Probably almost all people could not imagine life without music. It would be like looking at a beautiful landscape through a black and white lens. Although the era of boomboxes has been gone for two decades now, there is still a hint from that era that continues to exist today. Even if we don’t see people in the streets carrying their cassette players over their shoulders, there are still some people who listen to their portable music player on speakers just like in the ‘90s. Most of the people nowadays listen to their music players using their headphones but even that could be tiring and an inconvenience. Hanging around your patio or in your garden is best paired with music listening from your favorite singers. The finest way to enjoy your music would be by listening from great sounding speakers. The problem is your phone or music player’s speaker may not be that decent. Listening to it may not be worth your while but maybe the Logitech UE 984-000304 Boombox Wireless Bluetooth Speaker would. The speaker boasts itself with delivering well-rounded sound. There is a reason why it’s called the Boombox and it only brings the nostalgia of the ‘90s.
Product Description
The Logitech UE Boombox Wireless Bluetooth Speaker weighs 6.6 pounds and makes it one of those big portable speakers. It comes with a built-in handle that lets you carry it anywhere you want to go. The battery life of the speaker can last up to 6 hours. Its Bluetooth technology enables you to pair 8 devices and connect 3 devices simultaneously. The best Bluetooth feature of this speaker is that it has a range of up to 50 feet whereas other brands can only go as far as 40 feet.
The speaker is equipped with two very big buttons for the volume on the right side. On the other side, you will find the power switch and the Bluetooth pairing button. On the same side as the paring button it contains the AC adapter port for charging the battery. If your music player is not Bluetooth enabled you may connect it using the 3.5mm auxiliary port.
The speaker is compatible to almost every smartphones, tablets, music players that are Bluetooth capable or have 3.5mm connection.
Technical Details
- The speaker weighs 6.6 pounds with a brushed aluminum handle for portability.
- It has the dimension of 15.2 x 3.1 x 6.5 inches that houses 3 different audio drivers for the delivery of best sounding audio.
- It has a battery life of 6 hours depending on the volume level.
- It has a Bluetooth range of up to 50 feet and can pair with 8 devices.
- You can connect 3 devices to the speaker simultaneously.
- It is equipped with a 3.5mm stereo port so you can still enjoy playing music from your non-Bluetooth capable device.
Pros
The Logitech UE Boombox Wireless Bluetooth Speaker has a sculptured aluminium handle for portability and easy handling. It can connect up to 3 bluetooth devices at the same time so you can have your friends connect to the speaker and enjoy taking turns in playing your music. No need to re-establish Bluetooth connection because the speaker can save up to 8 device profiles in its memory. If you have an old device that has no Bluetooth the 3.5mm audio jack is readily available on the side. It is well protected with a rubberized casing and housed with aluminium for maximum durability.
The Boombox doesn’t cost a lot compared to other speakers under its category. There is no need for you to shell out large amount of money for a more than decent sounding speaker.
Cons
Some people may find the speaker too big and heavy to make it portable. That is the reason that the speaker is fortified with a sculpted aluminium handle. People who can’t carry heavy things may not want to get this because it weighs about 2Kg. The battery life may not be enough to some people especially when playing in maximum volume. Since the speaker is equipped with 3 different audio drivers to bring a booming bass, people may find the sound bass-heavy. So far, there are no accessories available for this product that you can find on the web or even on Logitech’s website.
Who Should Buy It?
People who don’t want to spend a lot of money on a portable speaker are best off with this speaker. It may be a portable speaker but it cranks sound just like any other expensively priced speakers. If you are the kind of person who loves listening to heavy-bass this speaker delivers the right sounds without even distorting it even at the highest volume. If you love playing music with your friends the speaker can get their music players to connect with it simultaneously. You can now enjoy sharing music from your devices in as easy as using the pause button in your device and letting the other device play its music. Music sharing has never been this easy and fun.
Why Should You Buy It?
The reduced price tag of the Logitech UE Boombox Wireless Bluetooth Speaker compared to other speakers makes it an easy choice. It is a user-friendly speaker and pairing a Bluetooth device is as easy as a push of a button. No need for a user manual to get familiarized on how to operate the portable speaker.
The speaker has two 0.5-inch tweeters that control the treble. It has two 3-inch woofers that bring balance mid-section and high-section frequencies. Its four 2.75-inch passive radiators supply deeper and more resonant bass. With the kind of audio driver setup that the speaker has rest assured that the quality of sound that you get is outstanding.
The construction of the speaker is very robust and you can be very well assured that the quality is good. Logitech is only a few of the companies that provide 2-year limited warranty to their speakers and this is one of them.
This is a very cool device. I bought it open box, with no operating instructions. It was so easy to use, instructions weren’t needed. I use it mainly outdoors and find that the sound is more than enough, even with the sounds of air conditioners running, etc. Some reviewers complained that it was too heavy on bass. The smartphone audio settings allow for a custom equalizer, where I found that I could adjust the mix to my liking. The sound is great on this, but it isn’t ever going to take the place of my main sound system. Expecting one speaker to do that is asking too much. However, I can say that it’s been my most used speaker since getting it. I can stream music from my phone, controlling song choice and volume remotely. So far, after a few weeks of use, I’m very happy with the purchase.
Love the sound and it connected to all my devices easily. It is really nice in the kitchen listening to jazz from ITunes radio while the kids do homework but I was extremely impressed with the sound outside as was my husband who is not a fan of gadgets and is a professional musician. Good product from Logitech!
I bought this for my wife when her old Bluetooth speaker died and it’s been great. We listen to a lot of country music and it sounds wonderfully clear. The bass is one of the best features and adds a lot to the sound compared with our old speaker. The built in batteries last a long time. It’s a little larger than I would have liked, but its not been a problem. It’s well worth the price and Amazon has fast shipping.
Sorry, but for the price, it should be better, in a field / niche that is improving fast. Clarity is ok, but it’s highs are subpar, and it just doesn’t play loud enough, again, for the price. We have a logitech, early edition w/out bluetooth, and the logitech sounds superior, and plays a bit louder, and was way cheaper, and now logitech has released a bluetooth version, and are rumored to be coming out with a higher power version, (but how will that effect battery life?). One plus about this unit is the tougher outer casing design, much tougher than the logitech, with a handle. But the sound matters to me the most, so I am returning it. UE does have a different product, a cylindrical carry along, cool looking and nice sounding speaker, bluetooth, about the size of a drink mix shaker. Fits on a bike in some larger bottle holders. Heard one the other day, it sounded pretty good.
This speaker is bigger than the Bose dock but the sound is really amazing, I listened to Bose, Sony and Jambox and really find this one to be most pleasing. It’s a bit bigger than I would like for transport, but I am really happy with the device. No problems with bluetooth connection.