Logitech does include several plastic fittings specifically for the various iPods; the iPod Nano's is particularly clever with a hole that accommodates the player's underside headphone port. And there's an opening in the bottom of the cradle for stringing a syncing cable for an iPod. But we were easily able to adjust the bay for various other players, thanks to a piece in the rear wall of the cradle that can be moved forward and back.
Rounding out the mm32's physical attributes are volume buttons and a power switch on the front of the unit. On the rear, you'll find the power input port and the built-in 3.5mm line-input cable, which can be neatly wrapped and stored in a specially made crevice around the foot of the speaker. There are also two battery compartments, each of which houses two AA batteries (not included). The mm32 is rated for a 10-hour battery life. Logitech includes a handy cylindrical carrying case (with a handle) that can fit both the speakers and the power adapter.
In our performance tests, we found that the Logitech mm32 sounded good for its size, if a bit on the bright side for our taste. Still, music was clear and defined, with surprisingly present bass. We're not talking chest-thumping by any means, but at least we got some bass response, something that can be difficult with small, relatively inexpensive speakers. Since volume can be adjusted on both the audio player and speakers, make sure the audio player has at least half volume for best results. The unit gets loud enough for a hotel room or an office, but sound starts to vibrate unpleasantly if you really crank it up. We wouldn't use it for a party. Still, any frequent traveler wanting to free tunes from the confines of an MP3 player should give the mm32 a look.
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Where to buy
Logitech mm32 Portable Speakers (white):
$54.99 - $57.99
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