Ultimate Ears Boom 2

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Overall

#12 in

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Sentiment score79% positive
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Last updated: Sep 3, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Icon10-9LT
3 months ago

Boom 2 was insanely good value for the money. Just ordered the Boom 2+ since it's on sale right now.

Reddit IconAcceptableNorm
10 months ago

Boom 2 at Costco for $99. Absolutely love mine, loud, clear sound and killer bass. 5 stars.

5 months ago

Boom 2, or a pair of them in stereo.

Reddit IconAffectionateGrowth25
6 months ago

I like the extension of Boom2, however mids and highs resolution has a lot to be desired even with good EQ. Motion+ is better in that regard, but lacks low end.. what would you recommend?

Reddit Iconalan_ross_reviews
6 months ago

It can put out some decent bass also on the go play 3 when you use the eq that most miss but its in the manual. How you liking the blast? I dont think its overhyped to be fair at that price but yeah, question marks over reliability. But even then they had no issues returning it. I agree on the Helsinki. I think once people mention immersion though they really need a pair of something. Maybe a pai of boom 2s might just be in budget.

Reddit IconAudiophile_Frog
9 months ago

All three speakers are excellent choices in their respective size categories and offer great value for money. Now you just need to consider what size speaker is still practical for you to use. I would say that the UBOOM X is where you start to get a full sound. In terms of audio quality, I would even put it in first place. The ONN Large Party speaker is of course a little more powerful in terms of sound, and Boom 2 is the lightest and most convenient to transport of the three.

10 months ago

I can't comment on the Hyperboom as I've never heard one. However, I have heard various generations of the Boom and Megaboom and I can tell you that these definitely don't sound good at all.

Reddit Iconboofskootinboogie
4 months ago

I love my boom 2, I use it at work on construction sites. I’ve dropped it down two flights of stairs and it still works! I moved on to a soundcore boom 2 for parties and camping an shit since it has the subwoofers, but my boom will always hold a special place in my heart

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