Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Logitech X300 Mobile Wireless Stereo Speaker, Copper Black

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2014

Color: BlackProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

Couldn't be happier with this speaker! After comparing this to other similar sized Bluetooth models on the market, this one has by far the best performance to price ratio. But please people: MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS! It's a 6 inch wide, less than one pound speaker that costs roughly $60...it's not going to give you audiophile grade sound nor deep, booming bass extension. That being said, you will not for a moment regret buying it.

Pros:

+ Warm, well balanced sound with good clarity & virtually no distortion - bass is particularly impressive given the small drivers
+ Handsomely designed & highly portable - up-angled body is perfect for desktop / table placement
+ Sturdy build quality, and the "grippy" rubberized texture provides the added benefit of some water resistance

Cons:

- Does not automatically power up when it senses a signal through BT nor wired connection
- No easy way to gauge battery status

HINTS:

* The unit can also be set vertically for placement in tight spaces, although the sound suffers just a bit in that orientation
* You can also place the speaker "button side" down for an even greater upward angle if so desired
* Placing the unit close to a corner & just higher than desktop height seems to yield the best sonic results

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Andy Lowe

Huge bang for the buck!

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018

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I had an older Logutech wireless speaker, which is why I decided to purchase another of theirs. Right out of the box, it's ready for use. Pairing the Bluetooth is as simple as it was supposed to be.
The sound quality and range of the sound is important to me. I've listened to others, and this is superior. The bass is deep, the mids and tweet are as I had expected, both very good. The sound quality matches fairly close to my other Bose speakers I use for surround sound TV and home theater. I've had it turned up quite loud, and I'm not hearing the distortions you'd expect with a speaker of this size.
This speaker system has a stereo input jack - which I believe is 3.5mm, (the smaller of the two usually available) for plugging into non-bluetooth sources and a micro USB power plug.
This speaker is perfect for most bedrooms, bath etc., the small size fits nicely on a nightstand or shelf without being too bulky. I haven't had it long enough to test the battery life yet, but I'll add that later. But like all of these battery powered devices, it will fail eventually and I'll need to keep it plugged into a power source down the road.
Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase. It's the same quality of the older Logitech speaker that I misplaced during a move. That one is discontinued, which is the only reason I didn't purchase another.
You should be pleased with this. Highly recommended.

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A. V. Masotto

Logitech's X300: A lengthy review, a solid product, and an awkward price.

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2014

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tl;dr version: It's a great portable bluetooth speaker overall but with when balanced out with its few nuances and asking price, it's a bit of a stretch at $59.99 (at time of this review).

I purchased one of these (for reference, it is copper black) during one of Amazon's deals on Logitech gear when it was only $39.99. I've had this little guy since September 18th, and I love it for what it is: a better speaker than what either my laptop (Sony VAIO Flip 15) or my phone (LG G2 LS980) have. It's a minimalistic speaker as it only has 3 buttons centered on top (back, bluetooth/play/pause, forward), two ports behind the speaker on its "lip" or molded edge (microUSB for power/charging and 3.5mm jack for aux input), and opposite of those ports is the power button (barely engraved). For some, this may be a problem as it really is hard to feel. There is a very small LED near the power button to indicate that it's charging, on, or in pairing mode; but since it's in the back you probably won't ever see it in normal use. The X300 also turns itself off after some 3-5 minutes if nothing is streaming to it (or a button pressed), even if it's charging/plugged in. Pairing is also pretty simple: it'll enter pairing the first time you turn it on and on subsequent pairings, you'll need to hold down the bluetooth button on top until the speaker plays a jingle that you hit a jackpot and the LED rapidly flashes. There is also a small hole the same size as the LED behind the bluetooth button; I can only assume this is the hole needed for the microphone. It comes in a typical Logitech box/clamshell combo with the usual literature and a microUSB cable about 18 inches (1.5 feet) long that is strictly power only. This means you can plug it into your laptop or desktop and the USB port will just supply power to the speaker and your computer won't sound off when you do.

It only takes about 2-3 seconds for it to turn on (assuming you're pressing the power button and/or pressing it properly) and always resets to half of its volume range. I don't find this troublesome but it may be for those who like their electronics to remember all their settings. The volume range is 14 clicks from either volume extreme; on the 15th press, it will beep alerting that it cannot go quieter/louder. And as for the actual volume range you can hear, it reaches to something of a whisper before just muting itself and can fill a moderately noisy indoors room at maximum. Outside I doubt you'll get it to anywhere near that, but it does project the sound like a beam, so let that be a consolation. I have noticed that placing the speaker into a corner horizontally will help the sound, especially on the low end, be "fuller" (though you can do this to many speakers and get the same or similar result). I assume this is due to the passive drivers being on the sides, as the sound tends to be "thinner" if you orient it vertically. You could also use or make a three dimensional corner (box corner) to help the speaker in larger rooms with lots of space or when outdoors, but avoid cardboard as though it will reflect the sound, it will also absorb it at the same time.

Used in its optimum or ideal setting, the balance is pretty damn good. You won't get any bass thumping with this, but the bass is present and not overpowering. Highs come through pretty well but I'd say the mids can get muddy in some songs. It's nothing that would make the sound horrible but it is noticeable for those who have good hearing. It only has two active speakers after all. Another thing is that the bass and treble (highs/mids) are inversely proportional when the volume is quiet or loud; treble sticks out more when the volume is quiet and the bass kicks up when the volume is loud. This only is a slight imbalance and is noticeable when changing the volume. It is also another common issue on many speakers as well. There also isn't any (or is very little) distortion when cranked to max, though I haven't had a need to push it that loud except just for the sake of testing it. As for bluetooth or wired connections: I haven't found it to be too different soundwise. Usually bluetooth will either cut the high end and/or low end to some degree, but I haven't heard this as discernibly as with my other headphones/headsets. So you should be fine using either connection. And though it can be used for phone calls (it has an integrated speaker as mentioned above), I don't use speakers, even with this ability, to make calls. I have found that roughly 3 out of 4 times I have to be talking moderate to loud for those on the other end to hear me "normally", even if it is just at an arm's length away (minimally). But if that's your cup of tea, I suppose it can make a handy conference-like speakerphone. And no, you won't be able to use it as a speakerphone if you use the wired connection. One last note and oddity on the bluetooth/wired connections: bluetooth will override the wired connection. Usually this is the other way around but not here. You will have to disconnect the bluetooth connection if you want to use the aux input.

The housing feels sturdy and has a great rubberized texture that helps you grip it and lets it grip surfaces. However, I have dropped it a few times despite this and am glad to report that it didn't affect the speaker in any way. I will mention that when it dropped, it landed on the rubberized sections; I highly doubt the speaker grill would have escaped unscathed. As for details in its build quality: the grill, where it bends sharply at the corners, doesn't quite line up with the lips (but may vary from speaker to speaker) and there is a seam that isn't uniformly pressed on the bottom of the molded edge "lip" and is slightly gaped. I find that I'm able to overlook these as they're aesthetic and don't impact the major issue, which is sound quality. Lastly, I have used it while taking showers and though it is NOT water resistant, the humidity hasn't impacted it (yet) nor did dropping it into the shower when water was running (yes, this is one of the times I had dropped it). I was able to pull it out without it getting significantly wet and toweled it off. It was still playing music through the whole ordeal. I don't recommend this at all, but it does go to prove that the X300 is rather rugged. Again, it is NOT water resistant, I use it in a humid environment at times, and I'm probably just very lucky.

I have yet to fully exhaust the battery as I tend to have microUSB cables with me anywhere I go (and a power source to plug into). And though it is portable, I don't want to exhaust the battery's life "unnecessarily". This is a sealed unit and more than likely might damage the housing or, less likely, might alter the sound profile if you force it open without caution. Even then, there's no telling what shape or size (electrically and physically) the battery will be until you've opened it. However, I normally use the X300 at it's default volume (halfway) and, during my longest session with it, have listened to it for some 3-4 hours almost continuously.

I would give this 5/5 stars if it were closer to $39.99. At that price, it's a steal and any minor flaws one might have with it can be easily overlooked. However, the X300 seems to be closer to its MSRP of $69.99 ($59.99 at the time of this review) and, though it is still a great speaker at that price, I feel that it's price is just a bit high. There are some better and more powerful bluetooth speakers out there that are between $60 and $100 brand new and there are used bluetooth speakers that were over $100 new when they were purchased but now are being sold between $40 and $80. I probably would not have purchased the X300 if it were at $59.99 and would have saved up for one of the Sony bluetooth speakers/boomboxes. At the same time, I definitely wouldn't regret spending $59.99 on it either. It is a great speaker for what it is and I enjoy using it around the house.

I have uploaded a few hastily taken photos for size reference (it's about that of a regular 12 oz. soda can). There are manufacturer's pictures above that show off the aforementioned ports. I am working towards becoming a computer guru, consider myself an audiophile of sorts, and love getting some bang for my buck.

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Cwise

Spend the extra few dollars on this and treat your ears!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2016

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I have purchased a lot on Amazon, and rarely write reviews. This speaker is so good, I made an exception.

I got a Dknight MagicBox II for Christmas and received it I was unimpressed with the lows in music. I was mainly using it for music in my office, but have to keep my volume low as to not disturb my coworkers. It worked fine for movies / netflix / sports streaming on my phone and laptop at home, but left a lot to be desired when listening to music.

But this X300 has truly blown me away with the quality and overall build of this product. The music sounds incredible. Highs are very crisp, mids are distinct, and lows are present and distinguishable at a low volume, especially when standing on one end sitting on my hard top desk. Every genre - from country to edm, rock to hip-hop, metal to folk and bluegrass, this things handles it all so very well.

Easily the best $70 i've ever spent. I did get the extra 2 year warranty, but my first impression with the quality of the build is that it won't be necessary, but for $5, why not.

MY ONLY complaint is that the battery life isn't 12 hours, however, listening to it at medium / low volume on a full charge, I got 7 or 8 hours over bluetooth, which is better than the 5 or 6 it advertises. It will play when plugged in and charges, so it hasn't been an issue yet. And I have portable power banks if I ever need the extra juice on the go.

If you're trying to decide if there really is that big of a difference between the $25-$30 boxes and this one, the answer is ABSOLUTELY YES.
4 speakers on a unit of this size, with the battery life and sound / build quality it has, this is a no brainer.

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S. Petty

Still the Best Bluetooth Portable Speaker for the Price

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2014

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I have had this speaker for a few months now, and I am very impressed with the audio quality. For the price, it has very impressive full sound - it compares very well with other similar portable bluetooth speakers I have heard that cost well over $100. Bluetooth works perfectly - haven't tried to see if it can work in another room from where my iPad is yet. So far, we've used it out to distances as far as 30 feet or so, across a large living room. Only minor nit-pick I have is my finger has to grope around the back a while to find the power on/off button (its black - the same color as the case, so I usually have to lift it up to find it) - if only it were up on top where the other 3 buttons are, it would be perfect. The three buttons on top are volume down, Bluetooth link, and volume up. I only had to use the Bluetooth link button once, and perhaps that is because I only use it with the iPad and nothing else.
We used it once for 2 hours before plugging it into a USB wall charger, and the battery held up. When not in use, I leave it on the charger continuously.
UPDATE DEC 2019:
I'm happy to report my Logitech X300 is now over 5 years old and still working just fine. Only thing that has changed is the battery life - it has now reduced to somewhere more than 2 hours. That's no problem for me because I generally use it for about 1-1.5 hours between recharging. I have to use the Bluetooth button on top when I pair it up with a new device (changed cellphones a couple years ago), otherwise it pairs automatically to my ipad or my phone. Amazing the speaker is cheaper now than it was when I bought it. Glad to see it is still for sale - terrific sound for the price.

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Javier Pazo

Absolutely great device. Best device in its range.

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2015

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This little speaker is fantastic! The sound quality is amazing for it's size, and price range. The chassis is sturdy, and rugged with a lovely color scheme. I love that the speaker protects itself from damage caused by clipped audio signals by lowering the overall voltage when it senses clipping, it's a great feature that preserves the longevity of the whole device. All in all, in terms of bag for the buck, I think this is the best speaker within this price range.

P.S.: Logitech makes no specific claim about what chargers to use when charging speaker, and they only provide you with a charging cable. However, the manual states that it has a 400 mAh battery. This allows us to deduce that virtually all phone chargers provide far too much current for the battery it has as virtually all phone chargers today have an output current of 1500 - 2000 mAh which is over 3 times the allowable current, and is probably why so many people have complained about short battery life. I used a charger from a camera of mine which outputs 400 mAh, and I've never gotten less than 7 hours battery life out of it.

Edit:
After a year or so, the mini - usb port seems to go have come unsoldered from the board as it no longer takes a charge. Unfortunately, Logitech has made it quite difficult to take apart so I couldn't repair it, despite how much I enjoyed it and want to continue using it. I considered leaving a 4 star review, however, the item is no longer usable so, I couldn't really justify claiming it's great when it nothing more than a paper weight. At this point

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A. Saraha

Great for casual listening, and actually pleasurable to my ears

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021

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This lil guy is fabulous for its size! No, it doesn’t get super loud – but its a teeny device I ordered for a teeny space, so that’s not a complaint.

The EQ spectrum is pretty darn good, and unlike the $200 Bose Revolve I also tried, the highs aren’t so crispy as to be abrasive to my ears. (Lol, yes, I just compared this to a Bose. And preferred it. It doesn’t fatigue my ears like the Bose does.)

Note that the grill is metal, not plastic as I’ve seen some people say. And the rubber bumper around the rest is a nice protective touch, and helps the device not slip, which is helpful for something this small. Another build note is that you can stand it vertical as well as horizontal, which is handy if your space or desk is really tiny like mine is.

I’m a musician and sound engineer, so I’m pretty picky. But most of all I simply want to enjoy what I’m listening to. While this may not be the most hi-fi of devices, I find it pleasurable to my ears. Great for casual listening.

The only issue I’ve had so far is that occasionally (even at close range), the sound glitches for a split second. Again, this is for super casual listening, so this isn’t a big deal. I originally gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of this, but it actually stopped glitching for now, and this is such a great device otherwise that I think it merits 5 stars. If the glitch comes back, more accurate might be 4.5 stars.

So far I really like it, but I will update if I come across any other issues.

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Nichelle t

Good quality that lasts

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2022

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This speaker is about the size of a soda can. It's not huge but it does a good job. The sound is good but for someone who likes really loud music you should probably pick another speaker. The battery life is good, no complaints there either. The design is pretty cool too. It doesnt take up a lot of space either. Overall, I am happy with it

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Luigi

Good for the price

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024

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Does the job. Don't expect to make a party with it but for personal use it's awesome. I like how small it is making it great for traveling. Don't expect too much battery life, just around 3 or 4 hours.
The design is great, much better than regular speakers.

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Nelson A.

Calidad precio acorde

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024

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Creo que suena lo suficiente para el precio que vale. Aunque me uniera gustado un poquito más de volumen.

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