If you love music, you'll love the Logitech Z-2300, a 2.1 speaker system that combines everything you need in a sound system: THX®-certified performance and quality, beautiful looks, and more than enough power to fill your room with great sound.
- 200 watts of RMS power (400 watts of peak power) deliver thunderous audio for music, movies, and games
- 8-inch long-throw subwoofer driver with flared bass port pounds out powerful, distortion-free bass
- Polished aluminum phase plug at the center of the driver outperforms conventional 2-way designs
- Included adapter lets you connect the speakers directly to your DVD player, CD player, or video game console
Full-featured SoundTouch™ wired remote controlExercise complete control over your listening experience with controls for both master volume and subwoofer, plus a headphone jack and power/standby button.
What is THX certification? THX certification is the ultimate mark of quality for speaker systems. It means speakers have been tested and approved by THX based upon a set of rigorous technical specifications. Few computer speaker systems meet these rigid standards.
1 Horrible Low Frequency Bass/Treble
Believe me or not, my 50$/20 watt Altec Lansing 221 sounded better. The richness of Bass/Treble at low volume is horrible. At higher volumes every speaker sounds good.
2 ground shaking
These speakers are unbelievable
The quality of the noise is off the hook, the bass...is shaking...my room, and my house
its insane
and its on half volume
if it was all the way up
i wouldn't have a house
3 Believe me when i say...THESE SPEAKERS ROCK!
Ok, first off i've had these for just one day...got them from amazon today (in 5 days with free shipping...great packaging and great delivery) and they are incredible. I am really picky when it comes to good sound, and i looked around for about 2 months before i findally decided these were the ones to get. The design is so sleek and the THX certification really makes a difference. So here i've got something to say about each part of the system, cuz i know that a lot of you out there want a detailed user review.
Sub Woofer- Oh my gosh...this sub rocks. I mean all you bass
lovers out there will be smiling the second you
turn it on. And for all of you who don't like bass
to drown out the music the subwoofer control on the
wired remote does a great job of controlling the
level of the bass, so don't worry about getting a
system like this cuz the bass accompanies the sound
from the satellites very well. The bass is punchy
very responsive and can handle anything you can
throw at it...seriously...trust me i tested it out.
I played NFS Underground 2 with this system and i
can literally feel the engine roaring and the woosh
of cars as they fly by...you will fall in love with
this sub.
Sattelites- I have two words for these speakers...sleek and
strong. The sound is so clear even at high volumes
and not harsh at all...i've tried every type of
music on them from rap to classical to techno to
rock, and they blow every other 2.1 system away!
There are two cloth dust covers which can cover the
sattelites if you wish and they make it look even
better...if that's possible. These speakers are high
quality.
Wired remote- This thing is soooo cool. The volume knob slides
so smoothly and is so accurate. So is the bass
control it's so nice having the bass level
control right at your finger tips.
The Setup- It's so easy it's not even worth talking about. All
you have to do is plug in the sattelites into the
obviously color coded plugs and hook up the
remote to your sub and computer (or game console or
tv...that's right they send you an adapter for
rca audio setups). Plug it in and your done.
I bought these speakers with out ever having heard them b4 and then i went to a circuit city and got to hear them on display b4 mine arrived and i was so glad i bought them. I compared it to the sound of a $250 dollar system from BOSE there as well, and they blew it way with bass and clarity. Logitech is pure quality this is an awesome deal people. If you don't believe how good they could sound, go hear them for your self at some store...but trust me you won't regret buying them right now either...cuz you'll decide to later ne way...lol. But seriously they are the best deal you will get...don't think a system for that price can shake the floorboards? Trust me it thumps!
4 AWSOME SOUND
If you are looking for 2 channel satellite-sub powered speakers for your computer, you must check out these speakers. Right out of the box the mid-range is life-like and accurate. The bass is tight and not overpowering. Initially I thought the treble is a little on the dull side but after breaking it in for a while the sound opened up. However when I connect these to my PowerMac G5 the sound quality went up another notch compare to my Dell which uses Soundblaster sound card.
LIKES
- very little static hissing sound which plagues many cheaper computer speakers. In a quiet room the hiss is barely audible.
- Neutral, life-like mid-range
- Tight, powerful bass
- Smooth treble
- The Volume and Sub Level control are located on a separate wired remote control, not as a part of the satellite speakers or the sub.
- Attractive Design
DISLIKES
- ONLY ONE AUDIO INPUT!!!
5 looks great... sounds great
Well I'm an audiophile, and i love these speakers, nice loud house shaking bass. EXTREMELY clear sound. I'm extremely impressed... though one fault i found was in the plug... it seems to disconnecti itself occasionally... so i gave it 3 stars.
6 amazing
Let me start off by saying I am very picky when it comes to speakers. I did me research and bought this pair without even hearing them yet and am I amazed. I will sit at my computer and listen to them and wonder how these speakers pump out such high quality sound. After I bought them I went to a few retail stores to test some of the ones I decided not to get and I am extremely happy with my decision. These speakers are the best of the best, I would recommend them to anyone.
7 owner of previous version says go for it people
I own the previous model...the Z-2200 or what ever its called...2.1 system...and I can almost gaurantee you that this model is a 5 star deal based on the specs alone, and my satisfaction with the model i have. I'm sure enough you will be happy with your purchase people...so buy it if your tempted. this thing bumps. => if you throw a lot of parties and want a little high end system that bumps the whole house...get the new 5.1 system...its great quality dolby digital sound too. happy shopping all.
8 SUBWOOFER positioning tip!
This is the best bang for your buck hands down, it easily outperforms more expensive Klipsch, Bose, Altec Lansing, and Creative 2.1 systems.
My only gripe was an overly boomy subwoofer...however this was easily remedied by turning the subwoofer AWAY from my sitting position, towards the side wall. Its amazing power really outshines the competition, I never thought a one-driver satellite could perform so well.
9 The most complete 2.1 system. Period.
When you first open the box you realize that this is not your ordinary computer loudspeaker system. The subwoofer is heavy but compact while the satellites are small but stylish.
The two satellites each consist of a 2.5 inch full range driver and are driven by the system's internal amplifier, providing 40 watts of power to each satellite.
The ported subwoofer utilizes a high excursion 8 inch woofer which is powered by 120 watts of juice.
The overall sound is smooth with very little coloration. The bass is punchy and deep. I'm using the Z-300's as my main speaker system and I'm impressed by the quality of the sound and the output levels. When set up correctly, it becomes difficult to localize the subwoofer; which is a good thing.
The THX certification ensures that the system can play loudly with very little distortion. The Z-300's overall footprint makes it an ideal system for apartment dwellers. Maxing out the volume control will get you evicted in no time, however.
The wired remote control allows you to adjust the bass level and overall sound level. It also contains a power switch and a headphone output.
I have only two caveats: I wish that the satellites accepted regular speaker wires and that the subwoofer accepted different types of inputs, not just line level signals. Or maybe I'm just asking for too much.
I highly recommend this system.
10 Best 2.1 speaker set in the market
Awesome sound. Requires a good soundcard to take full advantage. I recommend one of the the external Creative soundcards (I have the soundblaster Live 24) which can be connected by USB and you get great software which cleans up mp3s and creates great surround effects even with a 2.1 set. Also such a sound card can usually increase the volume by a huge amount and let you really raise the roof.
11 Excellent Speakers
These speakers meet and exceed my expectations for computer speakers. Although they are a little bad at defining the mid's, they sound very well overall, and the powerful subwoofer is more than enough to make your whole house shake. I couldn't decide between this system and the Klipsch 2.1 system, the only reason I got the logitechs is because of the handy wired remote, which is pretty badass, and is much better than reaching towards the back of the sub to turn on the whole system like on the Klipsch.
I wouldnt recommend using these speakers with your tv or in place of home theater because they have a narrow image field and you pretty much have to point them straight at you if you want to hear the crispy High frequencies. The appearance of them is good and they are definately good quality. The only thing i didn't like was that the speaker cover sits about half an inch or so away from the speaker which makes it look a bit ugly from the side. The Logitech Z-2300 is one of the better 2.1 systems out there.
12 All I hoped for;
I have never written a review before but I just had to after recieving these speakers.This is my 6th set of speakers in 3 years.My quest for the best sounding 2.1 speakers has finally ended!I've had JBL's, Creative Labs, Monsoons,Altec Lansings,and all lacked in some area.Either they lacked in bass, mid range or highs.The Z-2300's have it all! What impressed me the most was the range and clarity of mid and highs.I never expected this from a single driver.Just shows that quality always wins over quantity!I expected the bass to be a real thumper because of its size and watts,and it's all and more!It never overpowers or distorts the mid and highs.If your on the same quest for that perfect set of 2.1s buy the Logitech Z-2300's.
13 Wonderful sound
Just see the review on cnet. I think it is pretty accurate. These speakers sound great, no unpleasant pounding from the subwoofer (unlike Altec Lansing 4121, terrible!), rich and distinct sound from the midrange as well as from the high and from the sub. I would say nearly perfect. By the way, mine are not hard wired, they came with jacks. Before them I tried 6 other different brands (Bose included) of speakers and I ended up always returning them. These are going to stay for a long while. I LOVE THEM.
14 best speakers best price
These speakers sound so nice. I have a system in my car and these sounds just as good minus all the loose parts in my car that rattle. The sub sounds nice a bassy the way I like it. Amazon has the best price I've found and I've been looking for a while. They sound good with every kind of music, and the free shipping said they would be here in at least 5 days and they got here in 2 days! I love these speakers and i love the price.
15 Great Speakers
These are very good speakers. I have seen reviews which say that the components seem cheap, which I do not agree with. The wired remote is solid and sturdy. The sound is loud and the clarity is very good. I think it's good that the speaker wires are hard-wired to the satellite speakers. I don't like dealing with the connections that usually are associated with speaker sets.
Here are the only negative things I have observed:
1. Before I received them, I wondered if there was a way to mount these to the wall (ie a standard mounting screw hole), and there is not.
2. The cables are short (6 ft built-in speaker cables and 6 ft wired remote cable). The speaker cables can be extended with use of RCA (female to female) adapters and RCA cables (neither are included). The wired remote is not extendable and must be used within 6 feet of the back of the subwoofer.
3. The satellite speakers are tilted upward and are not adjustable.
4. The midranges are not powerful on these speakers. This can be partially overcome by raising the sound levels of midrange frequencies in your equalizer.
Despite the minor negatives, I find these to be an inexpensive, high quality, and fun to use product that I recommend to users who are thinking about purchasing a set. I use them soley for my computer, which acts as my television and stereo. I don't use any other stereo device at home.
16 Excellent Choice For the Price
It's tax refund time, and I have some money to blow on some things that I could really live without, but would like to have nonetheless. So, I purchased these speakers to replace a set of cheaper competitor's 4.1 speakers. At the same time, I purchased the Creative Audigy 2 ZS sound card to replace my Biostar motherboard's onboard sound. I wanted something that sounded good. After reading many, many reviews, I was stuck on a decision to buy Logitech's Z-5300e or the Z-2300. I decided to go with the 2.1 setup since I would mostly be listening to music. I don't play that many games, and I definitely don't watch movies on the computer, and rarely on TV, either.
The speakers arrived a day before the sound card (ordered from two different stores), so I went ahead and gave them a test drive with the onboard sound card. The loudness and deeper bass was there, and the quality was a little better. I was about to regret the speaker purchase, but decided I'd wait until I got the Sound Blaster card.
The card arrived. After installation, I played the demos which shipped with the card and some MP3's. I even slipped in a DVD movie. I was impressed with everything. I couldn't believe the difference in how the speakers sound with a good sound card. It's like being in a movie theater. The bass is easily tamed, but it can most definitely shake your floors with the right music and volume.
Don't forget to try out the THX demo which Logitech ships with the speakers. You can install the demo or to save hard drive space, you go directly to the CD to play the files. Lots of other samples, but you have to look for them in Program Files or on the CD. Perhaps one of the many applications Logitech gives you lists these sample music files.
Now, my only regret is should I have gotten the Z-5300e 5.1 speakers for a few dollars more. Probably not since my listening agenda will be music. The PC is in a small room (sunroom) with ceramic floors, so I think the Z-2300 set is more than sufficient. They can get very, very loud. Two more speakers in the rear (and a center) probably wouldn't matter much since this is a smaller room with not much sound absorbers. I remember the rear speakers with the old 4.1 set were barely noticeable, anyway. Maybe I'll reinstall them just to listen how they sound with SoundBlaster.
I'll give these five stars because of the price and the quality I heard. However, the full quality would not have been there without the SoundBlaster, or some other external card. Onboard sound controllers don't do these speakers any justice.
17 Impressive sound for the price
I was amazed when I got these for $100 and hooked them up. I wasn't expecting the sound I got-especially bass from the sub. Actually, the bass is kind of boomy and not as tight as I would like, but it is impressive nonetheless for the price. Obviously, the system is not for audiophiles but if you are looking for big bass from an inexpensive system, I don't think you will disappointed. What is even more amazing is I hooked them up to a very cheap Panasonic boombox for the heck of it and got incredible sound. I was stunned at what I could hear. It didn't seem to matter what I threw at them - from Stevie Ray Vaughn to Sting to Pat Matheny and Miles Davis - it all sounded better than I expected from such a system. One word of caution - you need to love bass to enjoy these things. Delicate-it ain't. If you are looking for a speaker system for your Samuel Barber collection, these won't do the trick. But if you want a little concussion that will make your walls expand and knock a few pictures on the floor, give these a shot.
18 Great buy, impressed me.
First of all, I would have to say that you need a real sound card to listen to these properly. Onboard sound is going to get you average results at best, and it can not reproduce what a quality hardware soundcard can. Think about getting a soundblaster audigy2 card.
I use these speakers to listen to mp3s mostly, and some dvds. I am very very impressed with them. The price was right, and it had a mail in rebate, thats what sold me.
I'm real happy with these, I have heard quality home systems, and these sound really good for a computer speaker setup. The size of the powered subwoofer amazed me, it is huge.
The only downfall, I can see is that the mids are lacking just a touch. The highs sound ok, but not like a set of thousand dollar home speakers would, but I didn't expect them to. Remember, these are sub hundred dollar speakers, so I can't complain too much at all. The bass is a bit overpowering until you tune it properly. I am using the dfx plugin for windows media player and that helps a ton.
Just listening to some 320kbps mp3's and some cd's proved to me exactly how killer these sound. Its almost mind numbing how far computer speakers have come over the years.
19 Midtones sound a damn phone call
I have a set of Yahama YSTMS50W 2.1 speakers.
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I just got the z-2300 because of the rebate and they looked cool. I was thinking it was time for a change since i've had the yamaha's for almost 5 years now. The z-2300 does NOT EVEN compare to the yamaha's. The biggest weakness are the satellite speakers. They have extremely poor midbass and vocals. I put on Matrix Revolutions and Agent Smith sounds like he is talking through a phone. The highs are just as poor, but not because they are overstated and muffled, but because they do not exist. The lightning and thunder in The Matrix sounds more like someone crunching on potato chips. It just wasn't what i expected. I guess that is why you don't trust a mouse and keyboard company to make speakers. Must have thought they would compensate by throwing wattage at it and covering up the lack of clarity with more bass??? If you want a set of speakers for rap music and rap music ONLY, then these would be ok. Anything else they are not good at.
20 Consider this instead of a pro amp for a digital piano
My experience with good computer speakers began in year 2000 when I bought SoundBlaster Live! card and Creative Cambridge Soundworks FPS 2000 speakers for my PC. They found a new purpose after I bought my Yamaha P-80 electronic piano because I couldn't afford a good keyboard amplifier right away. I got so used to these speakers' full piano sound fidelity that I never bought a pro keyboard amp. It would have upgraded only the screeching power of my sound equipment, which after all I (and my neighbors) prefer not to have at home. This holiday season, armed with a gift card and tired of constantly moving my speakers to the digital piano and back to the PC, I tested several far more expensive and far less satisfying solutions at Guitar Center. I still find good computer speakers' sound to be richer, except on far more expensive studio monitor speaker systems. And so I went to my local computer store and bought a Logitech Z-3 following a salesperson's suggestion. They lacked power, especially in the middle range, so after reading some reviews online I replaced them with Z-2300. Good, rich sound. After I lower the bass control to the minimum the piano sounds great, but it's lacking some extra highs and middles that my old Cambridge Soundworks has. It is great for the system to have the extra capacity and power for an extra kick when needed, but I prefer "keeping my lows low" on this one to get it to sound normal. With bass control set at the max it sounds insane and I get a feeling Logitech Z-2300 actually belongs to the back of one of those cars which manage to annoy everybody within a 100 ft radius at the traffic light. I still haven't decided which system will end up with the computer and which with the keyboard, but the Logitech system is far more powerful as it has an extremely rich lower range, so it's probably great for movies with special effects and "disco" music. Unlike my Cambridge Soundworks system, this system has a good mobility and simple setup - all you need for a great party sound is a set of Logitech Z-2300 speakers and a portable MP3 player or a laptop.
21 The Best 2.1 Speakers on the Market.
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
22 Great sound for the price
I just recently purchased these from CompUSA and I did a series of tests on them against my Sony MDR-EX71 earphones. The earphones aren't the best out there but it's one of the best for the price ($50).
So I tested them against these Z-2300 speakers, and what I noticed was that the bass sounds excellent on these. I had an old pair of cheap Altec Lansings ($40) and the difference in how the bass performs is very very apparent, the bass on the Z-2300 is much deeper and richer and actually feels like bass rather than just a really deep sound playing out of a regular speaker. As for the higher end of the sound spectrum, that's where the Z-2300s failed a bit.
In playing really high-pitched songs involving lots of bells and dings, I noticed that in the earphones I could hear a bit more, like the bells resonating or just a bit brighter pitch on the upper end of the sound. Compared to the Z-2300, I could barely make out the resonance and the higher pitches just aren't there.
Bottom line is, for the price I paid ($150), these are pretty decent speakers. They won't knock the socks off of much more expensive systems but for affordable 2.1 sound this is probably your best bet.
23 Big Sound, Small Price
These speakers are a great buy. I purchased them for use with my computer but decided to test them with my DVD player since I've been looking for a good home theater component system. They sounded great (no surround, of course). They also sound great with an iPod. So I think I'll get the comparable Logitech surround system for the TV and use the Z-2300s with my computer. Only complaint: speaker & controller wires should be a couple of feet longer. This was purchased from TigerDirect & the delivery service was excellent.
24 Cheap replacement for Z2200
Same like the previous reviewer, I received the Z2300 as a replacement for the Z2200 that had a technical problem with one of the speakers (felt line). Z2200 were WONDERFUL, they were THE speakers, until they broke :) I would expected that the "new" Z2300 to be at least as performant and good looking as its predecessor, but I am very disapointed. The subwoofer looks really really cheap. All the components are lighter in weight than those from Z2200 (the remote control feels like it's empty inside).
I guess Logitech had too many Z2200 returns, so they fixed the problem, and made a cheap replacement model: Z2300 (at the lowest cost possible). I've just got them. I am still looking at them and I can't believe what they did.
The satellites are smaller, lighter and I think they don't sound as good as the Z2200 ones (or maybe is just my total disapoitment that speaks now). I hope that they fixed the problem and that these speakers will last.
It would be unfair not to mention that Logitech customer service is the best I've ever seen. (I had to deal with them last year too and I was amazed then, and now) Great great service. Keep it on!
25 So Far, So Good!
Received these from Logitech as a warranty replacement for the Z2200 (predecessor model). My Z2200s had the static problem described by several of the reviewers for that model. As far as the Z2300s are concerned, so far, so good. The set-up looks identical to the old model. Handy, well-designed wired remote and a great sounding subwoofer. However, I did notice that the satellite speaker design changed, and perhaps not for the better. Firstly, they don't feel as substantial. They are much lighter in weight and don't have the built in wall-hanging brackets that some users with limited desk space might have found a handy feature. Also, the sound from the Z2300's satellites is not as "full" as the Z2200's. I've had these a few days, and am basing my opinion on playing a half dozen CDs. It will be interesting to see if these are more reliable in the long-term. I will say this though, Logitech customer service treated me wonderfully with the warranty replacement. Manufacturers that stand behind their products are an important consideration for me.
26 Great Speakers!
I needed some punchier speakers with an upfront headphone port. My generic speakers were not cutting it. I reasearched 2.1 speakers a lot and found these speakers to be the best around for approx. $100. Sound coming through them has better clarity and just sounds better. I hear things in songs that I hadn't before. The remote is really useful, and the power button itself is great. On my old speakers, the volume knob was also the power switch, so every time you initially turned it on, you had to tweak the volume. Not with these speakers! Something as simple as a power button makes a huge difference. The bass is amazing, and can be tweaked if is is too much. The mids and highs are crisp as should be. And don't forget the blue led when the speakers are on. It just looks plain cool. These speakers are great! Another quality product from Logitech!
27 Superb speakers!
My judgement may be a little skewed as I haven't upgraded my speakers for about 10 years. I originally bought these for my wife as she's just getting into mp3 music and her old speakers just didn't cut it. She didn't like the Logitechs because the subwoofer was too big and there was not a convenient place to put it. So I gave her my 10 year old speakers and took the Logitechs. Boy did I come out ahead on that deal. I couldn't believe how rich the sound was coming from these speakers, especially the subwoofer. Clear effects, vibrating base, and pure highs and mid-levels. The stand alone controller is a very nice touch, especially since you can plug your headphones into it, a major advance over having to plug them directly into the sound card. If you buy these speakers, you WILL NOT be sorry.
28 Real Talk
I rated this a 4 because frankly I'am not sure what a 5 should sound like, but this hardware kicks *ss! Seriously. I checked out the design & feel of the two smaller speakers, there built solid & there performance is crispy & fresh. As for the sub, its just the same, well kinda, its performance is AWESOME!!I new I wouldn't be wasting my time or money when I bought these speakers. I bought these mainly cause they are THX certified. If I had been wrong about this buy, I would have lost confidence in THX anything. I can say if I'll be looking for THX certified more often. I recommend this to all music,movie & game lovers, this is a excellent product. So whats bad? I think the sub weighs 30 pounds! But like I care about the weight, I care about performance.
29 Arrived quickly
I ordered these speakers on December 30th and they arrived today, January 4 via super saver shipping. I'd rate the delivery as very prompt. I don't know why the next reviewer was having a problem with availability. The speakers sound great.
30 Great Speakers - But I didn't buy them here.
It's December 30. Do NOT let the availability date above fool you. As of today, the listing above says this item is available for shipment in 24 hours.
NOT SO!
I ordered these speakers and after the order was sent, I went back to check my account status and found that the order would not ship until end of March, 2005 !!!
I immediately cancelled my order and bought them off of another website which delivered them to me within 3 days, free shipping and for only $5 more than Amazon.
Do I save $5 and wait till end of March or do I pay $5 and get them now......
hmmm......
what would you do? =)
Nonetheless, these speakers rock.
31 Awesome!
I bought these for a friend for Christmas whose music is very important to her, she has been in music heaven since she got them. I saw these in Circuit City, but the demo there did it NO justice! I bought these based on the reviews on this site, and couldn't be happier! She is using the standard sound card that comes equipped in a HP pavilion computer. The sound is clear and crisp with awesome bass! There is no better deal for the price. Excellent product, thank you!
32 I can't get the grin off of my face
I've spent serious money on quality sound for my car and my living room, but I always had mid level speakers attached to my computer. This year, for the holiday, I decided to treat myself to some hi-fi since my MP3 collection hit 20 GB. After reading all of the reviews, including the rave on CNET, I bought the z-2300s. Upon turning on my computer and playing Big Boi's speakerboxxx intro... I was giggling like a kid in a candy store. This set is amazing, and that's an understatement. The sub pounds, the mids are solid, and the highs are crystal clear. To my amazement, it made Black Hawk Down more entertaining than my $3000 home theater set-up. For the price, you can't buy more quality sound... Anywhere!
33 great speakers
got them today. at first i wasn't impressed by the packaging. the boxes seem to have been opened before because there were many layers of tape on the outer box (brown). and on the inner box (logitech), there seems to be many layers of tape also. maybe it was opened for checking contents? the bags wrapped around each individual wire does not seem factory fresh. it seems like the bags were opened and then rewrapped with scotch tape. i dunno if thats how logitech wraps their stuff from the factory??? big question mark there. anyways, i inspected all the components and they seem brand new, no scratches or smudges anywhere. although the rubber thingies on the speakers used to attach the cloth grills seem pretty cheap because when u pull the grills off, some rubber thingies stay on the speakers and some come off and stay on the grill. thats about all i have to complain. the speakers look beautiful and so does the sub. all the wires are long enough and the sound is amazing. the sub hits hard and tight and the sound from the speakers are very clear although i expected better, but then again, i have cheap integrated sound on my mobo. but u can tell these speakers are high quality because i hear no popping sounds even when my cell phone gets too close. they are properly shielded unlike the cheap altec lansing vs2121 set i had previously. but then again i am comparing $50 speakers to $110 speakers.
34 Ridiculous!
There's only one word that describes the quality of sound you get from these speakers...RIDICULOUS! These are the best sounding 2.1 speakers out there at any price. I went to all the local retailers and listened to what is currently out there. There's a lot of hype about the new Creative Labs I-trigue, and although they sound pretty good, it's not even remotely close to the Logitech's sound quality. I hadn't even heard of these speakers until I heard them for the first time at Circuit City. I'm a musician myself and am very picky about sound quality, so I'm running these through an Audigy2 sound card and the quality is...you guessed it...RIDICULOUS!!!
35 Crazy for around $109, but requires quality sound card
I brought these speakers about a month ago and they were worth every penny. The subwoofer is amazing its even more powerful than than Sony's 490watt Home Theater Systems(thats saying alot beacause the z2300's sub is only 120watts!) Almost everyday in the dorm we have music battles and this system with 400w peak, is not to be messed with.
At first, i thought this system was okay but not great because the sound was excellent at low levels but when turned up the bass overpowered and was too fuzzy(especially because i was using a labtop sound card.) So i brought the Creative 24 bit external sound card and i was shock at the difference the sound was. It was incredibly clear and subwoofer even more powerful but never drowning out the satellite speakers. Total price for both z2300 and Creative sound card was still under $160.
From what i found out, the z2300 is only for high quality sound cards only. If you are lacking this, stick with the speakers you have and buy a sound card instead, or buy a system not so powerful like a 2.1 60watt(these were my first and they still sound excellent with a 40w subwoofer).
36 Just OK for the money
I had the Logitech Z5300 (5:1) THX speaker set and recently it decided to give up the ghost. As good as the sound from the Z5300 speakers was, I decided I really didn't need speakers behind me, so I decided to go with a 2:1 speaker system. It was the sub-woofer of the Z5300 set that had given out so, on a whim, I kept the satellite speakers.
A few days ago, when this Logitech Z2300 set arrived, I anxiously set it up and was immediately disappointed. The desktop speakers were quite tinny sounding, even with my Creative Audigy 2 sound card. The sound was there, but it lacked substance and depth. Hard to describe, but it was pretty awful.
I couldn't believe how "shallow" they sounded but tried to resolve myself to the lack of good sound deciding that it might be because of my decision to give up a 5:1 system.
After several days, I realized I just wasn't going to be able to enjoy playing music on my computer with this Z2300 set-up. Desperate and ready to toss the Z2300s in the trash, I wondered what would happen if I replaced the two desktop speakers that came with the Z2300 with two desktop speakers I had salvaged from my old Z5300 setup.
WOW! The difference was so dramatic that it brought my wife on a run from the living room. It was not a difference you had to listen closely to hear. The full rich deep sound from the older Z5300 speakers literally filled the room ... it was beautiful and fun to play music on my PC again. I found I can easily live with a 2:1 speaker setup, if the speakers are good.
If you are used to really cheap speakers ... like those you might find embedded in your computer monitor or like the old $10 a pair of speakers they used to sell as part of computer sets, the Z2300 will likely sound fine, maybe even good (or good enough). But if you enjoy good music, I'd suggest you think twice about buying this set.
37 PUNCHY AND CRISP--WARMING BASS FILLS THE ROOM
I love these speakers. I'm listening to my whole music library all over again--hearing things new. This is really dynamic--the subwoofer thrills my soul! No rumbling on the low end--this dynamo can handle the bass; and crispy highs. Low mids are punchy too, but the mid range--I'm wondering if it's kinda fuzzy. I called Logitech and they said the z-2200 had problems but the z-2300 upgraded it all. I'm very happy with my new music life--it's just thrilling! Very clean, clear, dynamic--thrilling is all I gotta say--as good as good headphones (which I use less now that I have the logitech. The dogs miss the logitech sound when it's muted with headphones).
38 Great speakers for the price
I'm very happy with the sound quality out of these relatively inexensive THX certified speakers. Excellent bass, mids, treble. The design is very nice as well. Highly recommended.
Tip: If you are going to use speakers of this quality, be sure to have a good sound card that can output a clean and clear signal. I noticed an improvement when I went from my motherboard's onboard sound to a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz sound card. The sound was clearer with better (deeper) bass and treble.
39 Decent for the money, weak in the mids, overpowing base
Biggest problem: Too much base (I NEVER thought I would say that about speakers, but these do it). You can't turn the sub all the way to zero volume, and even with the base down to minimum, they still way overpower the rest of the sound. They are allright for hip-hop, or other base heavy music, but for rock or jazz, they just don't cut it.
When you add in a big hole in the midrange, I'm just not so happy with these. The treble is really nice; very crisp and distinct, but that doesn't make up for the rest of the shortcomings. I'm gonna give them a day or two more, but unless something changes they are going back and I'm gonna try the Altec-Lansing THX set.
40 2.1 THX speakers can't be much better!
All I can say is that if you're in the market for some new speakers that deliver serious bass and sounds amazing, get these speakers. They are well worth the 100 or so bucks. I was so happy when I got those, considering I was using the marginal speakers on my Inspiron 9100. When I play my computer games like Need for Speed 2 Underground and UT 2004, the games simply rock. The sub is huge. Enjoy!
41 Wonderful Speaker System
Very easy to install, sounds great and looks good. Surprised to get such a great item for such a small price.
42 Outstanding speakers for a great price
The logitech z-2300's are incredible speakers. With 200 watts total rms, they overpower all speakers in and above this price range. The 120 watt subwoofer is amazing, with thunderous and crisp bass. When the bass is turned all the way up and volume halfway, my entire desk vibrates, as well as the window blinds.
The two satellite speakers provide excellent quality sound. The only other speakers I can compare them too are the pair of harmon/kardons that came with my dell. Each speaker is 40 watts, again, more than any other set of speakers in this price range.
Logitech's z-2200, the 2300's predecessor, has received nothing but positive comments for its sheer power and clarity. Check cnet.com reviews and you will see that these are the best speakers available for 100 bucks.
These speakers come with a volume/bass control unit and a stereo adapter if you want to hook them up to a dvd player.
Pros:
- Cheap
- Outstanding sound
- Easy to adjust volume and bass level
Cons:
- Don't look at nice as say the JBL sound sticks
