Logitech Z2300 Speakers $99.99 AR ($30) @ CompUSA

7pants

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These seem to be about the best 2.1 computer speakers you can get, and this is about as cheap as they get. I ordered some from Newegg and they shipped the day before I saw this deal. Crap! But anyway, go get em!

Speakers At CompUSA
 

Thump553

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I don't know anything about these speakers, but a very good alternative might be RSL speakers, which run $59.95 plus s/h (approx. $20 to CT from CA). I got a set of these after they were highly reccommended on an audiophile board 4-5 months ago, and I'm very happy with them. The only drawback is they only come in computer beige (no black). Here's the link:

http://www.rslspeakers.com/
 

k3ntondb

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Z-2300 is an updated Z-2200. Maximum PC (the print magazine) said the 2300 is not an upgrade to the 2200. While they're rated at the same power in RMS watts, MaxPC said that the 2300's can't achive as high of a maximum volume compared to the 2200. I own the 2200's for a spare PC ($30 AR) and they rock. While not my Klipsch Ultra, they're great for 2.1. The sub is a little "boomy" though, I prefer the bass notes produced by the Ultra sub.
 

popeye44

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Now I know these are refurb/returns whatever.. but if you want awesome sound the 560 4.1 set at justdeals.com is great.. and if you really can't stand those extra 2 speakers.. well just unhook em

around 80.00 shipped and I am amazed at the amount of sound it puts out.. Really made me a believer in logitech speakers..

Not to say 2.1 ain't great.. I've ran 2.1 for 8 years.. wow am I glad I upgraded.
 

edplayer

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Originally posted by: Thump553
I don't know anything about these speakers, but a very good alternative might be RSL speakers, which run $59.95 plus s/h (approx. $20 to CT from CA). I got a set of these after they were highly reccommended on an audiophile board 4-5 months ago, and I'm very happy with them. The only drawback is they only come in computer beige (no black). Here's the link:

http://www.rslspeakers.com/



I think I will buy these for my Dad. I remember this company from the 80's in Orange County and they had a nice shop. Shipping comes out to $11.63 for me (Ground Residential)

 

chipko

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Just ordered the RSL speakers.
Looks like they allow a direct hookup with a lot of portable mp3 or mini disk players & even radios though the line level or headphone out socket!
Thanks for the tip.

 

Gerbil333

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I tried to post a review of my Z-2300s on Newegg, but they didn't put it up yet (or, maybe they never will, like they do half the time):

4 out of 5 stars

First off, these are the best computer speakers I've ever owned. The subwoofer box is massive. The online pictures are very deceiving. However, bigger sub boxes generally sound better in my opinion, so that's definitely a plus! Just wait until you get your set--you'll be surprised at how much larger it appears in real life.

I'm an audiophile on a budget. I have an Audigy 2 ZS often paired with my Sennheiser HD-280 Pro headphones, and I've invested a lot more money than I should have on other sound systems before. Therefore, I'm going to be fairly critical of the output. With that in mind, please continue.

My initial impression, the standard Windows XP startup sound, scared me. Right off the bat, I noticed a lack of highs. I started playing some music and confirmed my first thoughts. This set feels like mostly anything beyond 5000-6000 hz is missing. I know it's there, but it's not the crystal clear, precise treble sound I'm accustomed to hearing from a set of nice components. The Z-2300s do NOT have dedicated tweeters, thus, I can't be too far off the mark here. The 2.5-3" drivers in the satellites do pump out plenty of sound, though. I'll rate the high-end response of this set at 3/5 stars.

Midrange and bass frequencies are exceptionally powerful for a $110 set of speakers. I've not yet turned the speakers beyond about 55% volume, but the subwoofer is able to shake the house. The bass is very tight and responsible, and most importantly, the bass is definite. I've heard too many sets of speakers that simply make NOISE. The Z-2300's subwoofer doesn't make muffled, boomy noise; it makes clean bass, as I expect. 5/5 stars for the low end.

Next, the SNR is could be better. I expected much more from a SNR of ">100db". When the speakers are on, I can't hear anything unless I put my ear up against a satellite. However, if I plug my Sennheisers into the headphone jack on the Z-2300's remote control, I can hear faint amplifier noise even with the Z-2300s turned off. With my headphones plugged directly into my Audigy 2 ZS, the signal noise is too quiet for my ears to detect thanks to the card's 108db SNR. I'm guessing that Logitech's claim of ">100db" is correct, and that I'm used to the clean 108db SNR of a direct connection to the sound card. So, 4/5 stars for the SNR. Don't worry too much about this; search for Sennheiser HD-280 Pros, and you'll understand why I'm able to notice the noise (closed cups). I didn't even hear anything from the Z-2300's satellites until I listened for noise after hearing it from my headphones.

One final thing: cable length. I wanted to put the beast of a subwoofer in the corner of the room, which is only about 8-10 feet from my computer's tower. However, the fixed cables on the satellites are far too short at about 5-6ft in length. That limitation prevented me from placing the subwoofer where I wanted it. The good news: they're standard RCA plugs, so you can buy extension cables from Radio Shack if you want. I'll give Logitech 4/5 stars here for not using standard speaker cable clips and speaker cables like Klipsch.

Enough with the critiquing...

Music sounds very, very good for this price range. After about 12 hours of Half-Life 2, I must say I'm highly impressed. The Z-2300s really add depth to the game play. Vehicles and weapons sound powerful and realistic now, and the subwoofer creates some nice force feedback When the adrenaline-intensive music in HL2 kicks in, the Z-2300s make the scenes twice as exciting as my Sennheiser headphones could do.

I've heard the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 set as well, and as Dan said, the Z-2300s own them. Go with the Logitechs.

Overall, I'd like to give this set 4.5/5 stars, but I decided to round down because of the short cables. For the price, the Logitech Z-2300s are an astounding value. Unless you'd like to spend over $300, get this set.

Edit: It looks long, but it's 684 words. Newegg says up to 1000 words.
 

DAC21

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"I don't know anything about these speakers, but a very good alternative might be RSL speakers, which run $59.95 plus s/h (approx. $20 to CT from CA). I got a set of these after they were highly reccommended on an audiophile board 4-5 months ago, and I'm very happy with them. The only drawback is they only come in computer beige (no black). Here's the link"

http://www.rslspeakers.com/


I have 22 year old Bookshelf type montitors from RSL, I suspect they will last another 20 years
They are that well built. It was a shame when they went out of business in So Cal. Glad to hear they are making a comeback of sorts. I suspect their Computer speakers are excellect as well.
 
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I've got the 2200s, ordered em refurb from Justdeals.com. $60 shipped they cost me, and not a scratch. They sound pretty good, I've never taken the volume above 9 o clock, they get that loud. Not as clear as my headphones though.
 

PoPPeR

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The Logitech Z2200's that some of us got for $35 AR was the best deal i've ever gotten, and i've gotten in on some nice deals in my time at AT.
 

vec

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Does the Z2300 have two inputs so I can simultaneously hookup my computer and my gamecube to it?

Thanks
 

Wedge1

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Gerbil333, thanks. A review worthy of my time, and spoken in a language that non-audiphiles and audiophiles alike can understand.

I own the z2200 and, unless I am mistaken, the specifications are the same as the z2300. I think Gerbil333's review aptly describes the speakers that I own as well.
 

housecat

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i had z560s.. mine worked fine, but overall poor quality.
also, too bassy. klipsch 2.1 is way better for overall sound quality.
 
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