Logitech has done a great job in recent years, growing from the computer accessories company known for mice and keyboards into a go-to multimedia audio brand. Even though their performance can't be considered as having high-fidelity quality, they certainly give clients convenient yet trustworthy solutions for those users who're a large part of the gaming and then computer market. The $199 (MSRP) Z-2300 provides 200 watts of total RMS Power, eighty watts RMS (2 x 40 Watts) into eight ohms at one kHz at 10 % THD (total harmonic distortion) for the satellites and 120 watts RMS into 8 ohms at 100Hz at 10 percent THD (total harmonic distortion) for that subwoofer. Logitech claims a signal to noise ratio in excess of 100dB at 1kHz plus a frequency response of 35 Hz - 20 kHz (albeit with no +/- dB spec, which really tells the tale - the unit might technically play around 20kHz, but if you can't hear it, it does not do much good). Buyers should remember that audio specs rarely represent real-world conditions; they merely provide a brief snapshot of a product's performance under stable conditions. If you push "Play" and the material begins to make demands on the product, the real specs normally contradict. The Z-2300 also offers THX certification, which mainly means it passed a broad set of specs a large number of designs could pass anyway with out playing the politics and paying the charge to Lucasfilm. But the insignia is very important for marketing purposes, especially in the world of desktop audio. The satellites, which are 6.75 inches in height, 3.5 inches in width, and 6 inches in depth, utilize 2.5 inches of refined lightweight aluminum phase plug driver which also comes with a top port. 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. It appears to be tougher compared to dual driver designs. The subwoofer, which is 11-inch tall, 11-inch wide, and 15-inch deep, engages an 8-inch long-throw woofer, ported also.
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Z-2300 is capable of playing loudly that is good for movies and games. The subwoofer is a quite good package, albeit the forward-firing woofer would mean that you willhave to search for a place where a leg will not block it as well as the side-firing port. The subwoofer are able to keep up with the rise in the subwoofer volume knob, but occasionally, it clips a little and distorts. Overall, the subwoofer presented very good performance, considering the price. Your remote's volume controls may be improved in general, but considering the prices, it can be hard to debate. The satellites provide a bag of combinations. The single driver could not reproduce the entire range of frequencies sufficiently, creating somewhat rolled-off highs and a barely acceptable midrange. There exists a noticeable sonic gap between the satellites and subwoofer which indicates a low crossover point which the satellites can't possibly handle. The satellites also exhibited fairly directional characteristics, meaning that as they pointed away from the hearing position, the sound degraded significantly. Remember these things when determining the balance among quality of sound, soundstaging, and imaging.
High Points
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logitech Z-2300 is best for movies and games because it can play quite loudly. You will have to buy high-quality speakers for your own computer, since online downloads for example Apple's iTunes and Hulu are very popular nowadays. - Taking into consideration the size of the unit and its cheap price, the subwoofer is quite good. - Logitech's Z-2300's seems rather decent in size and appearance as compared to its cost. The speakers look quite appealing. - The remote control offers a great handy touch, with a needed headphone jack. - You can fit the gaming consoles conveniently while using the RCA connection adapter.
Low Points - None really!
