REVIEW: MEGABOOM 3 has bass ideal for parties 3a8w

Despite being known in the computer peripherals market, the Logitech also has a subsidiary just for the launch of speakers, which takes the name of Ultimate Ears. For two weeks, courtesy of the company, I performed the MEGABOOM 3, which lives up to its name as soon as it is taken out of the box. 2k2161

In summary, the model is a great option for those who need a powerful, beautiful product with a long battery life, although its use could be a little smarter. Understand all the details right now.

Design 145g70

There is no denying it: the MEGABOOM 3 It's a beautiful sound box and it has a certain tone of elegance even in the packaging it shipped. I received the wine color variant, but there are also black, purple and blue models. I have to say that I was quite impressed with the way the model was packaged and the same cardboard box can be easily used as protection on that special trip you are going to take with family and/or friends.

On the official website of Ultimate Ears, there is information that the speaker Bluetooth it weighs 925 grams and the sensation I had is of holding about two books of 400 pages each, in one hand. The “grip” is also very comfortable and can easily be done with just one hand.

The highlight in the design is the rubber coating on the edges, which prevents the MEGABOOM 3 slip. In addition, there is a small fabric handle that allows you to hold the model, as well as a rope to keep it fixed in one place and away from falls. There are five buttons on the entire wireless speaker:

• An on and off button;
• Um magic button for music playback control;
• One button pairing via Bluetooth;
• A “+” button to increase the volume;
• A “-” button to decrease the volume.

Battery charging is done via the USB-A connection, which is located on the “bottom” part of the MEGABOOM 3. The organization of these items was quite clever and, by connecting with the cable, I could easily place the model on a table while charging.

Putting the above paragraphs in a nutshell, I would define the MEGABOOM 3 as a beautiful model in all its aspects and it was possible to perceive that the day-to-day use and mobility were the main elements taken into at the time of development.

Usage and connectivity 4c5pl

If the model is quite beautiful, there is one small detail: it may take a while for you to make the first connection. As a person who uses wireless headphones a lot, which usually connect in less than 5 minutes, it took me almost 15 minutes to figure out how to connect to my smartphone and finally get audio on my smartphone. MEGABOOM 3.

This is largely due to the fact that the application of Ultimate Ears be somewhat basic and just serve as a screen for information that is also available on the “source” device of the audio. It is important to that the use will not be impossible, but I particularly had to consult the instruction manual to find out how to make the connection. THE Ultimate Ears points out that the model can be connected with up to 8 devices at the same time.

Despite this, when connecting my notebook and cell phone at the same time, the connection to one of the devices was lost. It is not a configuration that will get in the way on a daily basis, as it is usually from just one device that people usually listen to music/podcasts. But the false sensation of up to 8 devices could have been left out in the marketing campaign.

After this problem, my second use was more assertive and as soon as the smartphone and wireless speaker were connected in the same environment, the connection was made automatically, a feature that I must praise. When testing the range, I was able to use it for up to 40 meters, another very positive point that can be useful for those who are in a room and want to change the music that is playing, while the MEGABOOM 3 is a little far.

Available to Android e iOS, the app may not even be useful to connect the wireless speaker with this model, but the usage is improved after this is done. In addition to controlling the volume, it is possible to change the playlists of the magic button, which is nothing more than a shortcut to play that special playlist or album you love so much. It is possible to up to five options and they can be switched by pressing the button for two seconds.

The same button can be activated even when the MEGABOOM 3 is completely off, such as a quick power-up. It is a very interesting feature and that can also be cited as a positive point. Still on the buttons, it is possible to know the remaining percentage of the battery by pressing the “+” and “-“ buttons, in addition to knowing this through the application. With that, I realized that the model even has “voice”, but as there is no microphone, it is not possible to use personal assistants or make calls.

An alternative I found for this was to use the smartphone itself as the “ears” of the MEGABOOM 3 and, in this way, I was able to give commands to listen to that song that I could. This is not the focus market of Ultimate Ears, but it would be really interesting if the model had native for personal assistants via a microphone. Who knows in the next generation.

Audio 3n1j5g

There's no denying that the audio sounds just as good as the MEGABOOM 3 is beautiful. As a person who listens to literally all types of music, I had the feeling of making my own ballad in my room and it wasn't even necessary to turn the model up to full volume. With a power of 90 dBC, the two 50 mm (2 in.) drives did a great job in both cases put to the test.

To go further, I put my daily playlist (believe me, it has music from literally every genre) on random and analyzed the way sound was output. Songs with more drums and beats are much better in the model than songs with more vocal focus.

In songs with finer tones, I noticed a slight change, but nothing that brings a bad experience or impossible to hear on a daily basis. In fact, I was quite impressed with the treble tones and here we have a great hit from the Ultimate Ears. I had better results in Voices, which can be activated through the application developed by the manufacturer, but it would be interesting if you could have access to this without the need for a configuration.

The model does well in literally all types of music and even live concert sounds as I was able to watch the show from Anitta No. Rock in Rio Lisbon which took place on the 26th of June with a very interesting immersion. These are the available modes:

• TheStandard: default without settings;
• Custom: allows full customization of the equalizer;
• Voices: emphasis on vocal tones (I recommend for albums and playlists with many acoustic tracks);
• Cramped Spaces: Focused on making the sound feel like an arena experience, somewhat muffled but a little more immersive.

Last but not least, another point that I need to mention in this review is the delivery of 360º sound. THE MEGABOOM 3 does not have any Dolby Atmos standard, but the model manages to do well due to the organization of the speakers. There are no speakers throughout the body of the device, but its circular shape helps (and a lot) that everyone in the place can hear the music or any other type of content that is being broadcast.

Battery 554u5p

For a person who uses headphones without which usually don't last more than ten hours, I had a brief surprise that was actually quite pleasant to use this speaker. Since I needed to know how long the model took to recharge from scratch, I had to make full use of the battery, right? And it took a lot of effort to achieve this feat.

The device arrived with 60% of the battery to be requested to connect to the charger. Full charging was completed in three hours, done by charging via outlet. THE Logitech sends a 9V wire and supply in the box so you don't have to repurpose cables and power supplies from other devices.

After the model was fully charged, it took 18 hours (out of the total of 20 hours estimated by the manufacturer) for me to finally need to charge it. This is more than enough for use at more than one party and you can also leave MEGABOOM charging overnight to use it for most of the day (and also the night).

A module that can be fitted to the bottom of the wireless speaker was even mentioned by the manufacturer, but this is not yet being officially sold in Brazil. A negative point of charging is that the socket has a different standard than most Brazilian homes have, which forced me to use an adapter. It would be interesting if the current models with two or three pins that we know were chosen by the company.

Price and availability 1s705x

With a diving resistance of up to 1 meter and a battery that reaches up to 20 hours according to its manufacturer, the MEGABOOM 3 can be found for the average value of R$ 700 to R$ 1 thousand on the internet and we were able to find the model at BRL 949,05 in cash in Magazine Luiza.

There are many models of JBL that can be found in the same price range, such as the first generation Boombox. But this option, despite also being waterproof, has a battery that lasts “only” 15 hours. Looking at all the features, it is no exaggeration to say that the MEGABOOM 3 can be considered excellent value for money that will be used in different parts of the year.

Conclusion 60664y

I define this product as a model that is loud enough for most of your parties or even that special night at home. MEGABOOM 3 can easily be considered a great Bluetooth speaker that will be your true partner. In addition to good sound power, its elegant look delivers class and style to s.

A possible point of improvement would be a P2 input for wired devices, although the model is being sold to people who prefer wireless speakers. Also, I would like to see a smarter pairing system that allows for easier connection.

The app to improve usage is great and also allows a “conversation” between up to 150 Ultimate Ears devices, which can be interesting for those who have family or friends who also have speakers manufactured by the Logitech subsidiary. But it is worth that the application BOOM could also be better, mainly as an initial tool in use.

In any case, this does not characterize the model as a bad device, quite the opposite: a complete experience (which, yes, could be better) will be delivered to customers.

Technical specifications 292m5w

Córdoba	Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 speaker
Modules	39W RMS
Maximum sound level	90 dBC
Frequency range	60Hz – 20 kHz
Drivers	two full 50 mm (2 in.) 4 ohms two 55mm x 86mm ive radiators
Bluetooth	Yes
Accessories	simple manual warranty card AC Adapter Type C USB Cable
voice command	No
Dimensions	Diameter: 87mm (3 3/8″) Height: 225mm (8 7/8″) Weight: 925 g
Color	Black, Red, Blue and White
Battery	20 hours 3 hours for full charge 2,6 mAh
Price	BRL 949,05 at Magazine Luiza

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