Logitech Z-2300

reply on August 18, 2009 by snowandyx

I have a hard time trusting reviewers that can't spell.

reply on February 27, 2007 by trex06

I bought these speakers thinking i would get a better sound than my Cambridge Soundworks system. The bass is tight, the sats are precise, but too bright and cold for my taste. Remote control is useful. I returned the system the next day.

reply on December 4, 2006 by jemoua

THX is the trade name of a high-fidelity sound reproduction system for theatrical movie theaters, screening rooms, home theaters, computer speakers, gaming consoles, and car audio systems. -wikipedia<br><br>You should've done your freakin research before you buy.

reply on January 24, 2006 by cyrax78

Hey guys I just ordered this set to replace the X-530 since I'm finding that I don't really game anymore and so don't need the 5.1. I'm kind of worried about what you guys are saying about the sound quality when listening to music. I have a really nice HT setup at home, and I don't expect computer speakers to ever come anywhere close to that quality, but compared to something like the X-530, would this be better for music listening? Thanks.

reply on January 4, 2006 by WolfsBane

I've tried these next to a set of Klipch Promedias, and a set of Logitechs Z 2200s. (the speakers that the Z 2300 as supposed to replace). Testing on three computer systems, soundcard setups included Turtle Beach, Creative's Audigy, and the new X-FI. The speakers were also tried on three separate setups not utilizing a computer. Once using an MP3 player with a line out, once as the main speakers for a Hi Fidelity component Yamaha audio receiver, and once using a Harmon Kardon Audio Receiver/Yamaha CD player combination. And although I didn't compared it side by side with a pair of HK Soundstick II, I've heard them and can certainly compare them to the other speaker systems.<br><br>Certainly, the different setups do play a part in overall sound quality. But the diference is consistent across the board with all three speaker systems, and I would suspect with the Soundstick II as well. For multimedia, (whatching movies, internet audio, etc), the difference is definitely there. But where you trully hear the biggest difference is while listening to high fidelity music, specially if using a CD as the sound source. On every test, the bass was set at mid level. This eliminates distortion at lower frequencies that usually happens when you color the lower frequencies with added EQ while using powered subwoofers. Volumes was also kept at moderate levels, (50% at the computers if using sound cards), in order to not add distortion to the powered speakers. This is an important distinction... these are powered speakers... they rely on their own built in amp, and do not have to rely heavily on the sound card or the receiver's own amp for anything but a clear source feed. Mid and highs were set at a low to intermediate setting depending on the speaker system, (slightly higher with both Logitechs because of the lack of separate tweeters as opposed to the Promedias which has a separate tweeter from the midrange driver to bring out the higher spectrum of frequencies.<br><br>The Klipsch Promedias 2.1 THX came out consistently as clearly head and shoulders above the other speakers. One of my friends who did the test with me is in the audio recording industry. He set all EQ coloration off or to mid levels depending on the audio receiver/sound card setup to compare all three speakers. The Klipsch were as close to studio monitor referrence speakers as you can get. The Logitechs clearly suffered from shortcommings in the satellite driver configuration, specially the newer Z 2300s. The relatively larger subwoofers on those systems didn't help either. The tonalities were off balance. The satellite drivers lacked the clarity and overall tonal fidelity of the Promedias. They could just not reproduce the music source as well as the Klipsch. The Klispch had a very slight gap in the midrange, but overall the balance between the satellites and the subwoofer was outstanding. Very well designed. And the sound was downright superb. If brand new, give them about 48 hrs to break in with a good sound source at moderate levels, and they are simply a joy to listen to.<br><br>In order from best to worse:<br><br>Klipsch Promedia 2.1 THX<br>Logitech Z 2200<br>Logitech Z2300<br><br>The HK Soundstick II figure in there between the Logitechs.

reply on December 27, 2005 by Cuddlecakes

It is okay to disagree with the majority of reviews. I have these speakers with an Audigy 2 ZS soundcard with an EQ enabled which brings out the mids. I suggest maybe trying them with another system, soundcard and EQ as I too was less impressed when initally using Soundstorm. Klipsh are good speakers to check out as well but felt the Logitechs provided more clarity and accurate levels.

reply on November 27, 2005 by Ashkenazi

Okay, you seem to be expecting an audiophile system from Logitech for $85 right now.<br><br>Guess what? If you truly cared so much about your music, you should be listening to it on a real home theater system, or at least a Klipsch PC system. Oops! Guess what? a real home theater system costs over 3x as much and the next comparable Klipsch 2.1 system costs $145 right now. $60 more. Yup.<br><br><br>" For $150 bucks your not going to get anything that approaches truly full sound."<br><br>I think you put it best yourself. How about you actually review with price range in mind? Like not expect the performance and luxury of a Ferrari while buying a Ford Freestar. Get it?

reply on November 3, 2005 by WolfsBane

They are adequate, and they will fulfill their intended purpose for computer speakers. But if you have dicerning ears and can pick out the tonality and subtleties of any particular musical piece, these will eventually drive you nuts. <br>Specially around the midranges and the high frequencies. The difference between these and a pair of unbroken Klipsch Promedias was very noticeable.

reply on October 12, 2005 by JEFF BECK

Then you have an outdated sound card mate. I have very high end equipment in my home and car and for $150.00 these are amazing!!<br>Other than a top notch sound card on the mother board- not external- I suggest using real player with harmony and spend the $20 one time fee for the equalizer- NOTHING COMES CLOSE TO THESE SPEAKERS PERIOD!!!

reply on August 14, 2005 by mojoRT

These speakers are definately a step down for Logitech. Yes, they have power, but most of it has been channeled to the bass. Although it's the type of bass that's good and solid; there's just too much of it. I would've like to have seen more midrange and crisper highs instead.

reply on August 12, 2005 by wizzard69

maybe you shoud read the label logitech as posted.... the speaker are made for music not games... you would be better of with a cheap 5.1 than these for gaming! middle tones are driven by you're sound card not the speaker! cheap music on basic hp soundcard, with basic microsoft jukebox is always gonna sound ******, no mather what is putting out the sound!

reply on July 21, 2005 by baca1635

Rick's review was very inaccurate, these speakers rock!! Rick; since you don't even know how to spell bass (you spelled it base) I highly doubt your review is intelligent as well. I absolutely see why you (CNET) rated these speakers as a "9"