After covering the announcement of UE\u2019s Wonderboom 2<\/a>, I finally got my hands on one. And you know what? It\u2019s an exciting-sounding, portable Bluetooth speaker that\u2019s perfect for summer (and pretty much everything).<\/p>\n UE, or Ultimate Ears (sigh), are an American audio company owned by Logitech.\u00a0I\u2019ve been a huge fan of its equipment for some time, especially the UE Boom<\/a> range.<\/p>\n And if I was going to sum up their hardware? It\u2019d be as \u2018reasonably-priced, well-designed, and exciting-sounding.\u2019<\/p>\n As the name suggests, the Wonderboom 2 is the second device in the Wonderboom range. Basically, it\u2019s a small, spherical Bluetooth speaker that hovers around the $100 mark. While not quite entry-level, is aimed at people who don\u2019t want to break the bank when getting a portable speaker that actually sounds good.<\/p>\n A fair number. The company claims:<\/p>\n All of that is pretty standard, but the Wonderboom 2 has a number of other features that are more, well, captivating.<\/p>\n Well, the first is the option to \u2018double up\u2019 Wonderboom 2 speakers so they play music together. This ability has been in UE gear for some time, but the last Wonderboom model could only do this in mono. Now? Wonderboom 2s can do it all in stereo, baby.<\/p>\n Unfortunately I didn\u2019t actually get to test this feature, as I only had a single speaker. But I\u2019ve done it with the UE Boom range in the past, and it worked perfectly \u2014 so I don\u2019t see why it\u2019d be different here.<\/p>\n The other exciting update is a button on the base of the Wonderboom 2 called \u201cOutdoor Boost.\u201d Unsurprisingly, when you press this button, the Bluetooth speaker\u2018s sound changes so it can be heard better outdoors. Specifically, when activated, the Wonderboom 2 drops the bass, and increases the mids and trebles.<\/p>\n In a way \u2014 and don\u2019t stop reading here \u2014 the Outdoor Boost function reminds me of phone speakers. I\u2019m sure most of us have experienced being on public transport and hearing someone blast music from their mobile that carries across the whole vehicle. The outdoor mode on the Wonderboom 2 reminds me of this \u2014 a high register that can cut through ambient noise. But, unlike phone speakers, it actually sounds decent.<\/p>\n First things first, the Wonderboom 2 isn\u2019t an audiophile piece of hardware \u2014 not that its size, price point, or design suggests that. This isn\u2019t a speaker designed for solitary listening in quiet environments, instead it\u2019s meant to be a hardy, go-with-you-everywhere sort of device. And in that respect, it excels.<\/p>\n One of my big points when covering audio equipment is straightforward: does it make me excited about listening to music? The Wonderboom 2 does this with aplomb.<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s the the messy post-punk beats and guitar stabs of Fontaines D.C\u2019s \u2018Liberty Belle\u2019<\/a> coming through with clarity and depth, or the R&B-tinged folk twangs Faye Webster\u2019s \u2018Kingston\u2019<\/a> sounding rich and luxurious, the Wonderboom 2 makes me\u00a0want\u00a0<\/em>to play music on it.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a lovely balance to this speaker\u2018s sound, a crispness and a throaty, bassy thrill that doesn\u2019t disperse at higher volumes. For under $100, it\u2019s exceptional.<\/p>\n Anyone looking for a great portable speaker. It\u2019s that simple. Whether you want something to follow you around the house, or to take to the beach, the Wonderboom 2 is for you.<\/p>\n There are a range of colors, so you can go for something understated or vibrant. It\u2019s tough, so it can be chucked about in your bag. And it sounds great. Once again, UE has pulled it out of the bag. For the price, I couldn\u2019t imagine what else I\u2019d want from a portable Bluetooth speaker.<\/p>\n Well, then I\u2019d recommend the\u00a0Tribit MaxSound, which you can pick up for around $50<\/a>. Still, I\u2019d suggest putting that extra bit of cash in to get UE\u2019s Wonderboom 2. I understand that won\u2019t be achievable for everyone though and the MaxSound is also a fantastic bit of kit.<\/p>\n Basically, if you\u2019ve been on the hunt for your Summer music companion, I can\u2019t recommend the Wonderboom 2 highly enough. It\u2019s well-designed, hardily-made, and sounds great. For the price, you really can\u2019t go wrong.<\/p>\n This post includes affiliate links to products that you can buy online. If you purchase them through our links, we get a small cut of the revenue.<\/em><\/p>\n For more gear, gadget, and hardware news and reviews, follow Plugged on \n Published July 24, 2019 \u2014 13:01 UTC\n <\/p>\n \n Price<\/span>First off, UE?<\/h2>\n
So\u2026 the Wonderboom 2?<\/h2>\n
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Got it. So what features does the Wonderboom 2 have?<\/h2>\n
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Pray tell, what are these \u201ccaptivating\u201d features?<\/h2>\n
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On the topic of sound\u2026<\/h2>\n
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Who\u2019s this for?<\/h2>\n
What if we want something a bit cheaper?<\/h2>\n
Conclude this for me, guy!<\/h2>\n
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