Logitech Z2200 2.1 Computer Speaker System

Rating:
Summary: This is worth a second look
Review: I purchased my Z2200 through Amazon for around a $110 before a $50 Logitech Rebate. I received the rebate within 6 weeks and I was also glad to have received the product on time and in perfect shape.

I am relatively green to the subject of acoustics. This set of speakers is the best I have ever owned and so you will have to forgive any hyperbole.

The speakers are THX certified and that encouraged me to go ahead and put in the cash. I was certainly surprised by the clarity of sound, power and overall quality of the speakers and associated controls.

Functionality:
The Satellite speakers come with useful, smart dust covers. The speakers are otherwise all metal and look equally stunning without the covers. It is easy to connect and setup, the control panel rests on your desktop and also allows you to extend your headphones through the speakers. You may position the dial exactly by my keyboard. I have since then stopped using the software controls to adjust the volume. The dials also include bass control.

Quality:
I am not the best person to write about how well the speakers perform. I would definitely risk saying that the Bass is the richest I have heard from a set of desktop speakers. This has a lot to do with the way the sub-woofers were built and the materials that were used.

My audio collection has taken on new meaning with these speakers, game playing, movies and other multi-media experiences are enhanced too. I sorely miss having a remote to control the volume (unfair?!!)

For those who can shell out a little more, I would recommend the 5.1. If this is as far as your budget will stretch, I would not hesitate to suggest these speakers. Also, make sure you have a sound-card that will match the abilities of these speakers.

Rating:
Summary: Long Term Review
Review: Pros:
I am pleased to say that these speakers have been pumping sweet highs and throaty lows consistently for the entire year I've had them. This is this first product I've ever felt strongly enough about to actually write a review on amazon. They are just that good. I've got them plugged up to a zd7000 HP laptop and they reproduce great sound from just about anything I throw at them; they've been able to handle music from iTunes, DVD movie soundtracks, and f/x from pc games. I've also used them to play music straight from portable cd players and every once in a while from BOSS sound samplers. These speakers are quality built, durable, and overall a good value. The included headphone jack on the remote is an added bonus, and the setup was quick and easy.

Cons:
Although the subwoofer is more than adequate to shake the room, they can be boomy on certain types of music (hip hop, heavier rock). I usually handle this by adjusting some equalizer settings.

Rating:
Summary: Speakers and Static
Review: Initially i was quite impressed by the quality of sound from these relatively in expensive speaker but as some one else pointed out, with in weeks i started receiving static from my LEFT speaker (why only LEFT.........I dont know) but it is terribly annoying. Now i am back to listening my music on headphone and i wonder why i bought them. I visited logitech's product support site and that was no help. I guess there is reason why they are discounting these speakers so much.
Be informed about the static problem while making your decision.

Rating:
Summary: Died within 2 months
Review: After researching dozens of products I decided to go with these and skip a 5.1 setup. Sure, they sound good, no complaints really. The only major one I have is that I live in an apartment. The bass is too loud, even when turned ALL the way down. This makes it very annoying when playing games at night.

After 2 months I started to get extremely loud static/popping in my left speaker. Even with the volume ALL the way off. It's the LEFT jack on the subwoofer that went bad. It's not the soundcard. It does this if I switch around the speakers and even without it connected to anything. I've also tried moving the speaker far away from anything else and still get the same thing.

I'll probably go out today and get a different brand. Anyway, these are great i'm sure if they last. If they died for you, i'm sure you'd be giving them the same review.

Rating:
Summary: Awesome speakers, better price
Review: These speakers are amazing. I went to a computer store and listened to all the speakers they had for about half an hour, and these are the ones I decided were the best. As luck would have it, they didn't have them in stock, but I went home and found them here for even cheaper. Took 9 days short of a month to get here, but it was worth the wait. Highly reccomended, and you can't beat the price. I've got them in my bedroom and a listening to them at a reasonable volume, it's currently at less than a quarter power.

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Summary: Why Settle for Less?
Review: The new age of multimedia means higher standards in audio, video, and hardware. One of the main hardware components in the age of MP3s and digital audio players is a good set of multimedia speakers. I used a few sets of computer speakers over the past number of years and was generally happy with them all. While there are some great looking speakers created for the computer world today, Logitech concentrates on sound. This is not to say that the Z-2200s are an ugly set of computer speakers. On the contrary, they are a very professional-looking, solid set of speakers that feel more like a quality stereo than something you'd get thrown in a computer package. After you plug them in, you will notice they sound just as good as they look. The bass is clear and strong. Unlike many other speakers of this price range, distortion is unheard. While there is a bit of a hiss when the system is turned up all the way, you must consider that this set will not need to be turned up all the way..rarely half way, as a matter of fact. These beat the power and quality of any shelf system I've heard, which for the most part are much larger than this relatively compact set. The only element of this set that may be a space problem for some people is the subwoofer. Around the size of a standard milk carton, this bass pounding monster is a bit large to keep under a desk, so you'll want to clear a bit of floor space off by your desk. As other reviews will note, these speakers hit all the highs mids and lows you'd want to hear when listening to music. By meeting THX Certification standards, they have gone through many sophisticated tests measuring things like range and distortion levels. Sound like this is far greater than the 100 dollar price tag may suggest. On the other hand, there are a few features in this set that could arguably be better. The two main limitations of this set are that there is only one input and the RCA cables are hard-wired to the speakers. While extensions are available, regular speaker cables would have been a much better choice for such great speakers. In regard to the single input, I would have liked the option to plug both my computer and iPod into this set at the same time. These features were probably left out to keep the price down. I must note that most sets below 100 dollars are the same. I also think it would have been a much better design choice to have the audio jack come directly from the subwoofer and not the remote. Based on the length of the cords, it limits placement opinions. While the controller is very handy, it would be a lot better if it was a bit more heavy. It's lack of weight makes it slide around the the desk when you try to turn the knob, which takes away from an otherwise fantastic sound experience. I honestly cannot find any other complaints about this set. If you're planning on getting a set of JBL, Altec Lansing, or other stylish computer speakers, you're going to get good sound, but half the price tag is going into the unique looks. If you get these speakers, you''ll be getting sound that is twice the quality of other speakers in this price range..even the over-priced Bose speakers at double this price. Do yourself a favor and buy these. The sound will simply blow you away.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent speakers for the money
Review: I was looking long and hard for new 2.1 speakers and came across the Logitech Z2200. For the money, these speakers are very loud and can really kick the bass. The 200 Watt capacity paired with my Audigy 2 ZS sound card can really punch my MP3s to the next level. I love the large subwoofer and the sound from the satellites is very good. I love the wired control unit for its simple yet effective controls and the headphone jack for easy access for times when I want to jam with my headphones. All in all, a great set of speakers that can give you great sounds.

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Summary: Awesome Speakers ..................
Review: The speaker set is simply superb.
Worth the wait. I expected a small pair of speakers, but these ones were huge. It is a great bargain for $50 (After rebate ofcourse).

Really happy :D

Rating:
Summary: Worth the wait
Review: This @#$%@# speakers took forever to get here. I ordered them Oct 19th, finally got them today. Go to logitech's site and pick up the rebate while you are are waiting.

These speakers rock. I'm glad I didnt break down and pick up a set of cheaper speakers.