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Product Description Soundmatters foxLv2
Soundmatters introduces foxLv2 and foxLv2 Bluetooth, worthy successors to the first and still only portable pocket-sized stereo speaker system good enough for an audio purist....the foxLv2 Bluetooth version adds significantly improved Bluetooth music streaming (great for use with iPhone 3G/3Gs/Touch and other music phones) and surprisingly competent built-in dual-microphone system for “enterprise-quality” hands-free/conferencing. Sound+Vision Magazine called the foxL, “the absolute best gift of all time for audiophiles, while in December 2008, TIME magazine named the original Bluetooth foxL as a “Top Ten Gadget of the Year.” Powered by its built-in lithium ion battery, a included wall-charger, or USB connection, fox provides shockingly good fidelity (and bass) for it's size. It patented battery system actually doubles as a bass woofer and its patented left and right channel "Twoofer" drivers are built much like an audiophile tweeter with the twist that they can also woof. foxL and foxLv2 Bluetooth were designed by physicist, former NASA engineer and audio design legend Dr Godehard Guenther. Accepts Bluetooth stereo music streaming (from A2DP-equipped devices) AND stereo 3.5mm audio signals. Built-in dual microphone with noise and echo canceling DSP circuitry. Battery life up to 5 hours. Dimensions: 5.6" x 2.2" x 1.4". Weighs 9.5 oz. US Toll-free product/tech support @ 800/698.soma (7662) ext. 2.
Product Details Soundmatters foxLv2
- Color: Black
- Brand: SoundMatters
- Model: Soundmatters foxLv2 Bluetooth
- Dimensions: 2.20" h x 1.40" w x 5.60" l, .59 pounds
Features
- Now with improved auto-connect Bluetooth stereo- wireless sounds amazing via iPhone 3G/3Gs/Touch, Blackberry, etc
- Enhanced ?Business-Quality? Bluetooth Hands-Free capability utilizing dual noise/echo canceling mics
- Built-in Lithium-Ion battery amazingly is also a bass woofer (patented), up to 5 hours of battery life. Output power increases when wall-powered.
- Wireless A2DP Bluetooth music streaming/handsfree speakerphone. Wired connections include: standard 3.5 mm headphone-type connector audio-in
- Includes: English/French language instructions, AC adapter with 4 plug-in adapters, mini-USB>USB cable, 3.5mm audio cable, travel pouch,
Customer Reviews Soundmatters foxLv2
Soundmatters foxLv2Most helpful customer reviews
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
THE BEST PORTABLE SPEAKER-HANDS DOWN
By 3GOLDENS
These are without a doubt the best portable speaker system I have ever heard. Hands down far and above way ahead of the anything else on the market.
First I do not work for these people in case there is any doubt about the veracity of what I am saying here.
The speakers are extremely durable, rock sold construction and connect flawlessly to my iphone, my macbook pro, macbook, either by bluetooth or directly.
Soundmatters foxLv2
I don't know what the problem was with the other person who reviewed them and stated he had a problem, no such thing, these perform FLAWLESSLY, ACROSS THE BOARD!
I am not an audiophile by any stretch of the imagination. I am a old school audio person, if it sounds good to my naked ear then its AOK!
AND
These sound absolutely suburb, just really unbelievable. I can not tell you how long I have been waiting for something like this to come out that is portable and performs as stated in the information provided to consumers. Imagine, no wires, and great stereo sound and its a hands free device all rolled into one.
All I need now is for Sound Matters to come out with a powered portable subwoofer to go along with this little gem!
Soundmatters foxLv2
Really folks you will not be sorry worth every single cent! Do not hesitate if they are in stock ORDER THEM RIGHT AWAY!
P.S. Their Customer service is impeccable. I had a small problem and they shipped me a new speaker RIGHT AWAY.
I've been told they are working on a small portable subwoofer to go along with this unit and we should be seeing this soon!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Best in Current Technology
By B. Safdie
Raves:
Soundmatters foxLv2 best
I have purchased at least a dozen small speaker systems over the years, spending anywhere from $20 to $150 each. The Soundmatters Foxl V2 speakers are by far the best of the lot. The sound is nicely balanced and has nice bass tones for a speaker system this small. I gave it a 4 stars for Sound quality because it certainly will distort at high volumes.
I am not sure that there any speaker system in this class that is a 5 star on Sound quality. In speakers, size matters, but Soundmatters has done a great job of optimizing the sound in this small package. This is nice, portable audio sound -- not snooty audiophile sound. If you are that much of an audiophile, then you really are not going to be happy outside of your soundproofed living room with your multi-thousand dollar stereo system, so what are you doing looking at these speakers anyway?
great Soundmatters foxLv2
On price, I have purchased iPod dock speakers costing well over $100 that had decent sound, but were much larger and less portable. The Foxl V2 has better sound and fits in my jeans back pocket. $200 may seem steep, but the incremental value in sound, portability, and convenience is definitely there for me. Paired with my HTC EVO, it is the ultimate roaming listening device. With the EVO in my pocket, I roam from room to room in my house doing chores and listening to podcasts, audiobooks, or music. I have a small deck on my condo and the sound is fine for party background music. Finally, they sound great plugged in to my laptop.
In addition to an "Anti-Dance Mat" (see below), Soundmatters provides a complete set of cables (USB, 3.5mm audio) and multiple power plugs that fit into the wall charger.
Not Quite Negatives:
good Soundmatters foxLv2
Note of caution: At high volume, these babies dance. My unit has a dent in the speaker grill where it danced off a table onto a stone floor. Use the rubber mat Soundmatters provides and make sure you keep the unit away from edges. I am not sure if this is a negative or a positive. On one hand, it is a pain. On the other hand, it is cool -- especially when showing the speakers to friends. With the volume a bit lower, this is not a problem.
Both supplying a wall-charger and accepting a mini-USB for charging is great. Although with cell phones standardizing around micro-USB, I think I would prefer a micro-USB port. I have micro-USB cables everywhere now (car, home, office), and have to search for the mini-USB cable. One cable for all would really have been nice.
niceSoundmatters foxLv2
Negatives:
First, the Bluetooth speaker phone capability is horrible. I hear callers perfectly. However, I have yet to talk to someone who did not complain that they could not hear me very well. I did not buy this product as a speaker phone, so I am affected less. In my book, if they could not get a better microphone (dual mics?) in the unit, they should have left this feature out.
My second negative is the battery. I get 5 or 6 hours on a 4-hour charge, and that is as advertised. I just wish it could be more in the 8 to 10 hour range. Finally, the battery is not user-changeable/replaceable. I would be happier if I could keep a second battery charging, or in my pack if I am out on the lake for a day. I also worried that the rechargeable battery would start to decline in a year or so. Soundmatters assured me that they expect the lifetime for the battery to be more on the order of 5 years. We'll see. I like the product enough that I hope to be using it in 5 years. All in all, I would prefer that the battery be user-replaceable, both to compensate for playtime-per-charge and eventual battery degradation.
Soundmatters foxLv2
Conclusion:
Overall, I recommend the Foxl V2. It's not perfect, but it is certainly the best portable speaker system current technology offers in this size.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Pricy, and worth every penny
By Samuel Missimer
As a music-loving road-warrior, I have purchased many different portable speaker solutions over the years.
The FoxLv2 is simply the best.
The sound is clear and accurate. Volume is more that adequate for hotel room listening, and the small weight/size makes it easy to keep in the smallest of travel bags.
Bluetooth works fine, but can be 'buzzy', a direct cord yields best results.
Cell phone function isn't so hot though, and the call audio level and quality pales to the music function, hence 4 not 5 stars.
Still, if portablility and audio quality are your criteria, you will not regret this purchase.
Sam Missimer
See all customer reviews...
Product Description Soundmatters foxLv2
Soundmatters introduces foxLv2 and foxLv2 Bluetooth, worthy successors to the first and still only portable pocket-sized stereo speaker system good enough for an audio purist....the foxLv2 Bluetooth version adds significantly improved Bluetooth music streaming (great for use with iPhone 3G/3Gs/Touch and other music phones) and surprisingly competent built-in dual-microphone system for “enterprise-quality” hands-free/conferencing. Sound+Vision Magazine called the foxL, “the absolute best gift of all time for audiophiles, while in December 2008, TIME magazine named the original Bluetooth foxL as a “Top Ten Gadget of the Year.” Powered by its built-in lithium ion battery, a included wall-charger, or USB connection, fox provides shockingly good fidelity (and bass) for it's size. It patented battery system actually doubles as a bass woofer and its patented left and right channel "Twoofer" drivers are built much like an audiophile tweeter with the twist that they can also woof. foxL and foxLv2 Bluetooth were designed by physicist, former NASA engineer and audio design legend Dr Godehard Guenther. Accepts Bluetooth stereo music streaming (from A2DP-equipped devices) AND stereo 3.5mm audio signals. Built-in dual microphone with noise and echo canceling DSP circuitry. Battery life up to 5 hours. Dimensions: 5.6" x 2.2" x 1.4". Weighs 9.5 oz. US Toll-free product/tech support @ 800/698.soma (7662) ext. 2.Product Details Soundmatters foxLv2
- Color: Black
- Brand: SoundMatters
- Model: Soundmatters foxLv2 Bluetooth
- Dimensions: 2.20" h x 1.40" w x 5.60" l, .59 pounds
Features
- Now with improved auto-connect Bluetooth stereo- wireless sounds amazing via iPhone 3G/3Gs/Touch, Blackberry, etc
- Enhanced ?Business-Quality? Bluetooth Hands-Free capability utilizing dual noise/echo canceling mics
- Built-in Lithium-Ion battery amazingly is also a bass woofer (patented), up to 5 hours of battery life. Output power increases when wall-powered.
- Wireless A2DP Bluetooth music streaming/handsfree speakerphone. Wired connections include: standard 3.5 mm headphone-type connector audio-in
- Includes: English/French language instructions, AC adapter with 4 plug-in adapters, mini-USB>USB cable, 3.5mm audio cable, travel pouch,
Customer Reviews Soundmatters foxLv2
Soundmatters foxLv2
Most helpful customer reviews16 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
THE BEST PORTABLE SPEAKER-HANDS DOWN By 3GOLDENS
These are without a doubt the best portable speaker system I have ever heard. Hands down far and above way ahead of the anything else on the market.
First I do not work for these people in case there is any doubt about the veracity of what I am saying here.
The speakers are extremely durable, rock sold construction and connect flawlessly to my iphone, my macbook pro, macbook, either by bluetooth or directly.
Soundmatters foxLv2
I don't know what the problem was with the other person who reviewed them and stated he had a problem, no such thing, these perform FLAWLESSLY, ACROSS THE BOARD!
I am not an audiophile by any stretch of the imagination. I am a old school audio person, if it sounds good to my naked ear then its AOK!
AND
These sound absolutely suburb, just really unbelievable. I can not tell you how long I have been waiting for something like this to come out that is portable and performs as stated in the information provided to consumers. Imagine, no wires, and great stereo sound and its a hands free device all rolled into one.
All I need now is for Sound Matters to come out with a powered portable subwoofer to go along with this little gem!
Soundmatters foxLv2
Really folks you will not be sorry worth every single cent! Do not hesitate if they are in stock ORDER THEM RIGHT AWAY!
P.S. Their Customer service is impeccable. I had a small problem and they shipped me a new speaker RIGHT AWAY.
I've been told they are working on a small portable subwoofer to go along with this unit and we should be seeing this soon!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Best in Current Technology By B. Safdie
Raves:
Soundmatters foxLv2 best
I have purchased at least a dozen small speaker systems over the years, spending anywhere from $20 to $150 each. The Soundmatters Foxl V2 speakers are by far the best of the lot. The sound is nicely balanced and has nice bass tones for a speaker system this small. I gave it a 4 stars for Sound quality because it certainly will distort at high volumes.
I am not sure that there any speaker system in this class that is a 5 star on Sound quality. In speakers, size matters, but Soundmatters has done a great job of optimizing the sound in this small package. This is nice, portable audio sound -- not snooty audiophile sound. If you are that much of an audiophile, then you really are not going to be happy outside of your soundproofed living room with your multi-thousand dollar stereo system, so what are you doing looking at these speakers anyway?
great Soundmatters foxLv2
On price, I have purchased iPod dock speakers costing well over $100 that had decent sound, but were much larger and less portable. The Foxl V2 has better sound and fits in my jeans back pocket. $200 may seem steep, but the incremental value in sound, portability, and convenience is definitely there for me. Paired with my HTC EVO, it is the ultimate roaming listening device. With the EVO in my pocket, I roam from room to room in my house doing chores and listening to podcasts, audiobooks, or music. I have a small deck on my condo and the sound is fine for party background music. Finally, they sound great plugged in to my laptop.
In addition to an "Anti-Dance Mat" (see below), Soundmatters provides a complete set of cables (USB, 3.5mm audio) and multiple power plugs that fit into the wall charger.
Not Quite Negatives:
good Soundmatters foxLv2
Note of caution: At high volume, these babies dance. My unit has a dent in the speaker grill where it danced off a table onto a stone floor. Use the rubber mat Soundmatters provides and make sure you keep the unit away from edges. I am not sure if this is a negative or a positive. On one hand, it is a pain. On the other hand, it is cool -- especially when showing the speakers to friends. With the volume a bit lower, this is not a problem.
Both supplying a wall-charger and accepting a mini-USB for charging is great. Although with cell phones standardizing around micro-USB, I think I would prefer a micro-USB port. I have micro-USB cables everywhere now (car, home, office), and have to search for the mini-USB cable. One cable for all would really have been nice.
niceSoundmatters foxLv2
Negatives:
First, the Bluetooth speaker phone capability is horrible. I hear callers perfectly. However, I have yet to talk to someone who did not complain that they could not hear me very well. I did not buy this product as a speaker phone, so I am affected less. In my book, if they could not get a better microphone (dual mics?) in the unit, they should have left this feature out.
My second negative is the battery. I get 5 or 6 hours on a 4-hour charge, and that is as advertised. I just wish it could be more in the 8 to 10 hour range. Finally, the battery is not user-changeable/replaceable. I would be happier if I could keep a second battery charging, or in my pack if I am out on the lake for a day. I also worried that the rechargeable battery would start to decline in a year or so. Soundmatters assured me that they expect the lifetime for the battery to be more on the order of 5 years. We'll see. I like the product enough that I hope to be using it in 5 years. All in all, I would prefer that the battery be user-replaceable, both to compensate for playtime-per-charge and eventual battery degradation.
Soundmatters foxLv2
Conclusion:
Overall, I recommend the Foxl V2. It's not perfect, but it is certainly the best portable speaker system current technology offers in this size.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Pricy, and worth every penny By Samuel Missimer
As a music-loving road-warrior, I have purchased many different portable speaker solutions over the years.
The FoxLv2 is simply the best.
The sound is clear and accurate. Volume is more that adequate for hotel room listening, and the small weight/size makes it easy to keep in the smallest of travel bags.
Bluetooth works fine, but can be 'buzzy', a direct cord yields best results.
Cell phone function isn't so hot though, and the call audio level and quality pales to the music function, hence 4 not 5 stars.
Still, if portablility and audio quality are your criteria, you will not regret this purchase.
Sam Missimer
See all customer reviews...
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