And yet, it clearly affects the target of the attack who is sheathed in booming energy, no?
I’m pretty sure you aren’t contending BB damages the caster if the caster moves. So, again, the Range Self rule doesn’t apply (it affects someone other than the caster). It is, however, where the magic’s point of origin is.
If you just want to dismiss a valid response to the question, then I’m not sure what you’re expecting to get out of the discussion. BB fits the criteria asked for.