Logitech S120 2.0 Multimedia Speakers
by Logitech
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Manufacturer: LogitechAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows
Model: 980-000012
Color: Black
Product features:
- Product Type - Speaker
- System Components - 2.0 Speaker System
- Response Bandwidth - 50Hz-20KHz
- Nominal Output Power (Total) -- 2.3 Watt
- OEM Packaging
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Customer Review: A-B Comparison Test with iMac Speakers.
Summary: 4 Stars
I was having difficulty using my external stereo set-up for inputting sound to my iMac (from 2 models back) while simultaneously outputting it through the same stereo receiver. An idea: why not attach these best-selling computer speakers to the headphone "out" jack, thereby freeing my computer from the problem of knowing whether it's, in effect, coming or going, recording or transmitting sound?
It proved the cure, but not exactly the charm. The first thing I noticed was a clear, sparkling high range, a mid-range of sufficient warmth, and a woefully anemic bass. (I'm not exactly a bass freak--in fact, the sound of the electric bass is frequently offensive to my ears. But I do expect to hear and distinguish each of the pitches of the acoustic double bass, whether in a solo or supportive "walking bass" role.)
So I did the unthinkable: I disconnected the Logitech speakers and tried the iMac's own onboard speakers. Surprise: not only was the bass really "there," strong enough to be heard and identified regardless of the pitch, but the mid-range sounded just a trifle fuller and the high register was, if anything, bright but not bordering on the occasional shrillness I was hearing in the Logitechs. The clincher proved the discovery that, seated close to a computer, the user hears about the same amount of stereo separation as is perceived from the two Logitech speakers extended to their maximum.
All the same, these Logitech speakers are a remarkable value, so much so that, at this price (especially factoring in the benefits of Amazon Prime), it would be cost prohibitive to return them. Still, if you're thinking of subbing out the speakers of a new iMac (said by the reviewers to have better sound than my model), save yourself the extra dollars. You might wish to consider them for use with a laptop, but only if you use such a machine as a "stand-in" for a desk-sized model. The left-side Logitech speaker, which contains the amplification circuitry, is heavy enough to stay put, but the right-side little fellow, with the on-off switch/volume control, tends to be lightweight and tipsy.
In conclusion, it's not all that surprising that these inexpensive overachievers have received high ratings from hundreds of Amazon reviewers, but they could still wind up as gratuitous clutter. If you have a small laptop, consider the Logitech Z205, a clip-on speaker. (Three times the price, but even if the sound is no better than the S120 pair, the added convenience, imo, justifies the premium price.) As for a desktop machine, seriously consider putting out an extra twenty for the 3-piece set with woofer (Logitech S220). If form is as much a consideration as function, the Harmon Kardon SoundSticks with the glass-like domed woofer are neither outrageously expensive nor sonically offensive (the contribution of the woofer is so subtle it has to be silenced to be appreciated).
Description of Logitech S120 2.0 Multimedia Speakers
Enjoy rich, full sound, edgy design, and convenient controls. The Logitech S-120 speaker system is the perfect audio companion to your PC or notebook.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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