Logitech X300 Mobile Wireless Stereo Speaker, Red

Great full frequency response. Bluetooth connected right up. Excellent price. I listen to a lot of audio books and it sure beats the tinny phone speaker.

i’ve been using this product for years and beating it up and it still works great

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.

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.

The Logitech x300 is sleek and stylish but in terms of usability and functionality it may as well be a paperweight. Mine is brand new and after charging it for long enough for it to be at full battery, it’s still dead and won’t stay on when unplugged from power. On top of the battery issues the sound is distorted, and it cuts in and out so much so that it’s not worth using. Thoroughly disappointed, I’ve used many different versions of Logitech speakers and they’ve always been up to par. That said, do not buy the x300, spend a little more on another brand, it’ll be much more worth your time, money, and listening enjoyment.