Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 2.1 Speaker System with Subwoofer
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Customer Review: Great Office Speakers!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a decent sound system for my home office. I considered not only "PC Speakers" but also portable and component systems. The portables seemed more for young kids who move the system around a lot (and most looked very unusual as well) and the component systems were very expensive and required a serious space commitment. Once a "PC" system was decided upon I considered 5.1 (5 speakers + Sub) systems versus 2.1 (2 speakers + sub) and 2.0 systems (2 speakers). The 5.1 systems took up too much space and really only work as designed if the speakers can surround the listener (not a possibility in my office). I decided on a 2.1 system to ensure adequate bass response. I researched the best 2.1 systems on Amazon and PC and Stereo review sites. The Logitech Z-2300 showed up on most all of the sites as a strong performer. I purchased the Logitech from Amazon just after a price drop to $110 and what a deal it is! I purchased this to mostly listen to music (Smooth Jazz, Classical and Classic Rock).
Comments on the system:
1) The system sounds great. I have listened to the music types above and it sounds great with all of them.
2) Volume is not an issue. It sounds great at all volume levels. I listen mostly at low and moderate levels (around 25-30 of max) but have cranked it up (to 75% of max as more would have lifted me off my chair) just to see what they sound like and they sound very clear.
3) Bass is not an issue. After some experimentation I listen to the Bass at about 45% of maximum. Maximum shakes the floor!
4) The mid and high tones also sound very clear.
5) The Speaker cables are proprietary and are 6' long.
6) The Sub-Woofer is a large cube. Make sure you have enough room under your desk
7) The controller (with 6' long cables) sets next to my keyboard and has volume, on/off (standby), bass and a headphone jack. I never have to crawl around the Sub-woofer for any setting and make instantaneous changes to volume and bass.
8) Setup was very easy - place the speakers, plug everything in and turn them on.
9) The Black and Grey/Silver complement my office perfectly!
Here is the bottom line - This is a high quality PC sound system! If you want Audiophile quality be prepared to spend 10x+ more, take up 300-400% more room and have a serious setup commitment. If you want an easy to setup, easy to use, great sounding PC system for a rock bottom price look no further.
Customer Review: 4.1+ vs 2.1 THX-Certified Logitech System
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this system to replace my old Logitech Z560 4.1 Computer Speakers (5-Speaker, Black). At the time I paid over $200 for that system, so that gives you an idea on how much a bargain this Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 200-Watt 2.1 Speaker System (Silver) is. (Note that my old Logitech system works perfectly still, but I decided to switch to a 2.1 system for its simplicity.)
Improvements from the old 4.1 system include:
--redesigned remote control. It is smaller than my old system's and does not easily fall over.
--speakers plug in easily and securely. My old system used traditional speaker wire, which was appropriate so that the 4 satellites could be positioned far away from the subwoofer they connect to. The trouble is that the wires don't actually plug in, so you could easily have disconnected your speakers if you tripped on the wires if they were running on the floor.
Make sure you consider the size of the subwoofer, which is 11" square by 15" deep. It is crucial to allow enough space behind the subwoofer to allow air to circulate to keep it cool.
I use this system on my Sony VAIO PC with the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Sound Card and am very impressed. From opera to hip-hop, these speakers can accommodate any taste in music - highs, mid-tones, and lows. The treble is crystal clear, and the bass is full. The bass dial on the remote control makes it easy to adjust your sound without tinkering with one or more software control panels. For those of you with compatible sound cards and software, you will love the difference DVD-Audio or Super Audio CDs bring when paired with a great speaker system (albeit will be only Advanced Resolution for this 2.1 system).
In sum this system will put you to a new level in sound quality for your music and the power to move you for any action games you play. It's easy to set up and go, but more demanding audiophiles or hardcore gamers might want a more scalable system. To get the most out of your audio or gaming, you will want to use a high end sound card to go with your THX-Certified speakers.
Crank it up!
Customer Review: Best 2.1 speakers you can buy
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are looking to upgrade your computer speakers but want to keep things simple and not hassle with surround sound, these are the ones to get. The Logitech Z-2300 speaker system is THE best 2.1 system you can buy. Period. I did a lot of research before I bought these and my efforts payed off big. The only other comparable systems were the Klipsch THX 2.1 speakers and the BOSE 2.1 system. I wanted something that was small yet powerful, and not have to spend a fortune. The BOSE system was way too expensive for me and I wasn't too fond of the styling of the speakers. The Klipsch system was a little more expensive and several reviews had rated it lower than the Logitech. At the time, Amazon had a great deal on the Z-2300, so thats what I went with - and I am glad. I have the speakers connected to my laptop through an external Creative sound card, and the first time I played music I was in heaven. The THX cetification is not for nothing- the speakers rival my home theater ones in every way. Whether listening to classical, heavy rock, playing Counter Strike, or watching a movie, the Logitech speakers perform perfectly. Every single sound, from a piano key to bass rythm to voices to gunshots, is as clear and as loud as can be. The bass, however, is both the good and the bad of this system. The subwoofer is massive - luckily I had a spot under my desk where it fits well, but for someone with a small desk and/or a small room, be sure to consider the size of the subwoofer. However, there is a reason its so huge. With 400 watts!! of peak power, I can literally move my desk around my room when I turn up the bass. These speakers are amazing. To make sure you are sending your speakers the highest quality audio, I recommend using a non-integrated sound card (i.e. Creative Audigy or X-Fi). My laptop has crappy integrated sound, so I bought an external USB card, which makes a huge difference.
So, in conclusion, if you are looking for a high quality 2.1 system for your computer or even mp3 player, this is it. THX certification means you are getting the highest level of sound quality possible, and trust me, these speakers are unlike anything you'll ever hear. For around $100, you can't find a better deal. You will be satisfied.
Customer Review: Comparison to 5.1 Speakers, Music, Midrange, Desktop vs. Living Room
Summary: 4 Stars
I picked these up for a new desktop PC based on the reviews here. I saw the reviews that said these speakers lack mid-range but went ahead anyway with the thought that good, high-powered 2.1's are probably better than the typical lower quality 5.1's sold with many systems (my 5.1's are from a Dell system purchase).
I planned on using these speakers in the living room for music and movies. Immediately upon trying, though, I noticed that midrange is missing, which IS important for movies because that's where most of the dialog takes place. I used my sound card's (Creative Soundblaster Audigy) equalizer but that didn't help much. I tried different movies and different settings, and I could not get it to be satisfactory. I also played MP3s on it, and the base overpowered the satellites. While doing all this, I noticed that if I were close to the speakers, using them as desktop PC speakers, they did a good job.
So, my conclusions ...
It all worked out because I moved my Dell 5.1 speakers to my living room, and they do a great job of filling up that amount of space and also getting the midrange, so they work good for movies.
I moved these Logitech Z-2300 2.1's to my dining room computer where I listen to music while sitting at the computer. That's where these speakers do really well. Sitting closer, with the sub-woofer beneath the desk, the mid-range does come through. Having the sub-woofer and volume wired remote lets me adjust the sound really well depending on mood and volume. Being able to adjust the sub-woofer using the wired remote makes these speakers great desktop-PC speakers.
So, that's my experience and my verdict. Great speakers for sitting at the computer. Not so great speakers in larger areas like the living room, especially when watching movies. In that case 5.1's are much better at picking up the dialog while still providing enough bass.
Update: I used these speakers while playing the game Command and Conquer Generals, and they rocked! So, for you gamers out there, this is a good set. I like the speakers when sitting at the computer desk. It's when I get farther away that it doesn't sound right (mid range).
Customer Review: These speakers rivaled the famed Cerwin Vega AVS 632 5.1 Bass Speaker and satellite speakers when set to "stereo."
Summary: 5 Stars
I know that the Cerwin Vega AVS 632 5.1 is a surround sound system from back in the day, and that it's not really comparable to the Logitech z2300, but the receiver i use, which is a good one, allows me to use the AVS632 in stereo, and the Logitech seems to push out more clear bass, and the satellite speakers pretty much match up with the Vega system. The Logitech system is amazing, it's blowing my mind how clear the bass is and satellites are. Everything is spot on responsive, that is if you have the sound card to push out the quality sound needed to push these speakers to do exactly what they are designed to do; push out amazing sound, or if you have it hooked up to an XBOX360 directly (can't same the same for ps3, don't own the thing) it will also invite the sounds in through the copper wiring, acquiescing, and flowing through to the speakers, and bass speaker to push out heavenly notes.I recommend these for a gamer who has a decently sized room, hell it fills up my friends apartment with great, rich sound that makes me relish and bask in every grenade blown up in Halo:Reach, every lancer shot fired in Gears2, and every engine roaring in Blur. The Satellite speakers are pushing out gorgeous sound that makes me appreciate the subtleties in the my games, such as bullet shells hitting the ground, it's almost as if the game is sensually stimulating my ears with great ambient war music that is fashioned from the honorable instruments of the battlefield. It's under $115 for these badboys!!
Imagine descending from the highest circle of heaven, upon your foe, in a furious rage, yet with the graceful, and powerful swinging of your blade, you claim the lives of husbands, fathers, sons, and kings, the angels weep at your grace, and mourn for the fallen, yet you stand in godly stature with your weapon in hand, broad shoulders intimidating the enemy, and blade glistening in the sun, for the blood of your foe has stained your sword, then you silently take leave... NOW! imagine that again, but with these speaker caressing your ear lobes, and ear drums with graceful melodies of your victims passings.
It's like being Batman, and you could fly... underwater! You got tapezius muscles, and BIceps.