![]() The room I played it in is about 20x20 feet with an average nine foot ceiling. Obviously separating the two channels with a second Boom Boom would be more ideal but I'm going to discuss what one Boom Boom speaker sounds like. This allows for the sounds to not only separate into left and right but also take advantage of natural reverb in a room. That's how you can achieve stereo sound with one speaker although the two tweeters being right next to each other wouldn't normally allow stereo separation - except that the geodesic shape of the speaker has those speakers pointed out in different directions. ![]() One thing that makes Binauric's Boom Boom unusual is that it features two tweeters and one woofer. The user interface with the updated app is slightly different but in no way difficult to use.ĭid I mention that the speaker has an internal battery? Not having it tethered to an outlet or power supply is awesome. A few days later another update was available. Immediately after installing the app on my iPhone I was prompted to update which now enabled the dual speaker feature. This isn't absolutely necessary if you never plan to update the Boom Boom speaker but an absolute necessity if you want to take advantage of future updates. Should you choose to use two Boom Booms for stereo separation you can plug the two speakers to each other with the 1/8" cable. More interestingly is that it doesn't matter which one you plug into. To use the Boom Boom as a speaker you can plug into a device with the provided 1/8" cable. Pretty simple - and in all actuality the main and only button is the power switch. To install onto another device keep your finger over the green LED and it will let go of its last device and become visible to new ones. Immediately the Boom Boom was found and installed. Step one of using a Boom Boom is turning the unit on and turning Bluetooth on your phone or tablet. The speaker itself is heavy and the metal grill that protects the speakers is really strong. One slick design element is that both the USB charge cord and the 1/8" cable are flat and heavily insulated. I was shipped one speaker so I can't test stereo separation via dual Boom Boom speakers but we'll discuss audio quality with one Boom Boom in just a bit. The unit provided to me was brown but white and gray also available. A very slick box contains the speaker, a USB charge cable, and a 1/8" stereo cable. Upon opening the cardboard box the unit was shipped in I was struck by the packaging the Boom Boom comes in. The latest update now supports the surround recording feature which makes this very useful for a variety of recording situations - everything from a conference call, software like Skype, all the way to recording conversations in a room. A single Boom Boom has two speakers plus a small bass speaker so stereo via one Boom Boom is possible but true stereo separation requires more space between the left and right speaker (or should but more on that later). Originally there was support for one Boom Boom connected via Bluetooth but the next version of the software on the speaker allowed two to be hooked up for increased stereo separation. To me, the most interesting aspect of the Boom Boom is its ability to add new features without changing the hardware through software updates. The geodesic design promises full spectrum sound with the ability to record from more than one mic which allows a surround experience with noise cancelling technology. While we have become accustomed to smart TV's and smart phones we now have the arrival of the smart speaker. For the record, the Motion Boom actually does float and is fully waterproof with an IPX7 rating.One of the most interesting products I've come across recently is the Binauric Boom Boom speaker. Equipped with a handle and weighing a little over 4 pounds, the speaker reminds me of one of those giant flashlights or "floating lanterns" that were in vogue about 30 years ago. It's kind of a poor man's version of JBL's well-regarded Xtreme 2 speaker, which currently sells for around $200 though its list price is higher. The Motion Boom is what I'd call a mini boombox speaker. The newest of the bunch is the Motion Boom reviewed here. The Motion Plus is arguably the best-sounding compact Bluetooth for speaker for $100 while the Rave Neo, which appears to have been replaced by the Trance Go, works well for outdoor listening. I've reviewed three $100 Anker Soundcore portable Bluetooth speakers in the last year or so and they've all been quite good for that price. Sound can get a little grating at higher volumes indoorsĬan't charge external devices via USB-C, only USB-A IPX 7 water-resistance (fully waterproof) Well-designed mini boombox-style Bluetooth speaker with a built-in handleĬharges via USB-C, can charge other devices via USB-A
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