Logitech's Ultimate Ears has unveiled UE Boom, the first Bluetooth stereo speaker to offer 360-degree sound in a battery-powered device.
UE BOOM is the first-ever social music player, a wireless speaker that’s packed with a specific set of features that sets a new standard for listening to music. It’s the first stereo speaker to offer 360-degree sound in a battery-powered device, and features a 15-hour rechargeable battery. Its versatile go-anywhere shape is wrapped in a specially developed acoustic skin that is both water and stain resistant so you can enjoy your music anywhere you go. And it is made for connecting with others. If more friends crash the party, you can wirelessly connect two UE BOOMs together through the free UE BOOM app to play them in either stereo-to-stereo mode or traditional left/right stereo mode.
Features:
● Pair up to 8 Bluetooth enabled source devices
● Connect up to two source devices at the same time.
● Wirelessly play (stream) to 2 UE BOOMs from one Source.
● Mobile range of play is up to 15m (50 ft).
● NFC (passive) enabled - (works with active NFC enabled source devices * Android Jellybean and higher).
● Maximum Sound Level: 88dBA
● Frequency Range: 90Hz - 20kHz
● Drivers: Two 1.5", 4 Ohm Drivers; Two 2" Passive Radiators
● Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery for up to 15 hours of battery life between Micro USB charges.
● Charge time: 3.4 hours
Pricing and Availability
UE BOOM is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in May 2013, and in select countries in Asia in June 2013, for a suggested retail price of $199.99.
Read More [via Desire This]
UE BOOM is the first-ever social music player, a wireless speaker that’s packed with a specific set of features that sets a new standard for listening to music. It’s the first stereo speaker to offer 360-degree sound in a battery-powered device, and features a 15-hour rechargeable battery. Its versatile go-anywhere shape is wrapped in a specially developed acoustic skin that is both water and stain resistant so you can enjoy your music anywhere you go. And it is made for connecting with others. If more friends crash the party, you can wirelessly connect two UE BOOMs together through the free UE BOOM app to play them in either stereo-to-stereo mode or traditional left/right stereo mode.
Features:
● Pair up to 8 Bluetooth enabled source devices
● Connect up to two source devices at the same time.
● Wirelessly play (stream) to 2 UE BOOMs from one Source.
● Mobile range of play is up to 15m (50 ft).
● NFC (passive) enabled - (works with active NFC enabled source devices * Android Jellybean and higher).
● Maximum Sound Level: 88dBA
● Frequency Range: 90Hz - 20kHz
● Drivers: Two 1.5", 4 Ohm Drivers; Two 2" Passive Radiators
● Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery for up to 15 hours of battery life between Micro USB charges.
● Charge time: 3.4 hours
Pricing and Availability
UE BOOM is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in May 2013, and in select countries in Asia in June 2013, for a suggested retail price of $199.99.
Read More [via Desire This]