UE MEGABOOM 3 Review & Compared To MEGABOOM :Sound Battle

[@KyleSchwanz]

I actually think the older one sounded better. Clearer mids and highs from what I could tell.

[@AssassinsFear]

The megaboom 3 seemed a little too base boosted for my tastes

[@calebminico3892]

Can confirm, I just replaced my original megaboom with a megaboom 3 and was extremely disappointed for that reason. The megaboom 3 sounds alright and crisp in anything on the lower range, but as soon as a song gets loud and powerful, the mids, highs, and bass just drops off and disappoints. I would much rather buy the original megaboom for quality of sound (which is almost no difference to the 3) and how much better it sounds at the more powerful levels.

[@VincentVloeberghs]

You guys just saved my ass ordering a ue megaboom 3 😂 im looking to replace my megaboom, its 6y old and gets cracky at max volume bass 😢

[@evanlawrence9476]

@@VincentVloeberghs people’s opinions are subjective, overall the Megaboom 3 is WAY BETTER. In every category upgrade if you haven’t already.

[@xanxaiii04]

true

[@samburns4761]

this was incredibly professionally done, adding the time stamps in the top right was a great idea. I'll be coming to your channel for more comparisons.

[@jeffreyjuanlu5406]

UE needs to come out with a BT subwoofer that can pair up together with megaboom

[@mjmusictest2434]

Yeah that'll be a good idea! But I doubt if they make something like that. 😉😏💯😎👌🏾

[@loganbaker641]

Why?

[@mjmusictest2434]

@@loganbaker641 LOL no one knows, UE really wouldn't make a subwoofer to pair up with a speaker. 😂😂😂

[@maxximuss..7936]

That would be cool

[@mjmusictest2434]

@@maxximuss..7936 Yeah it could be cool to have something like that, but if UE ever makes one then it'll be a major go (I guess)! 😅😂😁👌🏾

[@MiguelGonzalez-jp9ee]

Agree 100% no need for upgrade

[@michael-qb7ey]

the funny thing is I was listening this video through the ue megaboom🤣

[@baaileysmith]

Michael Piek is the sound quality really good?

[@nicig2020]

It’s ok

[@jakecowan4285]

same

[@Alexandru_Iulian]

Me 2 😅

[@clemenceronald]

Same here too 😄

[@lostrecords347]

Him whispering at 5:35 scared THE LIVING SHIT out of me.

[@theearthisbread]

Pablo Escobar whahaha!

[@ollieextreme9229]

Pablo Escobar aha peak

[@armandovillarreal1555]

I said the same thing

[@wydopnthrtl]

Looking to buy a MB and wanted to know the difference. This vid was helpful... thanks!

[@iane1581]

scared the shit out of me when you said "thats pretty much nothing" 5:30

[@rickamancio4269]

I got both of these speakers at costco. The older model for $99 and the newer one for $109. The newer one came with the charging dock, so that was a bonus. I installed the app, and noticed that when I changed the equalizer settings (from my own "custom" to the "standard" flat setting), the volume would change dramatically. When in the flat setting, the speaker was the loudest; once i began to tweak the equalizer (I raised all of them to varying degrees), i noticed that the overall volume would drop a bit. the speaker was loudest when equalizer was flat; when i wanted to customize it, the volume would drop. The older model did not do this. Someone put a review that had the same results (either on costco or on amazon), so I know I wasn't imagining it. I'm going to keep testing them, but I"m thinking the extra features may not be enough to warrant the "upgrade." I might end up returning the new one and keeping the older model.

[@SteveXP2]

I just compared Megaboom vs. Megaboom 3 directly. The older Megaboom actually sounds a tad better! Clearer highs and surprisingly: more bass. While the difference in lower levels is small it gets dissapointing when turning up volume: The MB3 starts overstearing earlier on bass then the MB1.

[@felicedemarco5534]

Megaboom is most satisfying. Had mine since May of 2016, no regrets😉 thanks for the review bro God bless you

[@jaminesonymorgan8428]

I've had mine since 2007 there is nothing wrong with it it works perfectly fine i was going to up grade my UE MEGA BOOM but when i compered it with my ALL BLACKS EDIT UE MEGA BOOM THERE WASN'T MUCH DIFFERENCE to them Both the only Difference is the cost.

[@djijspeakerguy4628]

I have many JBL speakers, but I also have the megaboom 3. The one thing it has going for it is a “warm” sound that some people may prefer, with a very pronounced instrument and vocal range, and some mid bass. It like it for what it is! Even if it isn’t a flat response. It is the unique UE sound. Very good for some genres, and surprised me the first time I listened to it. I still use the JBL more because of the extra sparkle on the top end, and definition and depth in the bass.

[@megrim8292]

Someone who gets it. The original is way better for the vocal, classical, and folk style music genres. way better, fuller, mid and high range with just the right frequency of bass to make you feel completely immersed in the music. The new one kills that effect. I have listened to both many times. Still will take the original megaboom over the 3 any day of the week.

[@tehmaine]

This was a very informative comparison. Thank you. I have the original Megaboom, two of them, and they sound amazing. No need (for ME) to switch to the Megaboom 3.

[@trentirvin2008]

Tom Hodgkiss mine suddenly started just blasting full volume at random, idk how to fix it

[@mdub2000]

@@trentirvin2008 you sure you talking about the megaboom or your farts? :)

[@luismendieta4498]

You should compare the ue megaboom 3 vs uemegablast I haven't seen one of them two against each other

[@jjdcco]

What about Megaboom 3 vs Megaboom 2 re mix from Costco? Are they are the same?

[@RageForm]

Whos here because best buy selling them for $100

[@starboy4148]

Dirty Dan me

[@starboy4148]

Im going to best buy 4 Am

[@BigGollum1]

I bought 2

[@979tx7]

Got me 1

[@veshmaharaj]

same

[@king_davion505]

The old one sound better than the new one

[@adrianhagengarvik2450]

no it dosen't

[@jblking3896]

P-Impmon what about the magic button??

[@chrischoy9]

@P-Impmon Tried them in store and they sound the same

[@liampankhurst7595]

no it doesnt the newer one has heaps less distortion and it does deeper

[@jblking3896]

Liam P yes that’s true

[@mariomuller7457]

The best speaker-test-chanel on KZbin!!! To the speaker: I somehow like the UE Speakers, but it is more for how they are designed and not for what they sound like. For this reason I would take the older one, if I had to choose. But in spite of the sound I would always go for JBL or Sony at that prize. Thanks for your very interesting and entertaining videos!! Peace from Germany.

[@DLXWillington]

Thank you.

[@ljudkaji2613]

Hi! I listened to the sound comparison using a pair of Bose earbuds 2, and though the speakers share the same sound signature, in my ears the Megaboom sounded more open, crisp and detailed than the Megaboom3, which in comparison sounded more closed, "boxed", kinda suffocated and confused, maybe also due to the extra kick on basses. Thanks for the test! I will definitely keep my Megaboom 👍

[@TheSlenderMonkey]

Really great sound comparison! Not a lot of reviews are so thorough

[@Miracles895]

The old version has a better clear sounding sound and better bass that's my opinion

[@dwaynejones1555]

Jeff IKR

[@randallgiorsetti9500]

Yeah, I miss mine bc they switched out my old one for the new one bc they don’t make the old version now

[@lopezdad30]

@@randallgiorsetti9500 i just picked up two UE megaboom 1 gen from bestbuy for $200 !! The same megaboom he has in the video.... i'm so hyped rn!!

[@47crazed]

it's only $99 at best buy right now

[@47crazed]

@@randallgiorsetti9500 best buy is selling them right now for $99

[@badassbikerst]

Notice how the old megaboom has more clarity and trebel than the new one. Side firing speakers but he positions the new megaboom with the volume button side towards the camera towards the cam, everyone who has one of these know that the volume button side has a insulated strip of plastic just for those buttons. So in this video, the volume strip is facing away from the cam for the old megaboom, the strip is facing the cam for the new megaboom, that's why it seems like the old one is more clear and louder. He does the same in the UE vs JBL, where the JBL only had forward firing speakers and he doesnt point the megabooms side towards the camera but the volume strip side then says the JBL is clearer and louder.

[@ollieextreme9229]

Stephen Tea oh yeah

[@witteveenjeroen]

No, the plastic strip is there as well on the new one. And it's turned away, just as on the old one. It's not true, as you say.

[@Silvi8630]

5:35 you killed me (wearing headphones) 😂

[@codingfun63]

my megaboom still going strong after 5 years ,still on original battery , i wouldnt get the 3 .

[@4id4n97]

Same, I have a couple dents in mine but still works like a charm. Although I have been eye balling the Sony xb43

[@DoSomethingProductive]

I know that taste in bass is subjective, but you really shouldn’t expect a speaker to washout the track with heavy bass. I love the tone the MegaBoom produces, I’ve got a JBL charge 4, I would say I still prefer the UE because of its 360 sound as well. Also I believe Apple got it right with the HomePod, it adjusts its bass profile to match the acoustics of the room, I.e. canceling out boosted bass signals. It just sounds so much clearer.

[@jrossnjax7]

Excellent comparison! Great review! I'd like to see same review but with Megablast vs Megaboom 3.

[@connermckue592]

Finally iv been waiting for this for a while thnx

[@dxrrxw]

Glad u enjoyed

[@charruaporelmundo]

You did no mention of the apps. Can you do exactly the same thing with both of them? I intend to do a Stereo sytem, if the Mega boom do not sync on stereo mode would be useless for me. Thanks for your reply.

[@ronfry5851]

And thank you for your awesome feedback because I wanted to replace my JBL charge 4 especially when I found out it only had one speaker in it😢 Good job keep up the good work

[@LezardValeth]

Excellent job with the review dude. It was exactly what I was looking for

[@DrDanB]

Love my old Megabooms but unfortunately they start stuttering after a while in stereo mode.... Anyone else have this issue? I have three of them but i get the same result even if i switch speakers (i only use 2 at a time because I want stereo).

[@markh385]

The review just answered all my questions thanks 🙏 I’ll stick with the original

[@DLXWillington]

Glad to be of help

[@MrBoxxed]

What about the Megaboom 3 vs MEGABLAST

[@dalewatkins9889]

Using a great set of JBL headphones, and with the 'sound check/music' it's SO close, either would be a worthwhile buy! Possibly hard to justify a $50. upsell on the Megaboom 3 for me, but you really couldn't go wrong on either of these two! Both sound great via a headset, so I'll assume it sounded similar to those that chose just to listen through their EU bluetooth speakers.

[@RodrigoGomezV]

Thanks a lot, i'm looking to upgrade my wonderboom to one of these 2. In my country the megaboom is about 100usd and the megaboom 3 us around 350 to 400usd. I'll take the older one!

[@LifeofLeium]

The 3 400 usd THATS INSANE. For that price just go get a Hyperboom or the Monster Blaster

[@RodrigoGomezV]

@@LifeofLeium I'd love to get the hyperboom, sadly it's not even available in Argentina. The closest one would be a Boombox (the old one) for about 800usd..

[@LifeofLeium]

Oh

[@cherylbrooking5229]

Wellington I love and appreciate your reviews - could you tell me have you also played with the equaliser on the app and did that impact your thoughts?

[@simweiliangwilliam8801]

The UE Megaboom 3 bass more clear n not like Megaboom not clear it has a vibration bass

[@1975tbm]

I absolutely love my Megaboom and feel no need to upgrade at this stage

[@dxrrxw]

I love this channel Please do a boom 2 vs boom 3 bc I was a idiot to ruin my boom 2. I have a boom 3 and now I csnt compare them.

[@DLXWillington]

Gonna be working on that soon

[@dxrrxw]

@@DLXWillington alright thx, I'm excited to see it. I'm a huge supporter of your channel just to let u know. You made my day just by replaying on my comment. The first time any youtuber has replied. On your xtreme 2 vs charge 3 you did the xtreme 2 was as loud as the charge. I have the charge so instead of getting the xtreme 2 I'm gonna get the boombox. Thx for making so many great reviews possible, your the reason why I have certain speakers.

[@chuckinola]

Ok i was just saying abt ue making speakers for the deaf. N here is a customer. Lol.

[@samarthdobhal9217]

Please can you do a comparison soundtest on JBL Xtreme 2 vs Harmon kardon go+play 🙏🙏🙏

[@GutStringer]

How well do those two work as a stereo pair? I have the original, and thinking about getting the new one to expand.

[@danjackson6388]

An excellent review. Very well done, and useful. Thanks!

[@JXSTAR45]

Conspiracy theory is that different colors have different sound preference

[@DaCake2]

What Im trying to understand is why the Megaboom cost more then the Megaboom 3? I own 2 Megabooms and love them. I need another for my garage and I was thinking why not go with the newest model, then realized it cost less? Is it not as good? Why would they make something new and not upgrade it?

[@dr.herbertthepervert8953]

Your are the best! I you have, or jf you will havr the Charge 4 please do comparison between the Charge 4 and the XB30 ! Im cutious if the xb30 punched so much harder than the charge 3, could the charge 3's new brother take a revenge🤔

[@DLXWillington]

Can't wait to get my hands on it.

[@etodd228]

Your videos are awsome can you do one on the ue megablast vs the megaboom3

[@dxrrxw]

Yeah, hes working on it, also with a boom 2 and boom 3

[@etodd228]

@@dxrrxw ok

[@lopezdad30]

Megablast better... only downside is battery life isn't as long as megaboom.

[@rogercharles8235]

I just brought the ue megaboom today love the bass is there no difference between the 3rd one they both sound same

[@BigGollum1]

I think you went to the point on this review... very good...

[@matthewesseldeur3794]

Is there still an option to connect it with an older model or not ?

[@DLXWillington]

That's something I forgot to mention but yes, you can

[@castellum40]

Best UE comparison on the whole internet. Just wow. Ue Megaboom one is levels ahead.

[@dhruvdhiman2398]

what is the bluetooth version used by both?

[@marcla76]

What is the first song (female singer) in the sound test?

[@victorsilva6325]

Hello, how long have you had the megaboom?

[@HT__00]

What about water proof or resistance of each one. Let’s say it falls into a pool.

[@DavidHamm02]

The Megaboom have IPX7 and the Megaboom 3 and Boom 3 have IP67.

[@BaddaBigBoom]

I would rather have the awkward charge socket and retain the tripod mount. Not at all interested in the docking feature or the "magic button". Thanks for the review, thumbs up. ps. fascinated by your accent ...I can't place it!

[@robbyjunior]

breakdown of difference: - "magic button"...which megaboom also does by hard tapping it on it's sides (little known fact)..tap once to pause, once more to play, or double tap to skip on the og megaboom - sounds pretty close - loudness pretty close - charging port has changed - megaboom 3 offers better dust protection - megaboom 3 offers a longer bluetooth range ...not worth an extra $100 for 15 feet of bt range & dust protection

[@florishoogendoorn3010]

One of the best music comparison videos so far keep up the good work :D

[@susiebrown6646]

Thank you for this. I needed this. I ordered the Megaboom. I agree with your assessment. .

[@chaos_julixd7608]

Ich habe den ue boom lautsprecher und überlege auf den ue megaboom 3 umzusteigen. Lohnt sich das

[@hymen1847]

so whats his favorite bluetooth speaker?

[@jonthomas1377]

My $70 DossXL destroys those in the extended low end bass department. Not as durable and lacks some of the features of the newer models but for the size it still dominates the field. The audio quality between speakers is subjective and the room you have it in plays a huge part in how they end up sounding. All I am hearing with the Megaboom is third order distortion at 55HZ and the old DossXL starts walking across the table when I pump 50hz into it.

[@ayeeJai_]

Whoa i thought u messed up in the title and meant to put UE Megablast or is this the megablast?

[@DLXWillington]

There is a megablast but this is megaboom 3

[@trevorcrane5271]

Cool I just got a megaboom the old one for $100 at costco day before black Friday Glad it still holds up.

[@-sugawhohas3dollarschainin238]

The black one is wild while the blue one is refined..😊

[@baikalc.4260]

so, i cant tell sound difference on my phone. which ue megaboom speaker has better sound physically????

[@djijspeakerguy4628]

I have seen the “look inside” videos. They use the same drivers (sound-producing components) in both. However, the bass radiators are slightly different. The ones in megaboom are flat, the ones in megaboom 3 are convex. It probably does not make a difference.

[@TheDeanTeam]

Thanks for the great review. You mentioned that you're underwhelmed with the UE Megaboom 3 bass so I'm wondering if there's a comparable speaker that you'd recommend over the UE Megaboom 3? I currently just have a small Jambox / Jawbone speaker so I'm looking for a bluetooth speaker with a bigger / richer sound that can fill a larger room. Thanks!

[@jamesismyfriend4403]

Maybe one of the big JBL ones? They normally get good reviews. And the JBL "Extreme" range are pretty big, so I imagine their bass is good too.

[@djijspeakerguy4628]

I can say the same, because I actually own both. The similarly sized jbl charge 4 and probably the Sony srs-xb33 are better than this megaboom 3. The xtreme 2 just blows it away, but it is more expensive. I’d say the new Bose flex is also far better.

[@andrewgalvan9805]

Do you guys think the ue megaboom its the same size off the megaboom 3?

[@matthewjogden]

Thanks for the really good test!

[@StickOnHair]

Where's the AUX port?

[@julioruher298]

Does exist an UE Megaboom2?

[@philip5904]

Julio Ruher no there does not

[@SlashMissingInAction]

No cuz megaboom ''1'' is actually a large boom 2, they did not made a large version of the boom 1. (For the 3rd booms its not megaboom 3 but mega boom3 ;p)

[@BottomThe]

Never buy two megaboom 3 to play as a set. It’s a nightmare. Doesn’t always work. Disconnects. Stutters. Seriously. Just buy one.

[@jaypatsin7525]

I had same issue.. if you use the app to link the two.. but if you manually link the two without the app and out it on stereo mode it works way better and doesn't disconnect

[@ajk4842]

What's the song at 7:35 please?

[@wernereiskalt8176]

Inavitable -Diamond Ortiz

[@russiankroos217]

can u do a charge 4 review ... i think its a very good speaker

[@leolaurent-dufau6477]

I can't choose between the megaboom 3 and the jbl charge 4. Can you give me your advice on those two speakers?

[@aurionnnn]

The Charge 4 has much better sound

[@modelotime3608]

Megaboom 3, i returned my charge 4 after 2 days because of its mono sound and its quieter than tho charge 3

[@bigblue8986]

Can you use it while its charging ???

[@vishanthinethra5746]

Man u helped a lot to decide thanks

[@ddelcarpio09]

No speakerphone on megaboom 3 :(

[@ralphlucianoheredialuciano9320]

the new one does not have the auxiliary port right?

[@eggyrepublic]

right

[@ralphsheryllj6707]

Which is better megaboom or megaboom 3?

[@ParisLondonRoma]

Great review. When I listen to BT speakers with better base, a lot of non bassy music sounds tinny/muted. I haven't heard a BT speaker yet (sure they exist) that does everything well.

[@angelofcrysis6629]

I have a fugoo xl and it works with everything

[@derzkoeradio]

And which one is better, finally ? Mine ue megaboom 3was trouble with speakers :( and I take my money back

[@souravdebbarma3398]

Is the bass thumpy

[@PinLe-i8z]

Good video!! xtreme 2 v.s megaboom please.

[@mariob8599]

Xtreme 2 vs megaboom 3

[@fa14bi-78]

JBL Xtreme2 wins

[@fa14bi-78]

UE= worst sound quality speakers i have ever heard.

[@PinLe-i8z]

@@fa14bi-78 UE is too expensive and has poor sound quality. The only advantage is that it's loud!!

[@dxrrxw]

@@fa14bi-78 UE isnt bas at all. I mostly like UE for traveling because it's so durable.

[@joshuagoodsell5952]

Why did I get an ad for it lol

[@janosfuto8815]

and after these years the megaboom on amazon 300 and the megaboom 3 is 150. I made the right choice 7-8 years ago when I got my megaboom and I still using it to this day.

[@dantea.7947]

Ive got the megaboom and still Megaboom wins as for my assessment based on your video!!! if you have the megaboom wait for more superior specs for UE if you are UE lovers.

[@nathanschiopota]

Vincent Alighieri so i should get the original?

[@lopezdad30]

If you want more.... the UE megablast is the best in the lineup imo. Only downside is battery life isn't as long as the megaboom.

[@grantsutcliffe7507]

I have the mega boom 3 Bass 1,2 Mid 4 Treble 6,7👍👍So Glad I bought it

[@andrewradom3772]

Can someone please tell me if the megaboom 3 can pair with the original megaboom to play both speakers at the same time? Thank you

[@Epic21319]

Yes you can pair it I have one megaboom 1 one megaboom3 and a hyperboom and i can pair them its crazy

[@rogercharles8235]

@@Epic21319 any different from megaboom 1 and megaboom 3? Which is better in person do they just sound the same

[@Epic21319]

@@rogercharles8235 for me is the design of de megaboom 3 better but sound is better on the megaboom 1 but best of all is ue hyperboom this is the best bluetooth speaker overall Hope i helped you

[@DynoSauR4Truth]

Dell has the older one on sale for $75 right now.

[@paultravisano4719]

Hey this was a great video - thank you. Very useful!

[@SebastianPappG]

How Many Watts does it have?

[@djijspeakerguy4628]

3 definitely has a less muddy bass, but less clear treble. So, which one to pick? To me, it’s a tie!

[@sanjukanja5894]

mega boom is winner.... OLD IS GOLD😍😍😍

[@baaileysmith]

does it go really loud ?

[@JustChillin869]

I need to know how much louder megaboom 3 is compared to the megaboom 1at 100% volume or pretty close to it. You didn't put that in your review/comparison.

[@cyruslum5058]

Dennis Covington they have the similar specs but the loudest volume is the same for both of the speakers

[@ronchristopherson2501]

Thank you! Great job with the review! Very helpful!

[@bikeloverfahim8606]

What us the price?

[@ecommerce39]

Correct guy. That's a wonderful review

[@sneekypanda]

Thank you for making this

[@nonoyd]

no time to watch the video. can you tell me what is the shiny plate under the boom 3 speaker for? bottom of the speaker