Earfun UBoom L Review Speaker tuned by a Geek vs Soundcore Motion Plus $100 dollar best portable?

[@internetusername9593]

holy fook i wont name names but certain someones are TRIGGERED 😳😳

[@internetusername9593]

@oluv's gadgets lol honestly dude you have great comebacks but i unsubscribed from your channel when i started to see that it became an infomercial for your own line of products. until then, i would advise against personal attacks until your own house is in order.

[@alanrossreviews]

@oluv's gadgets For no apparent reason when i talked about it in this very video and left a comment on the pinned thread here kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWixgJt9qcmtr5I telling you BEFORE the video what and why i was doing. You are two faced, a liar and a bully. Do you ever take responsibility for your own actions? Wrong firmware when thats how the speaker is sold, come on, you got yourself involved in a mess and now you want to blame everyone else. If you hadnt started bullying me with your personal attacks and comments on my video the next video would have been the update, and you knew that. You had to delete them though didn't you so nobody could follow the trail. Comment left by me to Olaf BEFORE i made this video. "Alan Ross Reviews 4 weeks ago @oluv's gadgets hope to get a video up tomorrow and i really tried to get this right putting aside all thats been said before. I did ask for an updated unit but they are saying the new production wont hit market till probably September. as i dont like recommending people update their units unless they have a compelling reason due to risk of bricking the speaker i am reviewing with your older firmware. I will give the new firmware a go once the review is out to see the difference. I have made it clear in the video my testing is with old firmware and you recommend the newer firmware. i will include a link to new firmware with video. I did ask earfun about how representative the older firmware is and they insist the difference is small, actually quoting a 3% difference 🤷‍♂ You might not like what I say but its simply my honest opinion and i know our tastes and ears are not quite in sync 🤗 I do think its a great speaker for the money they are asking, about $70, im just not as enthusiastic as you compared to more expensive options. I will ask for a second unit i think also as per your suggestion for a stereo test and also to check the differences between two. Oh i should also add i used three different eqs for the three different volumes i compared the Uboom vs the M+ at. That was just to be as fair as possible to both speakers. Also something to put into the mix is that uses aac even on android. This will also make it a bit more unpredictable on android. I dont touch apple so my testing was all done on android. Are you aware of any android vs apple differences?"

[@dalegribble7125]

@@alanrossreviews yeah I just updated my UBOOM L. I gotta say the speaker does sound better but the process of updating it wasn’t very intuitive. It sounds good though. Totally worth the 70 bucks

[@danielnagy78]

Alan, maybe you could try to put aside all of personal attacks from the past and do the review with the new firmware. It will be interesting to hear your opinion on it.

[@alanrossreviews]

@@danielnagy78 maybe your first comment shouldn't have been "in order for the review to be more honest" if you want to make requests on my channel.

[@ronniejaye1]

I've been watching oluv since he first started KZbin. Him and you are the only 2 I watch for BT speakers anymore. You guys give the best and most thorough reviews. 👍

[@rubric_ra]

You bet sir

[@pesto12601]

I've bought 2 products Oluv promoted on this channel... both are major disappointments... he bashes products that are loved by other reviews while promoting and pushing his own "tuned" items... starting to wonder if his ears are just better than everyone else's... or if he just makes it all up. Love my Soundcore products personally... all I even need.

[@kamikakushi_]

@@pesto12601 To each their own I guess. I bought the Soundcore Motion+ actually by listening it from Oluv's first and then Alan's for the EQ. Has been my go to portable speaker until now. Both reviewers have their own things that I dislike but, their review is detailed so I don't really care.

[@alexandrei1977]

Ok .. In the end I took advantage of the price discount and bought 2x Earfun Uboom L speakers. I did a quick test before firmware upgrade and was not impressed, but OMG..., after upgrading both and listening to them connected, I'm speechless. I mean, for the price, to get that sound quality!? They're worth more than £70 each, and I still got them for £50 each. They sound amazing for the size and price. I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I highly recommend purchasing 2 speakers and update them with the tools provided in the description. (The way I updated them is: I downloaded both the software and the firmware file, opened the software, then connected the speaker to the PC in power off mode , using another cable, from the motion plus speaker, while holding the Bluetooth button pressed, then I followed the commands required by the software. It took a few seconds to update. I kept pressing the Bluetooth button all this time.)

[@alanrossreviews]

good to know you got your moneys worth 👍

[@alexandrei1977]

@@alanrossreviews Cheers, mate. No offense the speakers are awesome with latest firmware .

[@alanrossreviews]

no offence, all opinions welcome, at some point i will update but not for a while, Oluv pissed me off too much.

[@HeathHunter]

Hi Alan Thank you for being so tollerant, realistic and honest. I have followed you both and I think you are the most reliable audio gadgets reviewers on the net. As always Oluv has done an excellent job here EQ-ing level by level. The problem is that the electronics (amplifier inside) is having trouble pushing the power for the bass punches. The higher level you set, the more is the whole audio dropping/sinking at the moments of bass punches. So you get the bass boost on frequency response graph, but it is only relative to the rest (mids & highs). In fact the real life listener experiences something like hiccups (power drops) instead of full scale punches. This is significant on high levels (70%-80%+). I have noticed several readers on his video sharing similar observations. Not sure if this is really a lack of power or an unwanted negative feedback on the amp. Obviously Earfun have attempted to address this by a firmware fix. Anyway it is a hardware limitation that is preventing the speaker from unfolding it's full potential at higher levels. All in all the speaker is really good but not perfect. No one is to be blamed maybe except for the electronic engineers at Earfun :)

[@alanrossreviews]

This launch reminds me of the motion boom plus launch, disaster

[@0525ohhwell]

Yeah, that's called compression. Many speakers do that when you get near 100% to varying degrees. It's like 2000s electronic music lol.

[@HeathHunter]

@@0525ohhwell yes sounds exactly like a strong ALC compression.

[@denz8261]

I bought it on the promotion thing, to mainly use as an outdoor speaker. Wouldn't even connect to my computer. It's going back.

[@SpeedyZerggMoto]

The motion Plus seems to be a better performing and overall more rounded speaker. It has better (more pronounced) midrange and vocals, and not overly exaggerated highs. The Boom L can get tired listening after longer sessions to due to the exaggerated highs, lots of hissing sound at the high frequencies. If you do a quick AB test the Boom L can sound better to most people right away due to the brighter sound and highs. But the Boom seems to have better and more neutral tonality than the Motion, the Motion sounds colored and just different. If you want a step up in sound quality to both speakers that is more musical, clean, accurate, and better battery life (but don't mind sacrificing some portability)...go for the Audio Pro T3+ Awesome review as always Alan. I just recently got into bluetooth speakers and found your channel. Hope you continue releasing these unbiased reviews!

[@mrayars]

I got two Earfun UBoom L today, made firmware update for one of them only and compared it to other. I have to say it's like day and night difference in sound, it's fantastic after the update. I think you should make another review with the update to be fair.

[@alanrossreviews]

To be fair? 🤔 I am one guy, why am i the focus of the uboom? I did a review the fairest way i could. Its not my fault oluv has got himself wrapped up in this launch fiasco. I would have made the firmware update next video if oluv hadn't attacked my whole setup in the comments and then extended it to personal attacks. I will lose my integrity for no man. Everytime i get a not fair comment i will delay that video by one week. If you think it wasn't fair do your own video. I yield to no man 🍌

[@LoL-ic5vt]

@@alanrossreviews No excuse for his behavior, that isn’t doing him any favors, but continuing this isn’t going to make it any better. You gave your honest opinion without the latest firmware. I respect that, but consider doing it with the latest firmware. I believe it sounds better with it, but your review may not agree and that’s fine. You strike me as being a good person and your restraint here when under the unnecessary drama proves that. As a matter of fact, if anything, your integrity shines through. Just take the high road and continue doing informative videos. Some folks will never take that path, but that really says more about them than you. Have a great day, Alan and keep on keeping on! 👍🏼

[@MilGrip76]

@@alanrossreviews By this logic, any speaker with an app, that has the option of updating firmware etc, you would selectively NOT do it? That is definitely not fair. Love your channel, but come on man, mistakes get made. Equal is equal, this particular review, is not.

[@roffoc6458]

@@MilGrip76 so by your logic, he is obligated to make a new video every time a company releases a firmware update or else he is unfair?

[@MilGrip76]

@@roffoc6458 wrong conclusion, but guess what, he already does 😶, how many "firmware" videos does his channel have? venture to say, more than most.

[@sahil.shivii]

superb review alan! done extremely professionally! the difference between you and oluv is that oluv forces his opinion to viewers, whereas you lay down all the facts ,give your opinion and ask us to form our own opinions. Thank you for teaching us a thing or two about how to take rivalry in a healthy way. Kudos!

[@alanrossreviews]

heres the thing, im not a rival, im here for the beer so to speak. i just do what i do and happy that enough people find it helpful, job done 👍

[@Wuppie62]

@@alanrossreviews Do you mean that you buy your beer off the money you earn from YT? ;)

[@propane1777]

@@alanrossreviews very well said, Alan. That is why Oluv is losing a lot of his credibility as a trusted reviewer currently.

[@alanrossreviews]

@@Wuppie62 and bacardi 😁

[@rubric_ra]

Then how come I didn't learn anything and stayed like Oluv 🤔

[@DJMAGGIXX]

I don't know if people are experiencing the same but this speaker isn't great sounding with stock and after firmware update on certain tracks around 60% and above. I have lots of weird artifacts on certain tracks where the speaker just can't handle bass and clarity, which becomes a mess. Playing on an EQ lowering bass really helps but it just sounds tiny sometimes, this is really a "good" speaker but not the hype everyone is talking about. Considering buying a Anker motion+ and returning it

[@alanrossreviews]

yup, worth the money but over hyped! pretty much what i have been telling everyone. 👍

[@lilastudio.music.factory]

Hey guys I like both Alan and Oluv’s channels .. they helped me to find the right speaker ! They have different approaches but sometimes Oluv’s answers are a little aggressive it’s true. I loved his comparison tool very well done (disappeared?). So continue my friends and forget it 😉

[@alanrossreviews]

Well said! 😝

[@christianchavez8888]

Great review! It’s too bad you and Oluv got into that argument yesterday.. I just started reading it and then poof it was gone. I just find it weird that oluv used to praise the motion plus and now it’s “unlistenable” he’s also said that about a few other speakers since the earfun L. I know he tuned it and everything but you can’t just discredit other speakers you used to praise. Maybe he was just upset that the newer earfuns with the update aren’t out yet and the consistency of how all the speakers sounds are different. Can’t wait to hear what it sounds like after the update! Hope you two can work things out.

[@alanrossreviews]

it wasnt an argument, im happy to engage heated reasoned debate but oluv can only hurl childish insults. a seemingly intelligent guy who writes in english as a person with a good level of literacy and yet simply cannot engage in meaningful discussion. it didnt start yesterday btw, there is a long history. Will do the update but not for a while, time to chill 🤗

[@auberginesplash]

I was researching the tribit maxsound plus a few weeks back and came across Alan's older videos on it. Also checked out Olav's ones from a few years back, and both praised it highly. A Alan has kept it consistent but Olav in his recent video, was comparing it with the Uboom L and slating the Tribit Maxsound, and part of me was jokingly thinking, wow his really invested in the earfun, then I read his other touchy comments and find out he has some deal with them. A real shame.

[@rubric_ra]

Motion+ sounds better to my ears it's got a warmer, fuller sound with better dispersion and of course more deep bass. UBoom L is more flat but also bright because of that high end lift and it adds clarity to the presence region but at the cost of a warmer sound.

[@alanrossreviews]

It seems there still isnt a perfect speaker 😱

[@Smzxe]

@@alanrossreviews for a speaker motion Boom is still better only because it has that low end deep bass as you call Motion plus is only good for home listening or listening to all genres of songs

[@madelogam5836]

Both sounds fantastic , motion+ has the bass and warmer sound, uboom L has that clarity, it depends to our taste now and luckily i have motion+ and my uboom L coming in 1 week lol gonna compare it by myself and I think that’s the best way to judge it, goodwork alan thanks for this review🤘

[@alanrossreviews]

exactly in person with your music and devices, thats the way to really get to know a speaker.... 👍

[@cuerex8580]

he needs to flash the new firmware for it to kill the motion+

[@AMIGA79]

@@cuerex8580 You cant kill the SMP in terms of punch with this difference in weight. But in terms of bass quality and overall sound quality the L beats all my devices in this "class" - Tribit Mega and Stormbox (even the Pro), Denon Envaya 250, Sony XB30, Vifa Reykjavik, Audio Pro P5, 1More, Earfun Uboom (360) and also the SMP. The only thing I could imagine it would be a close race with the Flip 6 but I don't want to buy it just for personal comparison at it's price point. Two L in TWS with updated FW is clearly the most HiFi-Experience for me so far. Awesome.

[@alexlittig7927]

@@AMIGA79 I'm getting my second one tomorrow. For $120 for tws I can't think of anything that can top these with the firmware update.

[@AMIGA79]

@@alexlittig7927 am curious about your opinion! either way I wish you a lot of fun, I bet you will have.

[@wobble108]

Alan you are spot on. I just bought the uboom... And it's going back... I did try to update but it just froze my pc. The bass wasn't there for me and highs were painfull to my ears. Outdoor mode is better... Indoors. But I'll be trying the motion plus. I think in all fareness he was disappointed .... Not all ears are the same!!! Thank you for your honest review.

[@alanrossreviews]

👍 I just tell it like i see it 😝 whether right or wrong 😁

[@dominiksx]

Well done Alan, I was really looking forward to this one and I wasn't dissapointed. At least not by the review, can't say the same about the speaker. Looking forward to your comparison of the old and the new firmware, also vs the still excellent Maxsound Plus! Cheers mate!!😉

[@alanrossreviews]

i i guess that should be next but honestly i just wanna move on and try other speakers.

[@dominiksx]

@@alanrossreviews I believe you mate and its easy for me to say, but try not to take to heart all of negativity that has happened, because if you could just take away Oluvs temper tantrum and his childish insults, this was a big deal for all of us bt speaker enhusiasts, I can't remember being this excited, to watch your take on a speaker and if anything you did it justice. Much love Alan!

[@deanowarrior]

Liked the earfun after watching on alot of reviews , I bought it and think it's great. Clear sound, good fast punch. I have alot of speakers and this is the best performance v value of them all. 👏 . My son has a motion + but it's a bit muddled low down for me. He is very young and likes the boomy sound.

[@alexandrei1977]

Thanks for bringing the high expectations and hopes for a perfect speaker closer to the ground ! It has really protected my money as I was determined to buy 2 x Earfun speakers.

[@alanrossreviews]

maybe his new firmware is a game changer but by all accounts its a small improvement, will give it a try at some point.

[@alexandrei1977]

@@alanrossreviews Well maybe... But now I have realised how important is to have a customisable EQ, so for as long as that's missing , it's gonna be a deal breaker. Oluv did a good job tuning the speaker for the instrumental jazz , possibly classical genre to which I think the V-shaped EQ is suited more, but I'm not a fan. The mids are very important when it comes to emphasizing the vocals . So why not give the people a personal choice?

[@alanrossreviews]

i think thats the point people are missing. oluv tuned to this to his own ears, own room and own personal taste. it isnt flat despite preaching that for years. suddenly he defends that by saying its in line with loudness curves which is a total misunderstanding of loudness curves and how our ears work at different volumes. nobody goes to a live concert and eqs the sound in line with loudness curves because that would be madness, it is done at low volumes where we lose the dynamics in our ears.

[@a.m.3118]

Btw I really like you as a person as far as I can tell, your channel content, how you handle your community and your community in general. Greetings from Berlin

[@alanrossreviews]

high praise indeed gratefully excepted 😁 thank you

[@davidbezzant9820]

Awesome review mate honestly can't believe how in depth you go with these, thanks so much Al!

[@alanrossreviews]

i had to get this one right 😁👍

[@Smzxe]

That earfun definitely sounds cleaner but lacks low end punch Motion plus has EQ you can make it clearer but it also lacked low end "deeper bass" compared motion boom Motion plus sounds better at 100% Doesn't matter they are all great speakers anyways I'd personally choose motion plus Everyone's taste is different I like boosted low end with cleaner mids and treble I see you liking the richer sounds with smoother response

[@alanrossreviews]

yup we all have different rooms, different ears and different tastes, thats why this is just my opinion, not me saying which is better or worse. 👍

[@Smzxe]

@@alanrossreviews I didn't said anything sounded worse I would like to have motion plus as a every day speaker Motion boom for party and enjoying edm music Earfun Uboom L for Listening to country and classical songs But Motion plus is a overall package Only because it has tweeter it can definitely sound much better Uboom L with the EQ I like

[@alanrossreviews]

i love country, i need something warmer for country, modern country or classic country?

[@Smzxe]

@@alanrossreviews motion plus is like everyday speaker

[@alanrossreviews]

i like my country lush and warm......

[@DenniS-zw1zm]

The Earfun sounds really open Sounds great. Think it sounds better than charge 5 and the boost. But yea a bit more Bass was sweet

[@mcjonner]

I'd still really like to see how it measures with the updated firmware. As much as the drama has influenced the aura of this speaker

[@alanrossreviews]

yes it will happen, but not right now.... when i have my mojo back because the shitstorm around this speaker is sending me crazy... 😲

[@mcjonner]

@@alanrossreviews you may not be interested, but would you update the one you have instead of waiting till September? Earfun may not have taken oluv seriously over time and downplayed the update I wonder? They might not have liked reading these comments or watching his videos or his dealing with his perfectionist methods, maybe things went sour. But a 3% change I kind of doubt. If we look at how most Chinese or even American speakers are tuned / upgraded annually, do we really trust their sound engineers words on sound improvements? I don't think so. But I understand if not interested. After all this your just the only voice I trust other than his, personalities aside. I prefer your personal sound signature btw. And the updates he made I believe we're to tone down the treble and have better bass output. So the 2 main criticisms. Probably still not perfect, little too much treble on the outdoor mode which I would probably want to listen to most of the time.

[@CabringCabrera]

Kind of underwhelming considering the "beef" that raised expectations for it.😄 Yep, it's a niche product better suited for certain genres/musical preferences. The practical choice (esp for the budget-conscious music fan who listens to multiple genres) should still be the tried and tested all-rounder that provides clarity, has a fuller sound, and comes with adjustable EQ. Great, informative, critical, and fair review, as always.

[@alanrossreviews]

cheers 😁💪

[@Ricky_RSC]

In fact, as you said, you can use a 3rd party app eq to bring those highs down in the Earfun, in outdoors mode that would be great considering how well tunned the bass is in that eq mode. The thing is, if we are talking about using an external eq app, it can be also aplied to the Motion+, to tune the bass, making it deeper and less boomy, with an overall better curve in the bass frecuencies, which i do with mine. With that, i think there is no point in buying the Earfun if you already have a M+, at least imo. A thing a really like about the UBoom L though, is how the sound is addapting to the different volume levels, those drivers are getting the best(?) sound they can without distorting, i'd love other brands could do that too. Thanks for the, as always, high quality content 💯🔥

[@alanrossreviews]

thanks for watching 👌

[@MrAlex-lk8zn]

What’s the external EQ app that you use?

[@Ricky_RSC]

@@MrAlex-lk8zn Poweramp Equalizer, 31 bands

[@MrAlex-lk8zn]

@@Ricky_RSC is that for Android only?

[@Ricky_RSC]

@@MrAlex-lk8zn yup i think it is, i haven't tried it on other devices though, only my Android phone, and i paid for it (like $4)

[@propane1777]

Really well made video Alan, congrats 👏🏼 appreciate all the effort you put into your comparisons

[@alanrossreviews]

thank you 😁

[@_-Z-]

I am curious how much that new firmware for the Uboom L changes things. Did I understand correctly that there will be app support from Earfun at some point as well? Thank you once again for your extensive testing and comparisons, Alan! 😁👍👏

[@alanrossreviews]

i believe so but i need to check that, sometimes these things pop in my head from nowhere as im always getting people tell me this that or the other 😝

[@AMIGA79]

Tribit also gives you the option for app support for the Stormbox Mega but not at release but via FW update. I don't know what's the f...ing problem to finish any product before release in this times . 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bisheswarsaha5605]

Oluv is not a reviewer anymore he is just doing sponsers n all(sales man) I have myself listened to motion plus, charge 5 and uboom side by side.....but genuinely I will say best value will definitely be the soundcore motion Plus ❤Charg 5 also does sound great in my opinion But the uboom is just too much of highs which sounds unrealistic to be very honest And the lack of bass definitely makes it sound way more thinner and sharper to an extent where for long periods u can't listen to it ❤ its not at all a hifi sounding speaker Oluv is just saying rubbish....

[@alanrossreviews]

the uboom with oluv tuning is very neutral................according to guys who dont like too much bass and like pushed highs 😁 im not knocking the uboom l, it has a place in its sector, around £60. But the myth that it is a neutral speaker is craziness beyond belief, i even hear people claiming it is monitor like. it just shows how easy it is to fool people if you tell them enough times it is flat and neutral that they will believe it despite all the measurements showing it isnt.

[@bisheswarsaha5605]

@@alanrossreviews i myself have studio monitors in my studio setup 😂and i know it very well what neutral, flat sound is like ......but to be very honest most of the audience who just now a days wants a flat sounding speaker for music listening.... is basically just a trend going on. They just love the idea of having a so called studio monitor like Bluetooth speaker 😂 because....the truth is Maximum of the people will not enjoy a flat sound signature for long time listening periods .....and that's why different brands have their different sound signature I really prefer a warm yet clear sound signature over a flat one for enjoy music for a long period And a speaker with slightly warm sound signature can be definitely tuned in a way where the sound is very clear with all the frequency audible Its just a matter of taste Only having a flat sounding speaker doesn't mean it will be the most enjoyable one So definitely clarity, instrument seperation details in music can also be easily heard in a slightly warm sound signature speaker without being muffled I think HK GO PLAY 3 IS an amazing indoor speaker but yes if the room in which the speaker is used is a small one then it may sound muffled sometimes.... But in a medium to large size room it just sounds very smooth to ears🤍

[@alanrossreviews]

@@bisheswarsaha5605 you hit the nail on the head, flat does not mean enjoyable. even flat monitors need to be sized for distance from wall, distance from listener etc. this is idea flat means flat end of is such a fable that ive given up trying to point out the fallacy of flat and what that even means. i only point out the uboom l because it is the reddit favourite which they call flat and a simple measurement can demonstrate otherwise 😲😲 the craziness of the audio world 😁😁

[@bisheswarsaha5605]

@@alanrossreviews so true sir I have been watching ur videos from a long....and im also a sound enthusiast i love speakers....used a lot of Bluetooth as well as other speakers too....and i really love ur reviews...they are just on point ...keep going love ur work

[@b_14-m8p]

Now, all i wanted to see is how it compares to the latest fw. Then i can make a decision whether to buy or not. Thank you so much Alan for this review! Right now it's a no go for me, I find the bass and fullness bit lacking for my test. In this video, I totally agree to your conclusion.

[@alanrossreviews]

that test to come........

[@hanspeter455]

You really need to test the final firmware because it is much better. less treble and more bass resulting in a warmer sound.

[@supernova1976]

Well done mate you kept it professional and to the point. i got my Motion plus for 70 euro. and i can customize the sound to my ears . I don't hear a huge difference here, however to motion Plus did sound a little droney and Uboom l sounded a little clearer . As you know everyone hears frequency different. i think some people listen to music all the time with headphones and over the years damage their ears and become less sensitive to certain frequencies.

[@alanrossreviews]

yup they certainly have different tuning. motion plus is more natural on axis with that tuning. the earfun even in indoor mode is over bright imho. of course in a quick a/b that will make the brighter sound clearer. i was going to compare to original tracks but the video is already ridiculously long.

[@supernova1976]

@@alanrossreviews Yes agree, no one listens to 2 speakers a and b in normal listening situation your ears will get used to it .

[@iOZKERTV]

Amazon prime day is 2 days away, it will be interesting to see the deals that will be available on these speakers

[@Danny.ha0]

Ive been waiting for a uboom L comparison, great! I like booth speakers somehow. The clarity of the uboom can be cool with some tracks, but little bit more overall would be good too sometimes. The motion+ has more bass, i like this, but it sounds sometimes a little colored.

[@alanrossreviews]

yup! neither are awful and neither is perfect. im just tellin it like i hear it. 🤗

[@hunter-ie8mv]

I am waiting for mine to arrive at 60 usd on sale here in EU it was no brainer. I listen to off axis because it is going to be used on work site and at the same time it needs to be portable enough to fly with, so perfect combination for me.

[@AMIGA79]

For electronic music with auto tune and similar effects the difference is not too big, a SMP with +6db sounds more impressive. With vocals, blues, soul, funk, classical music, it is noticeable that the Uboom L is one of the few devices that reproduce instruments and voices almost undistorted and cleanly separated. This only works in total with this balanced sound tuning. Setting 80 Hz higher, or 120, 140 whatever, shifts the entire sound image. I commit myself: For serious, critical listening, there is no way around the Uboom L in this size (note the difference in weight to the SMP, for example). And I understand Oluv that he is mightily annoyed: EarFun has not managed to attach the FW correctly. Unfortunately, the L does not sound 100% convincing ex-factory with this overemphasis of the treble. The FW update is inevitable to fully enjoy the effort invested by Oluv. And I deliberately say enjoy: The treble is corrected (tamed), the low frequency slightly fuller, smoother. This difference is certainly noticeable in measurements. Actually, it is an impertinence of EarFun, since the difference between standard and HiFi is in the fine tuning. I do not want to take sides with anyone, nor criticize anyone, but what is right must remain right. Alan I hope EarFun will provide you a second unit that you can sacrifice for a FW update. A comparison would be sensational! I have patched two devices (in TWS really impressive) one after the other, the sonic difference especially with those annoying upper treble is clear. Finally, I think it's a shame that many things are brought to the personal track, so I think it's very good how objective and neutral you have designed this comparison test here. For future videos, I would like to see more demanding music included, even if that might not be easy in terms of licensing. With instruments and familiar voices, you can hear distortions and detail reproduction more clearly. I still prefer the Denon Envaja or the Tribit Mega for some tracks. Mercedes, Porsche, Jeep... ;) depending on the occasion. In terms of authenticity and detail reproduction I see and hear currently with ~650 grams weight no better alternative on the market, provided the "right" FW is on it. (Finally, one must also admit the EQing of the SMP). Congratulations to Oluv, screwed up by EarFun. ☮️

[@Ricky_RSC]

I finally read a comment with more knowledge (for what i see). If the fw update fixes the tunning as you say, i would definetly buy it, despite it doesn't have the best hardware given the size, and the bass doesn't go deep enough. I currently use poweramp with a Motion+ to make it sound better in the bass, upper mids and treble, increasing the separation and details (at least in my ears), and if the Uboom L has that without a 3rd party app, then it is a nice choice (also i'm sorry if i write something weird, still learning english). I am new in this "good sound" thing, but i understand what a "good" tunning is, and enjoy it. I would like to have an EQ in the L if i buy it though, like in the Motion Boom where you can save different ones, because i also enjoy a warmer sound, or more powerfull, depending of the moment.

[@alanrossreviews]

i did ask for a second unit to update and then compare side by side and then try them in tws. They said they would send me a new unit when they hit in September. 😭 i will of course just update the one i have then but not quite yet, im not here for the flame wars even if i dont shy away from them when they come knocking on my door. However i need my chill time, if i dont enjoy youtube then no point in me being here. i understand the requests for traditional instruments and vocals. My youtube is a reflection of me and im not a purist, you have Oluv for that and i am much more forgivng when it comes to Bluetooth portables, i do not believe you can judge them the same as you would high end audio. so i do understand and appreciate the requests to be a bit more fine tuned in my critique and testing but given how long my videos already are with my current methodology its not a road i want to go down. i believe for the majority of people and the way they will use these speakers my testing covers most bases. we need lots of people testing speakers and giving opinions from different perspectives so we can build a good overview, i am just another voice. 👍

[@AMIGA79]

@@Ricky_RSC 100% agree to EQing. Even a Tribit Stormbox Pro what definitely sounds not right out of the box can be corrected by 31 bands oparametric EQ pretty well t oneutral or harman target. Peace.

[@AMIGA79]

@@Ricky_RSC as I already said - a comparison between both FW ideally with frequnecy measuremnts would be fantastic.

[@rubric_ra]

Chill Oluv, Alan and I we're all homies in real life

[@freihy]

Thanks for keeping my expectations in check! Was about to blind buy this even though I already have the Soundcore Motion+ and the Maxsound Plus. However, I do listen almost always on axis and did find the UBoom L sharp sounding. Will hold off until confirmation that the update really makes a big difference

[@alanrossreviews]

It will come but im not in a hurry to go through the trolling again 😢

[@freihy]

@@alanrossreviews Take your time with it! Appreciate all the work you do

[@budfox3097]

@@alanrossreviews time for round two ?!?🤣

[@Kiennguyen22360]

@@alanrossreviews dont be a baby, this is why we come ;P

[@getoutsidenow420]

How do you feel about the maxsound plus compared to the motion +, ide like to hear 2 maxsound plus, wondering if theyde be more hifi sounding than the motion+, that earfun kind of strikes me as harsh sounding in the highs

[@plantsandfish5512]

I was actually going to buy the uboom just to support Olav (like I’ve done with multiple Earfun products) but after watching his reviews, I’m out. He could’ve done an honest review and said it’s close to Motion + but not as good. He could’ve just said it’s a less expensive option with good sound and nobody would’ve questioned buying the uboom at the cheaper price. Oh well

[@alanrossreviews]

i fear he is making a lot of people feel this way, and even worse he doesnt actually care. people pay for his work was his defence last night.

[@alexandrub2246]

@@alanrossreviews You re right Oluv it s not a nice person. I saw from the the start. U can see from his face

[@pinroshan020]

@@alexandrub2246agree! Oluv is not a nice person. I remember seeing his response to his critics in his comments section and it was unpleasant to see. This is the reason why Ive boycotted Oluv ever since he stopped favoring soundcore motion plus.

[@Luke-san]

My Uboom L should be arriving today. This review and Oluv's comments got me really, what's the proper word, worried. So you promote a speaker with a tuning that is supposed to sound fantastic. Release date X so people get all excited. Then people start leaving their email addresses behind for a voucher. Now comes the part that worries me the most. Oluv/Olaf saying that the drivers changed. So actually everyone bought a different speaker than what was shown in the videos. Imagine if this was a car tuned by a famous company, you ordered it and when you pick it up at the garage they say that the engine is different than what the tuner showed you.

[@alanrossreviews]

yup, but look at it from earfuns side, can you imagine what it must be like working with him?? 😂

[@Luke-san]

@@alanrossreviews The only reply I ever got from him I believe was that I was deaf. Well I guess he must have had received the same product with a newer updated driver. LOL Well yes eventually the headphones died and I ordered another one of the same from another seller ... and it sounded really bad. Just shows that consistancy, or even fake ones (especially earphones), are a serious issue.

[@tako1830]

Earfun are risk a lot with him especially after the last year Fu...ups with original Free Pro Olav edition. He claimed they are as good as Sennheiser 600 but after sales ended he said that he make a mistake.. forget clean his ears so now he will offer a better EQ, a really really amazing one but only for patrons..... without a new EQ, without paying him monthly... you will end up with dull and muffled sounding earphones.

[@alanrossreviews]

yeah that was a great one, i like to remind him about that. he got his ears cleaned and then realised his whole referenced chain was referenced to ear wax lol

[@redgar7111]

remember to update firmware, this review is on old firmware which is not even close to how this speaker sounds on new one

[@mattmiller2761]

I got a pair of these, they're a great upgrade for me over my 2 Maxsound Plus's. I usually bring a pair of whatever is required. Minirig 2.2 setup, two Aiwa Exos 9"s or two Soundboks 2's for total overkill. I've gone a little overboard...maybe.

[@alanrossreviews]

no such thing as overkill, whatever makes you smile is worth it 😁

[@jeffmccrady9456]

sounds like me!

[@waynedexter]

@@alanrossreviews Someone’s going to be smiling all the way to the poor house 😂

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

Great "Neutral" review as always Alan👏 even tho neither of these speakers are my cup of tea I perfer the Motion boom plus since I can tune this speaker to my liking with a more dynamic listening experience. The Earfun U Boom L on the other hand sounds pretty good at 70% as a all around listening experience but the bass is simply not there for my personal taste

[@alanrossreviews]

Not on these drivers and this firmware at least, what a mess earfun find themselves in. Using aac on android isnt helping either

[@cuerex8580]

updated firmware changes the sound 180° in the right direction at all volume levels

[@wesleyaraujo6096]

@@alanrossreviews Hi Allan i like so much your videos, I would like to ask you a question, do You know edifeir speaks, if u know what your opinion about they speaks?

[@johndoe-vc1we]

@@cuerex8580 right, and this review is not based on that firmware. So we will have to wait for an update which won't come until September draws near.

[@coolsquad7428]

The U boom L doesn't really have any deep bass and from listening to olve's review at max volume there is this ear piercing hissing from the highs as which normally means the highs are uncontrollable., overall i would choose the charge 5 and i also wonder how the flip 6 sounds because I might upgrade by xb23 to the xb33 which I hope I get before they discontinue them or upgrade to the flip 6 sense the charge 5 is exspensive.

[@user123bx]

That’s the fair review we’ve been waiting for! Yes. It’s somehow a good speaker, at least against the JBL and Anker. But it just lacks of the bass, doesn’t it? With a richer bass, it would be actually a nice speaker 🤔. Well lol, I guess, that’s actually basically what you said in your review 😅🙈 but yeah, that’s how it is. Like everything is fine, just the way oluv is replying and answering is so wrong. If he would stay „professional“ everything would be fine somehow 🙈

[@alanrossreviews]

i will let the speaker speak for itself 😛 i do what i do, im not here to make a living so i can understand why some people act they way they do 👍

[@jeffmccrady9456]

well i guess its a british! austria thing? they are different accents...........

[@jonatan_1991]

@@jeffmccrady9456 Austria speaks a complete different language. (German) By the way, I am from germany.

[@ryo-kai8587]

There is absolutely no comparison in my mind, once again. The Soundcore was of course EQ'd to be warmer, but with the separate tweeters, the highs stay rock-solid and don't get that annoying rasp that comes from pushing all kinds of other frequencies out of the same drivers as the treble. Bottom line, the UBoom L sounds like a little speaker; it comes across as tinny and harsh, not "clear". The Motion + is capable of sounding intuitively like a much, much bigger speaker with the right EQ, and has decent stereo separation and soundstage which still outperforms other speakers in its class. I genuinely hope one day we get a true, hands-down upgrade for the Motion +, even if its a bit more expensive.

[@alanrossreviews]

it doesnt look like that will happen but we sure do hope so....

[@rubric_ra]

Agree imo a bigger motion+ with deeper bass would do the trick

[@Bushwacked487]

I’ve owned both, and I just can’t disagree more. The anker is sibilant and is missing warmth. Uboom L is a better sounding speaker in every way IMO. It’s the best Bluetooth speaker I’ve ever heard.

[@AntoG4RS]

Hi Alan, did you update the fw? It appears that there was a problem with fw on production units and Oluv provided the new fw and tools to update it

[@alanrossreviews]

no thats not accurate and i addressed this in the video. as far as earfun are concerned the difference between old and new firmware is minimal. There was no problem as such, just Oluv tuned a single unit and the normal speaker variance he decided was too much and he wanted to retune it. i made it clear in the video i am using old firmware because that is how earfun are selling it and any firmware update carries a risk of bricking the speaker. new firmware will be stock around september only because so many people asked for it after Oluv said it required the new firmware to sound good. My impression is that earfun would have been happy with the old firmware. i am going to try and geta second unit and update that one and then compare.

[@premierapro]

IMO, This is the excellent way and a good example to gain our trust! please DON'T CHANGE eventhough i know you would cos You already did it all perfectly enough! Let this inpiring others too! ✌️

[@alanrossreviews]

😝😝👍 thanks for the support.

[@udim7284]

51 min...wow, that's the 'Lawrence of Arabia' of your reviews, Alan 👏👏👏, great job! As for the uboom - sounds a bit too harsh for my ear, not enough bass. I prefer the Charge 5 from the 4 speakers you have tested. Will stick now with the Flex, though I was disappointed to see it spontaneously disconnected twice in the last days. Never happened to me with flip 3 and charge 3.

[@alanrossreviews]

51 mins...AFTER editing 😂

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

To keep things short, I like how Oluv sensibly voiced the L. In fact I like how the L sounded more than the EQed Motion Plus. One thing that I thought would sound better is to start the rise at 8khz intead of 6khz to take some edginess off and reduce a bit of sibilance. The L certainly has better instrument separation and sound cleaner across the board, which I totally appreciate. Wished it didnt compress as much at higher volumes.

[@alanrossreviews]

you buying one?

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

@@alanrossreviews impossible to get them here

[@alanrossreviews]

🤮

[@cuerex8580]

if alan would have flashed the new firmware, the 8khz would be tamed in this vid

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

@@cuerex8580 to make myself clear, I didnt really mind the bump at 8khz but the bump starting from 6khz. If the bump started at 8khz, it would have been way better. I dont know why Oluv chose 6khz to start that bump, maybe to compensate for beaming on that particular tweeter but we wont know for sure until we see the off axis and dispersion measurement.

[@DKMFan85]

The UBOOM sounds better in outdoor mode at low volumes, at least through my headphones. Indoor sounds far too bright for my tastes and gets worse as volume increases. Each track with a kick drum make it very very obvious. It just doesn't thump with the UBOOM. The motion plus maintains the low end better as volume increases and pulls ahead for me. I'd go for the motion plus as it's so close at low volumes, but really pulls ahead the louder you push the two. But why buy the motion plus when you can get the boom for the same price today, unless space is the biggest consideration?

[@alanrossreviews]

yes but the motion boom is a different beast in type of sound and size. of course for that money if i could only get one speaker it would be motion boom.

[@a.m.3118]

What speaker in (maximum) motion plus size is the best ? Charge 5, xsoundmega, motionplus ?

[@toorgeman]

@@alanrossreviews I have to respectfully disagree, for me the UBOOM L sounds better, sorry i know you are the expert but i enjoy listening to my 2 / UBOOM L in my office (with outdoor mode on) in low volume way more than the motion plus .

[@Chris-yy7qc]

I unsubscribed Oluvs channel. Looks like he gets paid by earfun to advertise their products. Imho the recent videos are not neutral anymore, but biased. Shame. Please dont do similar things to us, Alan! Please keep up your awesome unbiased and critial reviews!

[@alanrossreviews]

im too small for anyone to care about, yes Oluv finally took the money. He gets $3 per speaker sold, not sure how the returns factor in. Its not a bad speaker at all and good value for money but the hype he gave it saying everything under $200 is now obsolete is simply stupid 🙈

[@tako1830]

Thanks Alan for very fair review. Earfun is ruined by Olaf oveboosted ego. This is what I'm hearing in this speaker. Interesting is why Olaf said that the company's like Earfun don't care about the sound quality, they just wanna sell the product so... why did they hire him in the first place? I will stay with my motion plus which I can EQ to my liking.

[@crk140]

Oluv is a pompous jerk

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

It's frustrating because I would like to try out Earfun products but I'm just soured on the brand because if the affiliation with Oluv. It's plausible I would like his tuning but when hes telling everybody else that their products are trash and his is the only good one on the market, I just can't help but roll my eyes.

[@crk140]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 oluv is a jerk,but i think the products are very good. I have their original esrbuds and find them very impressive, a great value for 40 bucks

[@rubric_ra]

Lmao

[@ciririful]

Hace poco lo compré y realmente me parece un excelente altavoz. Ya lo había oído en las comparativas de Oluv desde antes que él tuviese que ver algo con su sintonización y me parecía uno de los mejores por su potente y claro sonido. Sinceramente creo que Oluv hizo un buen trabajo, estoy muy complacido con la compra y dentro de su tamaño no tiene rival.

[@Lkingdome]

Todo depende de lo que quieras del speaker, el tipo de música, el escenario, el volumen, la verdad yo tengo el Soundcore boost y con un buen eq logro tener el sonido que quiero, y para el sonido en mi caso es mejor poder quitarle q tratar de añadir algo que el speaker no tiene por su configuración física!

[@FoxFox-i1c]

Hello Alan, thank you for your transparant and complete reviews of these speakers. This review is almost an hour long. No one can blame you for not being thorough. At 13:50 you are showing the motion plus with a custom EQ. It is different from the EQ you presented with the latest firmware update of the Motion Plus. Since I use your EQ as a base for my personal EQ on both my motion plusses I was wondering why you choose this EQ. Thanks in advance.

[@alanrossreviews]

check my ig where i posted them. this was a follow up to oluvs trashing of the motion plus vs the uboom. the point was normally i try and keep things simple. one eq for all volumes while assuming the end user will tailor to their use. My eq is normally set at 65% where for me the real world fun listen begins., i push the bass because a little bit of distortion is a fair trade off for more bass in my world. however for anyone who hasnt followed me before they wont understand that my eq is a general eq and does not do well at lower volumes where the speaker itself boosts bass. because of how unfair and biased oluvs comparison was i decided to use more balanced eq so people can best understand the differences between these speakers. that means a different eq for each volume to keep the balance of the sound and to keep the bass under control.

[@FoxFox-i1c]

@@alanrossreviews thanks Alan. I’ll check your ig. This is very helpfull. For I listen mostly on quite low volumes.

[@Coolepapaas]

motion boom 💥 also got new firmware, i hope Oluv likes it....

[@alanrossreviews]

🤭🤭🤐😭😭

[@aktunav]

One of the best performance of yours, thank you. This speaker is definitely the average, not special at all...

[@alanrossreviews]

id say it was more of a niche speaker but not something i would use as a go to 😛 but im waiting on the BUT YOU USED OLD FIRMARE mob 🤭 but this is how the speaker is sold and updating is no straight forward task so for first video i think this was fair.

[@aktunav]

@@alanrossreviews hahahaha, soooo Right 👍👍👍👍👍

[@alexlittig7927]

I have the uboom L and after updating the speaker it's night and day. myearfun updated the drivers last minute. It can do deeper bass. But he's firmware was for the old drivers. So he had to frantically come out with a better frimware. Bass improves dramatically and the treble is slightly pulled back. I love this speaker.

[@Kiennguyen22360]

The freq response for indoor mode seems perfect around 40%. Anything above that the treble takes over way too much. I’m curious how you guys listen to your speaker. I find where you place the speaker makes so much of a difference it could be hard to tune. Anything places near a wall the bass seems to crank x2, especially indoors. Also indoors most people will probably won’t go over 60% volume whereas it’s the opposite outdoors.

[@alanrossreviews]

placement is everything, you can add up to 6db of bass with corner placement.

[@johnmoreno5965]

Alright another Alan Ross Review's! Now that's a major major go!!

[@alanrossreviews]

a major go but major major long 😭

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

Well you got my watch time from it😂

[@JoeWilson175]

Alan, how does it compare to the soundlink flex? Should I pay the extra for the flex as an outdoorsy person?

[@alanrossreviews]

flex is warmer but i havent done a head to head, also flex form factor is very different. i think they are geared to two very different types of listeners. i dont think flex lovers will like the uboom and vice versa.

[@JoeWilson175]

@@alanrossreviews I think I may get the flex as I do prefer a warmer sound, and have liked Bose tuning in the past (I had a revolve but it broke 😭). Also, I can clip it onto a backpack! Cheers for the response and great video once again!

[@TheSergio1021]

Oluv always did prefer crispier highs (too crispy for someone with younger ears) in general, so I'm not surprised with the high end lift.

[@alanrossreviews]

and seems bass shy too?

[@TheSergio1021]

@@alanrossreviews yes, absolutely. I was more surprised the outdoor mode had a bass uplift not a mid uplift haha

[@icedcoffeecapricorn]

I'm three minutes in and I can tell that you are fair and respectful of the UBoom L being tuned by Oluv. I like his Soundcore Q30 EQ which made me interested in neutral tuning.

[@alanrossreviews]

thanks for that. i certainly try and keep everything as objective a possible while still giving my personal honest opinion.

[@lukabosnjak3829]

Problem is that in this vid Earfun isn't tuned by Oluv for this speaker because it wasn't updated... I agree about q30, good headphones 🎧

[@coolcowboy007]

Hello Alan. Have you already tested the new update to firmware 0.40 on the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom? Do you think it's safe to do this? Thank you in advance for your feedback.

[@alanrossreviews]

no i am so far behind because the more i do the more people ask for and quite honestly i dont have time for it all, i have to prioritise what im going to do. I have to enjoy what i do and dont want to just do stuff for the sake of it.

[@coolcowboy007]

​@@alanrossreviews I can totally understand you. Keep it up! It's something very special anyway, how much high-quality content you offer to interested parties. I would like to thank you again for this and always keep having fun with it. Greetings from Germany!

[@alanrossreviews]

no fun no youtube is my motto 😝 greetings from UK

[@TommyM3]

Hi, i have installed it yesterday and have tested the Boom at home and on a gardenparty with many different music genres. No issues noticed. Sounds and runs absolutely fine 👌🏻😉

[@coolcowboy007]

​@@TommyM3 Thanks! 👍

[@kenmusicman7061]

Very enjoyable video.From beginning to end.Thanks for making this one.✌

[@alanrossreviews]

thanks for watching Ken 👍😁

[@yogievanputra8444]

i decided buy motion plus,and i love this soundsign, Previously I chose between that uboom orn anker.

[@alanrossreviews]

it would be my preference on the old firmware anyway.

[@yogievanputra8444]

@@alanrossreviews old firmware for motion plus ?

[@faizpaeh7307]

Ok, I am satisfied with my old school 2019 speaker. Thanx Alan 😁👍

[@alanrossreviews]

excellent 🤭

[@faizpaeh7307]

Soundcore Motion+ it is 😆😆😆, next best thing different category, Tribit Stormbox Blast 😁😁😁

[@alanrossreviews]

@@faizpaeh7307 oh yeah the blast is a true blast 🤗

[@Pawel_1977]

I currently have HK Go & Play, JBL Partybox 100 and Souncore Motion + at home. Today my collection will be enlarged with Uboom L and on Thursday with Stormbox Blast. I want to upload the latest firmware and check for myself how much this speaker is worth. I'm a geek when it comes to bluetooth speakers and I like watching your reviews, Alan and the Oluv's channel. I would like to add that I had a Teufel Boomster before and recently I tested the new Teufel Boomster 2021. Quite an interesting speaker, but compared to the HK, the bass seems a bit out of the box (not always) and at higher volume levels the DSP increases the decibels, reducing the bass range.

[@alanrossreviews]

👍

[@Pawel_1977]

@@alanrossreviews Today I got my Uboom L. I didn't upload the new firmware, because program want to find the speaker under Winfows 11. In my personal opinion, Uboom L relates to Motion Plus as well as Tribit Stormbox to Partybox 100. Uboom L has less power, but it sounds nicer and is more consistent at about 60% volume. Above this level, you can hear the lack of power. Motion, despite separate tweeters, has some flaws in the spectrum and response - it's hard for me to say what, but it is less enjoyable to listen to.

[@alanrossreviews]

thanks for letting us know your experience 👍 i think which ever side of the fence you sit, whether you prefer m+ or uboom, do we agree that the uboom is priced about right and is not making everything under £200 obsolete?

[@Pawel_1977]

@@alanrossreviews I believe it all depends on your sound preferences. There are people who will buy a speaker and will be satisfied, no matter if it is Uboom L, Motion Plus or JBL. By the way, I received the Tribit Stormbox Blast. I quickly compared it to HK Go & Play and I'm surprised how well it plays. So far I have compared it to about 60% of the volume. In the days I will compare the exterior with the HK, also with the HK power supply connected from the 19V powerbank and with the speaker grille removed from the front of the loudspeaker (clearer treble).

[@martinrose6756]

An excellent, factual and constructive review as always Ross. Having purchased the uboom L, my experience was very much in line with yours. Personal attacks and blatant bullying to fair reviewers just should not be happening. It's been a shock and wake up call that product representatives need to have a social responsibility. It's not the first time the representative has lashed out at feedback and it hasn't gone unnoticed. While I was somewhat satisfied with the product (grateful for a stereo speaker), I can't in good faith faith endorse or even support it. I see that Earfun have a generous return policy which is appreciated. I hope the love and support of your fans Alan pull you through what must be a stressful (and undeserved) experience. You're one of a kind and please don't let this break your spirit (I'm sure it won't!). I'd listen to you review a tuna sandwich!! (P.S. let me know if you ever do)

[@alanrossreviews]

the good news is..tuna sandwich review is coming soon 🥳🥳 im ok, they wont get me down, its actually quite amusing how they all troll in the same style as Oluv 😜

[@khemixx]

Keep doing what u doing alan! Oluv got notin on you... 💪🏿

[@alanrossreviews]

im not stoppin! 🤗 hes gonna be so pissed lol

[@khemixx]

@@alanrossreviews much love from Jamaica my friend!

[@alanrossreviews]

💕 from UK

[@propane1777]

@@alanrossreviews Go Alan Go 💪🏼👊🏼

[@sarinspatiu3237]

Guys, you both share the passion for the sound, wth!!just stop this nonsense battle of who is better :))) and let's try to focus on how to provide better reviews for us, for the viewers, that's why you both are here!!

[@alanrossreviews]

Im trying to do just that, trust me this negativity is taking away some of the enjoyment for me.

[@ecktrix]

I think the colours of the speakers are wrong in 23:00 :D Left on top green is motion plus but on buttom its uboom l

[@alanrossreviews]

Yes good spot. The colours wrong on bottom 😭😭😭

[@jonatan_1991]

The new firmware from oluv has more bass, because the final speaker got a better driver. I bricked my second uboom L, but got it back working. I think it was, that I long pressed power button and Bluetooth button again, after the firmware writing began(new firmware of course). So it was possible to Unbrick the speaker. But I’m not completely sure. But it sounds really good now. But still having a hard time against two bose flex. Uboom L has much more punchy bass and it can go lower than the Bose, but still, it’s less bass than the Bose. But really, the upgrade is worth it. And trying out two uboom L in stereo. Really. Oh, I forgot, the highs are better too after the update on the uboom L. Not so harsh.

[@User-bp5wp]

can you tell in steps how to upgrade firmware in uboom L?

[@jonatan_1991]

@@User-bp5wp download the firmware and the multimedia tool. You find the download links in the community tab on oluvs KZbin channel. Then install the multimedia tool. After that start the tool. The speaker must be powered off. Than keep holding the Bluetooth button and connect it with an data usb cable (not the included one from the speaker!!) to your pc, while keep pressing the Bluetooth button. Now the tool should show your speaker as ready. Load the firmware to the tool, click replace and then on the start button. It then starts to write the new firmware to your speaker. It will need about 30 seconds. At the end it shows finished. That should be it.

[@alanrossreviews]

are you on android or apple?

[@jonatan_1991]

@@alanrossreviews both. The update needs a windows pc. I had no Bluetooth problems on iPhone or android.

[@alanrossreviews]

no am interested if there is a correlation between who likes and doesnt like this speaker and whether they are on android or apple.

[@cosmiuz2246]

I’d like to understand why many in the comments are talking trash about oluv and the uboom, since Alan’s judgment is overall positive. You see, that’s the problem. This childish attitude just lead to nonsense conversations about sound quality. The fact that you can get the speaker for this cheap and you can make it better (or fix it in some cases) by udpating the firmware on your own doesn’t seem to me a reason to criticize the product. I personally don’t like the soundcore motion + because of its boomy and not refined sound, so this speaker seems a good alternative for a cheaper price. Peace ✌🏻

[@alanrossreviews]

I think they are commenting with in mind oluvs trolling in the comments till he deleted them all. So you see while you dont understand why people are negative on this speaker since the review was positive it was oluv himself who started complaining about the video and quickly descended into personal jabs and yet as you say, it wasn't even a negative review.

[@Yt_ShadowBannedme]

As far as Oluv goes, the reason people are talking trash about him, is because he left some disrespectful insults towards Alan, and was being egotistical in a thread that is now deleted (per himself of course) Most people ain’t gonna take to kind to that. As for the UBoom, most of the comments ain’t been straight up trashing it (maybe 2-3 at the most) the general consensus is that it’s a decent speaker worthy of its price, it’s just by hyped up like it’s the holy grail when it’s not. One of the best for its price, but nothing revolutionary.

[@michaelfearn83]

Alan I love your reviews thank you. If you had £100 right now what speaker would you buy. I’m out to buy one in the next day or so with Prime day going. Cheers mate.

[@alanrossreviews]

only one speaker then for me it must be motion boom. others prefer the mifa wildbox but they represent some of the best value around.

[@michaelfearn83]

@@alanrossreviews Thanks Alan. Is it worth pushing the extra few quid for the boom plus.

[@hyper0505]

I'm hoping for "on axis mode" lol Nice vid again alan!! 👍

[@alanrossreviews]

ha! good one 🤗🤗😁

[@JeffGraw]

@@alanrossreviews Bit weird to have two different modes yet neither are designed for on-axis listening. I get the impression that Oluv uses bluetooth speakers in a specific way and projects that onto everyone else. Personally, when I'm using a bluetooth speaker I tend to point it towards myself. Crazy, I know :P

[@analyticalaudio1102]

@Alan: I would be curious to see a comparison between tuned UBoom L and Motion Boom. Sure, the Boom is currently more expensive, but many bought it for around 70 euros. From my point of view/experience, the Motion+ is inferior to the Boom in all areas (including the high-frequency range). Of course, according to my listening taste.

[@alanrossreviews]

tuned as in 3rd party eq or as in with Olafs new firmware?

[@analyticalaudio1102]

@@alanrossreviews I only listen with a 3rd party eq (Poweramp Pro, 32 band).

[@alanrossreviews]

well its not a route i wanted to go with the channel, if the oluv fanboys stop annoying me and showering the channel in negativity i might make the uboom an exception but right now if i never see it again it will be no loss to me 🤐

[@analyticalaudio1102]

@@alanrossreviews Your business will always be subjective, so you won't be able to please everyone. I like your tests better because your recordings, like in a studio, correspond to how I listen. Whereby my EQ settings are very high-pitched in order to hear even the finest details of the recording. My speakers are on speaker stands next to my desk, at head height, like studio monitors. That's 90% my way of enjoying music. I don't care if a box sounds "better" outdoors than indoors. I like it when you can get music that sounds so good with small speakers, without cables, bulky amplifiers, etc.

[@jps38]

Actually the motion boom is as for today on amazon the same price as the uboom l discounted , roughly £62 , I think at this price there is no competition

[@vfifty9182]

In my opinion, the speaker with Oluv tuning sounds very good. I use the speaker for lower volume with laptop and lcd. The sound is neutral with wide stage and enough bass, not to much. Perfect for documentations, movies and of course music. Android phone with HiBy Music App (DirectSound) and only high quality files (no yt downloads). The problem nowadays is the over-compressed music and a generation with distorted ears. If you always listen to music with way too much bass, the ears acclimate it.

[@alanrossreviews]

It is not neutral, it is smiley face.

[@lukabosnjak3829]

@@alanrossreviews It's not natural but neither is the Anker (maby minirigs could be) with like 10db bass boost and missing response in the highest.

[@jaxonfischer1896]

Would you consider comparing two motion booms against the stormbox blast? I'd be very curious to see the results of those tests

[@alanrossreviews]

yes its something i hope to get time to do.

[@Yt_ShadowBannedme]

Glad to see y’all call on truce there at the end on that thread (we’ll see how it goes from here though. You know Oluv) Was starting to get a little out of hand there, with some of the remarks. Ain’t no need for that, we just here for the love of audio at the end of the day 🤪🤪 I’m gonna always have your back though Alan 😁😁😁 Even if it’s just me against 100 differing opinions 😙😙😙

[@alanrossreviews]

The moment he said i should make enough money to leave my mommy he crossed the line.

[@TheAscendedTechNinja]

Wow he said that😬 I only read a quarter of the comments

[@Yt_ShadowBannedme]

@@alanrossreviews Absolutely!!! That was uncalled for. Read some of your recent comments as well, thought you had deleted the thread yourself. Not surprised at all, that Oluv couldn’t handle the heat of his own actions.

[@mirkoregina8733]

Earfun uboom L with the new firmware looks more detailed but with less bass and treble ... am I wrong? However a great speaker and I would like to understand with 2 ubooms it is worth it compared to speakers under 150 dollars ...

[@alanrossreviews]

not tried the new firmware and i dont think i ever will. having been the target of personal attacks from oluv and his crew for not updating in my first video he can go f*(k himself now, i wont be helping him sell this speaker anytime soon.

[@lukek1000]

Hi Alan, thank you for your great reviews! Are you planning to compare these two with latest firmware anytime soon? I'm planning to buy one of these for Christmas, but I don't have any option to listen to them before buiyng

[@alanrossreviews]

im on a long break at the moment and anything involving the uboom hell is way down my list to be honest. entirely due to oluvs attack on me and followed by his fanboys.

[@lukek1000]

@@alanrossreviews Too bad but I totaly understand. Take care and once again thanks gor your work!

[@jeffmccrady9456]

ecxellent review from THE ALAN ROSS LAB!!! i still gotta get the eq setting for my anker boost upgraded from? what for it?? THE ALAN ROSS LAB!! thank you.....................

[@alanrossreviews]

thank you for your review of my review! i am very happy with it 🤭👌

[@jeffmccrady9456]

@@alanrossreviews oh Ola or olive?? That's the guy who runs around in the wilderness with a pallet? And two Bluetooth speakers?? I think I've seen his stuff. LMFAO!!

[@Andy-kj5et]

Bought 2 of the older uboom speakes a few years ago (on rec of Oluv), had connection and latency issues, returned them. from your review still issues if you want to use these for video . Hard finding reasonable priced speaker that's not tuned for pounding bass. Great review thanks.

[@alanrossreviews]

Maxsound plus is still the one for a pure sound and cheap price. or even stockwell 2.

[@lymedog3176]

Al, I watched the Jack Ryan series on my iPad with the Anker boost and the latency was not noticeable. It seemed fine. So the latency rating might not justify the actual usage latency. On top of that, the sound , bass and background noice was excellent for the streaming series!

[@alanrossreviews]

yes 33ms is what i have it rated at on android which is very good. i always take 80ms as the cut-off point.

[@PrinceFluffy]

Just had my Uboom delivered, I paid £52:50 with free shipping using a discount code, very happy for the price.

[@alanrossreviews]

Certainly worth the money 💷

[@mcjonner]

Would be better if there was a 2 step bass up and treble up so you can choose how much you want. Like no bass/treble up would be indoor mode, the 2nd step would be the outdoor mode amount of boost and the 1st step would be a mid way point. I would probably listen indoors with 1 or 2 bass up because I like a warmer sound and when outdoors I'd listen to 2 bass up and 1 treble up.

[@alanrossreviews]

right, because actually something between 1 and 2 would have been better for me.

[@suohll]

Keep doing great reviews alan I'll be here to watch them sad to see the backlash you were receiving for being honest about the speaker and its faults just know all of ur subscribers are here for ya 😀

[@alanrossreviews]

i know you guys are always supportive, you guys are the reason this remains something i enjoy 👍

[@ronniejaye1]

Honestly, there's only so much tuning you can do with these piddly little speakers and even piddlier amps built in lol

[@alanrossreviews]

yup! people need to be realistic about what this speaker will deliver.

[@waynedexter]

There’s way more versatility with the Motion+. In addition the highs on UBoom L were making me wince like crazy, especially at higher volumes. I don’t take pleasure in saying this but I doubt even with a firmware update the UBoom L will be able to touch the Motion+ when it comes to sound

[@alexlittig7927]

It does beat it with the firmware update. Quite a bit of bass was added. Goes deeper. It's right on par with the motion plus but just plays cleaner and smoother. The bass is not as smooth on the motion plus and I feel the uboom L bass is better Intergated into the rest of the track. Before the update I wasn't impressed with the bass. Bass is literally my favorite thing. The firmware made a substantial difference. I could eq more bass on the motion plus but at least my sample distorts pretty bad. Thr uboom l has no distortion at any volume even with the added bass with the frimware update. Firmware update literally took me 5 minutes

[@waynedexter]

Thanks dude. Info greatly appreciated. Does this firmware upgrade require me to install windows?

[@alexlittig7927]

@@waynedexter need windows yes. I downloaded the multimedia tool and saved the frimware in a file. Then I added the file to the media tool then plugged in my data cable to the computer and speaker while holding the bt button. When the speaker is recognized click download. Boom 30 seconds later done. Iv done this in the past for the Wking D9 and mifa wildbox. So i have some experience doing it.

[@waynedexter]

@@alexlittig7927 It does sound easy peasy. Thanks again dude.

[@james9789]

@@alexlittig7927 can this firmware be done via Android?

[@dollmasterx]

I don't understand, which EQ should I pick for general use of Motion Plus? 25% or 60% EQ?

[@alanrossreviews]

do you mean of my eq's? for me my eq for general use is for 50% and over, not low volume. might as well use default of set a custom mode of your own liking for low volumes.

[@dollmasterx]

@@alanrossreviews Okay but since you have 2 EQ presets, 25% and 60%, which one do you recommend?

[@FoxFox-i1c]

Hi Alan, so today my motion plus 39.39 is offered a new firmware 45.49. Yes it says “fix bugs”. As usual. But I don’t experience any bugs. So I am wondering if you can do a test before and after this update.

[@alanrossreviews]

im pretty stacked up right now, this wont be any time soon, sorry.

[@FoxFox-i1c]

@@alanrossreviews no apologies needed here Alan. I’m not in a hurry. Just curious. Keep up your great work 👍🏻 much appreciated.

[@Mr_New_Orleans]

I can appreciate the technical side of your reviews as a subscriber but most of the tracks played are the same. Drums, horns, strings and un suppressed vocals are what some of us like.

[@alanrossreviews]

best way imho to test a speaker is a complex wide range frequency track. i am trying to keep things simple, for most people these tracks will work well its not about if you like the music or not. i know some people would like to hear traditional non electronic instruments but in the real world being able to handle a big complex track will be more telling. The bottom line is the best music to test a speaker with is the music you will be listening to.

[@danarchy4all930]

Hey Alan I’m debating between purchasing 2 of these Uboom L vs. 1 Tribit Stormbox blast. What would be your opinion be?

[@alanrossreviews]

stormbox blast every day of the week 👍👍

[@danarchy4all930]

@@alanrossreviews thanks man really appreciate it. Thank you for all the great content you make as well!

[@turkishfear9977]

Hello dear Alan Ross, Do you think I should buy Maxsound Plus Upgraded or Earfun Uboom L? which one do you recommend? I can get Maxsound Plus for 20 euros cheaper.

[@alanrossreviews]

The earfun will sound a little better even on old firmware. But the Maxsound is a bit more balanced. I have yet to update the firmware cause of the shit i got from that girl oluv 😝 by all accounts the new firmware will sound even better.

[@turkishfear9977]

@@alanrossreviews Which one do you think I should get? :) 20 EURO DIFFERENCE and I agree with you Earfun Uboom L not everyone can update the firmware for example me? I don't even have a computer. Where exactly is Maxsound Plus Upgraded for you right now? 👻💥

[@alanrossreviews]

even on old firmware id go for the uboom l

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

IOS It is pretty substandard for audio enthusiasts in my opinion. no aptx, ldac, no headphone jack, no natove eq, no sideloading....

[@alanrossreviews]

tell me about it....i was gobsmacked they did that......

[@toorgeman]

Did u see any changes with new firmware? Should I update?

[@udim7284]

i got the uboom l just out of curiosity. sound quality is very good, feels like an upgraded tribit maxsound plus. however, much like the maxsound plus there are connectivity issues. video mode doesn't work on my laptop very well, some crackling sound pops up once in a while. and also when connecting it to my phone sometime the music will not play and i will need to connect it again. so yes, there is a reason why these budget speakers are cheap. better pay more and get something more reliable.

[@alanrossreviews]

its a decent speaker for the money I have no issues with it. The biggest problem has been the over hyping of Olaf! but its a shame it has other issues that stop it being a contender.

[@udim7284]

@@alanrossreviews yep, feels like it was rushed. shame.

[@ThibautMahringer]

I have the exact same issues on my UBoom L. Though I don't have any issue on my Maxsound Plus

[@udim7284]

@@ThibautMahringer maybe you have the upgraded version of tribit, I used to had the older one. Good to know I'm not the only one having these issues with the uboom l

[@ThibautMahringer]

@@udim7284 Yeah I have the upgraded Maxsound Plus, it works perfectly fine ! I like to use my UBoom L at low volume at night, but these issues make the speaker inusable for late night video watching...

[@samteks125]

Excited to try the Uboom L today, only have an old Charge 2+ to compare against, hope it can keep up bass-wise (and sounds cleaner overall, obviously)

[@alanrossreviews]

im sure you will love it if you are coming from charge 2

[@samteks125]

@@alanrossreviews Thanks mate, will give feedback later

[@techderaudios]

Here comes it 😂

[@alanrossreviews]

💪🤭

[@alleycat2144]

Great review, as always, Alan! I returned mine. I'd bought it hoping it could replace my Motion+ (mainly used as desktop speaker due to low latency and aux-in) and Soundcore Boost (travel speaker), but it can't do either as well as those. It sounds (and looks) worse than the Motion+ and is way bigger than the Boost - weighed in around 750g, not the 650g stated, and is far bulkier - I'd rather take the Motion+ or Stockwell 2 if I have that much room in my luggage! Also, the update situation is ridiculous. I did it, but what a faff, and an absolute joke that they don't supply the right cable. But despite all of that, and Oluv's disgraceful behaviour on here, I'd have kept it if it sounded great, but it's nothing special. Ok around 50-60% volume, but outside of that range, nah, not for me. And no ability to eq it, you just have the normal mode which is subdued, and the outdoor mode which is overblown - the highs, in particular, ruin it. The little Soundcore Boost, whilst far from perfect, always puts a smile on my face due to its bass response. I don't choose a travel speaker for it's neutrality (not that the Uboom L even sounds neutral) if I did I'd bring the Maxsound+, I want something that punches above its weight and sounds fun. If I want a bigger sound than that I have the Motion+ or Boom, if I want a more neutral response I have the Stockwell 2. Perhaps if you had no other Bluetooth speaker you could make a decent case for this at the £50-70 mark, but all of Oluv's fanboys lapping this up are a joke - if ever there was a case of Emperor's new clothes...

[@alanrossreviews]

the reason to buy this speaker is because you want something costing around £60, then its a reasonable option. But yeah something like the stockwell is a different league. The problem for this speaker is not the sound its the hype. Apparently being returned in droves. Hype is good, over hype is a killer. Mine weighs in at 730g, i wonder if there are different versions of this speaker knocking around.

[@Iggxzy]

Hi Alan, great review, as I am currently looking for a good speaker with low latency AUX input it was quite shocking that the UBOOM L has such high latency, which speaker do you suggest with a good low latency AUX input as I need one for my portable music gear?

[@alanrossreviews]

But its low latency once in video mode, not sure if you know that or not?

[@Iggxzy]

@@alanrossreviews I ment low latency over the AUX input so that it's usable for music gear, for instance a synth.

[@alanrossreviews]

ah! have you looked at the minirigs that were built on the aux input before bluetooth?

[@Iggxzy]

@@alanrossreviews I know about them, they are a bit hard to come by and since I am in the EU they are a bit more expensive than what I would like to spend. I will have to think about it, thank you for your answers, I'll keep watching your channel it's very entertaining.

[@ThibautMahringer]

Can't wait for mine as a Maxsound Plus successor 😝

[@alanrossreviews]

hum.......😭

[@ThibautMahringer]

@@alanrossreviews What ? Do you think Maxsound Plus sounds better ? 🤔

[@alanrossreviews]

more balanced....

[@ThibautMahringer]

@@alanrossreviews That's sad. I hope the new firmware will be more balanced 🤔

[@alanrossreviews]

they say the treble is a tiny bit smoother and slightly more bass but the difference is not huge.

[@tomislav_malbasic]

uboom l or motion+ ? i had motion+ and loved it. i liked to use it for micro parties on the beach or in the room. im listening a lot of electronic music but also the other genres. how much less bass is there on the uboom l compared to motion+ ? how about the battery life - which one last longer?

[@alanrossreviews]

Problem with the uboom is there is a big variance between them so you cant be sure if it wil be bass heavy or bass light. Personally i prefer the motion plus at higher volumes, uboom for lower volumes

[@jonijijavadze868]

Alan please reply. Which is better to choose. 2X motion boom or 1X motion boom plus. Which will be better in bass and loudness

[@janchristmeier8586]

Bass: Tribit Soundbox Blast. Loudness: 2x motion boom

[@premierapro]

The Revelation👍

[@alanrossreviews]

it is here.... 😝

[@borey2011]

Dear Mr. Alan Is it possible to go back to stock firmware, after updated to 050 ? Thanks.

[@alanrossreviews]

yup just use the updater media tool as far as i know.

[@Music-Is-The-Answer]

Hey Alan there is 00.36 firmware for Soundcore Motion Boom Plus they called it high frequencies fixes! Let us know what you think about it! I have xtreme 3 as well and honestly I want to like Boom Plus but quality is not exactly the same for me ...

[@alanrossreviews]

yes this is what im being told. will be a while till i can try it.