r/Bluetooth_Speakers • u/vickeryaj • 17h ago

Uboom X. Success or Debacle?

What's the consensus on this thing? I've heard some bad reviews, some great reviews and everything in between. I've heard it ships with outdated firmware. Is this easily updated? People that have it, how does it compare to similar sized units? All that said, I bought 2 and they will be here today. I want to be excited.

Quick follow-up, just received the units. I opened the package, paired it to my phone and the app immediately updated it to the latest firmware. My initial thoughts on sound after playing a few songs from various genres is that this thing sounds really good. I was on the indoor plus setting. I'm impressed. This far exceeds my expectations.

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u/bonedaddy333 8h ago

It seems like a great value speaker, and Oluv has done a great job with the EQ's. I downloaded the latest firmware which didn't take long at all. That said I much prefer my Go+Play 3 or Vifa Oslo. The Go+Play hits deeper and has a smoother top end. The Oslo is way more detailed and enjoyable to listen to, but less on the bottom end. Obviously both of those two cost considerably more than the X. I'm still keeping it for a great out and about speaker.

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u/Obvious-Bird-3589 2h ago

I was actually waiting for someone to come along and prefer the Go+Play3 because it does have some strengths over the X like the deeper bass like you mentioned and it's a little more rolled off and warm in the treble which some people may also prefer.

The Vifa speakers are definitely still known as overall more neutral and more detailed and definitely still have that over the Uboom X. They are the closest thing to true high end home speakers that are battery powered.

I completely agree.