Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM

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#30 in

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Sentiment score74% positive
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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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Reddit IconAgreeable-While-6002
10 months ago

UE Hyperboom solid bass , sound at higher levels

Reddit Iconcolin91a
about 2 months ago

I have heard a few over the last year. I have found the UE (Boom, Megaboom, etc.) series to have the best sound quality. The UE Hyperboom is the goat. It sounds much better than those giant Sony ones or Boom Blox or whatever. But that might be bigger than you'd like.

Reddit IconCourageHistorical100
8 months ago

I tried several models during my search - Bose SL Flex (1 Gen), UE Hyperboom 4 and B&O Explore. The Bose by far sounded the best (out of the box - there’s no EQ) then the others (with EQ). I believe the 1st Gen can get a bit lower bass than Gen 2. If you can get a refurbished gen 1 direct from Bose it’s a pretty good price! If you get a pair I’m sure it will sound even better. I enjoy EDM and beats that have a bit more thump. Obviously the low, lows won’t produce in this size of speaker but the mid thumps are definitely there. For the size, the Bose (IMO) is the best sounding.

Reddit IconExpress_Bat7363
5 months ago

UE Hyperboom is very nice. But you do need to think about the fact that the bigger a speaker gets, the easier it is to achieve better sound, at least in the bass department.

5 months ago

Not really, it’s the sound in general. It’s not a great sounding speaker.

5 months ago

The ratings are done mostly from people who are not aware of what a good sounding speaker is like. Also, it’s hard to rate something when you’re not comparing it to anything else - if you never put the UE Boom side by side against a JBL charge, you’d always think your UE sounds great

5 months ago

I don’t think it has a better design. Many would say it’s based on preference, but in reality, the UE Boom is much more compact and rugged (the whole point of a portable speaker), and its a shame really that they’re not pushing the sound of a JBL

5 months ago

That’s the thing. You think they’re amazing until you put your megabooms against a JBL charge. You’re of course going to think they’re insanely good. It’s like giving someone a sweet, and they think that’s the best thing ever, until you give them hardcore drugs like heroin, they’re gonna love that shit much more than they love sweets

5 months ago

It’s a shame really cause they have a great design and durability. Wish the sound was on par with JBL’s

Reddit IconJohnMcVegan
11 months ago

I just got myself the Hyperboom and it's awesome !

11 months ago

It's a bit on the expensive side but definitely worth it imo if like me you like to party outdoor quite often ! 😁

Reddit IconL0nerbyday
11 months ago

UE HYPERBOOM. it's resistant and weatherproof but doesn't have that rugged outdoors look. The levels are perfectly balanced and it has an optical inputtoo. I've had one for a little more than 2 years, just got my 2 one. I love it, check it out.

Reddit IconMichiganJayToad
7 months ago

I own a UE Hyperboom and have heard the JBL Boombox. I think the Hyperboom sounds nicer, that's why I got it. The Boombox has more bass and is probably a bit louder. JBL makes an even bigger one with wheels which is nice for parties with friends but again not as nice sounding as the Hyperboom. Downsides of the Hyperboom is, the handle is a bit awkward so carrying it around is not as nice as the Boombox, also on mine there is no USB charging you have to use the wall charger, another charger to carry, can't use power banks unless they are bigger ones with AC outlets. It's all about how you plan to use them, for my needs I really am happy with the Hyperboom, but I have gobs of sound gear just for parties too. The hyper boom is for hanging out, vacation houses etc. If small portable parties are your interest take a look at Electrovoice battery powered speakers.

7 months ago

No noticeable latency when we were djing on my friends JBL (she has a partybox) with an aux cable. Same with Hyperboom. I looked up the specs and these two speakers are very similar.. the Internet seems to agree with me that the Hyperboom is a better sounding speaker and loud for its size, the Boombox people say it has more bass but the graphs show that they are about the same... The advantage of the Boombox is that it's waterproof, has a built in charger and that the handle is better placed for carrying (the Hyper boom is easily carried in one hand just a bit awkward). It's all about what you care about.. better portability and more rugged (waterproof) with the Boombox or more hifi sound with the Hyperboom. I went with the Hyperboom because I care more about sound and how I use it I am not worried about water too much (I bring out smaller speakers for the beach and such). It is really hard to decide I know...

Reddit Iconmrdoom
4 months ago

Hyperboom is an odd design that is a big as a small party speaker and not really built for outdoor use. Kind of expensive but has good bass output. UE should do a redesign and build something like the Zealot ZE21 to compete with JBL Boombox and be better for active use which is kind of the market UE advertises to.

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