Boom 2 warning

I just want to post a warning about Global Delight's new version of Boom 2. I've been using the original version of Boom for a couple years on my 11" 2011 MacBook Air with fantastic results. The 11" MacBook Air is a great computer but it seriously lacks in the audio output department. Boom is a software audio amplifier/ equalizer which made it possible to listen to music or watch videos without the need for an external speaker or headphones.

Global Delight recently came out with an updated version called Boom 2. Both are available in the App Store but if you want to get the updated version at a reduced price you have to go to the developer's website and supply Proof of purchase for the original. I did this, purchased the new version at a discount and installed it.

Within a week and a half it blew both of my MBA's speakers. Even the startup sound is distorted.

I contacted the developer and received and uninstall utility along with some lines to paste into terminal to completely rid the MBA of the program. I also used a search utility to find and eliminate anything associated with the program or developer. I also reset everything that could be reset on a Mac including reinstalling OS X. No luck. I spoke to Apple tech support (who also contacted an Apple store technician) and since the audio output is fine with headphones there's no damage to any electronics so to repair the MBA only the speakers need to be replaced. I found a couple of used ones on eBay and using iFixit.com should have my MBA back in working condition.

Needless to say, the developer has not been extremely helpful. If I'm lucky I might be able to get a refund which would partially cover the cost of one speaker. I'm only posting this because in 30 years this is the first time I've seen a piece of software cause damage to hardware and I find that noteworthy.