Logic3 Sound Grip for PSP Review

When we first got our PSPs, we were really excited to take PS2-level graphics with us wherever we went — but we found out all too quickly that the PSP’s internal speakers are easily drowned out. Since it’s not cool to be wearing headphones all the time, we were thrilled when companies started bringing out small attachment speakers. Of these, we liked the Logic3 Sound Grip’s looks — but would it perform?

The Sound Grip comes with a small carry bag, a stand, and a set of AAA batteries. The look and feel of the unit is nice, really complementing the PSP, in what seemed to be form and function. The PSP secures itself to the Sound Grip by way of an intelligently designed top latch and plugs for the Power Headphone jacks on the PSP adding stability. The Sound Grip is not so stable in its stand, however, so we wouldn’t use it anywhere it might be getting bumped around a lot. Another bonus we found was the ability to charge the PSP through the Sound Grip - a very big plus, in our opinion, as was the inclusion of the headphone jack on the back.

When we first picked up the Sound Grip, we wondered how it would feel during real game play — because let’s face it — if you were only making UMD movies and music louder, you more than likely were looking for more stable, powerful speakers. The answer is somewhat dependent on the size of your hands and your normal hand placement on the PSP, but basically it takes a little getting used to.

The speakers themselves are really a big improvement over the tiny ones inside the PSP. We listened to music, and audio from both video and games, and found that the Sound Grip has slightly better dynamic range and clarity than the stock speakers. The volume of the speakers was our most paramount concern, and they really do well for speakers this small. The improvement over the previous volume was apparent immediately, however, it is possible to run into some distortion issues when the volume on both the Sound Grip and the PSP are set to high. The only real downside was the lack of separation — I dare say stereo separation on the Sound Grip is actually a little worse than from the PSP’s standard speakers.

Overall, the Logic3 Sound Grip for PSP is a good product that succeeds (mostly) in accomplishing it’s goals, while adding extra functionality in the form of the stand and the included carrying case. Although it’s fairly high price, we recommend the Sound Grip to any PSP owner looking for more volume than the internal speakers can supply.