Ultimate Ears Mini Boom: 27 facts and highlights

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.

A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.

Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.

The device can connect to WiFi.

A passive radiator looks like a normal driver (speaker) from the front, but on the backside all of its 'guts' are removed. Passive radiators allow woofers to produce deep tones that otherwise may not have been possible. They can have the same sonic output as larger speaker cabinets, but in a much smaller size.

An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.

The device can connect at a greater distance via bluetooth / infrared to another device.

The battery can be recharged and used over again.

Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.

The manufacturer offers a branded wireless charging kit. To charge the device, you simply put it down on its charging base.

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.

A standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards.

Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.