Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Deep Space

Name: Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Deep Space
Brand: Ultimate Ears
SKU: 6344800
Rating: 4.8 (1425 reviews)

Model: 57198BBR

SKU: 6344800

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Key Specs
- Speaker Pairing: true (Wirelessly connect the speaker to another compatible speaker for a more immersive sound experience or multi-room audio. Pairing may require use of an app or additional setup.)
- Wireless: true
- Rechargeable: true
- USB Device Charging: true
General
- Brand: Ultimate Ears
- Model Number: 57198BBR
- Product Name: WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design
- Color: Deep Space
Audio
- Minimum Frequency Response: 80 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 20000 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Speaker Pairing: true (Wirelessly connect the speaker to another compatible speaker for a more immersive sound experience or multi-room audio. Pairing may require use of an app or additional setup.)
Connectivity
- Wireless: true
- Maximum Wireless Range: 100 feet
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
Features
- Protective Qualities: Waterproof, Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 3.3 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Control Button(s): Power on/off, Play/Pause, Volume
- Controls: Power on/off, volume, playback controls
Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Life (up to): 13 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Charge Time: 2.6 hours (Battery charge time will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. Charging time will likely decrease with time and usage of the battery.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- USB Device Charging: true
Dimensions
- Product Height: 4.1 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 3.8 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 3.8 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.9 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Other
- UPC: 097855149220

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 rocks a surprisingly big sound anywhere. Heading outside? Hit Outdoor Boost for louder crisper audio autodoors.

Surprisingly bigger 360° sound: Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 is a wireless Bluetooth speaker with surprisingly bigger 360-degree sound and additional bass.
New outdoor boost: Push the OUTDOOR BOOST button on this ultra-portable speaker to instantly increase loudness and clarity for outdoor listening.
Up to 13 hr battery life: Powering 13 whopping hours of killer sound, the long lasting battery sees you through day trips, beach detours and biking adventures.*
Waterproof, dustproof & floats: IP67 rating means it’s waterproof, dustproof and it floats! Use it in the pool, the beach or as a shower speaker.
Super portable & rugged: Sporting a convenient loo, dirt resistant and drop-proof — it’s ready for bikes, backpacks, and big adventures.
Easy Play / Pause / Skip: Easily control your music right from the speaker, without having to reach for your phone.
Connect wirelessly from across the room: For audio playback: smartphones, tablets and other devices that support Bluetooth and Bluetooth Smart wireless audio profile [Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP).
More sustainable: Certified carbon neutral: the carbon impact of the product and packaging has been reduced to zero.

Whats Included

Quick start guide
Micro-USB charging cable
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2

Q: I'm charging my wonderboom 2.....how do I know it is fully charged?

A: Hello! While charging your Wonderboom 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, you'll notice that the LED light on top of the speaker will flash. When charging is complete, the light should turn of or stop blinking. You can also check the battery life of your speaker on the go by powering it on, and pressing the + and - buttons at the front of the speaker at the same time; 3 tones will indicate the speaker is fully charged, 2 tones means it's about halfway, and a descending tone means you should charge your speaker.

Q: Does this model have a speaker?

A: Nana, it IS a speaker. Are you sure of what you are buying?

Q: How well does the "outdoor mode/boost" work? Does the sound quality suffer at all? I'd like to know if this is a well functioning feature, or more of a gimmick? I'd be using this both indoors and outdoors. Thanks

A: Outdoor mode does give it a suprising kick. You do loose a bit of the low end, but still sounds great.

Q: The 1st wonderboom doesn't allow phone calls through the speaker. Does the new one allow this?

A: No it doesn't

Q: My teen cant have her phone in her room. Will her phone reach the speaker from downstairs? Can she change the song through the speaker or does she need her phone?

A: Great questions! The Wonderboom 2 has a 100-foot wireless range from the device it is connected to, but this may be shortened by other things in your home like appliances and wall insulation. Your daughter will be able to change the music with the play/pause/skip button on the top of the Wonderboom 2 without having to touch her phone.

Q: Can the USB also serve as an Audio Input? Ie, using this speaker as sound for a record player that doesn’t have Bluetooth.

A: Unfortunately no, the power port on Wonderboom 2 only supports power and not audio. Most portable speakers will not have USB audio input, but several in the same price range do offer Aux audio input if your record player has an Aux output. It's a competitor, but for the same price I'd recommend the Sony XB32 as a solution.

Q: Is there a warranty? If so, what is it?

A: Hello! Yes, the Wonderboom 2 has a 2-year limited hardware warranty. For more information, please visit https://www.help.ultimateears.com/speaker-warranty. - Maggie from Ultimate Ears

Q: What is the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) on this speaker? How loud does it get?

A: Just know that the frequency range of 75-20,000 HZ allows for a VERY broad spectrum of sounds allowing for the inclusion of FLAC files to sound great. Not to mention you can pair 2 of these to create a stereo sound, as you would a 2 channel system for wired reference, or set them to dual mono so double the sound from one unit and that’s an amazing advantage in sound of these systems; all the while running on BT 3.0!

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the WONDERBOOM 2's exceptional sound quality and portability as key strengths. Its waterproof design and impressive battery life also receive considerable praise. However, some users point out challenges with the charging port and occasional pairing difficulties.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Dumb name, weird design, great sound!
First of all, I would like to say that this review is being written in exchange for a paltry 25 Best Buy Rewards points. That is not why this product is getting a PRELIMINARY 4 star review. The points only influenced me TO WRITE the review. I hope that's clear. There is no way that the points are influentialin my review. [If anyone is still reading this, and needs me to draw a chart, please request one in the comments box.] ;-) The original MSRP of $99.99 would have prevented me from purchasing this speaker; I was on the fence for it at the sale price of $66.99. Once I applied the $10 (total) Best Buy Rewards certificates, I left the store with a $100 speaker for just under $62, with tax. Now that's a bargain! The sound on this speaker is great! I work on a factory floor, where hearing protection is required, and the speaker will be used most often in this environment. I will update this review if I find the noise level drowns the speaker out, but I don't think that will be a problem. Speaking of environment, I suppose this would be a good place to inform you that the speaker is IP67 Rated, which essentially means it's impervious to damage from inert liquids. I would not recommend submersion in sulfuric (or any other caustic) acid. However, if you drop it in a pool, a pond, or an ocean, you (and it) should be fine. It also floats, and has a nice little elastic hoop firmly attached to the top, so it should be easy to retrieve from said bodies of water. **Do not attempt to use this speaker as a floatation device.** It only takes a couple of hours to charge the battery from dead. There was enough charge out of the box to get in a few hours of listening at high volumes. I haven't run it completely down from a full charge, yet. I'll update this once that's happened. The packaging of this speaker was really nice. I took my time, and enjoyed the well-thought-out design. As I stated earlier, I work in a factory, and some of the packaging is atrocious, to say the least. There are pictures. Feast your eyes! The instructions were sparse, but there is an online manual/tutorial that I have yet to view. Update later... I'm still getting used to the controls, so (once again) I'll update later. These are woefully understated, but mercifully few in quantity. A giant (by comparison to the size of the speaker) '+' and '-' sign are on the face (see the pictures) but the minus is placed vertically, so something of the visual cue is lost. What we're actually left with is a '+' and a '|' which is just dumb; especially when the one considers the cylindric nature of the speaker's design. There's no flat spot or 'weighting' to cause the speaker to orient any particular way when put on its side, which seems contrary, somehow. So when it's put (as designed) on its bottom, it kind of leaves you with a cross motif. I mean, I'm not stupid, so I get it - I just can't help thinking someone who put so much thought into the design of their BOX would give the PRODUCT as much consideration... Another thing I noticed that was a (minor) annoyance: this speaker features an 'outdoor' mode, which does make the speaker noticeably louder, but it seems to sacrifice the bass to accomplish the task. Maybe an electronics engineer or an audiophile can help us understand how/why this is the case? Anyway, I doubt it will directly affect my enjoyment. Like this one (the black one) being cheaper than the red, blue, or gray models; makes no sense, but that won't stop me from enjoying the music!
Posted 4 years ago by Yttam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best bang for the buck Bluetooth speaker
I have other better sounding Bluetooth speakers, but at a cost much much more. For the price, this speaker, which has very decent loud sound, completely waterproof (I've literally used it floating in the pool), easy connectivity, and very portable, it's tough to beat! I have 3 of these in different colors, which can also be paired together, and also buy these as gifts.
Posted 4 years ago by BobLoblaw
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4.5 Stars - Great portable, durable speaker
Background for comparison sake: I’ve owned a lot of BT speakers over the years, I guess it’s a hobby. I tend to avoid the budget models but even sticking among the higher tier brands doesn’t always guarantee a great speaker. The “ok” speakers I end up giving to friends or family and the good/great ones stick around. Over the past 10 years I’ve bought JBL, Harmon Kardon, UE, Jawbone, Sony, Fugoo, Braven, and probably a few other brands. The only long-term keepers so far have a JBL Extreme (had to replace the battery but otherwise great) and an H/K Onyx which is just funky and dynamic enough find a home in the garage. The other UE Booms/JBL Flips/Sony/Braven/Fugoo, etc. we’re given away after they ended up going unused due to sound quality or battery issues. Compared to previous generations of UE Boom and Megaboom, this Wonderboom 2 speaker has better highs and mids, and overall better clarity. Compared to JBL Flip 4, this is probably not as bright but it has more bottom end, better battery life, and is more durable due to the somewhat fragile end caps on the similarly priced JBL speaker. Also the JBL and some of the other brands are directional speakers, meaning you only get good sound from the front of the speaker and if you are beside or behind it, the sound is degraded. The Wonderboom 2, like several other brands, has omnidirectional sound dispersion which is nice when you want music in the center of a room. Placing it in a corner or near a wall does help reinforce the bass response, similar to other speaker types, but it still sounds good out in the open. This is especially nice for my primary use cases which are paddle boarding, swimming, camping, or on the sand at the beach. The form factor is great to hang on a beach umbrella (or my favorite, dig a hole in the sand with my heels and place the speaker in there for more bass when needed), strap it to bike handlebars, or toss it into the bottom of a backpack and forget about it until you need it. Very durable and solid. Battery life, so far, has been very good. I’ve used it multiple days at a time on a recent camping trip before it finally needed a charge, and I had a battery pack available so I could keep the party going while it recharged. My only complaint is the lack of a 3.5mm headphone input. This is not a huge gripe, but that would bump it from 4.5 to 5 stars for me. For most people this may not be an issue, everything is wireless these days, but I intended to use it as an external speaker for a small LCD TV mounted in my Airstream and cannot due to lack of input. I didn’t realize this before I bought the speaker, I just assumed that it had one because the past few portable speakers I’ve purchased came equipped with one, and I was in a hurry to get on the road. That said, it’s a keeper for now because of the combination of great sound quality, battery life, and extreme durability (it even floats!). Time will tell, but this may end up being a long-term keeper.
Posted 6 years ago by v1rtu