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Product Description Soundmatters foxLv2
Soundmatters introduces foxLv2, a worthy successor to the first and still only portable pocket-sized stereo speaker system good enough for an audio purist. Sound+Vision Magazine called the foxL, “the absolute best gift of all time for audiophiles.” Powered by its built-in lithium ion battery, its included wall-charger, or USB connection, foxLv2 provides shockingly good fidelity (and bass) for its size. Its 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 were designed by physicist, former NASA engineer and audio design legend Dr Godehard Guenther. His new V2 version providing smoother deeper bass, even more open/”airy” highs, along with the ability to play a bit louder. Anti-motion acoustic mat now included. foxLv2 accepts stereo 3.5mm audio input and has battery life of up to 5 hours. A second model, the foxLv2 Bluetooth is also available, which along with all the foxLv2 performance/features adds wireless music streaming (from iPhone, etc.) and hands-free speakerphone capability. 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
- Dimensions: 2.20" h x 1.40" w x 5.60" l, .59 pounds
Features
- Second generation version of the first and still only pocket-sized portable stereo speaker good enough for an audio purist.
- True purist hi-fi go-anywhere speaker alternative to earphones¿high-resolution
- Built-in Lithium-Ion battery amazingly is also a bass woofer (patented)
- Connections include: standard 3.5 mm headphone-type connector audio-in, 3.5mm Subwoofer Output.
- Includes: English/French language instructions, AC adapter with 4 plug-in adapters (US/Japan, Europe/China
Customer Reviews Soundmatters foxLv2
Most helpful customer reviews Soundmatters foxLv2
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
Luxuary portable mini speakers
By mbr8879576
I shopped around, then ended up with 4 (Actually 5) portable mini speakers for my MP3 players (ZEN, from Creative Lab). This is the most costly ($169), yet best sound volume and quality portable mini speakers. It is a bit heavy as compared with the others. It can be charged with a worldwide plug (and a mini USB port.) It has a volume control, It comes with a non-slip pad, it has an output port for a sub-woofer. An on off switch, a battery charging indicator light that changes color from red to green. It comes with a soft porch for carry.
The next sound volume and quality portable mini speakers is the discontinued Sony SRS-T57, the 4 AA battery compartment made it a bit bulky. It cost around $35 ?
The next sound volume and quality portable mini speakers is the Dino iSpeaker, with impressive spec, 50-20K Hz, 90 dB, small foot print, very cheap (Cost less than 10% of the Soundmatters), The sound volume and quality is good. It is a buy for the price.
The one I will not recommend is the one from Creative Lab, it fits only the Zen Mosaic model. It costs three times as the Dino iSpeaker, but the sound volume and quality is not good. I broke the shipping package, otherwise, I would return and ask for a refund.
The last one is a bulky and heavy, AM/FM radio, the Sangean PR-D5, It is a good FM/AM radio, but the sound from the aux input is not as loud as the radio. I will not recommend it for mp3 player.
In short, if you can afford the $169, get this Soundmatters speaker. Otherwize get the Dino iSpeaker (It may be model CS-SP25, developed by Cool Sources in Taiwan, made in China)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Big Sound, Small Package
By James S. Leseke
I read about these beauties in boing-boing and the was interested. For the money these speakers are absolutely amazing. Huge sound, with amazing clarity and excellent base response. I Actually had to dial back these tiny terrors because they were too loud.
At full throttle the base was muddy and tubby and really, really loud. The amount of punch delivered by the unit is astounding. In more normal operating conditions the speakers are near flawless. The base is full and punchy, the midrange is clean, and the highs are super-crisp and not a bit tinny.
Soundmatters foxLv2
As my FOXL spends almost all of its time tethered to a MacBook, battery life is not a concern. The FOXL happily sucks down USB power from the Mac. I have noted that there is a buzz from the unit when operated in this manner. How the DC voltage from the USB is causing a hum is bit of a mystery that is solved by just unplugging the unit from the USB hub. It may not be the fault of the unit but of the macally 7 port hub I use.
Bottom line I cannot praise the FOXL enough. If music matters to you and you need a high quality portable rig to play your tunes, go no father, this is your unit.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Soundmatters FOXL kicks ass
By K. Bailey
These are very crisp sounding and extremely small but amaze people with how much bass they exert from their size.
Very happy with them.
See all customer reviews...
Soundmatters foxLv2Product Description Soundmatters foxLv2
Soundmatters introduces foxLv2, a worthy successor to the first and still only portable pocket-sized stereo speaker system good enough for an audio purist. Sound+Vision Magazine called the foxL, “the absolute best gift of all time for audiophiles.” Powered by its built-in lithium ion battery, its included wall-charger, or USB connection, foxLv2 provides shockingly good fidelity (and bass) for its size. Its 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 were designed by physicist, former NASA engineer and audio design legend Dr Godehard Guenther. His new V2 version providing smoother deeper bass, even more open/”airy” highs, along with the ability to play a bit louder. Anti-motion acoustic mat now included. foxLv2 accepts stereo 3.5mm audio input and has battery life of up to 5 hours. A second model, the foxLv2 Bluetooth is also available, which along with all the foxLv2 performance/features adds wireless music streaming (from iPhone, etc.) and hands-free speakerphone capability. 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
- Dimensions: 2.20" h x 1.40" w x 5.60" l, .59 pounds
Features
- Second generation version of the first and still only pocket-sized portable stereo speaker good enough for an audio purist.
- True purist hi-fi go-anywhere speaker alternative to earphones¿high-resolution
- Built-in Lithium-Ion battery amazingly is also a bass woofer (patented)
- Connections include: standard 3.5 mm headphone-type connector audio-in, 3.5mm Subwoofer Output.
- Includes: English/French language instructions, AC adapter with 4 plug-in adapters (US/Japan, Europe/China
Customer Reviews Soundmatters foxLv2
Most helpful customer reviews Soundmatters foxLv223 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
Luxuary portable mini speakers By mbr8879576
I shopped around, then ended up with 4 (Actually 5) portable mini speakers for my MP3 players (ZEN, from Creative Lab). This is the most costly ($169), yet best sound volume and quality portable mini speakers. It is a bit heavy as compared with the others. It can be charged with a worldwide plug (and a mini USB port.) It has a volume control, It comes with a non-slip pad, it has an output port for a sub-woofer. An on off switch, a battery charging indicator light that changes color from red to green. It comes with a soft porch for carry.
The next sound volume and quality portable mini speakers is the discontinued Sony SRS-T57, the 4 AA battery compartment made it a bit bulky. It cost around $35 ?
The next sound volume and quality portable mini speakers is the Dino iSpeaker, with impressive spec, 50-20K Hz, 90 dB, small foot print, very cheap (Cost less than 10% of the Soundmatters), The sound volume and quality is good. It is a buy for the price.
The one I will not recommend is the one from Creative Lab, it fits only the Zen Mosaic model. It costs three times as the Dino iSpeaker, but the sound volume and quality is not good. I broke the shipping package, otherwise, I would return and ask for a refund.
The last one is a bulky and heavy, AM/FM radio, the Sangean PR-D5, It is a good FM/AM radio, but the sound from the aux input is not as loud as the radio. I will not recommend it for mp3 player.
In short, if you can afford the $169, get this Soundmatters speaker. Otherwize get the Dino iSpeaker (It may be model CS-SP25, developed by Cool Sources in Taiwan, made in China)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Big Sound, Small Package By James S. Leseke
I read about these beauties in boing-boing and the was interested. For the money these speakers are absolutely amazing. Huge sound, with amazing clarity and excellent base response. I Actually had to dial back these tiny terrors because they were too loud.
At full throttle the base was muddy and tubby and really, really loud. The amount of punch delivered by the unit is astounding. In more normal operating conditions the speakers are near flawless. The base is full and punchy, the midrange is clean, and the highs are super-crisp and not a bit tinny.
Soundmatters foxLv2
As my FOXL spends almost all of its time tethered to a MacBook, battery life is not a concern. The FOXL happily sucks down USB power from the Mac. I have noted that there is a buzz from the unit when operated in this manner. How the DC voltage from the USB is causing a hum is bit of a mystery that is solved by just unplugging the unit from the USB hub. It may not be the fault of the unit but of the macally 7 port hub I use.
Bottom line I cannot praise the FOXL enough. If music matters to you and you need a high quality portable rig to play your tunes, go no father, this is your unit.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Soundmatters FOXL kicks ass By K. Bailey
These are very crisp sounding and extremely small but amaze people with how much bass they exert from their size.
Very happy with them.
See all customer reviews...
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