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Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 200-Watt 2.1 Speaker System (Silver) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
List Price: $155.27
Buy New: $83.94
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Rating:  584 reviews
Sales Rank: 30
Platform: Windows Xp
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 36.5
Dimensions (in): 18.3 x 21.8 x 15
nv:Speaker Type: Computer Speakers
Speaker Setup: 2.1 Speakers
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: 970118-0403
Model: 970118-0403
UPC: 840356577050
EAN: 0840356577050
ASIN: B0002SQ2P2
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Product Type - Speaker | | • | System Components - 2.1 Speaker System | | • | Response Bandwidth - 35Hz - 20kHz | | • | Connectivity Technology - Wired |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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 control Exercise 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. |
Product Description
This amplified speaker system can be connected to your computer, MP3 player, portable DVD or practically any portable sound source (with a miniplug) for superior sound with uncompromising THX-Certified Performance. Discriminating music lovers will love the way these speakers deliver an all-encompassing listening experience: powerful distortion-free bass, clear highs, and rich mid-range. 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. Frequency response - 35Hz - 20kHz Drivers - Satellites - 2.5 polished aluminum phase plug driver / Subwoofer - 8 long-throw ported driver with 6th order bass reflex enclosure Speaker dimensions (H x W x D) - Satellites - 6.75 x 3.5 x 6 / Subwoofer - 11 x 11 x 15
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| Customer Reviews: Read 579 more reviews...
 If you want the skinny on these speakers read this. April 26, 2006
O. Johnson (Northern VA)
132 out of 137 found this review helpful
First, I will have to say that I am a music engineer/producer, so when it comes to music, I know what I'm talking about. Secondly, I just bought this product and, no I don't work for Logitech, or anyone else who`s related to the company, or their distributors.
Setting up:
For those who are curious a bit about the speaker set up, it is very easy. The subwoofer acts as the "motherboard", so to speak. Everything hooks into it, from the back. The subwoofer is the power supply source (there's no adapter, just a standard plug, so this will save room on a power strip), and the wired remote plugs into the sub, and the computer. The satellites plug into the sub as well. If you wish to plug the speakers up something else (a videogame console, a DVD player, VCR, etc.) a RCA splitter cord is provided to hook it up. When plugging this thing up, do NOT plug it up to the electrical socket first and then connect the components. Plug it into the wall last. Additionally, there is a on/off feature on the wired remote, as well as a switch on the back of the sub. The ON LED light on the wired remote is a pretty blue color.
When you set up the speakers, you should note that the satellites are very directional sensitive. That is, adjusting the angle of the speakers will have a great deal to do with the how the sound is directed towards your head, and thus the overall quality. Take the time to adjust this to the best sounding position. These speakers are decently compact. My computer is sitting on a tiny IKEA computer desk, along with other studio gear, including two rack-mounted processors. I have plenty of room for these speakers. Do NOT sit these speakers next to your head. It's a good idea to have them farther away from you than your monitor is sitting, if possible. As for the subwoofer, do the smart thing and put it on the floor. It doesn't need to be elevated no more than a foot off the ground, if that much. Also give the sub room to breathe, and for the love of common sense, don't block the side air hole, and don't direct the woofer at your computer tower.
The Sound:
Like I said before, I am a music producer, additionally I am a classically trained musician with 20 years experience (I'm 28). So I know what I'm talking about. Also I should note that I am using a fairly new desktop computer, an Emachines, which is about a year old. I also have a nice Sony 5.1 stereo system. These speakers kick my Sony's tail, all around. The only way it could be better is if it was a perfect surround sound system, and that would be a pain to deal with, unless you have the room and money for it.
Some people have said the mids on these speakers are weak. I'm not hearing it at all. What I have noticed is that the upper highs are very strong. If you are having this problem here's simple solution. I'm using Windows Media Player 9.0. On the "rock" EQ setting just move the 16kHz level down a wee bit. If you're using another kind of media player, just turn down the EQ between 12-20kHz down by 5-10%. If you're hearing hiss out of the speakers then you might have them too close to your head to begin with (I can only hear it when I lean over next to it, and if the volume is past 60%). Otherwise, you might have a shielding problem.
These speakers are quite loud. Be careful not to damage your hearing with these. I really see no point in turning the master volume past 40% and the sub past 25%.
Also keep in mind that these speakers are quality. Don't play hip hop on a classical EQ setting. You should get used to switching your EQ setting (which is easy enough on Windows Media Player) for the appropriate thing you are listening to. If you're listening to talk radio, set it to "speech", and turn the woofer down to zero.
The only draw back on this speaker system is that you can't turn the woofer down to perfect zero, meaning that you can't bypass it. That would be a good bonus. But turning down the EQ in the 20Hz to 50 Hz range should do the trick if you want to by pass it.
For this price, these speakers are a steal. The quality of these things in my opinion are triple the price, if not more.
The z2300 as well deserving of 5 stars. If you want killer sound on your computer without spending a few thousand bucks, this is the way to go. I bought these for my home studio to mix the record I'm working on, and I'm so glad I did it. It far beats spending $400 on a single studio monitor.
If anyone wants so advice or semi-technical assistance as far as these speakers are concerned, I'd be more than glad to offer some advice if you wish, just email me at GSFU (at) aol (dot) com.
Superb speakers! January 7, 2005
Jakester
115 out of 128 found this review helpful
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.
Logitech Z-2300 vs Klipsch ProMeida 2.1 March 30, 2007
Li Song (Washing D.C., U.S.A.)
31 out of 32 found this review helpful
Logitech Z-2300 and Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 are the best 2.1 systems for computers out there. I recently tested the two side by side and found Logitech has a small edge overall with the dynamic lows as its winning point. Z-2300 also beats ProMedia in design with only one wire coming to each satellite (its competitor having three or four to the control console attached to one satellite.) This being said, ProMedia also has its distinctiveness over its Logitech counterpart.
CNET, my favorite review site, gives Z-2300 a wowing 9 star while throwing ProMedia a meager 7.9. I dispute this and believe a difference of 0.5 star might be more appropriate. Compared to Logitech, Klipsch is slightly better in mids and highs. ProMedia sounds a little bit more "open" and crispy. In design, the ProMeida is wall-mountable though with the optional brackets and its aesthetic limitations (see my review on Klipsch ProMedia 2.1). Both systems looks a little cheesy, but the ProMedia looks a little bit more "pro" with its "component black" color than its counterpart which unfortunately uses a silver tone over-emphasizing its plastic nature and bulkiness of the subwoofer.
In conclusion, both speakers are very good (if not too good) for MP3s and choosing which one to buy is more of personal tastes than substance in sound quality. Since Logitech is 20 or some dollars cheaper, my decision may slightly leans towards Logitech...
Outstanding speakers for a great price October 16, 2004
androo (Thousand Oaks, CA)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
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
Crazy for around $109, but requires quality sound card December 21, 2004
M. Elijah (Pennsylvania)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
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).
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