Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere (black)

Manufacturer: Logitech Inc. Part number: 984-000006

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Bottom Line:: It may not be the most compact portable speaker on the block, but the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere offers useful extras and great sound for an affordable price.

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Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere (black)

price range: $99.95 - $158.64

It may not be the most compact portable speaker on the block, but the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere offers useful extras and great sound for an affordable price.

The good: The Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere offers an understated, travel-friendly design that's compatible with both iPods and other MP3 players (via auxiliary line-in). The speaker sounds great; has a built-in, rechargeable battery; and comes with a travel case and an innovative wall charger. The included remote lets you navigate the iPod's menus.

The bad: The remote's range isn't very good, and the Pure-Fi Anywhere isn't as compact as many portable speaker options.

The bottom line: It may not be the most compact portable speaker on the block, but the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere offers useful extras and great sound for an affordable price.

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In a market brimming with iPod speaker systems, it can be hard to compete. However, combine a well-known company with a well-designed, good-sounding, relatively inexpensive product and you've got the Logitech mm50, a wildly popular portable iPod speaker unit. In the spirit of improving on a good thing, Logitech has finally come out with a follow-up nearly two years later. The new unit, called the Pure-Fi Anywhere, offers improved sound and a more advanced remote for the same affordable ($150) price.

At 13 by 3.6 by 1.6 inches and 1.6 pounds, the Pure-Fi Anywhere is on the hefty side for a travel speaker, but the flip-out metal legs, the built-in rechargeable battery, and the included travel case redeem its portability. In addition to the clamshell carrying case, Logitech includes nine iPod dock adapters, which will ensure a secure fit for any previous generation iPod (besides the Shuffle). For newer iPods--such as the Classic and 3G Nano--you'll need to use the adapters that come with the player. As for those with Shuffles or even non-iPod MP3 players, the Pure-Fi Anywhere accommodates with a line-in port found on the back of the unit. (You'll need to provide your own cable, though.) Of course, the unit can only charge iPods using the 30-pin connector, and then only if the speakers are plugged into wall power using the included AC adapter. Actually, this seemingly boring extra is pretty nifty: it has an appendage for wrapping up the power cable for easy storage.

Logitech hasn't deviated from the color scheme of the mm50, offering the Pure-Fi Anywhere in black and white versions. The high-gloss finish doesn't exactly match the metallic hues of the latest crop of iPods, but the brushed-silver trim should go nicely. The overall look of this unit doesn't deviate greatly from that of its predecessor, but there are some noticeable design differences. First, each of the four speakers (two 2-inch Max-X active, high-excursion drivers and two 3-inch pressure drivers) is covered by its own circular grille, whereas the entire face of the mm50 was covered by one grille. Also, the Pure-Fi Anywhere's onboard controls, which reside along the top edge of the speaker, are square and rest flush with the unit. Here, you'll find power, shuffle, and repeat keys; volume controls; and a Stereo XL (separation) button for creating a wider sound space.

If you prefer to control your music playback from afar--and "afar" to you means about 15 feet within direct line of sight--Logitech includes an IR remote to that end. Despite its distance limitations, we're digging the remote. You get the usual--power, shuffle/repeat, and stereo separation keys, along with a five-way playback control pad with play/pause, volume, and track shuttle buttons--but then there's another handy circular pad that lets you step in and out of the iPod's menus. We first came across this with the Cambridge SoundWorks Playdock i and are happy to see that more companies are catching on to this handy feature.

Like its blueprint, the Pure-Fi Anywhere is a solid performer. In fact, the new unit is even better, since it doesn't suffer from the same high-volume distortion as the mm50. In testing, the high-end clarity was nice--triangles and high-hats sparkled over the mids without making things sound too bright. Vocals were warm and buttery, while bass response was tight. Bass is a bit more present through the Anywhere than it was through the mm50, and it's certainly respectable for a portable unit, though it's not going to blow anyone's clothes off. The stereo separation feature did its job, noticeably widening the sound field, though whether it made things sound better is a matter of opinion. The rated battery life of 10 hours is adequate, and we appreciate the fact that the battery is of the built-in rechargeable variety.

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9 stars

Highly recommended.

by Mexjames on January 31, 2008

Pros: Sound quality, Logitech service.

Cons: Remote feels frail.

Summary: I bought this equipment mostly for use in the office. I'm a fan of classical music, and this set of speakers delivers outstanding sound for its size. A colleague ...

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Summary: I bought this equipment mostly for use in the office. I'm a fan of classical music, and this set of speakers delivers outstanding sound for its size. A colleague has the Bose unit, and was impressed by the sound and the portability of the Pure-Fi Anywhere.

The iPod fits seamlessly, the remote has good range, the carrying case is very well designed including an elastic band to hold the remote, and the AC adapter fits neatly in the iPod bay. The first unit I had had a problem, Logitech's technical support was very efficent and they replaced the item promptly. They always answered my e-mails within 24 hours, and they were never beating around to bush trying to postpone a solution.

I don't live in the USA so I thought that getting the replacement unit would be a problem, but Logitech handled everything and the new unit arrived as promised.

The only reason of why this product doesn't get a perfect 10 is because the remote control feels a little bit frail, compared to the unit itself which is very solid. However, the remote controls the iPod menu, making it very easy to navigate among the songs and playlists.

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3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
3 stars

Doesn't work properly with iPod Touch

by ianto39 on January 15, 2008

Pros: Loud, sounds great

Cons: Remote doesn't work properly with iPod Touch

Summary: With the Touch, when you press up/down it moves you up/down 2 lines in the current screen, as if you'd pressed the button twice, ie you will ...

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Summary: With the Touch, when you press up/down it moves you up/down 2 lines in the current screen, as if you'd pressed the button twice, ie you will only be able to access half your Artists, Tracks or Playlists using the remote, the rest you'll need to select the old fashioned way.

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2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

Awesome, This small portable speaker set is perfect for any small gathering anywhere!

by Rizzo405 on July 28, 2008

Pros: This thing is great for travel, poolside, grilling, or just about any outdoor activity!

Cons: Remote is a bit cheap and tricky but does the job, that all that counts in the end!

Summary: I love this thing, it's great for background music, it might not blow your hair back but it's clear and loud enough for a small group of people ...

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Summary: I love this thing, it's great for background music, it might not blow your hair back but it's clear and loud enough for a small group of people to enjoy anywhere, I don't understand the comment of it being useless, everyone I know loves this thing!

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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
8 stars

Pretty darn good!

by croixian1 on May 27, 2008

Pros: Very nice sound, comparable with small Bose units. Works with iPod Nano 3rd Gen.

Cons: Wish I had control over base and trebel. Poor remote control range.

Summary: Bought it at Sam's Club for $80.

Summary: Bought it at Sam's Club for $80.

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9 stars

Next best speakers to Bose SoundDock

by ingallsra on February 24, 2008

Pros: Great, clean sound with improved bass and a better remote

Cons: Fingerprint magnet!!!

Summary: I've owned the Logitech mm50 portable speakers for two years. They've been great but do have the infamous sound distortion at higher volume levels.
I recently purchased Logitech'
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Summary: I've owned the Logitech mm50 portable speakers for two years. They've been great but do have the infamous sound distortion at higher volume levels.
I recently purchased Logitech's Pure-fi Anywhere speakers, and they are impressive. When testing them next to other portable speakers in the store, the only one better was the Bose SoundDock--and not by a gaping margin.
The Pure-fi Anywhere has improved sound over its mm50 predecessor and a much more user-friendly remote with more options than before. I love that I can go in and out of my iPod's menus. I haven't experienced sound distortion with this system either, and it works flawlessly with my 160gb iPod Classic.
While I preferred the look of the mm50 to the Anywhere, the sound quality is so much better that the cosmetics don't matter to me. My only real beef is that the glossy black front and remote are fingerprint magnets. Be prepared to be wiping them often.
Overall, Logitech's Pure-fi Anywhere speakers are a very nice improvement over the mm50s, and if you don't want to spend $400 on the Bose SoundDock, Logitech is your best choice (with a much friendlier price tag).

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8 stars

Not too shabby!

by hawaiiinsomniac on August 6, 2008

Pros: Really affordable, decent sound

Cons: Sound is muffled at louder sounds

Summary: I got the white one for $69.99 @ Costco, and I was so impressed (in relation to the price) that I bought another one. Now I have my music streaming ...

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Summary: I got the white one for $69.99 @ Costco, and I was so impressed (in relation to the price) that I bought another one. Now I have my music streaming through the whole house. Yippie!

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1 stars

utterly useless

by colinmansell on May 21, 2008

Pros: It sounds ok for about 2 minutes at a time

Cons: It switches itself off and doesnt charge my 80G ipod

Summary: From the day I bought this, one function after the other have failed, the remote is dead despite new battery, it doesnt charge my ipod at all and now it ...

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Summary: From the day I bought this, one function after the other have failed, the remote is dead despite new battery, it doesnt charge my ipod at all and now it switches itself off after about 2 minutes.

Stupidly I bought it at an airport, and no longer have the receipt so I am left a hundred quid out of pocket. Do not buy this product!!!

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