Logitech mm50 Portable Speaker System for iPods (Black)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000F49RAA
• Item model number: 970173-2403
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (184 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 6, 2007

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Logitech mm50 Portable Speakers for iPod utilize 3-inch pressure drivers to maximize bass and minimize distortion, creating the full experience of home audio for life on the go. The use of 3-D sound processing also widens the stereo effect, so that this system's sound seems to come from an area about two feet wider than the speakers themselves. The speakers are powered by an AC adapter or rechargeable Li-ion batteries, come with a credit card-sized wireless remote, and are easily compatible with all docking iPods. If you don't have an iPod with a dock connector, just use the auxiliary outlet.

You also get a protective case and 2-year limited warranty that give you both security and peace of mind. Should you find yourself overseas with these speakers, the AC adapter is international voltage capable, truly letting you enjoy your iPod's music wherever you go. The Li-ion batteries last up to 10 hours, and you can charge both the speakers and your iPod simultaneously.

What's in the Box
mm50 portable speakers, remote control, AC adapter, protective travel case, and user's manual

iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color, iPod 5G/5.5G Video

Product Description

Great sound from your iPod--for up to 10 hours! Maximized bass and minimized distortion with built-in rechargable Lithium-ion battery. The incredible bass and enveloping experience of a home audio system is now available on the go. The Logitech mm50 Portable Speakers for iPod uses 3" pressure drivers to maximize bass and minimize distortion. The rechargeable Li-ion batteries last up to 10 hours, and you can charge both the speaker system and iPod battery simultaneously. Using 3-D sound processing that "widens" the stereo effect, this systems sound seems to come from an area about two feet wider than the speaker itself. And with a custom travel case, you can take the big sound from this small package anywhere.unction with the Virtual Office phone to assist operators and secretaries in seeing extension status indicators and provide quick and accurate call answering and distribution controls.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

86 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Value for money., September 26, 2006

By	Jvalant N. Sampat (Princeton, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was seriously considering getting the Bose SoundDock; my friend has it and sounds great. It's obvious problem is portability and since I travel a lot the Bose was not the most practical option. I was about to buy the JBL On-Stage until I came across the Logitech MM50. Apparently JBL had to recall some of their speakers and that does not augur well for the image of the product even if they claim they have solved the problem.

The mm50 is a well-designed, well thought-out product. Right out of the box, there is a black carrying case in which the speakers and its remote easily fit. I've found that on most products the battery life is over-stated. Surprisingly, this is not the case with the mm50. Besides the battery (which the Bose and JBL lack) makes this a winner.

But of-course, the key factor is sound. Admittedly, the sound is not as good as the Bose. My collection of Bach and Mozart is rather limited - if you listen exclusively or mostly to classical music, perhaps you can sacrifice the portability and get the Bose or even the new Klipsch. The sound is clear and for such a small set of speakers really loud. Both my immediate neighbours have asked me to stop playing music at 5 am.

For this price, I was kind of surprised to find a remote. The remote is strictly serviceable and by no means cutting-edge. They seem to have placed the sensor in a not-so-smart position. Perhaps they added the remote as an after-thought.

Of course, it also charges the Ipod and you can sync it directly with the PC through the speakers itself. Another nice touch is the ability of add another music player if you want - like ur DiscMan or another MP3 player. The cables for these are not provided, but you can get a regular line in cable for like 2 bucks at a RadioShack.

It also came with all sorts of holders to make sure your Ipod fits in - I have a 3G and a 5G Video - and have tried a friend's Ipod Mini. All fit and work correctly. I am pretty sure the Nano also works - but that should be double-checked.

On the cons side - while it does look cool, it is not as uber as the Klipsch and the Bose. I personally never liked the way the On-stage looked (seemed a bit corny) but that is relative to one's tastes.

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best iPod Portable Speaker System for the Money, December 10, 2006

By	Karen A. Decoster (Clinton Township, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been waiting to purchase the ideal portable speaker system for iPod. Then the mm50 happened. Oh sure, it doesn't sound quite like the Bose, however, it's one-third the price of the Bose. I have wanted something that is very portable and has crystal clear sound that would satisfy my finicky, audiophile ears. I have not been satisfied with the Altec Lansing systems (they sound like tin cans), and the Bose is way too expensive and not-so-portable.

Enter the mm50. The unit looks really cool, and the speakers even have a certain look that pleases you before you even hear it. But the sound is what sold me. It doesn't crank really loud, nor does it have a boom-boom bass capability, but it delivers big sound from a very little box. The midrange and highs are phenomenal, making vocals, percussion, and acoustic guitar come alive. It also has a "3D stereo" option that "widens" the sound, and it really works. This option is especially great for listening to classical. A friend of mine walked into my kitchen, heard the player going and noted, "Wow, that sounds like live music!" That's because it really delivers with clarity.

This unit is really small, and it folds up in seconds, and fits into its very nice zippered case. I use it at the office and in the kitchen, or working in my home office. It also comes with a remote. In fact, the mm50 also has a rechargeable battery. Warning: note that the battery, once it dies, is not replaceable, thus making the unit a plug-in only once the battery life is gone. My guess is that there is plenty of life to be had from the battery, making it well worth the money. The unit also comes with several adaptors so you can use it with any type of iPod.

What a great, new product.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review by musician who is very particular about sound quality, January 5, 2007

By	Patrick D. Goonan "www.meaningful-life.us" (Pleasanton, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I looked at a lot of iPod portable speakers in many different price ranges while I was shopping for a gift. In the back of my mind, I also had getting a set for me down the road. I checked out all the big name brands and a lot of other ones at lower price points. What I found was that for the money, this was the best deal and a good deal at any price point.

These speakers look good and work with several different types of iPod including the Nano. The bass sound is excellent and there is sufficient volume without distortion for even a 10 x 20 room. However, I think the stereo speakers are at their best in a 10 x 12 room or smaller. The 3D sound feature does indeed enhance the overall sound experience and productions of high, middle and low frequencies is excellent at all volume levels. You can also turn the volume up quite high before you notice appreciable distortion.

I listen to classical, jazz, rock and many other genres of music. These speakers do a good job with the challenges of each of these areas of music including the human voice. While there are built-in limitations to an iPod file compared to other recorded media, these speakers deliver at a half to a third of the price of some very famous brands.

There is also a smaller version of these speakers. They are decent for a small room and very good for a young person. I bought this particular system for a gift as well and one of the purchasing criteria is that it woiuld not be too loud and carry far into other rooms. The bass is not as good on the lower model, but it's still decent and certainly good for background music at low volumes in smaller rooms.