Bose SoundLink Max vs. Ultimate Ears EpicBoom 🤑Big Bucks No Whammies? 💣 Let's Find Out 😧

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[@minlegbatkhishig4581]

I think your max might be faulty, I played my MAX at max volume with EQ bass mid treble set at the highest and didn’t distort like urs did. And I played it at max volume outside for 3 hours while playing basketball and 1 hours with friends outside. I just listened your video using headphones and your max indeed distorts like crazy, which is little mind boggling to me.

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

Nope. Others have.mentioned.tje same thing.

[@impalerss13]

Yea I don’t know I’m not having the issues you are with the max or the app hmmm

[@jedolivier2688]

Due to its heavy bass sound signature, these seem more like indoor speakers as opposed to outdoor speakers. It just seems like a person would benefit more by using it in home.

[@Cyasoon]

I have more bose products when it comes to headphones and home audio. I have ue products when it comes to bt speakers. My favorite party speaker for size and price is the hyperboom does not distortion at 100% any music I throw at it. Off-topic car audio Rockford Fosgate has been my favorite.

[@ACF1901]

I liked the EpicBoom could hear the individual instruments better. I have the epicboom. I love it.

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

Glad you enjoy it.

[@ericmartinez4897]

I have a bunch of really good speakers of all different brands. Jbl, bose, marshall, soundcore, B&O ect. They ALL sound like crap at max volume as they are not made to be listened to at that level. I have the new bose MAX and i absolutely love it. If u can afford it , its worth the money to me. Very clean clear sound quality. No app necessary. Gets plenty loud enough without being at max volume. Of course theres plenty of cheaper louder options. But dont think for second that the MAX is not a great speaker. Sure its overpriced. Its BOSE. Not budget friendly company.

[@108mtsan]

I want to know if his unit is just faulty. Can you try going max volume yourself and see if there is bass distortion on your Bose Max?

[@ericmartinez4897]

@@108mtsanyes I listened to my Bose MAX at max volume just to test it out and see just exactly how loud it COULD go. And it goes VERY loud for its size. Mine didn't distort. But it's sound was not enjoyable at that level to me. it's best performance is at anywhere between 30%- 80% volume. 70% volume is my sweet spot. Loud enough and IMPRESSIVE. The BASS is deep and very clean. I'm absolutely happy with my purchase. I can't stop using this speaker. My favorite go to at the moment.

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

So if I'm understanding you correctly, you are saying that big name, expensive speakers sound bad at 100% volume and the companies actually make the speakers bad intentionally because they aren't designed to be listened at their manufactured max volume? 🤣 So companies are intentionally making their speakers sound bad? I've never heard anybody express this before. I guess JBL must a cheap brand, because they design their speakers to sound fine with limiters at 100% volume. 😲

[@ericmartinez4897]

@@JaysStraightUpReviews 🤣 u right. I just don't enjoy max volumes.

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

I've listened to the Bose Soundlink Max with music that doesn't have a lot of bass and it won't distort like it does with bass music, of course. It does get pretty harsh at max volume with most anything, however. I think Bose should have used some DSP to reign in the bass at higher volume levels, because I can see the speaker being damaged or blown if people try to bump their bass heavy music at higher volumes with this speaker.

[@jammer1mo]

Well I reckon we got our first real good honest review of it LOL. How does the size compared to let's say a boom 2? Do I appreciate your review cuz I figured it was a lot of hype 400 bucks

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

The Soundlink Max does sound good until you get to higher volume levels. The $400 price tag is pretty ridiculous. I'll probably put it up against the $129 Soundcore Boom 2 soon. 😉

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

I may put the Max up against the Boom 2 this weekend.

[@samuelnoklang7027]

Please give a complaint to the Bose company so that it will rectify in the new firmware update!

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

I'm sure they wouldn't give a rat's tail what I had to say on this matter. 😆

[@candyman111881]

Super hot speaker comparison video. 👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

Thanks 🔥

[@bigpatt8372]

May have a faulty unit. Ive had my max for a week now and it keeps up with my Harman Kardon go play and JBL xtreme 3

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

Nope, not faulty. It greatly depends on what you are playing.

[@rrod6738]

All musicians or music lovers should know this: never crank up your system up to 100%.

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

Hmm, I've run a lot of Bluetooth speakers at max volume. Why the 100% warning? I've ran the W-King T11 in TWS mode at full blast outdoors several times and no issues. Same with TWS Partybox 310 and 110. Heck, even Soundboks encourages their customers to not go to 10 on the volume dial, but 11.🤪 These are Bluetooth speakers, not high end audiophile equipment costing big $$$.

[@TemujinScott80]

I agree. I hear a lot of folks say it’s “loud” and playing a speaker at max is never the right thing to do. The soundstage will change for any speaker.. especially portable, bookshelf, smart speakers if played at max volume.

[@Mr_Dodu.]

Sonos move 2 or bose max ? I hesitate ... sonos move 2 is currently at -25% thanks

[@rygaros6669]

Sonos for sure

[@computerpwn]

move 2 is not portable in the slightest but probably better overall

[@TemujinScott80]

I have a Sonos move 2. It’s a good speaker as well. I’d say the soundstage on the Max Is better due to the 3 band EQ they have available. If Sonos were to add a third MID-frequency band. It would make it better. Plus the Sonos is WiFi and Bluetooth as well.

[@xavierleroux7703]

I NEVER play my speakers at 100%. Problem is, music is never recorded at the same volume or quality either

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

Keep it down, right gramps? 😂 I normalize all my MP3's to the same level.

[@theboeckfisch2850]

Bro the bose is just vibrating your table it has so much bass

[@nikolaihadjiev1107]

I have 2 Bose soundlink Flex. Do you think that 2 of them in stereo mode will be better than Soundlink Max?

[@aidanbaumstark5722]

In my experience 2 smaller speakers almost never sound better than 1 much larger, good speaker.

[@nikolaihadjiev1107]

@@aidanbaumstark5722 Thank you,

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

You'll get a wider, more open soundstage for sure. The Flex won't have the fuller, deeper sound you get from the Max.

[@nikolaihadjiev1107]

@@JaysStraightUpReviews Great thanks. Only to mention that 2 flex in stereo sounds really good comparing with 1 flex. The difference is huge, that's why I was wondering how could be versus the new speaker, but probably the Max will be better than 2 Flex.

[@nikolaihadjiev1107]

@@JaysStraightUpReviews I have now the Max and yes it's more fuller and more clear sound than 2 Flex in stereo mode, otherwise like a sound power they are similar if not the same, just in definitely the MAx is more clear.

[@papayspeanut]

My soundlink max distorts so getting it exchanged by Bose. Not a good thing considering the damn $400 price tag!

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

The speaker does have a bit of a problem at higher volume. I don't think it's a defect in your speaker. Hopefully Bose can apply a fix via firmware update like UE did with the Epicboom.

[@papayspeanut]

@@JaysStraightUpReviews I hope so

[@Gravity_Ghost]

It's clear that you can't provide a technical explanation of what's going on. Your measurements are completely subjective to the music dynamics and your limited knowledge of audio engineering. The Bose speaker is not "struggling", it's protecting itself and you! You've pushed it so hard, the limiters come on, and that's what you're calling "breaking up". Limiters are employed to 1.) protect the battery life, battery temperatures, safety reasons, etc, 2.) to protect your drivers from over-excursion and physically destroying themselves. Why you reviewers think that max volume tells you anything about the audio quality is beyond me. No stereo system sounds good near or at max due to the THD+N distortion alone. Everyone employs protections on the their speakers and batteries in different ways. Look up "audio limiters" and understand how they work before you make another video involving battery powered speakers. You might also want a refresher on how lithium batteries work, and why portable speakers sound horrible at max volume.

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

You must be confused. The speaker IS NOT protecting itself, which one would expect it would do. It's being allowed to play to a level at which is not safe for the drivers. The UE Epicboom, which was also in this video, had a similar issue when it came out. UE addressed the problem and via firmware update the issue was mostly resolved. Hopefully, Bose can take the same path and button up the sound on this at higher volumes. I really think it sounds nice and I like the overall speaker itself, it just struggles when you get past around 70-75% even with it's app EQ as flat. And as far as all Bluetooth speakers sounding horrible at max volume, no, that simply isn't the case. Not sure where you came up with that. 🤔

[@stevendavies3379]

Ime thinking of buying the Bose, Jbl authentics 500, or the Sonos era 300, wich would you recommend please.

[@donjuandemarco4115]

If it’s for indoor do not get this Bose. I’d get JBL.

[@stevendavies3379]

@@donjuandemarco4115 thank you for the advice, very helpful.😀😀

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

I have no experience with the Sonos Era300. Of these speakers you are considering, one other to throw in the mix is the JBL Authentics 300. That is the portable speaker in the Authentics line with the rechargeable battery. It also has WiFi and is Google Assistant and Alexa compatible. Going for $350 on Amazon right now. amzn.to/455laD4

[@stevendavies3379]

@@JaysStraightUpReviews I have quite a few portable speakers, I just want a home speaker, but there is that much choice I don’t know what to go for, I get 20% discount from Jbl, the authentic 500 looks good.

[@TemujinScott80]

@@stevendavies3379get the JBL or Bose. Sonos Era 300 are best used as a pair with a sub or for surrounds. Also depends on the room size, etc…

[@edwardma6378]

Bose soundlink max vs jbl xtreme 4 comparison

[@Mr_Dodu.]

Search xtreme 4 vs Bose Max vs Marshall KZbin 😊

[@philipapong7352]

No comments yet???

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

Left speechless. 😆

[@airwolf1337]

Jay and Silent Bob :D

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

😆Would You Pay To See That?

[@manuelfloresmartinez2094]

Bosé cuánto de watts de potencia RMS tiene

[@Jagistreviews]

100 percent volume on bose yikes

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

Not smooth at max......that;s for sure. 😬

[@Gravity_Ghost]

@@JaysStraightUpReviews the limiters come on. If you listen closely (and haven't destroyed your hearing yet), you'll hear the bass come down under 300-500Hz in both speakers. It will sound flappy, distorted, etc. But what happens to the highs? They maintain themselves alright. That's on purpose! Max volume is no way to assess sound quality. If you're looking for ear destroying clarity in speaker, you'll have to move over to professional grade products, not lifestyle audio products.

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

@@Gravity_Ghost The speaker goes from sounding nice to bad as you cross over to the higher volume levels with bass music. I'm not sure what you are hearing yourself, but the DSP is usually applied to reign in the bass to protect the drivers. JBL is pretty famous for this and some people criticize JBL for reducing bass, but it does keep their speakers from being over-driven and distorting. That's not happening here with the Bose Max. And it's not "clarity" that is the issue here. Why don't you go over to Flossy Carter's channel and argue with him. He likes to run everything at max volume. 🤣

[@jasperlee827]

Im not bose fan but to me the epicboom sounds terrible man

[@JaysStraightUpReviews]

The EpicBoom doesn't have a good upper range and the clarity is lacking. I have the upper range increased quite a bit in the app EQ.

[@Wilds-pm2sb]

Ue sounds horrible