Logitech Z-2300 Reviewed

Logitech has been doing an exceptional job recently, growing from the computer accessories company noted for mice and then keyboards in to a go-to multimedia audio brand. Despite the fact that their performance can't be considered as having high-fidelity quality, they do give customers convenient yet dependable solutions for those users who're a large part of the gaming and computer market.

The capability of the Z-2300 at a hundred and ninety-nine dollars (MSRP), includes 2 hundred watts of RMS Power, eighty watts RMS into eight ohms, at 1 kilohertz, having a ten percent Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) for that satellites along with a hundred twenty watts RMS unto eight ohms at one hundred hertz and then 10 percent THD for the subwoofer. Logitech claims a signal to noise ratio in excess of 100dB at 1kHz plus a frequency response of 35 Hz - 20 kHz (albeit without +/- dB spec, which really tells the tale - the unit might technically play up to 20kHz, but if you cannot hear it, it does not do much good). But customers need to take note that such audio specs don't apply to actual situations; they simply serve to provide us with a short view of the performance of the product in stable conditions. If you push "Play" and then the material begins to make demands on the product, the actual specs normally contradict.

The Z-2300 offers THX certification, that basically means it passed a general set of specs that numerous designs could pass anyway without playing the politics and paying the charge to Lucasfilm. However, the badge means a great deal for marketing purposes, especially in the small-speaker arena of desktop audio.

A 2.5-inch smooth aluminum phase plug driver that has a top port is included in the 3.5-inch wide, 6.75-inch tall and 6-inch deep satellites. As the single driver on the satellites, the phase plug driver must recreate all of the high and mid frequencies before the woofer takes over. This often shows harder than with dual driver designs. The 11-inch wide, 11-inch tall, and 15-inch deep subwoofer additionally engages an 8-inch long-throw ported woofer.

Setup and Operation

As with nearly all Logitech products, you'll find set-up easy. The Z-2300's remote control is outboard wired and has a System Volume knob. In case your output source is through just one stereo mini-plug, then just insert the 3.5mm cable of your remote to the source's audio output. If your source outputs using a pair of stereo RCA plugs, Logitech has an adapter to convert these two plugs into a mini-plug for link to the remote. Next task to do is to plug the D-SUB connector of the remote behind the subwoofer but make it sure that you align the pins accurately before pushing the plug because these can easily break. After placing the two satellite speakers, connect these to the back of the subwoofer. Conclusively, plug it to the wall( the subwoofer).

Switch on the subwoofer's power switch right after ensuring the source is switched of. The Power LED on the remote device should light. Push "Play" on your source and that's it. Use the remote's volume knob for master volume changes and it is convenient subwoofer knob for bass output changes. To avoid having to turn the unit on and off via the subwoofer's rear switch, utilize the remote's Power/Standby button instead - much easier. The headphone jack of the remote is very useful for convenient headphone hook-up, since it mutes the main sytem automatically as it continues to provide volume control via master volume knob. Z-2300's short hardwired cables, on both its satellites and remote, might be difficult in the setup process and might give you few placement choices.

Sound

The Z-2300 plays loud, which will benefit many types of material, for example movies and games. The subwoofer packs a wonderful punch, even though the forward-firing woofer means you might have to find a location where a leg does not block it or even the side-firing port. The subwoofer can keep up with the rise in the subwoofer volume knob, but sometimes, it clips a little and distorts. Overall, the subwoofer presented very good performance, taking into consideration the price. The general quality of volume controls of the remote can be much improved, but being attentive to the price, it's difficult to complain.

The satellites offered much more of a mixed bag. The singular driver can not increase the frequencies's entire range well, which ends to rolled-off high ranges and ordinary midranges. Between your satellites and subwoofers, there exists an apparent sonic gap that signifies a lower crossover point that the satellites just can't manage. Moreover, the sound decreased much as the satellites point farther away from the listening location that only proves that they have ordinary directional characteristics. When assessing the general sound quality, sound staging and imaging, better consider these things.

High Points

- The Z-2300 plays loud and definately will do your movies and games justice. Considering the rise in attraction of movies by the download from the likes of Apple's iTunes as well as other sources like Hulu, you are likely going to require better speakers for your computer.

- Taking into consideration the size of the unit and its affordable price, the subwoofer is incredibly good.

- Logitech Z-2300's appearance and size look rather expensive when compared with the price. The speakers look pretty good.

- The remote control has a smooth touch onto it, with quality headphone jack.

- The RCA connection adapter permits an easy fit with gaming consoles.

Low Points

- The Z-2300 will leave audiophiles looking for more regarding musicality when you compare the system to even the simplest bookshelf speakers. Bookshelf speakers never precisely fit nicely on your desk with a huge old 24-inch LCD monitor, but when you have audiophile needs, stick to audiophile gear and pay the audiophile prices.

- The remote control's short, hardwired cables as well as satellites provide a fewer number of placement choices.

- The subwoofer's output may not totally turn off, even if the volume setting is defined at the lowest, which can make it harder throughout the setup process.

- The device doesn't provide a second input which is supposed to be very significant.

Conclusion

For the money, the Z-2300 provides a great mixture of advantages. High quality of sound for games and films is offered by the Logitech system along with other significant features and appealing aesthetics. In a generation of proliferate computer usage in which the music industry has been taken over by Internet downloads already, you may want to get suitable speakers for your own computer if you belong to this generation of computer users, and Logitech Z-2300 could just be the best unit that you are searching for. logitech z-2300