Best Buy Ratings and Reviews

Best Buy Ratings and Reviews

Customer Reviews for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Model: 984-000134
SKU: 1114764
UPC: 097855067012
This Rechargeable speaker is designed for use with Apple iPod, iPhone and most MP3 players for wide-ranging use. Eight custom-designed drivers produce deep, rich lows and clear, crisp highs for high-quality audio.
Average Customer Rating:
4.669 out of 5
4.7
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94% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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Customer Reviews for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black
Review 1 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

super easy to use

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: DrDALTON
from ROCHESTER, MI
on 05/11/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: great sound quality
What's not so great: isn't as easy to dock- and stay docked- as I hoped
using it with iPod touch. with its protective case, it's not as easy as I hoped to dock AND keep it docked when carrying/ moving place to place. It sometimes dislodges, but just have to wiggle it back into place. Easy enough for adults, my kids sometimes struggle. That's the only nuisance.
Otherwise, considering the price, size, mass, portability, etc., THE SOUND IS GREAT!!!!! I sampled many brands in many stores.
This product has... great sound
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
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Review 2 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

I was disappointed

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: lred630
from Maryland
on 05/11/2012
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Sound Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: Portability
What's not so great: Sound Quality
I bought this unit last night. After I read all the reviews, I was sure this was right for me. The price was great along with the portability but the sound quality is really poor. It is going back tonight.
About me... Avid listener
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
0points
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Review 3 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Nice Speaker

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JFenner
from Ithaca NY
on 05/02/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Good Quality
What's not so great: only loud if plugged in
This speaker is great. I love the portability and case for it. It is super loud...but only when plugged in. If it is not plugged in, it only gets as loud as the music source you have plugged in to it. I use it when I play pick up basketball and we never have it up as loud as it can get.
This product has... Perfect fit, Stylish, Powerful bass
About me... Budget Conscious, Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Price
How Often Used:1-2 times a week
0points
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Review 4 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

For the money, great sound quality

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: GFisher
from Bismarck, ND
on 05/02/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Easy and simple to use, great sound for the money
What's not so great: Would like to also be able to dock an iPAD
Awesome product for the money! This was priced in the middle of the very expensive and very low end. Its sound quality was better than players costing $50 more. I'd buy it again!
This product has... good base and sound depth
About me... Budget Conscious, Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 5 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Very Good Sound/Dollar

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Capricorn1
from Leesburg, VA
on 04/29/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Great sound, battery lasts very long
What's not so great: Can't dock iPhone unless taken out of protective case, few controls on the unit (requires the remote).
I previously had a Logitech mm32 iPhone/iTouch dock. It was about 4-5 years old when it had an unfortunate run in with gravity and a wood floor. It was not the unit's fault. While the dock spent 90% of its life perched in front of and below my monitor, it did visit a couple beach houses and a whole lot of home project sites. Based on its longevity, I thought sticking with Logitech was a good idea. The S715i was my choice, and I'm quite happy with it.
Compared to the mm32, the S715i has phenomenal sound. It's also about twice the size and weight. Because the drivers are so much larger the the mm32's and has bass ports, it has very good base sound. It also has very good mid-range and highs. I read a couple other reviews that felt the base overwhelms the mid-range and highs. I agreed at first, but then remembered that I had the equalizer on and set up for my ear buds. I highly recommend setting the equalizer to flat or even better, off. (Settings --> Music --> EQ --> Off [or Flat].) I tried Pop, Rock, Smaller Speakers and a few others equalizer settings. I like Rock for my ear buds, but go with Off when docked. It really, really helps.
The S715i charges the iPhone when the dock is plugged into the wall. Along with iTunes wireless sync, I no longer have any reason to use the docking cable that came with the iPhone (when the S715i) is plugged in. For some reason, wireless sync is more reliable for me than wired sync is. I used rechargeable batteries with the mm32 and found it very hand. The S715i's battery is built in and so far, it lasts a very long time. I can't validate the claim of eight hours, but I've used it for 4-5 hours between charges without an issue.
The plastic lid that covers the dock connection when traveling doubles as a support foot when the S715i is in use. I saw one review here saying that it kept collapsing. I would bet reasonable money that it was not locked in place. It takes a decent amount of pressure to lock it in place; more than I would have thought.
Unfortunately, all is not hugs, puppies and kittens. My major complaint is that the iPhone won't mate to the docking connector unless I remove it from the protective case. I have a very thin case, too. The dock connector just needs to be a tiny bit longer. 1/16" would do it. Maybe even 1/32" would be enough. In order to avoid taking the iPhone out of the case, I tried connecting the phone using a 3.5 mm cable from the headphone jack into the S715i's auxiliary input. However, that's not a great solution.
Using the S715i's docking connector with the iPhone yields noticeably better sound. One of the first songs I listened to on the S715i was Rainbow by Jessie J. When I played it, I heard what sounded like crossover clipping and thought I was going to have to return the unit. This was a new album for me, which I'd only listened to through headphones before. After trying different settings, I played the song in iTunes on my PC. To my surprise, the sound was really part of the song. I'd never heard it with the ear buds I use, which are Klipsch image s4i's. Not the best out ear buds there, but far from the worst. I was floored (and sold).
I did a bit a research and found a plausible explanation. All music on the iPhone (and all MP3 players) is stored in a digital format. (I know, "Duh!") All headsets/speakers are analog devices and are fed by the digital to analog converter built into the iPhone. The iPhone is tiny .. so is the D2A chip .. and so is the D2A amplifier. The general consensus is that the converter is good for what it is, but it's underpowered and not as good as larger, more power hungry ones. On the other hand, the sound coming from the dock is the unconverted digital stream. That lets the item you dock the iPhone into - the S715i in this case - do the D2A conversion using a chip with much better specifications (and more power hungry). It's definitely not my imagination, the music coming from the docked iPhone is much, much better than the same tunes through the 3.5 mm headphone to aux in cable connection. That's why it's such a shame I can't play the iPhone while it's in the case. I've gotten really good taking it out of the case .. with a single casualty so far. The bottom of the case cracked and I had to replace it. (The case was old, so I'm going to say it was ready to break anyway.)
That's my only major gripe, but I have a few minor gripes. The first one is more of an acknowledgement of something others have noticed. That is the face that the volume level drops when the S715i is not plugged in. The S715i manual states that they do that to extend battery life. I found a high-tech remedy for it; I turn up the volume. Hasn't caused an issue with battery life for me so far.
Next, the tiny, tiny remote is somewhat required. The S715i only has power and volume up/down buttons on it. For everything else (pause/play, forward, reverse, shuffle and repeat), the remote is required. I can always use the iPhone to control all of this (and usually do because I always forget to take the remote with me when running around the house). This probably sounds nitpick-y, but I have the lock screen active on my iPhone. Using buttons is faster (and less annoying).
Finally, the S715 includes a carrying case for travel. It could really use carrying strap or handle. This unit isn't heavy, but it's weighty enough that having one would make it more secure.
With these flaws, I still really like the S715i. If the docking while in a case issue didn't exist, it would call it perfect. Still, it sounds so good, I'm willing to leave it at five stars. Now, go buy your own.
This product has... Powerful bass
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:1-2 times a week
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Great sound for the price and size!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: dancelady
from northern MA
on 04/19/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Very portable, easy to set up,easy to use
What's not so great: Some rumbing on bass sounds
I needed a very portable iPod docking station as I teach dance/fitness in different locations and have to lug all my stuff around. I had a Bose but after a while it had some intermittent connection issues. I couldn't afford to buy another Bose at the moment and tried cheaper smaller iPod docking stations but they just weren't loud enough even for small meeting rooms that I usually use. So I did an Internet search for recommendations and found this one. While it is not a Bose, it is the best alternative I've had. And - it is extremely portable! Also, it has a built-in rechargeable battery which is SO convenient! With 8 speakers packed into this small package it produces an awesome full sound that can fill up a pretty large room. So - for when I have to set up fast and have a reasonably sized room, this is a great fit!
This product has... great sound in a small package!
About me... dance/fitness instructor
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Great product

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Troubleval
from henderson KY
on 04/18/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Sound is great, easy to use
What's not so great: Nothing so far
I bought this for my office and it fits right under my monitors. I can take it home for the weekend. And it also charges my phone while I listen to itunes. I bought it cheaper online than in the store. I have bought two of these now....one for my use at the office which I paid full price at the store...then I went online and bought it cheaper by $40 for my house and horse arena.
This product has... Powerful bass
About me... Casual listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Casual listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Great Product, Suggested to our Parents!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Knudsen
from United States
on 04/09/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Sounds Great
What's not so great: When you unplug the cord it drops the sound volume.
Very easy product to use. The only suggestion is if you have an AUX cord that helps when you want to plug your iPad/Computer. It sounds great, just remember that it will not be as loud not plugged in than it would be if it were.
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... Budget Conscious, Frequent traveler, Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Audiophile
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Wonderful!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: STKBuyer
from New York, NY
on 04/05/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Great for price! Would recommend. I use this daily.
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Great sound for the price.

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: CorkyB4
from Corona, CA
on 04/04/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
This has great sound and was a great buy for the price.
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... Casual listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Casual listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Great value

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: L0188
from North Carolina
on 04/02/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Sound quality, portable, price
I initially walked into Best Buy to purchase a different speaker dock for my iPhone and iPod, but after becoming disappointed with some of the other choices on display and not wanting to spend the $$ on a Bose, I decided to give this speaker a try. To say that I was blown away would be an understatement. The sound quality was so rich and so balanced. I thought I would have to pay so much more for something this nice, but I was pleasantly surprised.
This speaker does not have irritating, brassy treble notes or the typical "hollow" cheap speaker sound. Just high quality, rich sound. The sound that it puts out is much better than some of the other speakers in this price point. And it honestly sounds like it is coming from a much larger speaker. When I tested it at home, it sounded just like a little amp. It was not ear-piercing or anything like that, it just had such rich, clean and true sounds. I tested several different genres of music, and they played beautifully (rock, hip hop, pop, etc. I even tried listening to a few podcasts for good measure). The sound quality is superb, but please be forewarned that there is no external equalizer so you will be dependent on your device's EQ when switching between genres. This speaker also does not have a clock or radio, but I don't mind that since I am one of those people who requires absolute pitch darkness to sleep. So there is no backlight to speak of. It does come with a remote control, however,  and that was something I was specifically looking for. 
So to sum it up, this speaker dock shines for one thing only: sound quality. There are not a whole lot of bells and whistles on this one, but it has above average sound quality and that is what makes it commendable. I did not notice sound quality dropping once running on the internal battery power, but I have only tested this inside. I could definitely see that happening if I was outside and the sound was being swallowed up by a large space. But still, I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for an excellent quality sound system for a reasonable price.
This product has... Powerful bass
About me... Budget Conscious, Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Fantastic value for money

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: UncleTallboy
on 03/31/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Clear, powerful sound, compact
What's not so great: No radio tuner
Sleek, compact design -- works great as our kitchen radio and doesnt take up much counter space due to the small footprint. The remote control is handy, but small/black and gets misplaced easily.
The rechargeable feature is great -- only used a few times but very handy for outdoor events or yard work. It seems the volume/bass are reduced when the unit isnt plugged in, but not by a disturbing amount. If it prolongs the battery life, its a good trade-off.
However, the greatest strength, as it should be, is the sound. For the price and size, this unit is amazing. It gives a full, powerful "amplified" sound when compared to other dock units, with the exception of BOSE, which of course, costs about three times as much.
I'd say my main complaint is lack of a radio tuner. I currently use an old cassette Walkman and plug in via the auxiliary jack. It works, but is pretty inelegant. Pandora works fine, so maybe the I (heart) Radio app is worth looking into. Another gripe is having to remove the case of the ipod/phone when docking, but not sure if they can accomodate all case sizes and still have the dock be secure/aligned.
Mainly, those are nitpicks. You cannot go wrong with this unit.
The price of these units is usually cheaper online than on the shelf, so check into online buy/in-store pickup.
This product has... Powerful bass
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
0points
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Review 13 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Great Dock

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Skinsguy
on 03/24/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
The Logitech S715i is perfect for kitchen, bedroom, or outdoors. I mainly keep it in my kitchen, but now that the weather is warming up I plan on taking it outside as well.
This dock truly had the best overall sound for the price, with plenty of bass. You do lose some bass when you run it on the battery, but it still sounds better than most others.
Sure, if you want to spend $300 you can get better sound, but if you are looking for something reasonably priced, easily transportable, with great sound; then this is your dock.
The remote is basic and easy to use as well. The travel case will come in handy as well for vacations.
This product has... Powerful bass
About me... Casual listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Casual listener
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
0points
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Review 14 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Great dock. Easy to use

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: COOLBJ
from Tucson, Az
on 03/21/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: crisp clear sound, no distortion.
This works great. Great sound, very easy to use. Souns just like the artist is in the room with you.
This product has... Powerful bass
About me... Casual listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Casual listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
0points
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Review 15 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Great Product

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: CodeCowboy
on 03/21/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Great price, great sound quality
What's not so great: Nothing
Great sound quality, mobility, and the battery makes it easy to use anywhere! Highly recommend!
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Great Product for the listener who desires quality

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Trevel
from Victorville CA
on 03/21/2012
What's great about it: Ultimate value all inclusive dock.
What's not so great: Needs better carrying case
The sound quality is superb. It sounds like it should weigh a lot more than it does. Deep bass, ultimate mid and treble separation, this product is a great value!. The rechargeable battery last for more than ten hours and sound quality never waivers. The remote is an added bonus and creates a "Bose like" quality. Get one soon!
This product has... Perfect fit, Stylish, Powerful bass, perfect at home or on the go, bose like quality
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Great Product

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: BetaTesters
from Stockton,ca
on 03/17/2012
The Logitech Blutooth speaker system has proven to be a boom. Not only is the sound quality and battery life very good, the system is easy to use with an Blutooth enabled device.
This product has... Powerful bass
About me... Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Audiophile
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Nice system with great sound.

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: RnkdHi
from Chicago
on 03/16/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Sound quality
What's not so great: Limited functionality of the remote
Bought this for my wife and she loves it. It has great sound and is very easy to use. The portability is nice too, albeit the sound is not as strong when unit is not plugged in. The remote could be a bit more functional as well.
This product has... Powerful bass
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Less than once a week
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

Great Sound/Value for Price

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: CdcIsMe
from Oakland Cnty, MI
on 03/14/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Price, sound for price, features, battery, remote
What's not so great: Volume dips a bit on battery only (nit picking here)
Sound is a vast improvement over last version by Logitech. Bass is good and good mid's and highs. Long play time with LithIon battery as well as strong volume, however max volume is 10-20% higher while plugged in vs. batter only power.
Remote makes this very handy and battery life makes it portable party time!
This product has... Powerful bass, remote control
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
0points
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Review 20 for Logitech S715i Speaker for Apple® iPod®, iPhone® and Most MP3 Players - Black

A dog bone ....

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: mikado463
from Georgia
on 03/14/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Nothing
...that rocks.
I just bought this speaker dock today and I've been listening to it, nonstop, since the battery fully charged. I've got it cranked right now as I write this. If you've been looking for a well-made, relatively compact and attractive portable speaker system for your iPod/iPhone/MP3 player ...your search has ended; this is the one to get. And the best part? This. Thing. Sounds. Awesome!
Logitech has been in the small speaker business for quite awhile with their line of computer monitors; they make some very good sounding speaker systems. Logitech has taken their speaker technology and designed a very sophisticated portable speaker dock for the iPod. The S715i is designed to accept any iPod, or iPhone, with a universal dock connector. It has a 3.5mm mini-plug on the back to accept inputs from players that lack the UDC.
The first thing you notice is a high level of quality; the S715i is substantial in both weight and the strength of the "dog bone"-shaped plastic case. The second thing you'll note is the relative simplicity of the device; it literally has one moving part. That one moving part serves two functions; a cover to protect the docking plug when it is not in use or when traveling and, when flipped open, as a stand to prop the system when it is in use. There are a total of three buttons: power; volume up; volume down. In addition there is a multifunction power LED that signals various power functions and power levels. You also get what is probably the tinniest couch potato plaything you've ever seen. The itty-bitty remote basically mimics all the functions of the "click-wheel" of most iPods plus a repeat and shuffle function. And unlike some remotes that come with stuff like the S715i, there is nothing on the remote you can't do using either the buttons on the unit or the iPod itself. The S715i comes with rechargeable LiMH batteries (like NiCad batteries but way better) and has an AC power module which also acts as the battery charger. The box says it'll play 8-hours on a charge ...your mileage may vary. And yes, the S715i will charge your iPod. To wrap it all up ... there's even a soft travel case included.
The front is covered with a stout metal grill through which you can see the various drivers ....and it has a bunch. There are a total of *eight* drivers. Arrayed across the front are a pair of 3" drivers, a pair of 1/2" tweeters plus a pair of 2" passive radiators. On the back are another pair of 2" passive drivers. The active drivers are neodymium speakers. Suffice it to say "Neo" speakers are highly efficient meaning they can put out some serious sound without needing serious power. Ah, but what does all this neo stuff really mean? It means this collection of little speakers pumps out a *big* sound that belies their diminutive sizes. The sound is full-bodied not tinny. While there are no tone or EQ presets on the dock itself, there are usually a bunch built into most iPods; my 5th gen iPod video has about 20 different EQ presets. In short, you can personalize the sound simply by tweaking the iPod's EQ presets. Bass? You really won't believe it until you fire it up: the little beastie actually has significant punch in the lower ranges ...we're talking a pretty clean low end here at pretty good volume levels ... and this is what gives it a solid, full sound ...like so much out of character with what you're probably expecting especially looking at the tiny speakers. But, no, you're not gonna get floor-rumbling seismic bass ...unless maybe you figure a way to wire it into a sub....
The only potential sore points I see? The batteries are proprietary; when they quit for good, you can't just run down to the local store and pick up a set of LiMH double A's. The batteries look like the type you use for cordless telephones. And the remote is so tiny that it can probably disappear just sitting on a table.
It's amazing the sound that comes out of it. Throw in a high level of finish and an intelligent minimalist design and you have a great addition to enhance your iPod listening. This is another great Logitech product. You won't go wrong; this is one dog bone that really rocks.
This product has... Stylish, Powerful bass, high quality, well made, simple elegant design, impressive sound
About me... Frequent traveler, Avid listener, Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
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