Отзывы о Компьютерная акустика Logitech Z623

I'm a Logitech fan and have been using their products for years now, most recently my beloved Logitech Z Cinema 2.1 system. Unfortunately the USB interface on the Z Cinema started giving me issues recently (couldn't change volume in Mac OS X; audio cutting completely out in Windows 7 x64), so I reluctantly went looking for a replacement 2.1 system. What I love about the Z Cinema - other than its great sound - is its bevvy of features, which includes a USB interface, an intuitive remote control, helpful LED display on the satellites, and the ability to adjust bass and treble separately. Despite Logitech's surprisingly abysmal support of this system after it was released, and the fact that none of their current systems have these same features, I decided to take a chance and pick up the Z623, Logitech's current flagship system.First, the positives. The best thing about the Z623 is undoubtedly its subwoofer: it's remarkably powerful and accurate with lower frequencies, and is a noticeable improvement over the Z Cinema sub, which didn't have much definition below 80hz. This sub is closer in quality to home theater subs and better than anything I've heard in the 2.1 computer speaker segment. You WILL shake the roof with this thing. Also in the Z623's favor is its build quality. I can't complain about the cables, knobs or the construction of the satellites or sub. I do think the satellites are oddly shaped but that's just preference. Third, it's great that Logitech included a pair of RCA inputs on the sub. This allows for tons of different devices to be hooked up, like an external audio interface, which will give you superior audio quality compared to your computer's built-in sound card.Unfortunately that's where my praise ends. While I do love the sub, the bass is way too dominating compared to the other frequencies. Sure, it's easy enough to tone down with the bass knob, but the fact that it's as loud as it is at only 50% volume is indicative of an overzealous engineering team. I use my computer speakers primarily to listen to music, and more bass is not always a good thing, as music requires balance and clarity. As many other reviewers have rightly stated, the mids are relatively non-existent here, though that is almost always the case with computer speakers. For rich, accurate mids, you'll have to move up to studio monitors or hifi speakers. And as for the highs, I am surprised to say that the high end - described by many on Amazon as "crisp" and "detailed" - is considerably more muffled than my older Z Cinema speakers. Unlike the Z Cinema's dual-speaker array, the Z623 satellites only have one midrange speaker - there's no separate tweeter for the high frequencies. When I pushed the high frequencies with an equalizer, the Z623 sounded harsh and fatiguing. The lows were still great and the low-mids decent, but everything above a few hundred hertz just didn't sound right to me. It doesn't help that the Z623 lacks a treble control - that could have greatly improved its performance in different applications.For the record I A/B'ed these two sets of speakers extensively for two nights before arriving at these conclusions (going from my MacBook Pro's headphone output jack to the aux input jacks on both systems - no DAC or audio interface in between). Listening to the same content on both - primarily electronic dance music and video game soundtracks - I can easily say that I prefer the sound of the Z Cinema, which I can summarize as being brighter, more open, and subsequently more detailed. The Z623 certainly beats it in the way of bass and loudness, but that's not all I'm looking for in this kind of speaker system. Interestingly, the Z623 is only 20 watts stronger than the Z Cinema, and it's all in the subwoofer. Logitech really did not make any advances in the satellite speakers and in fact I think they took a step back. It seems to me that Logitech wanted to go all out on something that would rattle the roof on games and movies. As a result, the Z623 is a system that might wow on first listen, but doesn't hold up under scrutiny. I have to conclude that a lot of the gushing praise I read about this system on Amazon comes from people who had extremely poor sound beforehand or do not have much experience with quality speakers in general. Don't buy based on the quantity of reviews, but quality!Ultimately I decided to lose $22 and return the Z623 to Amazon. I'm back to using my Z Cinema (via 1/8" aux due to the USB problem) but will be purchasing the Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III system this weekend, which is regarded by several reputable sources as the best 2.1 computer system under $200. Of course audio is a subjective thing, and my review will probably not be embraced by many, but trust me when I say I did my homework, I compared the products and I came out unimpressed with the Z623. I would recommend looking elsewhere in this price range.

First of all I do not work for Logitech. Had to say that. Sometimes I wonder. Now that we've got that out of the way here is my review.This is my 3rd logitech 2.1 speaker system and I can tell you each one has been better than the other. The first one is still working but only one channel. The reason is my son used it for his cell phone to listen to his music but always played it at the highest setting. After 3 years one channel finally gave out, but the one that still works sounds fine. It only cost me $40 so I didn't sweat it. (I did try to save the unit by telling my son not to put it close to the highest setting for hours but you know how teens are.) The second one was an upgrade to the first one and I used it for my big screen TV. It worked fine until the 1/8' plug for TV broke. I tried to replace it but the wiring is so fine it will take a while to rewire. This time my son used his cell phone on it and tryed to not overpower it for long periods of time but pulled the wire and not the plug to unplug it from the TV to his phone. Lesson learned? I don't but now I have bought the Logitech Z623. The best part is my son can connect his cellphone with it's own cable and have one plug for the TV, one for the computer and one for the Xbox simultaeously as well. (Not all on at the same time of course. Well maybe the TV and the cell phone lol) Good thinking guys.Wow they weren't kidding when they said the bass rocked. Almost seemed like they open up a new dimension when they created this bass amplifier. I keep mine in the entertainment cabinet on a small towel. It seems to stop things from vibrating elsewhere and still give it a large bass sound. I've seen videos on "You Tube" showing the power from the bass speaker by attaching a small paper to it. It will blow the dust off your your shelf unit.The bass control on the satellite speaker works great compared to the last one I had which had the bass control on the bass speaker on the floor. A little inconvenient under the computer desk. Thanks for that little addition guys. Although I would have liked mid range and upper range controls I'm sure that would have increased the price considerably. Besides the upper and mid range work well together and if you have a computer you can use the computer to adjust these ranges as well. The highs, middles, and lows are all well balanced and sound terrific. I have been a recording artist for over 30 years and have recorded in the best recording studios in the New York, California (LA and San Fransisco), Oregon, Massachusetts, I could go on and on but my point is these speakers have a unique clarity and character all their own. My ears can attest to that.I have read many reviews on this item which convinced me to buy it. Many classical lovers didn't like it for the mear fact that it didn't sound live. If you want live, spend hundreds of dollars more and get a Bose system. I know no other to compare, but if you want a fantastic speaker system for middle of the road bucks read no further. The only other thing I would like to add is the sound you hear is the product of the information sent into the system. If you use a computer for your music you can use the equalizer functions in the software to change the sound to whatever you like. These speakers are very adaptable to a variety of music. We listen to just about everything you can imagine. The only thing you may not get is the sound of the bow on the violin, or the fingers sliding on the electric guitar or the inhaling of an opera singer before an aria, but you will get an awesome musical experience. Hoping you enjoy these speakers as much as we are in my house.

I couldn't find any reviews from Logitech Z4 owners, so I decided to take a leap and tell you all about it. First off for those of you who don't know, the Logitech Z4 2.1 system was the "mid-grade" and right under the infamous Z-2300. The Z4 remains one of the best mid-grade speaker systems ever made by Logitech. I've owned and liked the Z4 for the past 3 years but I wanted something more... I wanted more mids, more highs and of course, more bass. I was going to go the Z-2300 route and buy them used (since they are out of production as of this review). However, I wanted a system with a warranty, so I decided to pick the Z623. I never listened to the Z-2300, so I can't comment how they compare.Looks:At first glance, the Z623 feels like a more expensive system. Looks wise, they are ugly. The Z4's look more elegant. The Z623 speakers have that upside down raindrop look to them. What were Logitech thinking with this design?? The satellites took up a lot more space width and depth wise, but thats ok since the bigger drivers on the Z623 delivered more rich sound. The satellites felt expensive and did not feel cheap at all. They are made of plastic, but the hard expensive plastic feel. I also like how the satellite speakers have a metal grill protecting the drivers. On the Z4, nothing is protecting them. So the risk of damage is a lot higher. I was always paranoid around the Z4 satellite speakers for that reason. Now with the Z623, those anxieties are gone.Overall Sound:Regardless of looks, the most important part is the sound. Since the Z4's already produced great sound quality, it would take a lot to impress me, and luckily these did! First the bass hits hard and low. At the same volume level, the Z623 packed more bass. If you love bass, and need bass, this is the system for you. The bass is accurate and more boomy then the Z4's. Keep in mind the sub-woofer speaker is much bigger then the Z4's. The Z4's lacked mids and I heard the Z623 lacked mids as well. Comparatively speaking, the Z623 delivered more mids then the Z4 and I was quite relieved. I play games and listen to music and was able to hear small details I didn't hear with my Z4 and now I hear them with the Z623 because the Z623 has improved mids over the Z4 (as it should for being almost 2X more expensive...) One of the important things I look for in speakers is the highs. I want to be able to hear the bullet shells drop on the ground in Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3. I want to be able to hear the trees ruffling in Skyrim. I read a couple of reviews that said the Z623 lacked highs. I disagree. The Z623 does highs wonderfully, and I think if it was any brighter, I would have to tone them down in the EQ on my PC. Even though the Z623 does not have a separate tweeter, the Z623 delivered more highs then the Z4. It was more bright and it met my expectations for highs. FYI: Some people thing where the THX symbol is on the speaker are tweeters, but they are not. They are ports, not tweeters. Like I said, even though the speakers lack tweeters, the drivers were still able to produce very bright highs (more then the Z4). Overall, the sound on the Z623 are much better. The Z623 sound more full and rich. What I mean by this is, I was able to hear small details in the mid and highs that I didn't hear with the Z4.Also note, after about a couple days of usage, the sound started to get better. The mids and lows (sub woofer) started to sound better. Keep in mind like most speakers, it takes some time and use to loosen the coils. After about 4 days, the speakers sounded awesome. I was a bit nervous at first because the speakers didn't sound full.Sound with music:I listen to everything from techno to rap and everything in between. Music was accurate and anything with bass you could feel it. Listening to music on the Z623 breathed new life into all of my music. The Z4's played them well, but the Z623 sound range just made everything sounded more alive and in front of you, if that makes any sense.Sound with gaming:I do a lot of gaming, so sound is just as important as graphics to me. If the sound is not good, the game play suffers because if you can't hear the foot steps behind you, or a dragon coming to get you. With the Z4, the sound was great, but with the Z623, the sound is even better! When I was playing BF3, I heard more detail in the explosions. Even when reloading my weapon, I heard extra "clicking" sounds of the gun that I did not hear with the Z4. In Starcraft 2, I was able to hear more detail with the workers were mining for minerals. When playing Skyrim, the sound of the dragon fire coming towards you comes with intensity and depth that the Z4 couldn't deliver due to lack of mids. Even though the details are small, that make a huge difference because it just enhances the experience and the detail.Usability:At first, I was sad to see Logitech took the cheap route and not offer a separate pod to control the volume. I really liked how the pod worked on the Z4

.AS OF 2/4/13...I bought the item refurbished from a seller named Pandora. I received it today, but I can't use it. The cable connector on the right speaker and the connector on the subwoofer are both "male" (the speaker cannot be plugged into the subwoofer). Since the right speaker controls on/off and volume, the unit cannot be used.It was advertised as "like new". It was NOT. Aside from the major defect described above, the subwoofer grill was dented and scratched, and the subwoofer was dented on its corners and edges.Another warning: As of this review, there is a notice on Amazon that says "Special Shipping Information: This item cannot be returned to Amazon.com." The notice is several lines below the price. Amazon has this item listed as a "hazardous material". I used Amazon chat and talked to a rep. She was very nice. After a few minutes of checking, she issued me a full refund. She was also very surprised that a speaker set would be listed as a hazardous material, and she is going to check with their fulfillment center to see why. If you check other websites like J&R, Newegg, Staples, Logitech, then you'll see that none of them have a special "no returns notice" due to hazardous material.Like a few other folks, I didn't see the "no returns" notice on the page before buying...partly because I had just purchased/returned a different speaker set from Amazon (I returned it because I didn't like how it sounded). Thankfully, Amazon gave me a refund on this defective item.I still plan on buying it, and when I do, I'll update this review with product details.AS OF 2/23/13...Since Amazon still has "no returns" for this item as described above, I purchased it from J&R for 117 bucks, where they allow returns. I received this item yesterday (very fast shipping and delivery), and I really like it. It replaces standard PC speakers that I've been using for years (and those speakers were pretty good, but lacked bass). Prior to purchasing the Logitech Speaker System Z623, I tried Cyber Acoustics Subwoofer Satellite System (CA-3602a), but was disappointed and returned it (see my 2-star review for that item, if you're interested).For me, the Logitech Speaker System Z623 is a WOW product. I tried it with music (100 Best Hymns) and with a game (Mass Effect 3 Digital Deluxe Version [Download]. I can hear highs, mids, and lows. And the bass...WOW. I have the bass at the default setting (in the middle), and there is plenty of bass at that setting. Music sounds beautiful (organ music sounds like the organ is in the room, and there is a hint of vibration). In the game, when a grenade explodes or I fire a shotgun, it really packs a punch sound-wise...and that makes gaming more fun.I read several reviews that talked about cheap cable connections that break, but they must have fixed that problem. The 2 desktop speaker cables are thick, and the end connectors are sturdy. The cable between the system and the PC is a standard small PC speaker cable, but that's what I would expect. My speakers are setup and left alone...I don't move them around regularly, so I don't expect any problems with the cables or the connections.The controls on the right desktop speaker are easy to use. On the side of the right speaker, there is a headphone jack and an input jack (where you can plug-in an iPod). The subwoofer also has standard right/left RCA connectors on the back.I'm very pleased with my purchase.

I purchased a set of these for my mum who was using an old Klipsch ProMedia 5.1 set from ~2004/2005 that finally went out. These were perfect for her computer room's constraints, and since she was using the Klipsch as a 2.1 anyway, there wasn't really a huge difference in terms of footprint.First, I'll say this much: These speakers, for their size and price, are very, very impressive. Sure, they don't come quite as close to the ProMedia 5.1s in bass (I didn't expect they would, but they are VERY close with very powerful bass), but I have read other reviews that they're comparable to the current Klipsch 2.1s which, like the Logitechs, have a single subwoofer driver. The primary difference between the Klipsch 2.1s and these seems to be in the mid/high range where the single-driver satellites of the Logitechs fall off a bit in frequency response. Likewise, the base reproduction isn't quite as good as the much larger Z-5500 which is sadly no longer in production, but I'll be honest: It comes close. For as tiny as the sub seems compared to the 5500s, it packs a surprising punch. Yes, audiophiles, I'm sure its frequency response doesn't go nearly as deep, but for the average consumer these things are fantastic!Hilariously, I wasn't expecting a lot when I took some time off to set them up, so as soon as I turned on some music to give these a trial run, I was astounded that something so small could produce the bass it does! The subwoofer's driver isn't terribly large (7 inch, I think?) compared to the dual 8" drivers of the Klipsch 5.1s and the 10" of my Z-5500, but from the purely economic and somewhat subjective perspective of sound-output-per-dollar, it delivers. I'd definitely recommend these speakers if you're looking for something that has a decent amount of power, especially in the low range, but isn't nearly as expensive as other options. Also, the satellites look nice, and the sub is mounted in what feels like particle board rather than plastic as is common in MUCH cheaper options. Plus, setup is also very easy, and I'm pretty sure my mum could manage putting this set together on her own if she had to!If you're not much of an audiophile and are just looking for a relatively inexpensive (but good!) set of speakers that don't take up much room, these are perfect. The sub is somewhat largish compared to the driver size--though only about 2/3rds the size of the Klipsch and probably half that of the Z-5500s--but it should fit under or near most desks relatively well. Other reviews complained a bit about cable length, but if you've got the sub stuffed near the sound source I can't imagine it would be an issue--especially if they're used as computer speakers. Oddly, these have RCA inputs for L/R auxiliary channels on the sub, so I'd imagine these might be useful as an inexpensive 2.1 setup for movies or the likes; though, there's no HDMI, coax, or optical (and at this price, you'd be silly to expect it). These are definitely an excellent choice if you're pressed for space, and the sound reproduction is very good for their modest size. My only complaint is that the volume control is quite stiff, and my mum has osteoarthritis in her thumbs. She can turn the knobs without trouble but it might be of concern to anyone who has similar problems.One word of warning: The set appears to ship thinking it's powered on, so I'd suggest plugging in the satellites including the one with the control group (it's the one with a large serial-type cable, though somewhat similar in appearance to a DSUB connector) before plugging the sub into a power source. If you don't, you'll hear a few very startling pops. I'm not sure if that's bad for the speakers, but I wouldn't risk it again! Oh, and don't forget to break them in for a few hours as you would with most speakers.

Hello everyone,I'm a college student who is looking for affordable speakers that sound great. I currently have a Cosmio G50 laptop that comes with built in Harmon/Kardon speakers (I could not find the exact specifications unfortunately). As a result the sound quality on my laptop is pretty good, for a laptop. The highs and mids are fairly clear but the bass is lacking (especially with certain songs). Hence I decided to shop around for speakers. After reading rave reviews of the Logitech Z-2300 and hearing that the Z-623 is the best successor of the 2300s, I decided to purchase the 623s. Before I continue with the review, however, I would like to point out that I used these speakers solely for listening to music. I tested the system listening to a variety of genres, including artists such as: Fleet Foxes, The Strokes, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Phonn Jaxx, Daft Punk, LCD Soundsystem, Grizzly Bear, De La Soul, and A Tribe Called Quest.Right off the bat, after setting the 623's up and connecting it to the computer, I was blown away by the sheer power of the system; the first song I played on it was Sensual by Phonn Jaxx. I was sure that my neighbors downstairs could hear the powerful sub as it was clearly shaking my room. I listened to a few other songs and seemed satisfied with the system.However, as time went on I started to listen more critically to the way my songs sounded. I realized after about 2 weeks of listening that the main reason why I was so satisfied by the system, at the start, was because of the sheer increase of volume that it provided compared to my laptop speakers. But I soon found some "faults" with the sound of the 623's as I let my music library play.My biggest gripe was that the mid range of all songs were almost non-existent. This may or may not be a problem for some listeners, but once I picked up on the lack of mid-range I found that I could not easily ignore it. As a reference to see if the mid ranges were really lacking I listened to the same song using my SRH 440 over-ear headphones (which I highly recommend if your also looking for headphones). Furthermore with some songs the highs felt tinny and in some ways compressed. Moreover the high range could be at times shrill; painful to my ear at least. The jangly guitars of The Smith's became an earache. The bass was pretty good. I never had it turned up higher than the main volume knob though because I liked to keep my sound in balance. It can be room shaking loud if you need it, or loud enough to comfortably listen to your songs without having it overpower everything else (I personally am not a bass junkie, but I'm sure that this system could easily satisfy standards of bass junkies).In order to compensate for the lack of mid range and the shrillness of the high's, I altered the EQ settings on my itunes to see if that would help. To some extent it did, but the mid's still weren't rich sounding and it seemed another price to pay for changing the EQ settings was sacrificing the sound stage of the system (and to be honest I wasn't too too impressed with the sound stage of the system with a flat EQ setting).Overall I, personally, wasn't too impressed with the system. I am looking for accurate sound reproduction, great sound quailty, good sound stage, and balance throughout all ranges. Unfortunately the Logitech Z-623's didn't satisfy my desires. I found that at times listening to my music became a hassle, as I had to constantly tweak the EQ or turn nobs in order to get the sound to sound good. Which ulitmately took away from the realxing and pleasant feeling I get when listening to music with my headphones and even my laptop speakers. As a result I decided to return the system, and am looking for something new. HOWEVER, this does not mean that the system may not be right for you. If your looking for a cheap 2.1 system to watch movies with this system may fit the bill just fine. Or if you find that you can overlook the gripes that I had with the system then this system may work fine. My best advice before you purchase it would be to listen to the system with your music, if possible. If not then definitely keep the original packaging that the speakers came with because you may find yourself returning them (which is not a bad thing at all, it just means your shopping for a speaker system that satisfies your ears).Thank you all, I hope your hunt for great sound is fruitful.

These speakers are bad-a _ _ ! I went through a couple of bad purchases and returns until I decided on buying these babies. Got some cheap Colby mp3 speakers. What garbage! Tinny sound and after only five minutes of use the wires started to smell like they were burning. Those went in the garbage because I did not buy through Amazon. Got Bose Companion II speakers at a famous electronic store in NYC. Hor-ri-ble! I thought Bose was supposed to be so wonderful???? Those speakers got packed back in the box after a half hour. I thought that I might get used to them eventually but then, why should I have to do that? Back they went the very next day.So I did what I should have done in the very beginning....I went to Amazon and looked at every speaker system they had and read customer reviews until my head was about to explode.Then I made an informed decision and chose the Logitech Z623 Speaker System. The box itself was heavy. I asked myself what the heck is in here? The sub-woofer came out first. I thought, that sucker is huge! The I unpacked the speakers. I said out loud, OMG. These speakers are ....really big. Oh man, I could already picture my neighbors knocking on my door to complain about the noise.The hook up was so easy. All the wires were long enough so that I could position everything exactly as I needed without having to disturb my present set-up. That is important to me because I finally managed to get all the wires and whatever situated to one side of my computer desk so I had a clean a look as I could with all wires, modem, tower, etc. that come with desktop computers.(Got the cool modern looking wood/glass computer desk from Amazon, too!) Finally, I choose one of my favorite songs, turned on the speaker system and turned up the volume. As soon as the music began playing I knew for sure my neighbors would very unhappy should I choose to ramp up the volume and base. I wish I didn't care but I am a good neighbor.My ultimate test is to listen to Pat Methany's Live concert version of "First Circle". I sat back and closed my eyes. I really felt as if I were in the audience. A big satisfied smile spread over my face. I'm in love with these speakers.My only regret is that I may never be able to open these babies up to their fullest. I know the neighbors will have the cops at my door. Those freakin' neighbors!!!!Great speakers, great price....buy them NOW!!!!!!!I'm no audiophile but I was very impressed with the all-over sound. I would have no problem or embarrassment using this system at a party. I know the sound would blow people away.

All computers have their own internal speakers, but the sound is fair to poor with no bass or impact.Enter Logitech (a reputable company that makes most computer accessories) and their recent offering of a 2.1 speaker system tries to compensate for the PC"s poor internal speaker sound with a more dynamic, true sound,Logitech offered these 2.1 systems for quite a few years. They consisted of 2 satellite desktop speakers, and an attached subwoofer with a substantial 200 watts of power. The latest, the Z623 speaker system, once connected to the computer , gave the PC sound the impact, bass, and dynamic sound that was a departure from the flat PC sound.The big drawback was the soldering of all the components and cables together , so there was no way to change cables, to change speakers.To check the various components (speakers, integrity of cables, the subwoofer...If you encountered a problem , you coulsn'r ISOLATE the problem. You had to disconnect the system from your computer and SEND it back to logitech, which would send you a new or refurbished set.. So , say you stopped getting sound from R speaker: you want to disconnect or check the cable to the speaker, but you CAN'T isolate the problem as the cable is permanently attached to the fixed main cable that led to the subwoofer. You call logitech, and they tell you disassemble the entire system with the attached subwoofer, pack it in the box and send it back to logitech, and they'll replace your entire system... So you count your blessings every morning , that the system works, and that both spearkers, and subwoofer work. But if you wake up one morning, and the volume control doesn't work. you're in trouble, because your NEXT TROUBLESHOOTING step would be to DISCONNECT and SEND logitech THE WHOLE SET and they'll send you a new one.. BUT you may have to wait A COUPLE OF WEEKS.I HAD this problem twice with LOGITECH speaker systems...And it was a hassle having to disconnect THE SYSTEM, pack it,, and send it back to Logitech. I could have rectified the problem if I was able to separate each component and determine where the problem is.When the Logitech System was working, it definitely left your PC internal speakers , in the dust. Bass was just right, midrange sound produced by the twin satellites was adequate, but highs were somewhat blunted. And there was no treble control to brighten the highs. So , sound was much better and much more powerful than the PC sound, but lacked the crispness of highs and no treble controls to compensate for this shortfall.Logitech could make this a great product if they had each speaker connected with speaker wires to amp, and locate the amp on desktop with a treble control, and each satellite speaker wire connected separately to amp.. The way it is now I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND IT. You are better of getting a 20 watt amp with tone controls (lepai has a small 20 watt amp with tone controls) , and output for 2 good high freq speakers, pair of speaker wires, and a medium size subwoofer. It's a simple connection and can be gotten for under $130.

I am a logitech fan and have heard Z3 which are own by family member. Before this I got Cyber Acoustics Subwoofer Satellite System (CA-3602a) but returned it for lack of quality beats and clear sound (loudness was ok). And before that I got Logitech S220 2.1 Speaker System with Subwoofer but return it for lack of enough volume and obviously not good enough quality.So while I heard a lot of praise here and the top video review is simply amazing. I bought this based on that review. But my speakers did not sound *that good*. I was skeptical did I get a fake product. But then the seller was Amazon so I highly doubt that unless it really is fake.My comparison will mostly be with Z3 since I love the sound of Z3, the crisp clear sound, deep soft beat, awesome vocals.Now these speakers may appear small but they have a lot of sound. Here are the pros and cons comparing to Z3-Cons - The voice is a little bit thick. It does not have that originality. It is more of a theater sound. - There is no shrillness control. I really do not need that but the voice is just a bit thick and not that *enjoyable* - While I heard a lot of praise here for clearity, the sound clarity, beats and vocals are not as clear as that of Z3 but then I may be wrong. - These speakers has really good beats, but then the beats of Z3 are much better (I dare to say). They are like soft pushy and clear. These ones are good but not as good as Z3.+Pros + Great theater like sound + It is fun to watch any program using these speakers, even documenataries. It makes a difference. I use it with my macbook pro + These speakers will shake your room. + You may not enjoy your car audio, once you start listening to these speakers.Overall I can *live* with it as the beats and sound is otherwise good and watching documenataries with these speakers is enjoyable. But music with these speakers are not as enjoyable as with Logitech Z-3 Wood Grained 2.1 Speakers. The clarity, vocals and beats of Z3 is simply great. Note that Z3 is very old model and not available.

My old creative I-trigue speakers were finally starting to die out on me after 5 years of pretty heavy use so I had to make a decision on which sound setup i wanted to go with for my gaming/music pc. Initially i was going to go with a home theater in a box set up, particularly the onkyo ht-s3400 refurbs that ive seen floating around relatively cheap. The problem I have is I have a small z-line computer desk and a fairly large 27 inch flat panel monitor on it. Ive got roughly 4 inchs or so on either side of the monitor to work with so i had to go with something that had a fairly small footprint for the satellite's, or kick out additional money for a larger desk. In the end I narrowed it down to these logitechs because comparative reviews showed they were very close in audio quality and volume to most of their competition in this space, the satellites would fit on my desk, and they semi-regularly go on sale for 99 bucks if you keep a close eye on amazon.After picking these up on sale in early July, I've had a few weeks to play a variety of music and games on the z623's and get a feel for the quality of the sound and build. I have to say, for 100 bucks these are definately worth it particularly if your primary focus is gaming. With the bass set at 1/2 and the satellite volume only at about 3/8 my wife was yelling at me to turn these down when I was playing WOW and Diablo III in our tri-levels basement. Explosions, gunshots and special effects all sound very good and clear right up until you get into ear bleed volume. The imaging is very good sitting 4 feet away and these speakers do a great job of providing you that feeling of being right in the middle of the action.Now for the few negatives. If you primarily listen to music on your pc these will do ok in a pinch, but your probably going to want to spend a bit more money and use an actual amp/receiver with bookshelf speakers or a powered 2.1 setup that has 2 way satellite speakers like the swan m10 or corsair sp-2500. Its not that these sound bad, just a bit flat and muted, particularly on higher notes/frequencies. I was able to play with my sound cards eq settings and get acceptable sound quality (for me) for playing music. For most people though, i expect sound quality will be just fine. Build quality, at least appearance wise is pretty average. The sub does look and feel pretty solid, with a decent steel mesh grill in front of the driver. The satellites though are constructed a bit cheaper by the look of it. They are fairly light and the plastic is rather cheap looking on close inspection. Those are really my only complaints.The z623's are great all around multimedia speakers and I am really enjoying them for gaming and casual music listening. The satellite controls for volume and bass are convenient, sound quality and volume are very good, and at the price i paid for them i think they are an exceptional value.

I had been scoping this and other 2.1 and 5.1 systems over the past year or so. Initially i had seen this at a price of 109.99 on Newegg, but I didn't know enough about it to pull the trigger right away. I've always been happy with Logitech products, so while waiting, I did additional research, liked what I saw, and decided if I saw it at that price again I'd drop the cash. The wait was a lot longer than I expected it to be, but it finally dropped. Signed up for Amazon Prime that day as well and had it on my doorstep the next afternoon for a whopping shipping cost of four bucks. WOO! Broke the speakers in pretty lightly over the next day, and progressively turned the volume up over the course of the next week. They broke in beautifully. I was looking for a smaller-sized system as my apartment is compact. It's pretty easy to set this up as to not obstruct remaining room.The satellites are a bit larger than i expected them to be. (though, the speakers they replaced have absolutely tiny satellites, and do not sound nearly as good). I laid them on their sides in order to not block the TV screen behind them. The sub is HEFTY for its size, and feels well built. Set up was a snap (with the exception of the multiple boxes i had to dig through to get to it lol).The cable lengths are adequate, but not spectacular. Ideally, a sub should sit behind the listener, which is not possible with the amount of cable provided. Nevertheless, so long as you're able to find a free corner in your room, this thing will not disappoint.Watching the new Star Trek movie (which I believe to have the best audio-leveling in recent years), vocals were clear, tense moments SOUNDED tense, and the boom when the Enterprise hit warp speed felt almost as tummy rumbling as it did in the theater.Music is quite decent (movies are admittedly better), but despite how loud the sub can get, the vocals and other instruments are never drowned out by the bass.The controls are simple, yet functional: power button, volume knob, bass knob. The bass knob "clicks" into place at 50% full volume, which i feel is more than enough for this setup. And turning it down to 0 will make your neighbors not hate you if you decide to watch a late movie. Vocals definitely lack depth in that scenario, but it's better than a call from the landlord :).A buddy was looking for a similar set up, and when he heard these, he bought a set as well (copy cat! :P ), and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these to anyone needing a quick, affordable speaker system.

Our computer is our only source of media (music, movies, shows) in our two story house. I finally had to replace a 10 yr old set of altec lansing thx 5.1 speakers. I had no desire to spend $300-$400 if I didn't have to, but my standards were pretty high coming off of the old speakers (I could blast music through both floors with the volume set at 20%). I live in a very rural area, so testing speakers at the store is not an option. Reading online reviews only made my head spin. So after a couple of weeks of reading reviews and going in circles, I found that one of the two big discount stores in our area had a free shipping promotion, so I ordered the three speakers in the title (3 among the top 5 I had narrowed it down to for under $200 and were available at that one store) and figured if I didn't like any of them, I could take them all back to the store without penalty and then jump up to the next price bracket. Thankfully the Z623's are perfect for our needs. We've had them for three weeks so I've watched shows and movies (including Platoon) and listened to various types of music both soft and loud and our family is very happy, impressed even, with the sound quality.I am not an audiophile, but I do like my music to have a nice sound and to listen to it loud and it needs to travel to various rooms (especially the kitchen which is the next room). The z506's and the t40's were just too weak for our needs. I'd say they had decent sound quality, but as I could tell immediately they were way too weak to hear while I was in the kitchen, I boxed them back up immediately without testing them further. The t40's appeared to be more physically durable and could go louder than the z506's, and probably sounded a bit better, but again, didn't really try them out much. On the other hand, when I turn the z623's up to about 50%, it is loud enuf for the next room. When I turn in up to about 75%, I can hear them upstairs pretty clearly (with the bass dominating at that distance). I stood in front of them at that volume and did not notice any weird sounds or distortion. For not being 5.1 speakers, they really do have excellent surround-sound-like quality for movies. The volume and bass control on the right speaker is nice as this was not a feature my older speakers had.If you want good quality, good sounding, powerful speakers but don't want to spend too much money, these are definitely worth trying out before shelling out over twice as much money.

I had grown quite tired of cumbersome underpowered speakers for my PC, and really wanted a setup I could place on the floor to save desk-space. Naturally, I wanted to get better sound quality and a Sub when I was shopping, and picked these against other 2.1 speakers in the $100-$200 range. They work exactly as they should, with the only slightly akward part being the thick cable of the control speaker. As discussed by other reviewers, the cables aren't terribly long. The distance you can place the Left and Right speakers from eachother is limited by them both needing to connect to the Sub, which also must be in range of the PC (or whatever device) via a rather short male-to-male audio cable. If you want more flexibility in setup, buying a longer such cable will help; These tend to be cheap and there is an example in the "frequently bought together" section on this item's page. This gives you more flexibility in placing the Sub, which is the limiting factor in placing the other speakers. I find this to be ideal, as the other 2 speaker cables are long enough to get the job done. The entire setup is centrally located underneath my computer desk but sounds great and doesn't feel "stifled" at all from being beneath me.If you disagree about the speaker cable lengths and want the sound really flying at opposite sides of your head and filling the room, then you are probably looking for a much more expensive 5.1 or 7.1 system.The control speaker also has a headphone jack and aux audio port. The Sub also has standard Red/White stereo audio inputs for using with AV composite or component outputs from devices such as your game consoles.

First of all, I realize that these are designed for use with a computer and NOT a TV. Nevertheless, I bought them to use for my TV since TV speakers blow. I figured anything should be better than my TV speakers.I bought these instead of a sound bar or 5.1 system because:a.) I am a cheapskate and I didn't want to spend $300+ on speakersb.) I have a small living room, so any speakers should suffice (they do)c.) I didn't want to have to deal with a receiverThe bass on the woofer is pretty nice. Should have plenty of rumble to satisfy you. The 2 speakers sound fine. They sound just like the TV speakers, only louder. These perform well enough for the dialogue and for the booming bass. The high and the low, if you will. Where these speakers fall short is in the middle. There is not enough full bodied sound. It doesn't sound complete. Imagine a marching band of 20 flutes and 10 tubas. It wouldn't sound right. You need some mellophones, clarinets and trumpets in there to blend the sounds together. My main point of comparison was the Samsung HW-D350 soundbar that I had previously. These speakers are not quite as good as that sound bar, but then again, they weren't as expensive either.Overall, they work fine, and maybe my 3 star review is a bit harsh, but the sound is just OK. It doesn't blow you away. Then again, is there a $130 speaker system that will blow you away?For use with computer or ipod- 4 starsFor use with TV- 3 starsAlso, I didn't realize this until after I bought them, but they are listed as a "harsh chemical" product (or something like that), so Amazon doesn't allow returns. Even if they are unopened in the box.

I just received these speakers today and was pretty excited to connect them to my desktop, and lo and behold what a disappointment.The speakers have nowhere near the power that the Z-2300 have(own the z-2300, but puppy chewed cable going to control pod=no sound).I heard the difference right away, sub sounds weaker, satellites highs almost non existent and distort while listening to music at about 50% volume.The speakers are rated at 200w, don't believe it, the subwoofer is lighter and smaller(7" driver compared to 8" from z-2300) than the sub from the Z-2300(bigger and heavier subwoofer =better bass reproduction)I thought there was something wrong with speakers because of the lack of power and distortion from satellites, binged Z-2300 heir to Z-623 and boy what a revelation.The sites article title(Is Logitech z-623 the true successor of Logitech Z_2300?)was very revealing as to the make of the Z-623, the driver for sub is smaller and the parts are now of lesser quality.The article also mentioned the wattage and that it was not as powerful as the z-2300-which if you own both the z-2300 and z-623, you already figured that out as I have.The speakers have a good build quality, but the innards are no where near of the z-2300.If you're looking to update from z-2300, look elsewhere, you'll be disappointed like I was.If you want a decent pair of speakers for the money then they are okay( not great like z-2300)

I had always thought 'more speakers = better sound' so that if a 5.1 and 2.1 system were the same price I would automatically prefer the 5.1 system. These 2.1 speakers have shown me that for some situations, a 2.1 setup is better. There is something to be said for the simplicity of fewer cables and speakers cluttering up my desk. Also in general, given the choice between 2 good speakers and 5 mediocre speakers for the same price, I prefer the sound from the 2 good ones.I use these speakers for listening to music and podcasts while gaming or photo editing at my computer. What I wanted was a solid sound with strong mid tones while at my home office/nerd cave. I don't use these for watching movies in a large room where surround sound really shines so the lack of surround isn't a problem.The smoothness and strength across the pitch spectrum from speakers in this price range is impressive. You can crank the volume to a very loud level without degradation.Having power, volume, and bass controls on one of the speakers is much preferable to them being on the sub woofer or their own control pedestal as one reason for going 2.1 is simplicity and ease. The speaker with the controls also has an mp3 player in port and a headphone out port which is a nice touch as well.The physical cases of the speakers and woofer are solid although the style seems inconsistent with the industrial looking screws around each speaker contrasting the curved angles of the cases. I'm still giving these 5/5 since for me style is unimportant and subjective to personal preference.I highly recommend these for a desktop user who's into gaming, or listening to background sound while working on other things.

I'd describe myself who someone who likes good music and good quality sound. On a scale of 0 being not caring about sound, 5 being 'normal', and 10 being crazy audiophile, I'm probably around a 7. If you are a 5 or below on the scale, these speakers may be OK for you, but if you are a 5 or higher, read on...Bottom line: These speakers are not well balanced. Highs sound muffled, some frequencies are as if they aren't even there, and the bass sounds more boomy and excessive than tight and controlled. I agree with a lot of what Steve Eagle's review said.I spent about 3 days testing these, playing different songs, changing equalizer settings in itunes, trying to convince myself that these were good... but it was obvious that the sound just wasn't right. It didn't sound horrible... just didn't sound great. And for the money, I expect great, not "OK". I decided to take a $25 loss and return it to amazon. I took another risk and got the Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III and I am so glad I did. The soundsticks sound great, and are definitely well balanced with a tight and controlled bass sound.Now, if you are watching movies, the Z623's may do the job. Or if you like loud bass for hip hop music then it might be OK too. But if you listen to mostly rock and some pop, I'd definitely recommend getting the soundsticks instead!Other pros of the z623: handy features with the power, volume knob, bass control knob, and headphone jack on the speaker. Although it would be good to have had a treble knob too.Comparing it to the soundsticks... the soundsticks don't have the best controls (bass control on the sub, touch-volume controls rather than a knob, power on/off control on the sub). But honestly I don't mess with that stuff much anyway - I'd much rather have awesome sounding speakers with slightly less user friendly knobs.Other cons would be the design is just OK and the sub and speakers are both on the large side.

I've had a set of Bose Companion II on my desk for a long time. I'm a dad who used to be a rocker. I make my own music... and I cannot afford big budget studio monitors or sound systems.I did a whole lot of reading before upgrading to a 2.1 system. I knew that I needed a sub to add to the clarity of my music mixes, and my inclination was toward the Bose Companion 3 system. But after even a bit of reading, I came across these on numerous forums.I was nervous. Most of the time I'd seen Logitech's name it was on a cheapo set that someone had in a back room in a box. But I kept reading, and I was truly grateful that I took the plunge.There's a verbal clarity that the Bose systems lack when you're watching movies with the fam. Sure, they can really fill the room with sound and lush atmosphere, but they seriously lack definition of everyday sounds.I couldn't believe the world of clarity and difference that the Z623 has made in our home theater and my recording setup.Again, I'm not talking the $1,000 audiophile budget... I'm talking about real people who have to feed kids, but still want to rock, watch a good flick, and maybe even dabble in some creative music making.The clarity of the high end is wondrous. You'll catch every detail. It's tremendous without being overwhelming.Low end is very controllable and precise. It's not muddy or distorted. Despite making electronic music, I'm not the biggest fan of bass. It can make me edgy, but I love this system.So there ya go! Dad's on a budget, you won't break the bank with these bad boys... great investment.

It was between the logitech z623 and the klipsch promedia 2.1 for me being in a comfortable range for me. I listen to all kinds of music from classical to death metal and electronica to pop.First ones i decided to try were the Kilpsch...A major issue with me was there is no power button not even on the back of the sub, lame.Another issue was the subs performance in certain frequencies there is absolutley no atempt in the sub trying to create them when i turned them up it would just move air, cool effect but i like to here the tone of the sound as well.Another low point are the cheap adhessive feet that come with it, what a waist of material and expense.The best part of this system is the satelites the sound real good and pair nicely with the sub and the overall style of the design is a mark of profession.If this stuff doesnt bother you get these speakers you wont be dissappointed.I would recomend this system if you listen to classic rock, classical, folk, pop or anything that doesn't use sub sonic frequencies.Now the logitechThey dont look as professional but a more scifi design is acceptable the sub performs better but if you want more, your probably going to have to bust out for a real sub at least a 10".Rubber feet are already on all the speakers and they stick pretty good to my desk i dont have to hold the speaker to turn the volume or turn it off and on.The satelites are loud but dont sound as good but are comparable the the klipsch.I do wish the logitech would let me decide which speaker is the left or right because i perfer the controls to be on the right.I would recomend the logitech z623 over the klipsh. Use the extra money and buy the extended warranty and some alcohol.Ive never owned any klipsh products but i own logitech speakers that ive had for a couple years, and are still in use, they got demoted for bathroom use, lol... although with those i have changed out the 1/8" input jack.

Im honestly disappointed I read previous reviews about how "awesome" these speakers are from both amazon/newegg/google videos HOWEVER these speakers being that they do a fantastic job as bass thats sounds great in games my main gripe is simplyvoices - they sound just like they are comming out of plastic 5$ speaker boxes even the generic windows startup tune sounds this wayand in music it also becomes seriously evidentalso the in cockpit female voice in mech warrior online seriously sounds this way as well through these speakers no matter how many different variables I try with my sound card and the thx options it simply gets no better <=(Im sorry I certianly wish I had purchased a different set of speakers since I thought the big "THX" would sound good throughout the entire spectrumIm unplugging these and going back to my worn out 4yr old buzzing altec lansing speakers (long as I keep them turned down buzzing goes away still sounds way better then these)... Ill just have to give these to a friend who loves thumping bass and wait till payday -130$ to meamazon was fast and awesome as always... I just cant believe ridiculous plastic box/toilet voices-music from these 100$+ speakers(id expect this more from the 10-15$ range)

I just recently wrote a review on the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black) since I have had a lot of experience listening to both. I do not consider myself an audiophile but I'm getting there. I've fallen in love with the quality and sound of music and sound systems in the last 3 years so. While I do love great sound I'm also looking for the biggest bang for my buck, and these hit the criteria on the head.What I love about these speakers is the giant sound and lack of distortion. Currently we have our Logitech Speaker System Z623 in our living room of our apartment. As a college student we have people over from time to time and listen to loud bass heavy music. This sound system is crazy if you position it right. It sounds louder than the 12" Mirage sub woofer at my house.Like I said there is very little distortion, the only distortion I've experienced is when someone tries to play a terrible quality rap song. If you play high quality music then you're good to go with these bad boys. The highs are crisp (not as good as the Pro Media's), the mids are prominent, and the lows just ring your ear drums.Since these are priced lower than the Klipsch Pro Media speakers, I have to recommend them over the Klipsch. They sound very similar and at $50 difference who could argue? These are awesome speakers I would buy 100 times over.

When I got these speakers, the first thing I noticed was the powerful, unforgiving bass. It isn't distorted, but is rather loose and uncontrolled. As I gave a few more hours into them, I began to notice how the satellites were a bit muddy. They were decent for the price, but certainly did not compare in quality to my Denon headphones. My mini-audiophile self to me to trade them for the somewhat more detailed and delicate Soundsticks III (something which it is often compared to). However, there was something about these speakers that kept me going back to them, and wanting to put more music through them.Fast forward a year, and I have finally understood my addiction to these speakers. It all just comes back to the bass. That bass is so deep, smooth, powerful, yet amazingly never overpowering in its delivery. It gives music a great sense of weight and heaviness, something which no other speakers, not even the awesome 5.1 Harman-Kardons in our home theater, can produce. Leave the sweeter, more delicate songs to be played by equipment that can produce more detail. These speakers are meant for pop, rock, hip-hop anything with hard, driving beats and huge emotion. Yes, it will deliver, with great enthusiasm.Oh, and movies and games sound great too. Keep them far apart, make sure there's a wall within a few feet behind you, and you can get some pretty good spatial effects (I recommend this setup for music as well).If you need your music delivered with cold, clinical detailing and precision, get yourself some studio monitor speakers or headphones (please stay away from the Beats, they are definitely not "studio" headphones). If you want your music to hit you physically and move you, these are the ones to get. Put some hard beats on it and turn it up, because you've probably never heard anything like it.

When these speakers came out of the box I knew I was getting a good quality set of speakers from Logitech as I've owned many Logitech speakers in my time. I bought these as a gift for a friend, and set them up for him. He was looking for a set of computer speakers of decent quality, but he has very little idea of good quality sound compared to low quality sound.I have to say I enjoy these speakers more than he probably even realizes. The sound quality in the mids and highs is the most crystal clear I have ever heard from a set of speakers let alone computer speakers. The sound is so smooth when listening to all types of music. I was thoroughly impressed. So, I decided to really see what 200 peak watts could do. With the volue at about half and bass knob 3/4 I played "A Milli" by Lil Wayne. I can honestly say I've heard better bass deliverance in terms of loudness, but for the volume of bass this puts out it is crystal clear. They are not lying when they say this thing is THX certified. I played some test tones ranging from 40Hz - 70Hz and it can pack those with a pretty good punch.To sum it up this speaker system is simply amazing for the price and size. Crystal clear mids and highs. Could use more in the low-end, but by no means is this speaker system lacking with bass.Very easy...actually you have to be nearly dying not to be able to set this speaker system up.Highly recommended.

I got these speakers for one reason, I needed some sound. My 3 year old HP laptop speakers just wasn't getting it. When I ordered these speakers, I expected that they would sound good. I expected that they could get pretty loud.I was wrong. I was so, so wrong. I completely underestimated these speakers.These speakers completely blew me away! Plugged into my 3 year old HP, they sounded great! The highs screamed out of the speakers like a banshee. The mid ranges were sweet, sweet melody. And the lows, the lows will just kick your butt! I could feel the beats in the sub-cockles (see: Dennis Leary) of my heart at as low as 20% volume.Then, I paired the speakers with a 'Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro USB Audio System with THX SB1095'. HOOOOLLLLLYYYYYYYY CCCCOOOOOWWWWW!!!!!! Pure audio ecstasy!!!At about 60% volume (computer vol and video vol at 100%) it was as loud as I could tolerate. The walls were vibrating! My colon was vibrating!! My wife on the other side of the house was screaming at me to, "TURN THAT DOWN!!" which I took as a good sign...So, it was really, really loud. But not just loud, it was a nice full sound. Again, highs, mids, and lows blended together in clean, crisp audio heaven.I would highly, highly recommend these to anybody looking for awesome, inexpensive speakers.

i've had the z2300 since 2006. recently I noticed distortion in one satellite and soon after the cone popped off. but they lasted a long time through some pretty heavy usage. that's why I was set on getting Logitech speakers to replace those. so here I arrived, with similar specs I thought this would have been an easy transition. to be honest there was nothing physically wrong with the 623 that I received. my problem is that they are just horrible in comparison. sound quality is great at (LOW) volume. but if I'm in the mood to rock and expect to use more than half of my volume knob I might as well forget it. the 2300 could rattle everything in my house. the only thing that this set can rattle is the Sub's cone as it bottoms out at 3/4 throttle. come on Logitech how could you take such a giant step in the wrong direction?. im going to sell these 623s now for less than I paid for them and search for a suitable satellite replacement for my 2300 as everything else works just fine on it.The only reason it gets two stars is because its probably fine for someone who doesn't care about maximum loudness.

Well, I will start by saying that when looking for speakers , some homework has to be done . Do not go by just reading reviews. I bought the Creative A220 , rave reviews but neither the maximum wattage nor RMS was advertise on the website(amazon). Turned out it was a 9 watts RMS system. If you are not sure about how much power they use, take a minute to find out.These Logitech speakers are powerful, the sound is clear,dialogues are easy to understand . Bass is outstanding. It sounds like a premium sound system without any distortion. You have two 3.5 MM(headphones) input and one set of RCA audio input. One of these 3.5 mm input is on the right speaker (so is the headphone output for private listening)I bought a two males one female 3.5 mm extension cable which was good[...],allowed me to use the same input for my Tv and computer . The advantage of doing that is I can control the tv volume through the tv remote , no matter where the source is (ps3, dvd player ). All you have to do is send the sound to the tv through HDMI or RCA, then use that 3.5 mm(if your tv has one, believe me many expensive new tv simply don't and require that converter)These speakers also have a bass control on the right speaker, which is very convenient. You can totally turn the sub off by leaving the bass off. Not all 2.1 system have that. It also come with the power button on the right speaker , not behind the sub like in some other systems. They are THX certified speakers and it is not just a gimmick , I was watching Black Hawk down the other night and the sound is phenomenal . I was one of the lucky people to get it when it was $109 for like two days and they also come with a two years manufacturer warranty which in my opinion is a peace of mind.

I have two computers in my home office, computer #1 is my work horse and had a set of Harmon Kardon speakers with a sub woofer. The speakers suddenly started to hum and needed to be replaced. At the same time computer #2 is my TV/DVR and had a really old set of Radio Shack speakers with a sub woofer too.I purchased the Z623 by Logitech to replace the broken Harmon Kardon speakers and since they have 3 inputs I was able to replace the Radio Shack speakers too. This is GREAT since I have gained some floor space back!One thing that is not noted in the online documentation for these speakers is there is NO input selector. All inputs are live all the time for me that means if computer #1 gets and email while watching TV on computer #2 the email notification will play simultaneously.The bass response on these is amazing for the price.I looked at sound bars, and other speakers but for the price and sound quality these win hands down.

OK...I bought these speakers because the old ones I was using to watch movies with my projector were rather weak. I read the reviews here and people said these were loud. I hooked them up with the cords provided to my projector and was in shock how weak the sound was. What?? Had people lied???These were worse than my $29 book shelf ones. So I thought they must be a bad pair but then started to fool around with the wiring. I actually hooked up my own RCA cables from the woofer into my blueray player and instantly the walls began to shake. I turned on the movie Act of Valor during a shooting scene and the walls in my basement shook at 60% volume. Wow!!! My 9 yr old son covered his ears but had a big grin on his face. I payed $99 and also received free shipping, this is a total steal for these speakers. If these things are hooked up properly the bass will shake the fillings out of your teeth.Also, I was looking into buying an amplifier for my stereo speakers to do the same thing. Don't waste your money. For about the same price as a cheap amplifier you can get the Z623s and they will blow the doors off your room. For those of you old enough to remember Wayne's World...I say "Rock On!"

PROS:-Clear and not distorted-Powerful-Aux port on side of speaker (Great for connecting other devices)-Durable-Rubber pads under speakers make it harder for it to slipCONS:-None to dateI've had these speakers since mid-July and I am very content. Before I had Edifier speakers which were hurting my head, then swapped them out for the Sennheiser HD 558 headphones which are fantastic but I wanted that bass feel for where it was needed for my games (RPG, racing, RTS and some shooters), movies and series.When I tried these, it was night and day. These speakers are loud but clear and crisp, as I was raising the volume the sound never felt distorted but I think my ears felt distorted! The bass level is kept at the mid level and it is enough, raising it doesn't negatively impact music and games, the bass doesn't make them feel unnatural, just gives car engines and effects more hmph.The speakers are hooked to my desktop and I have an aux cable running from the speakers to my monitor for the Xbox 360. Only thing is that I have to disconnect the aux cable when I'm not playing on the xbox or there will be an annoying tiny buzzing sound. Cables don't feel short, just enough for small to medium sized desks.Overall I am very satisfied and I am planning to leave these with my mom and brother and buy a second set for myself once I graduate.

Best upgrade ever! I'm not an audiophile, so to me these sound fantastic. If you can get them on sale like I did (seems that every few months these drop below $100 with free shipping) then the question of picking these speakers over a less expensive set leaves no doubt what so ever.Didn't realize this from the pictures, but the tweeters are the "THX" labels on the speakers. I just thought they were cosmetic only. So you do did great highs from these.Speakers are solidly built and have rubber pads on the bottom so they stay in place. My old 2.1 speakers were always getting knocked over. The volume and bass knobs are smooth and feel solid as well. Needless to say these are not cheaply built.I'm using them with my desktop, but these would also be a great low budget home theater setup. There is no remote, so as long as you don't mind manually adjusting the volume prior to starting you movie, the sound would outshine most of those 2.1 "sound bars".I was looking to get the Logitech Z523, but with the Z623's on sale, I figured the extra $20 would be worth it, and I wasn't wrong.

Not much more to add that hasn't already been said by most here. I have a good stereo system, but of late I've been listening to music mostly on my computer and it wasn't very convenient to hook it up to the stereo without a lot of rearranging or unwieldy wiring. Meanwhile I'd just been cheaping out using a basic $25 desktop computer set.After deciding it was time to upgrade I came across this system and based on the reviews and wattage I went with it. I should have had an idea (or at least looked at the specs) beforehand but I was a bit surprised by the size of the subwoofer--it's a full cubic foot. Others have mentioned the wire lengths, maybe for some figuring out where to put the subwoofer is why that's been a concern. In any case make sure you have a good space for it.Once I figured that part out and fired it up, I was very impressed. I've bought a fair amount of music since I switched to mostly playing it on my computer, and I'm hearing layers and dimensions I'd never heard before on my cheap system. Great depth and clarity of range from low through mid to high. This is obviously not a high end system, but for the price I definitely recommend it.

I purchased this to replace an aging sound system in my office at work. I lucked out and got it around the holidays for a steal at under $100. The sub was damaged in one corner during shipping, which I was upset about - but that doesn't affect the product review I am providing here since it is not a product issue.The system has booming bass most of the time, with the 8" sub under the desk and the two speakers on top. The real test was a few days ago when we had an open house at work. Let me tell you, the limits of this system were definitely tried out.... by the end of the night everybody was in my office blasting the music on the Z623 and having fun. Did it pass the test? Everybody who was there would say yes!There is one gripe t hat I have... and that is, when it gets volume is turned all the way up or almost all the way up, the sound gets "dirty" and bass is definitely too much for the speakers and the sub that it comes with. By turning down the bass a bit, you can take the sound system all the way to max volume and have a mini-party. Not bad for the price!

If I were to rate these speakers on my listening needs, I would give a 2.5 stars, but I'm giving 4 because I think they do the job that most people want them for.What I don't like is that at lower volume music listening, tonal qualities are very poor. I have to make equalizer adjustments for every different song to make it sound right. There are limitations to what you can do with frequency adjustments because of the built-in speaker crossovers. You cannot get decent mid-range or bass at lower levels without inaccurate booming from the sub woofer no matter how you tweak the levels. However, once you crank the volume a little to a level a bit too distracting for the work I like to get done with some background music, viola, the audio is great (well, this is relative - great for a computer speaker).Pros:-Great sound for a $100 speaker at mid to higher levels. Definitely more capable of filling the room with sound than any other computer speakers I've owned.-Input and headphone on right jack is super handy.-Construction: all components are pretty rugged and seem built to last.-Power, volume, and bass controls on the right speaker are fairly handy.-If you want loud, boomy bass, this does the job very well for a computer speaker (no, these aren't going to hit as hard as larger power-guzzling woofers, but they perform as nice as or better than many home theater woofers I've heard).Cons:-I think the satellites look ugly. The metal grills remind me of '80s boom boxes. Also, certifications don't impress me, so I'd really rather not be reminded every time that I look at the speaker that I probably paid an extra %15 just for Logitech to have these THX certified.-Ported sub woofer not appropriate for this set up. This is a preference, but since these speakers are more than capable of loud levels, I'd be willing to sacrifice some efficiency to have an enclosed woofer that is much more accurate and less.... redolent of a teenager's car system.-Games and video can sound very tinny if you don't do some adjustments on the software end when you switch from music. While these speakers are capable of sounding good, I have to do more adjustments every time I change media type to keep it from sounding bad.-Fixed speaker cable -- why do this? To increase the likelihood that we have to buy new speakers in a few years?-Sub woofer is large. For those who want the thump that this is capable of producing (very good for a computer speaker), this is probably necessary. I just don't want this.Conclusion: I was ready to pay the shipping to return the speakers the day I got them. I decided to give them a chance and I've gotten a little more used to them. I'm still very frustrated with some of the properties, but now that I have saved equalizer settings and know I have to open up my sound card's control panel every time I switch between music and videos or games, the sound is much more acceptable. I really just want quality sound for listening to my music at moderate levels while I'm doing work on my computer and these speakers really don't shine until you start to crank them. I tried to adjust my rating a bit higher assuming that many people probably want exactly what these do (and I'm happy I don't live in an apartment next to you).

As a warning..this will seem really common sense..but since I made the mistake I'm sure there is someone else as naive as I am.So as some background...Its been awhile...maybe 3-4 years since I listened to music outloud on proper speakers and not through headphones or something I knew was crummy like my laptop speakers. In between then and now I purchased a great car with a FABULOUS Bose surround sound system...7 speakers or something obscene for the size of my car. Listening to music in my car is pretty amazing...like being in an intimate concert venue. Without any exaggeration at all...I'd swear you can actually feel the music as if its something tangible.With that being said, somewhere along the way...I got a new standard for how speakers should sound and the bar is set pretty high. Folks were saying that this system is super great fills a big room, clean sound, good bass etc. I have a small studio so I really only need this thing to fill maybe 250 square feet of living space (excluding kitchen and all that where I really don't need it). I thought this would be a great product to listen to music in my studio with guests and had really expected it to sound similar to what I hear in my car or headphones.So far...hmmmm.....I think my expectations were just too high. Afterall, you get what you pay for. This is not surround sound...and its less than $150. I'm thinking that for the price its a really good product, but since I haven't listened to any other comparably priced speakers in years I'm not really sure.This is also going to seem common sense but I should also mention it makes a HUGE difference the quality of the audio source being played...I have Sirius in my car and also can stream it through my iphone. On my headphones I can't tell the difference in quality but through these speakers I can tell the internet stream is terrible in comparison with the stream that comes into my car (this also goes for some not so legally obtained audio files). Alternatively, if you play from a CD (or music otherwise legally purchased) it sounds a whole lot better.Some great pros...easy to set up and the inputs are great. Its as if it was made for my uses. It has an audio input for something like an iphone, mp3, computer and also a R/L input for something like your TV/DVD player so you can have it hooked up for both uses (can't comment yet on hooking up TV/DVD but my bet is that it will be better than my TV speakers...or at least I hope so!)I hope this helps people set some reasonable expectations for what these speakers can do.

First off, let me just comment on how obnoxiously LOUD these speakers are. I only turned up the volume knob only 15 degrees from its absolute lowest settings and couldn't stand the loudness. Most people won't mind, but for those who haven't destroyed their hearing in today's age the loudness will be off putting.Sound Quality: This is where a speaker system succeeds or fails as this is what it's all about. FAIL. PERIOD. The high's (treble; think not of screeching but of a guitar wailing on a high note) are not there at all !!! To add insult to injury, the high's apart from being nearly absent, are overshadowed by a bass that is SO MUDDY that listening to the opening bass line on Asian Kung Fu Generation's song "Mustang" on youtube was emotionally painful.YES, THE BASS IS THAT BAD. Think, cheap booming bass of that guy obnoxiously blasting his speakers in his fruity looking car he thinks looks hot.The mid range is also lacking and sounds so flat that the vocals of all songs I listened to sounded like they were being sung from the bottom of a giant bucket or in the bath tub.NOW I UNDERSTAND THESE AREN'T MEANT FOR MUSIC BUT FOR MOVIES AND GAMES, but when I popped in Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and started charging my Ultimate Technique; the thundering sound that is heard when the move is fully charged sounded like Ryu (the character you play as) was charging it underwater and the sound produced was then passed through mud. Other sound effects sounded just as bad if not worse when played with games like Resident Evil 5, Devil May Cry 4 and Metal Gear Solid 4. Voices don't sound realistic and believable in movies coming from these speakers and ambient effects just don't sound good at all; guess that stems from the lackluster middle range and non-existent upper ranges.I have a pair of GE Ultrasonix 98903 2.1 Speaker System blow these out of the water with a bass that sounds relatively tighter and satellites that ACTUALLY HAVE THE MIDDLE AND UPPER RANGES and play the well for the low price they cost. Hell, even my CRT TV SPEAKERS BLOW THESE OUT OF THE WATER. Sad isn't it.The option to use "full range" drivers(the number of circly things ^_^) should have been scratched in favor of having a mid range driver/woofer and a tweeter driver the way the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Speakers have so as to at least have some chance of sounds faithfully to their creators vision (although in some cases, more drivers does NOT always mean better sound quality).Bottom Line: This speaker system only boasts the ability to punch you in the gut, shake your skull and break your windows with a horribly muddy, boomy and overpowering bass while sporting a RIDICULOUSLY flat sounding and overshadowed mid range and practically non-existent upper range.THX Certified. HAHA! Clearly, the standard for what can be considered high quality has fallen in recent times.

These are definitely not "high-end" speakers, however these are quite good for just 100 dollars. For the actual speakers themselves, they are OKAY. By okay I mean completely satisfactory (nothing amazing, nothing below average). They can also get pretty loud if that's how you like your music. The sub-woofer is where this set-up really shines. The sub-woofer is POWERFUL. In any moderate sized room, the walls will be rumbling, and the door will rattle at about 50 percent the overall volume with the bass turned up at 75 percent. Remember if you are going to turn the bass super high, start off with less volume to avoid damaging your speakers. I have had these for half a year now and they work just as well as when they got them. I am extremely happy with these. In my opinion, these are fantastic for the price they are sold at.

I bought this from Staples for only $99.99 with free shipping. It was a special buy for this week only and I'm happy I ordered when I did because they went out of stock the next day. The bass is wonderful and each satellite sounds great too. I purchased the Logitech z506 before this and returned it because most things ( Tv shows,songs of course, and a few of my DVD movies.) did not use 5.1 so it was only using 2 speakers and the sub-woofer out of the other 5. I then ordered this, the z623 and was very impressed. The z506's sub-woofer was a bit smaller (it's a 5 inch driver even though it says 10 up there) and couldn't handle many songs without sounding distorted while each of the 5 satellite's weren't very high quality and made everything sound dull. The z506 was just like having 5 of the same speaker and a mediocre sub-woofer while the z623 seems high quality with greatly sized satellite's and a huge sub woofer that makes everything sound amazing and even theater like!

I bought these speakers a week ago to replace my 10 year old Harmon Kardon Soundsticks, I was a HUGE lover of the soundsticks as they did me well, and they had been put through hell, I thought they were loud for the size, Bumped good etc. Finally the speakers started to buzz and pop so I did some research, Wanted more bass, considered soundstick III's but did more research, Almost purchased some M-audio speakers but these had the best reviews by far, LONGGG story short, The quality and amount of sound that comes from these is by FAR 10 times better than the harmon/kardons and I WILL be purchasing another set for my tv setup!!!! AMAZING. I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone who enjoys good quality sound at a great price without spending 1000's on a setup.

Logitech Z623 review with technical data.I have just completed an extensive battery of tests on the Z623, using both subjective and objective methods. For the listening tests I used a number of audio sources (high bit rate MP3) ranging from dance music heavy with bass notes to vocals. For the measurement portion I used a signal generator and a sound level meter. The sound level from each of the sources, the subwoofer, the port, and the satellite speakers was added together mathematically. I am including the plot of the response as a user image.First the aesthetics and user friendliness of the system. The power cord comes into the woofer box, then a thick heavy control/signal cable goes to the right speaker and a thin signal only cable goes to the left speaker. Since the cables are permanently attached to the speakers, it would have made sense to make them a bit longer than the 6ft each that they are. Of course with the control cable being > .25" thick, it would have ben somewhat unwieldy to move around. Both the woofer box and the satellite speakers are a subdued black industrial design with the speakers having prominent bolting to make them look real heavy duty. While the box is a straight lines only cube, the satellites also feature smooth organic lines all around. The controls located on the right speaker are smooth, power button activation is light but you still have to hold the speaker to keep it from tipping over. The bass level knob has a detent in the center of travel, which indeed proved to be an optimum position to balance the highs and the lows.The listening test and measurements: I used an Ipod as a music source and quickly observed that you had to turn the Ipod sound level about all the way up to get a good range of loudness from the speaker volume control knob. For the bass heavy tests I used tracks by 2 Unlimited, Lady Gaga and Pitbull. For the vocal tests I used Jewell, Adele and Decemberists. The bass heavy tracks were rendered with very good low extension, and this can be seen from my response curve. From my established refrence point of 95 db, the Z623 can be said to have a real world frequency response of 30-20kHz, although this comes at a very liberal +/- 10 db tolerance. The peak response at low frequencies was at 40 Hz, which while not typically thought of as a boomy frequency (60-90 Hz) still came across as not being as tight as I would have liked. The midrange is silky smooth, but not very accurate. You can see that essentially from 300 to 8kHz it is increasing in amplitude. What this results in is a smooth sound that lacks presence. Comparing this system to my Altec iMT800 boombox quickly reinforced my very positive opinion of the Altecs. All of the midrange of the Z623 appeared in one flat plane, while the Altec reproduced the soundstage in a crisp 3 dimensional projection. This is where you can not only locate the singer and all the instruments left and right, but front and back as well. This can be alleviated somewhat if you use "emphasize treble" on the sound settings of Ipods or a treble boost from the Volume control panel on the computer. The Z623 does not have a treble control on the speaker, bass level only. After the peak in the response curve at 8kHz, the response start dropping off continuously up to 20kHz and this is what you have to compensate for to get any semblance of crispness that seems to be lacking a bit.In summary the Z623 system is not only a very capable, loud computer desktop system, but it also fills in the audio reproduction function very nicely as well. While it may not be the most accurate speaker, with some minor treble adjustment it can be used as a good stand alone system with any MP3 players or flat screen TV's.

These speakers, for the price, have a great, rich sound. Really nice low-mids and mids, in addition to good punch from the subwoofer. Maybe most importantly, the cabling is a heavier gage, with much more substantial connectors than the Klipsch Promedia 2.1's on my other computer, which are constantly dropping out due to connection / cable issues.I have high end Klipsch speakers on my home a/v system, and they are fantastic, so I assumed that their computer speakers would be similar. And from a sound perspective, their Promedia 2.1s are good, but the cabling is so cheap and troublesome, that it has been disappointing owning them.Overall, I'd give the Klipsch just a slight edge on sound, but give the Logitech's a significant advantage on construction. And since the Logitechs are $125 vs. the Klipsch $179, to me, the Logitechs are a better value.

As much as I love listening to music through these things, I don't consider myself enough of an audiophile to really give an accurate review of the sound, but I can say they produce quite a good sound.I will instead review everything else.1. Controls: very straight forward, power button, volume, bass adjustment (with a notch at 50%! my last ones did not) right on the front of the right speaker2. Cable situation: the cables that connect the speakers are very robust feeling, the main connection is a monitor cable that screws into the sub. my last speakers broke due to bad cables, and I think it's important that they are solidly built. There is a headphone and microphone jack in the right speaker for easy connection.3. size: Yes I know it says how big the sub is (7in) but you need to appreciate how big the sub is. I know that this is a good thing for sound, but if you wanted to stick it under a desk, I'd reconsider4. the only con: sound only comes out of the right channel when listening at low volume. not a big issue for me because I listen to music loud, but if you like it soft, look elsewhere.still not enough to give it less than 5/5, although I only paid $99 which was a great deal.

I bought this wanting to go from a 5.1 surround to a 2.1. I was hesitant because I thought I was going to be losing my surround effect, but I also have been sick of all the clutter of having a surround system on my computer desk.This system gets loud, stays clean and provides more sounds than my previous system was able to pump out.I've had them a few days past a week and have been testing with various music through my pandora and also playing GW2 and SWTOR.Lightsabre sound effects sound insane,(loving THX) I am immersed more into the audio better than my previous 5.1 system which just goes to show that quality is better over quantity of speakers. My previous system was a home theater system running optical from my desktop with 1000w receiver.I love the size and shape of the speakers as well. They fit perfectly on any desk and are very solid. The sub is also not gigantic, but puts out tons of bass...I leave it at 50% on the knob. The volume/bass knobs are very nice. They do not turn easily and are also not hard.Would buy again!

About a month and a half ago, I started getting serious about building my next computer. I also wanted an upgrade to my monitor and speakers, so, I started researching online. My budget for speakers was about $150 (which is pretty reasonable to me: i'm not an audiophile, but anything other than my former cheap Cyber-Acoustic speakers would be better).After a while, I settled on the Logitech Z623 speakers. I am thankful that I did!---The sound quality these speakers produce when listening to music, paired with a Creative X-Fi Titanium HD sound card (using a single line out), has blown me away. MP3s are good enough, but, with FLAC (a lossless type of audio)? Pure bliss. I realize that I may not be the most technically versed or experienced listener around, but, for me, these differentiate between instruments enough to cover *all* my needs. The bass isn't too shabby either: even with the Bass dial turned halfway (this is next to the Volume dial on the right speaker, along with the Power button), I get plenty of thumpin' from heavy audio. When the Volume on Youtube is turned up all the way (and the speaker Volume dial itself isn't even as far as it'll go), and the Bass dial is turned to maximum, the entire room resonates with vibration!On the gaming front, i've tested these speakers out with an entire playthrough of Crysis at the highest in-game sound setting, using the Titanium HD's Entertainment Mode. Gunshots, yells, explosions, other sounds, and music, were delivered with a high degree of crispness. In short: I eagerly anticipate future gaming with these speakers.Netflix and downloaded TV shows have been a pleasure to take in. No complaints here.Lastly, the construction of both the speakers and subwoofer is impressive. They feel weighty (durability is always nice), and the speakers themselves have rubber grip bottoms that hold fast to a desk, so you can push the Power button without worrying about the unit skating backwards. Also, the wiring is shielded (no more annoying clicking and clacking when you put your cellphone next to the speakers!).If I ever test the Z623s on a device other than a PC, i'll update my review. For now, however, they unanimously have my approval when paired with a PC. Should you need a good set of speakers, but aren't willing to spend a few hundred dollars, go with this 2.1 set. You won't regret it.

We purchased this speaker system for a project at a Large Community College in Southern California (65,000 students). After opening the box, we found the item, although it looked new, had no power and the transformer was blown. Despite repeated requests, the seller refused to issue a return, refused a refund and we are stuck with a non working, non repairable product. The seller is unreasonable, not trustworthy and has terrible customer service. We are surprised that Amazon allows this seller the right to sell under their name, considering their customer service and shoddy product. We have protested the sale with our Credit Card provider and will receive our refund through the Credit Card Company. We described our seller experience here as the seller has removed feedback from our comments.We hope that other Amazon customer will heed our warnings and not do business with Accessory 4 U.

This system is replacing our old Altec Lancing computer sound system with subwoofer and two desktop midrange/treble speakers. I thought our old system was pretty good until it recently died of atherosclerosis at a ripe old age. The reviews of the Z623 seemed too good for a system priced so low, but we've had good experiences with other Logitech products.This system sounds better than I ever expected from our computer. We like many genres of music, but especially classical and opera. The first thing I tried on the speakers was Beethoven's 7th symphony. It felt like being front and center in a concert hall. The sound is wide ranged, balanced, and I could pick out individual instruments in many passages. Then I put on Chopin etudes. The sound is as rich and nuanced as listening to a live piano performance, amazing for anything that cost less then a thousand dollars.The sound is clear and clean as loud as I can stand it with no base rumble. A minor beef is that the base fades out to inaudibility at very low volume with the base control set in the middle.Packaging was excellent and setup is very easy. I found all cords easily long enough for our 6' wide desk, with the satellite speakers at the outer edges of the desk. We're tempted to buy another to replace our home theater system. We'd gladly give up the back speakers for the better sound. The midrange volume is more than enough for our large living room.Highly recommended.