-with-mode-560004?utm\_medium=clipboard\_copy&utm\_source=copyLink&utm\_campaign=productshare\_fan&utm\_content=join\_link](https://www.patreon.com/oluvsone/shop/earfun-uboom-x-custom-firmware-with-mode-560004?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_fan&utm_content=join_link) I have put the Uboom X against much more sophisticated, more expensive speakers and it was on par or outperforming those easily, then reading comments from some deaf idiots claiming it to sound worse, having less detail than their Motion+ or worse bass than their Motion Boom is just completely crazy. People are attacking me repeatedly being a shill for Earfun. Honestly I get a shit from them. From November until now I "earned" 300$ of commission... Others like Flossy who contributed nothing to this probably earned 100 times as much in the same time with his own affilate links and nobody has a problem with this. With all the work I put into this, hoping to satisfy also more demanding listeners, offering something no other company even thought about in a speaker that costs a fraction of the competition and then getting all the shitstorm by some weirdos here, just made me lose all motivation to contribute anything anymore. If you want to support me in some way, you can always use my discount code UBOOMXXX which works on the Earfun site directly . Only then I get some percentage of the sales. So seeing all this negativity, all these claims about Earfun bots flooding Reddit, me being some shill for Earfun is just nonsense bullshit. Earfun doesn't even want to pay me for my work, let alone some others. And yes, I am to some degree satisfied with the result I achieved, so why shouldn't I promote it in some way to those who are new to this topic, unlike others who promote speakers that someone serious about music wouldn't even consider when being deaf!

The answer at the moment is always Earfun Uboom X. For $200 you can almost get two.

Sounds like a lot of the manufacturers are coming out with boombox speakers this fall. Earfun UBOOM X, Tribit Stormbox Blast 2, Soundcore Boom 2 are examples that I know of. Are there others coming soon (W-King etc)? Which is going to be the biggest bang for the buck? I'm interested in deep bass and custom eq settings. I've got an Earfun UBOOM X coming soon but I'm already questioning that purchase.

Cooler heads prevail. I was able to resist the urge on the Boom 2 but I jumped on Earfun because of their promotion. You're correct that I should be waiting. I don't need another bluetooth speaker but that lust for one more keeps calling.

Yeah I have actually been keeping an eye out for that on oluvs patron it does sound really good but I don’t really like how’s it looks but maybe I could compromise based on how good it sounds

I got one using the discount code when it first came out and was blown away. It’s the best sounding portable speaker I’ve owned.

100% I’ve owned a ton of speakers and was very loyal to JBL I honestly only bought tje Uboom X because of the price with discount and didn’t know what to expect, but i now use it at my work place and have converted several coworkers who had to get their own after hearing it at work. It really does have an immediately surprising powerful sound quality. And the EQ and tuning stuff is a great aspect. Well done!

Yeah but imo I wouldn’t wanna support such scummy companies, also since u brought up earfun, oluv’s absolutely disgusting attitude is extremely off putting, the earfun uboom x is also hyped up to be absolutely endgame for the budget speaker world but it doesn’t deserve much more than a B+ or boarderline A-. He keeps doing videos about it against other large speaker brands and saying it’s better than even a partybox 100 like bro what?! I have a massive suspicion that he is altering the audio in his videos as YouTubers have compared the tribit stormbox blast and the earfun and the tribit beats out the earfun at times while in oluv’s videos the tribit sounds like absolute crap?? I’m getting mine soon so I’ll get to the bottom of this

Well factoring in the price of the earfun the x600 doesn’t seem good even though the earfun isn’t amazing too.

I went by his own list, and the flex gen 2 has both sound quality and portability. The uboom x is a cheaply made speaker. It's way larger which means significantly less portability and the sound quality is not that good.

At this point just let him decide if size matters to him. But in general, the bose flex 2 sounds better than the uboom x. The x has more bass and loudness, if it didn't i'd be laughing, but build quality, codec, performance to body ratio, is levels above. You can disagree, i really don't mind. I have both of those speakers.

I pay a lot of attention to details. The flex gen 2 for what it is, is one of my favorite speakers currently, and it can fit into a pocket. That's a great achievement for bose. And i have lot's of brands of speakers. Uboom x is for different purposes, it's clearly a budget option and it looks and sounds like it. As a package i prefer the bose.

I think the 'scandal' is that almost any time asks what speaker should I get a couple specific users pop in to recommend Uboom in a way so consistently that it seems like they're incentivized to do so. Many of us are skeptical this little known Chinese company really makes products that are 1/4th the cost of the mainstream competitors and 'blow them out of the water'.

I think both things can be true: these guys can be shills AND it can be a good product. People are buying them on Amazon where they're easy to get, cheap, and easy to return so the risk seems low.

I want to believe you just the way they get recommended seems so sketch. The couple of earfun 'promoters' are quite effective and I could easily imagine that for a low price you could get some people to recommend them on Reddit regularly. Apologies if things are exactly as you say just commenting honestly on my observations in this sub.

That's awesome, I'm pretty convinced. Good chance I'll pick one up just to try it. I've been in to audio for a while and have 3 hifi setups in my house right now. Even still, I like the affordable stuff too, it's just fun!

That's awesome, I'm pretty convinced. Good chance I'll pick one up just to try it. I've been in to audio for a while and have 3 hifi setups in my house right now. Even still, I like the affordable stuff too, it's just fun!

if you want to spread music over a large area, especially at low volumes, you need to get 2 speakers for stereo or party mode. if you only have one music source, you need to crank it up louder, which will be too loud in front of it, while at the same time too silent if you are far away from the source. earfun uboom x is perfect for low volume listening, cause it boosts bass and highs at low volume. at night i use it between 20-35% volume and it is just delightful. 2 uboom x are 240$ with discount code.

earfun uboom x if 4kg of weight isn't a problem for you. otherwise i would choose the soundcore boom 2.

EarFun UBOOM X is cheaper and better in every aspect. no reason to buy the Blast anymore. the king is dead, long live the king!

have you people who accuse everybody who recommends the uboom x of shilling ever thought about that people recommend it, because they like it? oluv doesn't even get commission if people buy the speaker without his discount code and you assume earfun pays a bunch of full time advertisers on social media? you guys are paranoid as fuck. also there are a ton of people who praise Bose and JBL everywhere and for some reason this is completely fine. what a joke. for 120€/$ i am sure there is no better deal on market. do you know any speaker for 120€ which is better than the UBOOM X? do you know a speaker for 120€ which plays really deep, clean bass and is pretty loud at the same time? if you own 2 by yourself you certainly know about it's audio qualities or you might be deaf. i own 2 by myself but i haven't tested stereo so far. but according to other users it should be fine. which EQs have you tested for the stereo setup? did you test both speaker with the same EQ? what about the language thing? in most european countries it is normal to learn one or two foreign language in school. i assume you are from america, your education system is even worse than the german education system. :D by the way, if you have stalked my profile properly you would have noticed that i typically recommend 5+ different brands, depending on size and usecase.

uboom x is not boomy, it has nice deep bass. only 120 with code.

inside the shower the best options are tribit micro 2 or soundcore motion 300 outside shower the best option is earfun uboom x. soundcore boom 2 is great as well, but if you have the space, always go for the uboom x, it's a completely different league.

there is nothing else like blasting techno with the uboom x at 80%+ volume while showering <3

Flip 6 and Boombox 3 are decent. The rest on the list is NOT. get an earfun uboom x. enjoy ;)

what you described is exactly the Earfun UBOOM X. you can get it for around 120€ with this coupon code on the official earfun website: **UBOOMXXX** after delivery, download the app, update the firmware and try the different oluv equalizers. feel free to post your feedback here. it has pretty low base but it doesn't drone and it is not boomy. i tried it in the bathroom as well and it was not boomy ;)

Boom 2 or Earfun UBOOM X, depends what size you want

the uboom x dethroned it in pretty much every aspect. the king is dead - long live the king!

earfun uboom x is the best budget option, very portable compared to the boombox and the sony. the performance is not that far away from the boombox. if you want more, you need to get the partybox 120. it has a new handle to carry it around ;-) be careful, haters may join this conversation :-)

i tried party and tws mode for the first time last week and had stuttering problems as well :( that is such a pity... only oluv eq that had no stuttering was the "studio" mode. still sounds great, but it is just sad you can't use the powerful equalizers. do you have any advice to get rid of stuttering?

Uboom X has 7 different EQs which are tuned by oluv. Indoor+ and Outdoor+ have strong bass boost. please don't spread misinformation ;)

earfun uboom x, 120$/€ with discount code

Earfun UBOOM X or JBL Partybox 120 are the best options

the best value on the market below 200 is Earfun UBOOM X. clean sound, deep bass, not boomy and can get very loud. you can get it for around 120$ with this coupon code on the official earfun website: **UBOOMXXX**

your son will love the uboom x. is this his first (bluetooth) speaker? if yes he might be the luckiest kid on earth, his friends are going to be so jealous :D

that is going to be an insane upgrade. i just tested the uboom x outdoors this weekends and it is crazy loud and plays still mostly clean :D

if you want one speaker for everything: earfun uboom x if you want a small/travel speaker: motion 300 if you want most power out of lightweight/compact design: boom 2 if i could only choose one of them: earfun uboom x 100%. but i love my motion 300 for travelling!

no doubt this is the best choice on the marktet under 200 moneyz! :)

Soundlink Max ist very overpriced and doesn't sound great at all. Earfun UBoom X will be the new budget reference bluetooth speaker.

Earfun u boom x is the best for 120€

Bird's post about the Uboom X and Soundcore Boom 2 are spot on, and for the money are a damned good deal. I had the Uboom X for a minute and ultimately returned it because it was too big, too "boombox-looking," and wasn't WiFi/AirPlay 2. But with Oluv's tuning, it was a bargain if you need a wall of detailed sound that goes LOUD. I have a pair of Sonos Move 2s (and more) hooked up to my AppleTV ecosystem, along with a number of other WiFi speakers. The Move 2s on their own are terrific, and paired, they are dynamite. If you want to go that route, you can't go wrong. I love the portability of my Move 2s, and you can't beat their sound signature (warm, not clinical). The EQ is only "okay" in the Sonos app, but...at least there is an EQ. I listened to the Devialet, and it was very good...but not as good as the Brane X, which costs much less. The Brane X is next on my list of purchases.

Oluv, it’s always good to hear from you! Your Gadgets reviews years ago led me down the path of “tuning” and out-of-the-box recommendations and a better understanding of how to best optimize a BT speaker. I’ve owned a ton of speakers you recommended in the past (Loved my Vifas, Dalis, B&O, etc) and kept many of them. The Uboom X was on a huge sale when I bought it…knowing that OOB it was garbage. Used your tuning recommendation and it was a changed (for the better) speaker. But, it just didn’t fit my use case, so I sent it back. Most of my speakers are AirPlay/Wifi, and include Apple HomePods, Sonos speakers, Bose, and B&W Formation Wedges. But your input was typically a major consideration for my BT speaker purchases. With regards this subs’ persistent “shilling” accusations, we’ve seen plenty of that…which creates skepticism in our community. And most of those involved the Uboom X and Uboom L. All that being said…I know most of us here who are “serious” about sound will appreciate your post, and continue to support your endeavors. The audio recordings you did (and video editing) DO take a lot of time and knowledge, and found your input truly helpful. Keep up the good work, and feel free to continue sharing your thoughts here! Thanks!

Ehh I dunno about this. In my opinion you can’t compare the L to the X, they’re completely different use cases and other than portability the X outlcasses it. The superior extension and driver size makes a huge difference. The X has a number of indoor sound modes that reduces the inherent boominess of using these large speakers indoors and it’s unique in that aspect over other large speakers.

I don’t think I’m a bot but the Earfun Uboom X is genuinely a great speaker that, for lack of a better term, punches above its weight. The EQ profiles and design give a lot of options for different settings where you might use it. Something that has to be said is that speakers will never last as long as they’re advertised when they are used outdoors at high volumes. I’d say the advertised playtimes are closer to what you’d get at 30-50% volume. I have the original Stormbox Blast and it’s nice, but the A/C charging limits its versatility imo. Something USB charged like the Uboom X would be easier to charge with a powerbank to extend its playtime when on a boat where you may be using it. I don’t dislike established brands like JBL and Sony, but it’s undeniable that you’re paying a decent chunk for the name and the sonic performance isn’t strictly better on something like the Boombox 3 vs the Uboom X.

Brane x for a speaker that can give all the music. The boom 2 is good for on the go use because it has lots of bass and a good eq. The earfun uboom x is probably going to sound the best, it has an eq and is tuned to be neutral sounding Tribit just came put with their lava speaker, it seems to be better than the xtreme 4 for less than half the price

I’m no Bluetooth expert by any means but I find it sounds so much fuller and better than a motion plus and with similar fidelity. Hardly even comparable. All things considered I don’t know how much better someone could expect an affordable Bluetooth speaker to sound. Frankly I had no idea who you were when I bought it, and still hardly do. But regardless I think this thing is at the very least a really decent speaker for the price.

That’s interesting. I’ve only really directly compared it to motion plus and boom 2. And I do find it better. As it should be costing more and being larger. I’m pretty pleased with mine but would be pretty skeptical so that it’s better than competitors that cost. Could be a sleazy marketing tactic or could be happy customers who’ve never actually tried pricier options lol

You’re likely right. Personally I feel it’s a very solid product and value but there’s no reason to trust some relatively unknown Chinese company coming out of nowhere to do their online marketing in good faith.

I think the Stormbox Blast 2 will be more like the JBL Boombox 3 than the other two you mentioned. Very loud party speaker that’s big and heavy. It’s probably not a replacement for the smaller and more portable Stormbox Blast 1, which is closer in class to the other two speakers you mentioned. Personally I’m most interested in the Uboom X. I think that may be the most “bang for your buck.” Mine comes on Wednesday!

I have 2 uboom x's, you cant use oluvs EQ's in party mode or tws without stuttering. So no the king is not dead unfortunately. Also your comment history is you shilling uboom x all day everyday like it is your job, in more than 1 language aswell, so your opinion doesnt count. Who are you, oluv ? If it is tell earfun to fix there speakers with a new firmware update to use your EQ's in tws and party mode

Your whole account is uboom x spamming, I never said it wasnt a good speaker but your trying to say it's better than it is, probably for financial gain when it has issues when using any of oluvs EQ's in tws and party mode. The stormbox blast is a better more realistic sounding speaker without any special tuning that doesnt suffer with stuttering in tws and isn't much more in money, granted its bigger heavier and less travel friendly due to not having tws but it's far from dead and is the best in it's price range, ie slighty more As a stand alone speaker, uboom x is probably the best speaker in its price range, because of oluvs EQ'S bring it to life, but only being able to use it on 1 speaker at a time feels like an unfinished product pump and dump. It's funny you have not mentioned this in just 1 of your posts despite the app even saying it stutters using oluvs EQ's

If it's for a home speaker for around the house or maybe the back yard on a sunny day I recommend the harmon kardon go play 3, battery life is around 6 hours to 9 hours at normal listening levels, and it's probably the cheapest best sounding speaker in your price range while also saving you money. It's not a speaker that's travel friendly at all though, it has an exposed downward facing subwoofer, needs to be main charged, not waterproof and has a fabric type of cover. For a speaker for outside and inside the tribit stormbox blast is hard to beat for sound quality and price, it has a 30 hour battery life but is mains charged only. Another speaker that is good is earfun uboom x, it's a little lighter and smaller plus cheaper than the blast and takes usb fast charge. It doesnt sound quite as good as the blast but it's really close to as good and very eq able plus has carry strap making it more travel friendly

If you do get the tribit sormbox micro make sure to get v2, the older one doesn't have app support (eq) and had a much smaller battery. Personally for a general use speaker I'd definitely get something bigger. My most used speaker amongst some pretty expensive ones is soundcore motion boom. Sounds good especially with all eq, quite cheap, rigid handle makes all the difference to carry around room to room. I have a Vifa Helsinki which sounds more refined but never really use it because a strap/soft handle is just impractical. As an aside the Vifa also sounds very boxed in. Sounds like the Earfun uboom X would be a better speaker choice that is similar in form factor to the motion boom (newer version of the boom have apparently spoiled the sound with most recent firmware). Personally I'd probably go for that if I was buying one now on your budget. Decent speakers of that size sound so much better than small speakers, unless you really want the small size I'd avoid them for general use for music.

How old is yours? Apparently the sound has been really spoiled by the latest firmware version, the eq can't fix it which is a real shame. Alan Ross made a video on it if you can get past the cringe aspect of his videos. But yeah I agree on the older version I've got, cheap, solid and sounds almost as good as my best sounding speakers when eq'd, but with better BT range and better battery life. The rigid handle design for a general use speaker has become essential for me after having this speaker. It's always the one I grab room to room in the house because it's so easy to carry around and those other reasons. If I was buying now though it sounds like the uboom x might be a better bet, although it is a bit more expensive. I have way too many speakers though, can't justify yet another one!

This whole thing was just handled poorly by Earfun Firstly the price, on amazon the uboomx sells for $160 but we know thats not the actual price factoring discount codes but the average amazon shopper wouldn't know that, they should've priced it at $125 and just gave you a percentage for each unit sold Secondly the out of box experience, they hired you to tune the thing but the fact that its bombarded by a million other eq's just defeats the purpose, had it came with its current firmware with just your tuning out of the box that would've made the user experience so much simpler All in all the creative direction between you and earfun ultimately made this speaker a confusing mess with no identity and it shows, its not your fault, they hired you to do a job and they just didnt trust you all the way. Lowkey i would actually like to see you do this again but with a different company that would actually respect your decision making, maybe Tribit? but i'd understand if you didnt.

Not really, the uboom x sounds way better than the stormbox blast 2

Mr. Obvious obviously downvoted this too. I returned my UBOOM X it was hot trash. The Stormbox Blast 2 is where it’s at.

I've got the uboom x but I would recommend something else (lack of bass). JBL encore essential has good bass and is way loud. Check it out

Suitcase size, Soundcore motion + (with eq) Bose Soundlink flex Gen 2 (not so muddy as Gen1, wait for a sale again. It was 40€ off couple days ago e.g. where i live) If you want to stand it upwards (good for small spaces like hotels) sony ult field 1 is a consideration e.g., but sound is slightly worse than the mentioned two Then get real wired speakers for your desk, not bluetooth stuff. The is often a delay with bluetooth, annoying when watching movies. You dont want to take a go and play with you, trust me. Too big and heavy. If you're saying you also need that power outdoors its different. But i heard uboom x apparently is very good. You can get two to pair them.

I did a deep dive on this a while back and settled on an Earfün Uboom, which was recommended for two reasons  1. It has firmware available that was tuned by some famous audiophile guy 2. You can find coupons for it that give you like 20 bucks off so it's like 50-60 bucks. It has aux in as well as BT. Good battery life. You just need to be comfortable with the idea of changing the firmware to the specific recommended version. I use mine all the time. It can get quite loud but it is also absolutely dreamy at low volume. Sometimes I rest it on my forehead and it feels like I am wearing fancy invisible headphones. Also, you should read the user manual. It has two modes, one high latency mode for multi-device bluetooth and a low latency mode for single device bluetooth / aux. You switch by double pressing the BT button.  Oh and it's waterproof I guess but I'm not going to test it. I like mine quite a lot. https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth_Speakers/comments/1fle9of/the_earfun_uboom_l_is_insanely_good/