Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 2.1 Speaker System with Subwoofer
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Customer Review: The Best 2.1 Speakers on the Market.
Summary: 5 Stars
I got these speakers about 4 weeks ago but didn't want to write a review just yet since I didn't have a sound card to go with it. Nevertheless, the speakers sounded excellent connected to my Apple Powerbook G4. After reading many reviews from online stores and Cnet, I found that a lot of people claim these speakers requires a high-end sound card. So I bought the M-Audio Sonica Theater and boy, the sound coming from the z-2300 is a lot more defined and crisp.
However, I'm not sure if spending $84 (the cheapest, yet best quality sound card for a Mac I could find) for the subtle improvement in an already great sound was worth it. With the sound card, the Bass is a lot more defined, but the energy and power is significantly reduced. I don't really mind, since definement is good, but I guess it depends on what you want.
I did find one quibble with these speakers before I got the soundcard, however. When played at low volumes, the sound does not blend very well; the sound actually blends better when you turn it up! ; ) But combined with the computer volume control, venturing past 85% causes distortion and the Bass goes flat. A sound card would take care of these problems though.
Bottom line, if you are one who doesn't mind the minor lack of "sound blending" at low and high volumes, and better Bass definement, a sound card is unnecessary, as these speakers rock. I live in the college dorms and these babies easily beat out all my friend's 2.1 and even 4.1 systems (of course if someone came along with the Logitech z-680/5500's I would have to kiss my superiority bye-bye). But for $113 and a lot less wires than a 5.1 system, these punchy, BOOMY speakers doesn't allow me to complain, except for my roomate. :D
Customer Review: Love 'em
Summary: 5 Stars
Shopping around for speakers, you come across the term 'audiophile' a lot, meaning somebody who's spent their life learning how to hate sound until they have to get $5000 speakers to be happy. But when I bought these Z-2300s, I became a more literal type of audiophile, in that I've fallen in love with these speakers. I phile their audio.
I read a lot about "missing mids" but I really haven't missed anything. Every single album in my collection of musicals, barbershop, country, 30s, soundtracks, classical, old rock, new rock, new age, pretty much everything but rap, sounds better in every way than it ever has before. Rap probably does too, I just hate it, so I haven't tested that.
The only thing that doesn't thrill me about this set is that you can't turn off the subwoofer. With a subwoofer this big, you really should have the option to turn it off, 'cause even with the bass all the way down, it can still make your headache pound. Otherwise, I find that about 11 o'clock on the control is perfect for background listening, 1 o'clock is perfect for focused listening, and sometimes you just gotta turn it all the way up. But really, with that super handy control, you can make any music sound just right.
Oh yeah, you also see these compared all over the net to Klipsch's 2.1 THX cert set. I'm not sure why. I listened at Best Buy, and that Klipsch set just didn't sound extraordinary at all. But then, it was a display set, you never know with those. And I admit, you can't feel as much of a thump when you put your hand up to the vent on the Z-2300s as you can with the Klipsch set. But I don't spend that much time petting the sub anyway.
Nutshell: Highly recommended.
Customer Review: Oh my!! This bass rocks the house!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
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I settled for the Z-2300 instead of the Eagle Arion 504BK, even though the Eagles sounded better in side by side comparisons, mainly due to its wood (MDF) speaker enclosures.
The Z-2300 is a very powerful "PC Speaker System". Now that I am listening to it exclusively, here is what I love about it.
1. Speaker clarity is good, especially if you can adjust the EQ on the computer.
2. The bass is... OH MY!!! It is heart pounding when needed and great even on lower volume levels.
3. The system has POWER. It can handle Loudness with ease. Great for basement parties ( the reason I purchased it).
4. The control pod is a nice touch for controlling the volume, the bass and the power. I wish it had a treble control as well.
5. I like the fact that the speaker wires have RCA jacks and not the proprietary connector found in other recent Logitech speakers (with volume control built in). The speakers can be placed further apart if desired by buying extensions.
6. Did I mention, the sub-woofer is HUGE and is the star of the show. It justifies the cost of the system. It produces nice clean, chest thumping bass with plenty of reserve.
7. Amazon's Gold Box event was a nice touch - the icing on the cake!!!
What I did not like.
1. During side by side comparison, the speakers sounded a bit shallow, like they were missing the mid-range (which does exist).
Overall, this was a keeper for me and Pandora radio never sounded better. I am loving it.
Tomorrow will be the basement party test!!!.
Customer Review: Outstanding Quality and Value
Summary: 5 Stars
I highly recommend these speakers!
I originally purchased a Logitech Z-2300 for my home PC 1 year ago for gaming and music both. I've been so pleased with the equipment that I recently purchased the same Z-2300 system in order to improve the audio experience at work. The setup is simple. The equipment is sturdy and aesthetic and most importantly, the audio quality has been exceptional.
Professionally, I work in games development and also do a lot of video editing working with entertainment media. Historically, I have relied on headphones for these exercises. The Z-2300 system has allowed me to shed the headphones and enjoy a great audio experience much more freely.
It is worth noting that the company I work for provides very good equipment but I have been so pleased with the audio quality of these speakers that I felt it was worth spending my own money to have a superb audio experience in the office. In the last year at the office, I have cycled through 3 separate speaker systems with subwoofers and 4 separate head-set devices. None of these systems has even come close to the quality Logitech's 2.1 THX setup was providing at home.
To help provide a relative guage on audio styles, my tastes tend toward guitar centric but run the gamut from Jazz to Hard Rock, Blues, Techno, Blue Grass, R&B and Soul. These speakers bring out the nuances in the most subtle studio sessions and equally hold their own when the mood calls for heavy and loud. Try on Al DiMeola, Mark Knofpler, Van Halen, ZZ Top, Buddy Guy, Frank Marino, Sam Cooke, Allison Krause, Juno Reactor, Depeche Mode or Megadeth for size. They all sound fantastic through these speakers.
Customer Review: Great Value
Summary: 5 Stars
After falling victim to the legendary Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 "channel of death" syndrome for the second time in 3 years, I decided to try out a different brand altogether. After researching and reading the glowing reviews of the Z-2300, add me to the list of satisfied customers.
I'll echo the sentiments of other posters by saying these speakers are not necessarily what self-proclaimed audiophiles may be satisfied with, but that's really not the demographic that Z-2300 is designed for. However, as replacement or upgrade PC speakers, they are a steal.
You'll get crisp highs and absolutely brutal, distortion-free lows. Some folks have commented on the lack of mid-range provided by the satellites. I didn't feel there was anything noticeably lacking in that area when I first hooked up the system, but since I had a pair of JBL E10 bookshelf speakers laying around, I wired them in tandem with the Z-2300 satellites. I have to admit, this created a really nice balance, and a fuller, richer sound compared to the Z-2300's satellites alone.
RadioShack had everything I needed to accomplish this (2 RCA Y splitters [Model: 42-2536], and 2 RCA-to-tinned wire extensions [Model: 42-2371]). Needless to say at 120 watts RMS, the sub was more than capable of handling the two extra speakers.
Even if I would have used the Z-2300's sats exclusively, this is still an excellent rig straight out of the box.
FYI: If the SoundTouch wired remote is ever damaged (out of warranty) and no longer functions, these speakers are dead in the water. They will not work without it, and currently, Logitech does not sell replacements.