Ultimate Ears - MEGABOOM 4

Did you end up picking one? I used Rtings.com and was deciding between the Megaboom 3 or 4 and Charge 5. Megaboom has a better outdoor sound stage score, due to the 360* tweeter design. Otherwise the specs are very similar. I went with the Charge 5 because it’s newer tech and can also charge my phone for my upcoming trips. Also currently on sale at Target online for $107.

I’ve had a number of booms and mega booms. I’ve had the boom for about 8 years and another mega boom for about 3 years. The battery died on another mega boom after about 5 years. Even after replacing the battery it just never worked the same again.

So this is probably going to invite the opposite opinion… These speakers are NOT BAD. But the PRICE IS HEAVY. Point being, you’ll get more value out of a UE Megaboom or any other speaker for that matter with way less burden on your wallet. But if you have the cash to spend, by all means go for it. Just know the tradeoff: cool tailgate conversation piece that’s pretty convenient at the expense of sound quality. I have the speakers on my new AT4X just because they are standard for that package. And I’m not complaining, for what it’s worth.

Regular boom is extremely durable and great for biking as it fits in bottle cage. Have not seen another speaker as durable with 360 sound….but many have better bass. Sound is fine for outdoor use….but for sure they are expensive for what they are. My wking x10 blows it away for sound quality….but much bigger/ heavier + glue and materials are falling apart after 2 years.