Logitech Pure-Fi Elite High-Performance Stereo System for iPod (Black)

By admin on May 14th, 2008

Logitech Pure-Fi Elite High-Performance Stereo System for iPod (Black)

Binding: Electronics
Manufacturer: Logitech

Product Description:
The Logitech Pure-Fi Elite stereo system creates a full functioning stereo from your iPod, filling any room with high-performance digital sound. Charge your iPod while you enjoy favorite tunes from selected playlists or from the built-in AM/FM radio and control it all from across the room with the included backlit wireless remote. The remote also provides easy one-touch access to shuffle and repeat functions and even allows instant access to preset iPod playlists without navigating menus on your iPod. The Pure-Fi Elite and your iPod combine to provide a full-function stereo system. This system features two 1" high-definition soft-dome tweeters to ensure precision and clarity from even the highest notes. The two 4" high-power, long-throw woofers are capable of filling the room with deep, powerful bass. DSP-controlled, dynamic, digital EQ, and advanced filtering features minimize distortion to create true-to-life sound. Also included is a bi-amplified transducer design with digital electronic crossover for studio-quality audio that plays louder and sounds better. The onboard StereoXL technology dramatically widens stereo image, creating an immersive audio experience. Composite and S-Video output jacks are included for viewing iPod video files on a big screen while enjoying outstanding audio through the Pure-Fi Elite. The Pure-Fi Elite supports all iPod models with dock connectors including iPod Nano and 5th-generation iPods. The Pure-Fi Elite supports other portable music players via a 3.5mm auxiliary input. Back lighted wireless remote - Control and browse your iPod from anywhere in the room with a remote that's backlighted for use in the dark Presets for iPod playlists - Enjoy instant access to your favorite music, without having to navigate menus on your iPod
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Logitech Pure-Fi Elite stereo system creates a full-functioning stereo from your iPod, filling any room with high-performance digital sound. Charge your iPod while you enjoy favorite tunes from selected playlists or from the built-in AM/FM radio--and control it all from across the room with the included backlit remote. The remote also provides easy one-touch access to shuffle and repeat functions, and even allows instant access to preset iPod playlists without navigating menus on your iPod.

The Pure-Fi Elite and your iPod combine to provide a full-function stereo system. View larger.

The Pure-Fi Elite immerses users in high-quality acoustics. The system features two 1-inch high-definition soft-dome tweeters to ensure precision and clarity from even the highest notes. The two 4-inch high-power long-throw woofers are capable of filling the room with deep, powerful bass. Meanwhile, DSP-controlled, dynamic, digital EQ, and advanced filtering features minimize distortion to create true-to-life sound. Also included is a bi-amplified transducer design with digital electronic crossover for studio-quality audio that plays louder and sounds better. The onboard StereoXL technology dramatically widens stereo image, creating an immersive audio experience.

Composite and S-Video output jacks are included for when you want to view iPod video files on a big screen while enjoying outstanding audio pumped through the Pure-Fi Elite.

The Pure-Fi Elite supports all iPod models with dock connectors--including iPod nanos and fifth-generation iPods. The Pure-Fi Elite supports 1G through 3G iPod models (and other portable music players) via a 3.5-mm auxiliary input. With an easy-to-read digital clock, the Pure-Fi Elite measures 17.6 by 10.6 by 5.7 inches and comes backed by a two-year limited warranty.

Audiophile Performance

- 1-inch high-definition, soft-dome tweeters: Get precision and clarity from even the highest notes.
- 4-inch high-power, long-throw woofers: Fill the room with deep, powerful bass.
- DSP-controlled, dynamic, digital EQ and filtering: Minimizes distortion to create true-to-life sound.
- Bi-amplified transducer design with digital electronic crossover: Enjoy studio-quality audio that plays louder and sounds better.
- StereoXL technology: Dramatically widens stereo image, creating an immersive audio experience.

Convenience

- Digital AM/FM radio: Increases your musical choices while giving you a complete stereo solution.
- Digital clock: Watch where the time goes.
- Charges your iPod: Doubles as an iPod charger.

Control

- Backlighted wireless remote: Control and browse your iPod from anywhere in the room with a remote that's backlighted for use in the dark. Enjoy one-touch access to Shuffle and Repeat.
- Presets for iPod playlists: Enjoy instant access to your favorite music, without having to navigate menus on your iPod.

What's in the Box
Speaker system, AC adapter, backlighted wireless remote and remote holder, universal dock adapters, quick-start guide, and user's manual.

List Price: USD 299.00
Lowest Used Price: USD 99.99
Lowest New Price: USD 111.85

Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.

Average Rating:

Features:

Robust sound system designed for rich audio playback directly from any iPod
Integrated dock charges iPods with dock connectors while you play music
Includes digital FM radio and backlit remote control
3.5-mm auxiliary input for older iPods and other MP3 players
2-year limited warranty

Brand: Logitech
Color: Black
Model: 980-000127

Customer Reviews

5/5
no-brainer
I just received my Logitech Pure-Fi Elite,set up was effortless and idiot proof. Between the listed retail and the actual price paid at Amazon, saved about 5.00....Couldn't be happier with any procuct.Sound is great for such a small unit.Would happily recommend this unit to anyone with any type of ipod including all the new generations....

5/5
As good as Bose
I've had this system for about a month and am really impressed with it. THe sound is as good, if not better, than the Bose sound dock. I like the remote a lot, and the price was great.

5/5
Great sound for price
Only con is that the remote isn't as capable as others I've used, but for the price, the sound is great. You can go with Bose for about another 0-0 and the sound is slightly better, but this one sounds great for what I paid (0 I think?). Keep in mind, it does not have battery power. Go with the pure-fi anywhere if you want battery powered.

5/5
Great Value for a countertop iPOD player
I am very pleased with my new Logitech Pure-Fi Elite. This unit puts out good quality sound and the remote control is superior to many other iPOD players I have used. When comparing iPOD players the remote control is very important because you use it all the time. This player is every bit the equal to the Bose Soundock, which is over double the price of the Logitech Pure-Fi Elite. The Pure-Fi Elite is great for a bedroom, kitchen countertop or home office. I use mine mainly in the kitchen. It will not replace a stereo system powered by a dedicated audio receiver and separate speakers. The speakers play loud enough for most rock music lovers in a typical bedroom.
The unit includes a digital AM/FM tuner but it will only sound good when receiving strong FM signals.
Another nice feature is the digital display which shows the time and the station frequency when listening to the radio. You can set the brightness on the digital display which is useful if you want to keep the Logitech in your bedroom. Overall the Pure-Fi Elite is a great value for the price.

5/5
Solid Performer
I purchased my unit in July, 2008. Have had it approx. 1 month now w/ no regrets. Research-wise, I did the things shoppers typically do. Went to the major electronic stores, plugged my nano into the available offerings (of which there were quite a few), and was generally very disappointed in the less than desireable sounds (absence of decent bass and barely adequate treble) emanating from the units priced between - 0. The Bose system was significantly better, but at 0 it had better be. I wrote off those other systems costing over 0, thinking there MUST be something that provides greater value for my dollars.

I spent several hours on-line sifting thru reviews (those here at Amazon, and at other reputable audio review sites). One item kept popping up w/ very positive reviews, the Pure-Fi Elite.

During my research it appeared that the reason this unit doesn't appear on the major electronic stores' shelves, may have had something to do w/ it's predecessor's issues w/ faulty control buttons. Issues that seemed to have been resolved w/ this model.

While normally reluctant to buy an electronic device w/out having test driven it first, the overwhelmingly positive reviews given at multiple sites led me to take a chance and go for it.

My findings:
*The bass produced by the 4" woofers is FAR better than those 0 units that I test drove at the stores. I find the bass to be comparable to that of the 0 Bose. And I do like the fact that you can easily adjust the treble and bass to your liking.

*Despite an earlier review referring to a "bad smell" when first removed from the box, I failed to notice any repugnant smell. Nor did my son (whose sense of smell falls just short of that of a bloodhound run out of the room crying foul.)

*The power block is relatively large (just short of being the size of a brick), but it doesn't weigh anything near what a brick weighs. The block sits in the middle of two relatively long cords that lead to the power source and the unit itself -- which allowed me to hide same behind a small piece of bedroom furniture, so I never notice it.

Set-up was easy, the remote works very well. I like the fact that the unit is relatively heavy as compared to the other units I tried out (offtimes the additional weight can be attributed to heavier magnets that make up the woofers -- a good thing). It more than adequately fills my 20x20 bedroom w/ non-distorted sound.

In short, I am very pleased w/ this unit. Performance and reliability has been great, and on a price/value scale, this unit definitely surpasses the others. Now if I can just keep my boys from borrowing this unit from me I'll be alright.