Great set of features especially 3D surround sound and Boom System FX The free version is enough if you don't use TIDAL or if you have local music Great UI and easy to get started
Cons
While it is fairly affordable, you still have to pay to use TIDAL (for music streaming)
Boom: Bass Booster & Equalizer
Price: $
Boom is a music player for your Android device that comes with an equalizer and a 3D surround sound option that will completely transform the audio quality on your phone. You can take full control of how you want the audio, or you can simply let Boom take over and do its work. If you are an avid music fan, then Boom will surely add a lot of value to your daily listening.
Great UI and easy to get started
Boom on Android is very simple to get started on. When you first install the application, you are greeted with welcome screens and afterward, you can simply go to your music library, video library, cloud, or podcast amongst other options, play your thing, and enjoy it the most. With Boom turned on, the quality is enhanced by enabling surround sound providing you with a complete theater-like experience.
Furthermore, the first greeting asks you about the type of headphones that you use. The options are in-canal, in-ear, over-the-head, etc. Based on your choice, it determines and optimizes the sound.
Compatibility
Boom allows you to play your music through any platform that you like. The options through which you can play audio are:
Music Library
Video Library
TIDAL (Only in the premium version)
Radio
Podcast
Google Drive
OneDrive
pCloud
Explore Boom
In the Explore Boom option, you have the feature to add any external streaming URL and play your audio through that. This is an excellent option as there may be streaming platforms that are not on the list and you still want to use them.
Boom System FX
Boom System FX is the built-in equalizer in the application. If you turn it on, you can then choose a preset from the equalizer. There are tons of presets including music, bassboost, acoustic, classical, electronic, etc. You can also create a custom preset that you can use later on as well.
Apart from the equalizer, you can adjust the bass, loudness, and virtualizer separately. Besides the 3D surround sound, Boom System FX is the prime feature of Boom.
Price
While the app itself is free to use, there is a premium version available with extra features such as 3D Surround with EQ Presets, System-wide Boom FX, TIDAL streaming, and many more. The pricing is around 7$/year, but it varies from region to region.
Conclusion
Boom is a premium audio enhancement application that provides a lot of handy features such as 3D surround sound and Boom System FX. It has an easy-to-use user interface that allows the user to interact and use the application and its features efficiently. Listen to your music like never before with Boom.
Reviewed by Hamza Sadiq (editor rating 4.5 out of 5 stars)