Soundmatters FoxLv2 user reviews

Pros Amazing sound! I have tried 12 different portable speakers with my MP3 player. This one amazed me. No other portable speakers will sounds as good. Plenty loud enough to fill a large room with music, maybe even loud enough to host a hotel room party.

Cons High cost. Disappointing Bluetooth sound quality. Silly little felt travel pouch (a nice case would be expected at this price point).

Summary There are two ways to look at this product. First, what is the best sound quality you can get from a powered speaker this small? No other product I have tried even comes close to the audio quality of the FoxL. Second, how small (or large) would a competing product have to be to sound as good? My experience tells me that it would need to be a bit bigger than a shoebox (or the size of a small toaster oven) to be of the same sounds quality, and probably cost just as much. If you have to have a product smaller than a bread box then the FoxL is for you. It is surprisingly loud. It is much louder when plugged into the wall then on battery power or USB power. After listing to the tremendous sound quality over wires, the Bluetooth leaves something to be desired. This is my first experience with stereo Bluetooth, so maybe it always works like this... There is a drop in overall audio quality and a noticeable hiss at very low music volumes. It functions well and the handset functions (Bluetooth mic and speakers) work much better then a normal headset or Bluetooth speakerphone.
You will not be disappointed with the FoxL speakers!

Pros Amazing size for the size.
Portablilty

Cons None that I can think of

Summary I actually own the foxLmb which is identical to this model except mine has Bluetooth for music streaming (OK for non-critical listening, some static) and a built-in mic for using with my phone for hands-free and conference calling. It was worth the $50 for me to get the added feature...if you don't need them, at $199 the basic foxL is amazing. I have it 5 stars for unbelievable sound for it's size... I give my "mb" Bluetooth model 4.5 stars...same amazing sound when connected to my iPod and added Bluetooth/mic feature.

Pros I've been waiting YEARS for a portable speaker solution that doesn't sound like cr*p and isn't solely designed for iPods. My ship came in with the foxL. I plug it into my Sirius Stiletto or my Creative Zen and get great sound.

Cons Expensive (but worth it). REALLY heavy bass (think bass-heavy rap) does get a little distorted, but for almost all music it honestly sounds as good as a regular stereo.

Summary I own the non Bluetooth system and love the fact that I can charge it with both a regular plug (faster recharge) and USB. I cannot say enough about the sound quality on this system either...I was skeptical when I ordered it. I liked it so much when I received it that I actually contacted both CNET and Sound Matters to get them to have the product reviewed. (I've never done that before)

Pros AUDIO BEST IN THE WORLD FOR THIS CLASS (SMALL SPEAKERS)

Cons little weak battery.

Summary THE BEST. ENOUGH SAID. MY FIRST REVIEW ON CNET. I HAD TO DO THIS!!