She’s not wrong, it does bring more to the table, but you certainly don’t have to either. ![]() Holding down it’s pairing button, which is hidden under a light on it’s top, makes the speaker appear on any device nearby.Īfter selecting it and a dramatic jungle beat emanating from the speaker to signal your successful connection you’re good to go! You’ll also likely hear a voice at some point in the process telling you that installing the UE app opens up all the features of your speaker. A new “Magic Button” is the Megaboom 3’s main interface The simplest of setupsĬonnecting to the Megaboom 3 is as easy as you want it to be (and it should be). Once paired any sound from your device will be streamed to it meaning you can stream literally anything you want to it. Especially on Android.ĭon’t worry though, it’s just like any other Bluetooth speaker. For iOS people it’s Apple Music, for everyone else you’re going to need Deezer Premium, so don’t get too excited about that feature. That functionality is limited to only a couple of services though. When linked to a music service via the speaker’s companion app it can even launch straight into your favourite playlist without having to touch your phone. On the top of the speaker is what UE call their “Magic Button”, which allows you to control its playback. It’s purposefully minimalistic design leaves its surfaces largely bare with the exception of the Ultimate Ear’s signature “+” & “-” buttons adorning the speaker’s front. ![]() Standing at just over 22cm the material covered cylinder pumps out sound equally in every direction. Of course it’s not on par with a bunch of very expensive speakers and a sub-woofer but for a portable speaker this thing bangs! The details & specs OK, so you think I’m crazy at this point, I get it. ![]() That’s right instead of donning a pair of expensive headphones or blasting it through my home theatre’s 7.1 setup I decided to play Tool’s 13-year opus “ Fear Inoculum” for the first time through the Megaboom 3. I know this because to put the Megaboom 3 to the ultimate test I decided there’d be no better way than to listen to one of the most anticipated albums of all time on it. Portable speakers have come a long way since I last dipped my toe into the music-on-the-go water. Take your pick, Vengaboys or Black Eyed Peas you aren’t getting through this review without one or both playing on a loop in your head.
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