Logitech Wireless USB Speaker Z515
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- Plug-and-play wireless speaker for laptops, iPad and iPhone (using included USB adapter or Bluetooth connection)
- Up to 50 ft. wireless range* lets you place the speaker wherever you want * Actual wireless range will vary with use, settings and environmental conditions.
- Dual high-performance drivers deliver rich, full stereo sound with deep bass
- Rechargeable long-life battery?play up to 10 hours of music unplugged wherever you go**** Actual battery life will vary with use, settings and environmental conditions. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles.
- Compact design and soft travel case for easy portability
Portable Speakers
Logitech Wireless Rechargeable Speaker z515 gives you rich, full stereo sound from your laptop, iPad or iPhone-no strings attached. its 10-hour battery* and travel case make it easy to bring your music with you.
Logitech Wireless USB Speaker Z515
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Monster ClarityHD Precision Micro Portable Bluetooth Speaker (MBL CLY SPKR BT)
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- Ultra-compact, high performance bluetooth speaker for best sound quality for music, handsfree, and speakerphone.
- Monsterous driver and passive radiator design delivers unrivaled clarity and superior sound quality.
- 120 CC of acoustic volume with two 35 mm full range drivers and passive radiator.
- Bluetooth 2.0 audio and digital signal processing for superior sound quality in a compact design.
- Up to 5 hour playtime with Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries.
Portable Speakers
Get amazing room filling stereo sound from this incredibly small, portable speaker. Wirelessly connect ClarityHD Precision Micro Bluetooth Speaker to your Bluetooth equipped Blackberry or PC. It also acts as a speakerphone for hands-free calls on Blackberry and for chats on Skype with your PC. Also features a 3.5 mm input for listening to music from any device with a standard headphone port.
Monster ClarityHD Precision Micro Portable Bluetooth Speaker (MBL CLY SPKR BT)
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Satechi BT Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker System for iPhone, Android Smart Phones
www.satechi.net Satechi BT is a super-stylish Bluetooth stereo speaker system that combines exceptional audio performance and cutting-edge portable design. It connects wirelessly to your smart phone, tablet, notebook, allowing you to listen to your music in high quality audio or to speak to callers through the built-in DSP microphone. Ultra Portable Design Being wireless means it’s as portable as your phone. The strikingly attractive, compact unique design fits snugly into a provided carry pouch between uses. Dynamic Sound Armed with the signature Bass Expansion System, the nifty speakers extend to amplify dynamic audio range without compromising on acoustic integrity. Bluetooth Connection Satechi BT easily pairs with iPhones, iPads, notebooks, and other Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices. It streams music and handsfree communication from the standard Bluetooth range of up to 33 feet away. Built-in Audio Connection Connect most any audio device thanks to the built-in 3.5mm audio jack that is always in reach. The audio cable neatly slips away underneath the speaker when not in use. Series Connection Connect a row of Satechi BT Speakers to get jaw-dropping audio. USB Charging With long-lasting lithium-ion rechargeable batteries built in, the Satechi BT gives you plenty of playback time. When you do need a charge, grab the included USB cable and connect to any USB charger or USB port on your computer. What’s in the Box Satechi BT Speaker, Charging Cable, Carry Pouch, User Manual
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Really Solid Wireless Speaker,
This is a very convenient and well made wireless speaker. It can be used with virtually any device that can be paired up via Bluetooth, but I find them particularly convenient for use with small portable devices such as iPhone and iPad. It can also be used with your computer, either through the included wireless adapter, or via computer’s own Bluetooth transmitter. I was able to connect this speaker to my iPhone 3G, my iPad and my HP laptop PC. The pairing was smoothest with iPhone and iPad, while with the laptop it took some time for all the appropriate device drivers to be installed. Even so, the computer was not able to recognize it as a speaker and it never showed up within the sound item of the control panel. I had more luck with the included USB Bluetooth adapter.
Even though the distance over which it can receive signal is supposed to be 50 ft, the actual experience will depend on the kind of physical environment in which you find yourself. If you are in a house will be able to receive wireless signal more or less smoothly from the neighboring rooms, but if you find yourself at the opposite side of the house with several rooms in between you and the speaker, then the signal will be very choppy at best. If, on the other hand, you find yourself outdoors or anywhere else where there is clear line of sight between your device and the speaker, you could potentially get away with being considerably farther than 50 ft. Another issue with Bluetooth are the potential interferences from other wireless devices.
Switching between different devices is a bit of a hassle, but not so much that it would make it frustrating. If the convenience of use is a major consideration, then I would recommend leaving it paired up with one device that you are most likely to use on a continuing basis. In my opinion, this is an ideal external speaker for the use with an iPad – it is very portable yet powerful enough to boost iPad’s audio output.
The sound quality is pretty good, on par with most external PC speakers of this size. The maximum volume is fairly high, especially considering that the speaker can be powered by AAA batteries.
The speaker is well designed and solidly built. It can be inconspicuously placed in all sorts of environments.
The speaker comes with a carrying case, which will prevent scratching when you take them with you.
One issue that I had with this speaker is that it’s not possible to control the volume directly from your device, but have to use the volume control buttons on the speaker itself. This almost negates the whole idea of having wireless speaker.
Overall, this is a solid and very practical wireless speaker that is particularly well suited for an iPhone or an iPad.
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|Great execution by Logitech in a challenging product category,
This product earns four stars in terms of our level of enjoyment. It might earn five stars in terms of Logitech’s execution. The reason for the difference is that for this kind of product there are too many technical limitations that prevent it from being stellar at anything. Let me explain:
-This is a portable speaker system with two-inch diameter speakers. There is no point in complaining about how you can’t use these speakers to DJ a party or outgun a home theater with surround sound. How good can two-inch drivers sound? I’m not talking about little Bose Acoustimass modules that are backed up by a whomping bass box. You get two, two-inch drivers and your imagination.
-I think the Bluetooth connection is the most convenient way to connect the speaker to your laptop / iPhone /whatever. But the audio quality suffers with Bluetooth.
-The USB wireless mode has a much better connection, but now you’re back to dealing with the limitations of two-inch drivers. Also, none of the wireless modes worked well for video. There was always a slight and annoying audio delay. Who, you might ask, would use this for video playback? We do. To get around this, we do a hard-connect with a mini-stereo cord.
On the other hand, Logitech has pretty good execution on this product:
-It is small and solid. The USB wireless stick tucks nicely into the speakers when not in use.
-It has been pretty much plug-and-play (albeit with some Bluetooth settings, audio out settings, whatever your machine requires).
-The rechargeable battery is working well.
-The controls are sufficient and obvious.
On the whole, I think this is about as good a product you are going to get given the technical limitations at hand. We use this product daily and we enjoy the versatility and portability that it offers.
Update (7/11): We’ve had this for about three-quarters of a year now and we use it just about every day. I still think it is a great product for what it is. Over the summer, I’ve been taking the speaker outside on our deck and it is able to pick up the signal from the USB stick attached to a computer inside the house running iTunes. The connection drops out if you are going through brick, but through wood walls I get about a 20 foot range. The speaker provides acceptable ambient music; at its loudest settings outside, you can still have a conversation. We also use the speaker for a music workstation that we set up every now and then (an Alesis keyboard attached to an old Mac running Garageband). Again, it doesn’t move the Earth, but it is still a pleasure to use.
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|Exceeded My Expectations,
First of all, I love music. I love expensive toys that play music. And, I have a critical ear. Additionally, I’m pairing with an HTC Thunderbolt. And, I was looking for something portable that I could easily pair with my phone to enjoy surfing the web, streaming music and watching videos anywhere from my bedroom to the beach. And, I wanted to do all of that wirelessly.
I was fearful of a bad experience with my Thunderbolt. I had read that many people had poor experiences with HTC’s Bluetooth stack and pairing with various devices. So, when I made the order, I was taking a certain leap of faith.
It took about 60 seconds to pair the Monster ClarityHD speaker to my phone. Music was up and running another 5 seconds later. And, WOW, was I surprised!
Don’t get me wrong, this is still an “inexpensive” and small speaker. I’m not expecting, nor receiveing, a Bang & Olufsen experience here. But, given what I was expecting from something this small, wireless and portable, the sound quality and volume from this speaker is remarkable. Not only does it have bass, it also sounds very clear.
The weakness is the high end of the sound spectrum. In order to really enjoy the “highs,” you need to have the speaker pointed right at your ears. But, even with that small weakness, the sound truly is remarkable.
Not only does it sound good, it’s wireless. The fear about Bluetooth I had was unnecessary. The sound is clean and clear. And, I was able to walk at least 30 feat away, staying in line-of-sight, before I experienced any lag or popping.
A quick comment about watching videos with bluetooth. Bluetooth will have a barely noticeable delay. So, when you are watching videos, you will likely notice the sound is barely behind the video. No way around it. But, after watching several videos and movies, I stopped noticing it as much.
Additionally, the internal battery is very convenient. The speaker can be completely untethered while producing great sound. And, after around 5 hours of use, you can simply plug the included mini USB cable into a laptop or an Apple adapter and charge it back to full strength.
The next feature really blew me away. While I was listening to music, my dad called. I simply answered the phone and talked with him for about 5 minutes. When we were finishing, I asked him about the call quality and revealed I had been talking with him through this speaker the whole time. He commented to me that it sounded to him as though I had my phone right up to my mouth. I was sitting on my bed about 3 feet away from the speaker. He couldn’t believe the call quality.
Additionally, the speaker comes with a nice soft carrying case. I suppose it would keep the chrome-looking reflective top from getting scratched during its “portable” adventures.
If I had one final gripe, and this is mostly with the Thunderbolt, it’s that it’s a little bit of a pain to switch from being paired with the Monster ClarityHD and being paired with my Plantronics bluetooth headset. So, I’m keeping an eye out in the Android market for a cool bluetooth toogle app of some kind. (Edit – added Bluetooth Setting icon that takes me directly to Bluetooth settings. It allows me to easily toggle between my Monster ClarityHD and my Plantronics bluetooth headset.)
Ok, I lied, I have one more…observation. The blue/red lights that indicate power/connectivity/pairing mode/etc. are very bright. If you plan on keeping the speaker in your room at night, it will illuminate your room like a night light. If that works for you, great. If not, you’ll need to consider that when keeping the speaker turned on and/or charging.
Overall, I couldn’t be more pleased with this tiny powerhouse. It was everything I’d hoped for…and more!
UPDATE – I’ve owned the speaker for a few weeks now, and continue to be impressed. Everyone I’ve shown this little speaker to wants one. I took the speaker with me to a friend’s house in another state. While there, we paired the speaker to her iPad and watched movies and other media. She enjoyed the flexibility, portability and sound quality so much…I ended up having to buy one for her, too!…and one for my dad on father’s day…and one for my mom because she was jealous of my dad’s gift…you can see where I’m going with this…
If you’re using this speaker in conjunction with a cell phone, I HIGHLY recommend installing an app with an EQ. As mentioned, I have an HTC Thunderbolt. Most phones with Gingerbread can download a stand-alone app that changes the EQ setting for all applications (including streaming). The Thunderbolt does not have Gingerbread yet, so I downloaded PowerAmp, which has a very customizable EQ. When listening to music with PowerAmp through this speaker, the Monster ClarityHD is even more amazing than before…
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|Amazing little speakers!,
After much reviewing and comparing I settled for these little Monster speakers over the Jawbone Jambox. I’ve heard the Jambox in person and was impressed by the sound but the $200 (+/- $50 in some places) was just a tad bit too steep for me.
So without even hearing the Monsters in person I took a gamble and ordered it anyways, worst case scenario I’d just returned them if I didn’t like ‘em… and like ‘em I did. It does everything the Jambox does but at less cost (think about $120 less). with that all said here goes the skinny:
The unit is compact enough to fit in your bag (purse?) without much sacrifice to space, its small enough to fit in the palm of my hand and is fairly light; about the weight of a good sized smartphone. I really like this cause I’ve carried it or tucked it in my sweatshirt pocket when I go running with my buddy, since its so light I really don’t notice it bouncing around much when I run. Best part is the bluetooth, I have it synced to my phone playing music AND my Google tracks which ever so nicely provides updates in my routine with data and resumes playing the tunes over the speakers.
Which brings me to my next point… the bluetooth, it works great. The conference mode sounds clear on both ends ( I assume the receiving end is fine since I’ve yet to hear any gripes, but then again we all know what happens when we assume?). Bluetooth range is ok, about 20ft line of sight in my experience and the signal is clear with very few clips in the transmission, but I have noticed more clips while streaming Pandora. I’m inclined to believe its more a problem with my phone’s signal than the bluetooth performance as the connection is near flawless while listening to my phone’s mp3 player.
Fit and finish? The case is pretty good I think. The plastic housing is light with two small speakers upfront, it feels solid so it doesn’t flex, and it has a nice dark chrome hood on top to cover the small passive sub-woofer below. There are four small grippy pads beneath the unit to keep it stable on smooth surfaces, but they’re not so effective on my car’s dash board. The buttons on the side I’d say are the weakest point of the unit, they wiggle slightly with some play and require some, but not much, effort to press. I do like the fact that you can control your phone from the unit to receive calls and advance music tracks, and yes folks you can advance music tracks via the speakers while streaming Pandora.
Oh, and the batteries last about 5 hours, can’t say the same for my phone’s though. 
Sound Quality: I’ll stop short of saying that they’ll blow your home theater system out of the water, BUT they do sound great. They cover a fairly good range in the noise spectrum save for the lowest of bass notes. On that note (sorry, bad pun), the speakers carry a richer bass tones with minimal distortion than ANY of the cheaper smaller crap speakers I’ve heard. In short, they’re not earth thumpers but the bass is there and with little or no distortion. The mids and highs are represented very faithfully never missing a beat. I really feel these speakers are more suited for Rock and Blues as opposed to Drum&Bass, Break Beats, and/or other forms of Dance. (No word on Rap or Hip Hop, sorry not my genre). In comparison and the sound quality isn’t MUCH different than the Jambox any ways.
So who should get the HDclarity speaker system? If you want a simple but clear hands free bluetooth speaker for driving in your car I’d say go for it, because anything to help a person keep BOTH hands on the steering wheel is a GOOD thing, and as a bonus it doubles for a great mobile speaker system too. They’re great for the workshop, the beach, cubicle (more like crucible), social gatherings , anti-social gatherings, libraries (…don’t, just don’t), impressing your friends, and any situation in which you may find yourself with the sudden need for some tunes to grind to. They’re awesome, buy two.
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