Logitech Z-2300

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    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)

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CNET Editors' Review

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4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
  • Design: 8.0
  • Features: 8.0
  • Performance: 8.0
  • Reviewed by: Tim Gideon
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Edited by: Rich Brown

The good: Outstanding audio quality; streamlined, efficient design; adapter for game consoles.

The bad: Upward-firing satellites not adjustable; hardwired cables.

The bottom line: Logitech's Z-2300s have been on the market for more than half a decade, but these PC speakers still pack a sonic wallop.

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Editors' Note: Due to competitive changes in the marketplace, we have lowered the rating on this product.

Although they weren't perfect, we liked Logitech's old Z-2200 speakers an awful lot. We were a bit annoyed by their use of hardwired speaker cables instead of quick-connect jacks (a feature that has not changed), but the overall performance of the set was spectacular. And while we admit we were skeptical about the attempt to mess with a classic, Logitech's new Z-2300 2.1 speakers improve upon the originals more than we thought possible.

A lot of the core specs ... Expand full review

Editors' Note: Due to competitive changes in the marketplace, we have lowered the rating on this product.

Although they weren't perfect, we liked Logitech's old Z-2200 speakers an awful lot. We were a bit annoyed by their use of hardwired speaker cables instead of quick-connect jacks (a feature that has not changed), but the overall performance of the set was spectacular. And while we admit we were skeptical about the attempt to mess with a classic, Logitech's new Z-2300 2.1 speakers improve upon the originals more than we thought possible.

A lot of the core specs remain the same between generations. The Z-2300 retains the Z-2200's THX certification and speaker-frequency response (35Hz to 20KHz) and the subwoofer's 120 watts of floor-rattling power. The remote still offers headphone access and the standard sub and volume controls. Design changes abound, however, and they're more than just cosmetic.

Redesigned for a sleeker look, the speakers still utilize the same phase plug-style drivers (designed to even out frequency response). At 2.5 inches, the drivers are smaller than the old, mammoth 3-inch version yet offer the same amount of power (80 watts, or 40 watts per channel). We also found the outer casing visually appealing, with a chrome-and-black color scheme and removable black dust covers. The extra 0.75 inch shaved off their width is a helpful update for the cluttered-desk crowd--though it's too bad you can't adjust their upward-firing angle. This time around, Logitech has also included a video game adapter for all you console owners.

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1.5 stars 55 of 80 users found this review helpful

"Not for critical listening" By rick77

Pros good base for gamers

Cons bad everything else

Summary Sorry to disagree with the majority of reviews and Cnet. These are terrible speakers for any kind of music. There is no mide range at all. Just a booming base and high high's-nothing in between! This makes for a very hollow and cold sound. I am not a gamer, ... Expand full review

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  • Speaker type: PC multimedia speaker system
  • Connectivity Technology: Wired
  • Amplification Type: Active

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