Review: Logitech Z-2300 THX 2.1 PC Speakers

I know, in my previous post I bashed the Logitech Z-2300 speakers for not being as crisp and clear (and cheap) as the superior Creative GigaWorks T20. In all honesty I do believe the T20s have a better overall sound. However, there is one area where Logitech’s THX 2.1 speakers excel and that is volume. I’m not exactly sure what the specifications are for THX certification, but I think there is a rule in there that says they must maintain a specific level of sound quality at a high volume. The thing I love about these speakers is whether I have them just loud enough to hear or cranked to 11 the sound quality is the same.

I think my one complaint is the size of the subwoofer. Although it’s size is nice for playing games because you get that rumble when things explode and whatnot, I find music sound quality is slightly diminished. Because I have the speakers above the desk and the sub below there is that separation of the sound. Also, because the speaker cables are only a few feet long your are limited with how far you can move the sub.

If I were to buy another high powered speaker set, I may consider looking into one of the more expensive Creative GigaWorks sets like the ProGamer G500. However, Like I said I like the simplicity of a 2 or 3 piece set, and the GigaWorks only come in 2.0, 5.1, or 7.1

With 200-watts of power these speakers are nothing to scoff at, and they have dropped below the $200 mark here in Canada over the past few months. If you are also a gamer or just prefer the 5.1 experience you can also check out the Logitech Z-5300e set. However strictly for music listening at my computer I just prefer the simplicity (less wires) of the 2.1 set.

The Specs
I always want to know what the specs are:

• 200-watt RMS Power (40-watt/satellite, 120-watt sub)
• 8-inch long-throw subwoofer distortion free bass
• Wired remote control with volume, bass, headphone, and power
• THX Certified
• 35Hz – 20kHz frequency response
• Included 8″ to stereo RCA adapter for consoles and TVs

Posted Sunday, December 3rd, 2006 at 1:05 am under Other Reviews.

Tags: creative-gigaworks, guitar-gear, logitech-z-2300, review, speakers

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