Sweet Sounds
The one thing I missed most on our recent stay in a rented Condo up in Jackson, NH, was music. We had a TV with video and DVD players, but no music. I bring my iPod with me, but with the kids it’s nearly impossible to ever wear headphones. So, I found this little set of Logitech mm50 speakers at BJs after doing a little research on the market. Some of the features that makes this unit attractive: 7-hour built-in rechargable battery–which simultaneously recharges the iPod–really sweet surround-sound settings, nifty little remote (the size of a stick of chewing gum and likely lost within the first day or two), chained wiring between the unit and a PC (update the iPod while still in the speaker dock), and nicely fitted carrying case. Plus, the thing sounds really amazing! Bose does offer something really excellent in this space, but it is $300 and far too nice to carry around. This little gem was $100 and sounds spacious and large: wonderful rich bass, clear and clean mids and highs, and really wide head space. I am just thrilled about it. So, our beautiful trip to the Cape this past week was sweetly augmented with the sounds of Boosty Collins, Fela Kuti, Pat Metheney, Bob Marley, John Coltrane, lots of great Salsa, and of course, the obligatory batch of the Wiggles and other childish pablum. Satisfy my soul.
August 15th, 2006 at 9:23 am
Thank you so much for recommending this speaker! I don’t own an iPod yet, but when I finally can afford one, I’ll also want to invest in some kind of a speaker/docking/recharging station. And since this offers great sound at a can’t-be-beat price point, I’ll probably buy it.
August 17th, 2006 at 4:57 pm
Those are awesome – great for using in the garage, basement anywhere. We’ve been plugging IPods into my buddies Bose System (the top of the line more audio than any sane person needs system) for a couple months via his son’s XBox 360.
Now it’s never the kids arguing about who’s game they’re going to play, it’s the adults arguing over who’s turn it is to play their mp3′s.
Mark
October 17th, 2006 at 10:10 pm
I stumbled on this entry looking for news about Jackson. But I’m glad get some advice on the speakers. I’m eyeing an iPod and with a 5 and 7 year old at home, I don’t think I’ll be able to use headphones often either!
P.S. Hope you enjoyed Jackson. It’s one of our favorite haunts. I actually designed a Jackson T-shirt. You can see it at http://www.newenglandtee.com, if you’re inclined.
Cheers!