Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 2.1 Speaker System with Subwoofer
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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: 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.
Customer Review: ROCK YOUR COMPUTER!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I write on my computer an average of 3 to 4 hours a night and wanted to replace my DELL speakers to get a decent sound on my computer when I play CDs. I read the reviews on Amazon for the Creative Labs I-Trigue 3400s and bought those at Circuit City for 100 bucks. WHAT JUNK!! Avoid those like the plague!! They're AWFUL!! Most of the reviews for the I-Trigues must be from corporate shills or these people don't know what they're talking about. Before I bought the Logitechs, I read some consumer reports online and avoided the Amazon reviews. The Logitechs are rated as the BEST 2 ways. Even over the Bose 2 ways. This corporate shill business is getting out of hand!! If you don't know what I'm talking about look it up on Google.
I took back the Creative Lab speakers the next day and bought the Logitech Z 2300s for 50 bucks more. WHAT A DIFFERENCE 50 dollars makes!! These speakers ROCK!! And they're worth every penny!! Or buy them here for 40 dollars less than what I paid. The sub woofer is huge!! There's a separate control for volume and bass. There's a headphone jack on the volume control. There's also an adapter for your video game console. If you're thinking about new speakers for your computer without a sub, you should make room under your computer desk because the sub works great!! You won't believe the big sound and low frequencies you get out that tiny 3.5 headphone jack on the back of your computer!! You can CRANK these speakers at FULL VOLUME with NO DISTORTION. Total RMS or Power: 200 Watts.
Don't listen to the guy below. He doesn't know what he's talking about. (I suspect he's a corporate shill. He only has one review. This is how you spot these guys.) The bass response is great and can be turned down!! And these are rated HIGHER than the Bose. The guy in The Spotlight is wrong too. The mids are good. If you need more, use your EQ.
I'm rocking JUDAS PRIEST's BRITISH STEEL while I write this review. TRUST ME(I'm no corporate shill), THE FIVE STAR REVIEWS, AND THE CONSUMER REPORTS, these speakers ROCK!! I'm gonna try some jazz next. I'M VERY PLEASED!! You're gonna love these too!! Thanks, Logitech. A TERRIFIC product at a GREAT price!!
ENJOY!!
Customer Review: what an improvement
Summary: 5 Stars
Well let me first acknowledge how quickly i got the item after ordering. just got the basic shipping. I ordered it tuesday, got it friday so kudos to wherever it belongs. But anyways, i wanted to leave a quick review for this item. I had a $15 pair of generic 2.1 speakers for the longest time. I didn't use them for a whole lot of special stuff, mainly music and gaming on my computer. Basically i got sick of the quality. Don't get me wrong, im not an 'audiophile' by any means but i want my music to sound clear and good. If it sounds good, i'm happy. I dont get too picky in regards to tweaking my settings. If it gets too 'lispy' or 'tinny', i get annoyed as any music fan should. So i decided to order these speakers.
Soundwise, they're great. I rarely crank the volume out but with my settings on my comp at 50% and the speaker settings at like 30%, they sound crystal clear and quite loud for my environment. I have the sub set at about 50% as well and its plenty of bass. I dont like my bass to drown out everything else but i like a nice beat to compliment the others. I like a variety of genres from heavy metal to hip hop. So i know different styles will produce different sounds and settings but going from dmx to Down, no adjustments needed except to crank it up! :)
Size and setup: setup was a breeze. No software to install. Just plug where you're supposed to and enjoy! Size was a concern when i opened the box. The subwoofer is huge! its probably about a foot high and wide but about a foot and a half or so deep. Ive got a small desk and it fit under it fine on the floor, but i did lose some leg space. small sacrifice seeing as i'm not at my comp desk for long amounts of time. But should keep that in mind. The satellite speakers are of typical 'computer speaker' size so no issues there.
Overall i'm quite happy with my purchase so far. I use my computer more as a jukebox while at home than i would my speaker/cds/mp3 player. Couldnt ask for more. If you're a regular joe sixpack who likes great sounding music, you'll be happy. Audiophiles may have to tweak some settings on their soundcards equalizer menus or whatever but i'm sure they'll find them enjoyable too.