When I say small, I mean about the size of a large remote control:
But first a disclaimer: I have never heard this unit, but it looks very promising and it comes highly reviewed from reviewers I've read and trusted over several years.
There's no doubt that advancing technology has enabled us to have better sound in smaller packages. Still, there are products that make outlandish claims that I often don't trust. The few that deliver are usually pretty expensive. For example, Meridian and Ferrari combined to make the F80 portable audio system that really does fill a room with high definition, full-bodied audio. I know; I've heard it. The only thing, it's $3,000 with the CD player. Sure, the Bose Wave is a lot less money, but doesn't sound anything like the Meridian (I've heard it too).
So along comes this teeny tiny component; it doesn't have a built-in iPod dock, but it has a stereo mini input (which is plenty good for hooking up an iPod, laptop, or pretty much anything else. The reviews say it really delivers, but it's only $149 or $199 depending on whether you want the Bluetooth option, in which case you don't even have to connect a cord to it at all.
I'm not going to try to describe what I haven't experienced, so I'll just offer up the links to the comprehensive product descriptions and the reviews:
More review summaries. Michael Fremer is a regular contributor to Stereophile, has a $100,000 turntable, $80,000 speakers, and is not easily impressed.
And if you want more bass, the FoxL v2 even has a subwoofer output. With the right adapter cable you could plug it into pretty much any self-powered sub (which is almost all of them these days).
It runs on AC or the built-in rechargeable battery. If you're tired of having earbuds stuffed in your ears, this could be a real relief. Should be a great add-on to a laptop. The possible applications are staggering.
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When I say small, I mean about the size of a large remote control:
But first a disclaimer: I have never heard this unit, but it looks very promising and it comes highly reviewed from reviewers I've read and trusted over several years.
There's no doubt that advancing technology has enabled us to have better sound in smaller packages. Still, there are products that make outlandish claims that I often don't trust. The few that deliver are usually pretty expensive. For example, Meridian and Ferrari combined to make the F80 portable audio system that really does fill a room with high definition, full-bodied audio. I know; I've heard it. The only thing, it's $3,000 with the CD player. Sure, the Bose Wave is a lot less money, but doesn't sound anything like the Meridian (I've heard it too).
So along comes this teeny tiny component; it doesn't have a built-in iPod dock, but it has a stereo mini input (which is plenty good for hooking up an iPod, laptop, or pretty much anything else. The reviews say it really delivers, but it's only $149 or $199 depending on whether you want the Bluetooth option, in which case you don't even have to connect a cord to it at all.
I'm not going to try to describe what I haven't experienced, so I'll just offer up the links to the comprehensive product descriptions and the reviews:
And if you want more bass, the FoxL v2 even has a subwoofer output. With the right adapter cable you could plug it into pretty much any self-powered sub (which is almost all of them these days).
It runs on AC or the built-in rechargeable battery. If you're tired of having earbuds stuffed in your ears, this could be a real relief. Should be a great add-on to a laptop. The possible applications are staggering.
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