Question about Logitech speakers

[Specop 007]

I assume the control module (Volume etc) is also the amp for the speakers. Or is each speaker amplified by a built in amp? Or does it vary by model?
Thanks

 

[Kalvin00]

Which model?

If it has a sub, it is built into the sub enclosure..

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: Kalvin00
Which model?

If it has a sub, it is built into the sub enclosure..

Specifically the 2300's and 5500's. Not the sub, I think most subs have a built in amplifier. Just curious about the mids and highs. I assume the amp is built into the control box, but hoping its not and that they actually built an amp into each speaker. Hard to do with a $100 speaker set though.

 

[keeleysam]

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: Kalvin00
Which model?

If it has a sub, it is built into the sub enclosure..

Specifically the 2300's and 5500's. Not the sub, I think most subs have a built in amplifier. Just curious about the mids and highs. I assume the amp is built into the control box, but hoping its not and that they actually built an amp into each speaker. Hard to do with a $100 speaker set though.

The amp for those is also in the sub.

 

[Kalvin00]

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: Kalvin00
Which model?

If it has a sub, it is built into the sub enclosure..

Specifically the 2300's and 5500's. Not the sub, I think most subs have a built in amplifier. Just curious about the mids and highs. I assume the amp is built into the control box, but hoping its not and that they actually built an amp into each speaker. Hard to do with a $100 speaker set though.

Yes, what I meant was the amp for the desktop speakers is inside the sub enclosure.

 

[Specop 007]

Ahhh, ok. Didnt fully understand what you meant by that.
Makes sense. Cool, thats all I needed to know.
Thanks!
Good news for me!

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Ahhh, ok. Didnt fully understand what you meant by that.
Makes sense. Cool, thats all I needed to know.
Thanks!
Good news for me!

why?

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Ahhh, ok. Didnt fully understand what you meant by that.
Makes sense. Cool, thats all I needed to know.
Thanks!
Good news for me!

why?

It means I can tweak the system by replacing amps/speakers at whim and still using the control module.
Essentially, they have made the control module a dedicated reciever with no internal amps.
Changing out speakers can still be done in that case but it becomes much more difficult as you have to map your speaker choices to the impedence/crossover/power ratings of the am in the reciever, whereas with making a non amped reciever you can change speakers/amps to your hearts content and the reciever wont give a damn.

To put it simply, I can buy the 2300's and end up with a 100 dollar reciever and do what I please on the backend later on when I decide to upgrade, instead of actually having to tear apart the control box or buy a dedicated home audio receiver which is more then 100 bucks.

EDIT
The above isnt *entirely* true, Logitech could still be doing some strange stuff with the control box to make it difficult to pair up to an aftermarket amp, but thats highly doubtful and I dont see them doing that.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Ahhh, ok. Didnt fully understand what you meant by that.
Makes sense. Cool, thats all I needed to know.
Thanks!
Good news for me!

why?

It means I can tweak the system by replacing amps/speakers at whim and still using the control module.
Essentially, they have made the control module a dedicated reciever with no internal amps.
Changing out speakers can still be done in that case but it becomes much more difficult as you have to map your speaker choices to the impedence/crossover/power ratings of the am in the reciever, whereas with making a non amped reciever you can change speakers/amps to your hearts content and the reciever wont give a damn.

To put it simply, I can buy the 2300's and end up with a 100 dollar reciever and do what I please on the backend later on when I decide to upgrade, instead of actually having to tear apart the control box or buy a dedicated home audio receiver which is more then 100 bucks.

If you're going to be doing all of that, I would honestly just spend the extra money on a decent home audio receiver.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Ahhh, ok. Didnt fully understand what you meant by that.
Makes sense. Cool, thats all I needed to know.
Thanks!
Good news for me!

why?

It means I can tweak the system by replacing amps/speakers at whim and still using the control module.
Essentially, they have made the control module a dedicated reciever with no internal amps.
Changing out speakers can still be done in that case but it becomes much more difficult as you have to map your speaker choices to the impedence/crossover/power ratings of the am in the reciever, whereas with making a non amped reciever you can change speakers/amps to your hearts content and the reciever wont give a damn.

To put it simply, I can buy the 2300's and end up with a 100 dollar reciever and do what I please on the backend later on when I decide to upgrade, instead of actually having to tear apart the control box or buy a dedicated home audio receiver which is more then 100 bucks.

EDIT
The above isnt *entirely* true, Logitech could still be doing some strange stuff with the control box to make it difficult to pair up to an aftermarket amp, but thats highly doubtful and I dont see them doing that.

oh. ok.

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: BigJ

If you're going to be doing all of that, I would honestly just spend the extra money on a decent home audio receiver.

You know where I can get a THX certified reciever for 100 bucks?

 

[thenanyu]

"THX certified" is completely meaningless. 200W of crap is still crap. Logitech speakers (esp. 2200/2300) sound absolutly terrible when compared to real speakers. They may look like little rocket-ships from a 1950's science-fiction movie, but I think you will be better off with a budget reciever/amp and a set of bookshelf speakers. Sonic Impact T-amp is terrific for 30 bucks, it will drive any reasonably efficient speakers at sub-hearing-loss volumes. T-amp2 also gets good reviews from the audio crowd at $140. Teac has a stereo power amp for 100 dollars that is very good as well. Sherwood has a stereo reciever that I saw at Circuit City for 50 dollars (it was a BF deal though). If you want to future proof yourself get a panasonic XR55 for 200 dollars or so online and you will never need another home theater reciever for the rest of your life.

 

[oupei]

THX specs for computer speakers are different from THX specs for home theater. You could have gotten the $120 pioneer 515 at CC during BF, which would be a much better choice. but even at $150 or whatever it goes for now, it would be a better choice. how would the 2300 qualify as a reciever anyways? it just takes an analog stereo input. even the 5500 takes what, 5.1 analog inputs and a digital input? your frontend needs to take switch multiple inputs that include video as well.

such a pity you missed the BF deal at CC. the $10 pioneer speakers were a steal too...

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Like others have said, THX certification is different for computer speakers than HT products.

The Logitech subs also have built-in crossovers so you're not going to get the full effect of upgraded speakers as the sub is still going to be producing a good amount of the frequencies above 100hz. I think the crossover might be somewhere in the 120hz to 160hz range and it's not adjustable.

As for anything being futureproof for the rest of your life thenanyu, you might get away with saying something like that for an amp or something, but a whole receiver will surely get outdated by future connections for audio and video.
( not to say that the Panasonic digital receivers aren't a good idea :thumbsup: )