Logitech Sound Systems

[seedubs1]

Was thinking of getting a z-560 or a z-2300. Which is better? I listen to alot of rap/techno/rock. I like lots of bass and like to listen to my music really loud. Any experience with either of these? I will mainly be playing mp3 files through them.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

I think the sub looks a whole lot like the z-560 sub. The satellites loot pretty similar too as far as the drivers are concerned.

Considering this, I'd say that the z-2300s will perform about the same as a 2.1 set of z-560s. I had the z-560s for about 2 years before I got my current system and I was very happy with them. Tons of bass if you want it.

If you can find a set of z-560s still, go for it. They used to have them at justdeals and somewhere else for about $75. Amazing for the price.

Logitechs are great at getting loud too.

If you can get z-560s for under $100, I think that's the loudest/bassiest system you're going to find.

 

[seedubs1]

I can only find em for $144. They are listed as having a 188 watt sub and the 2300 is only listed as 120 watt. That is the only real difference, but the spl is listed at <100db for the 2300 and the spl for the 560 is <75db. So, I dont know which one to get. Also, this will basically only used to play heavy bass stuff because I dont want to screw up my home theater system because of playing too much bass on them.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

have you considered just getting a new sub for your home theater system? What system do you have now? If its satellites are of good quality, they might sound better than the logitech system...

Despite it's 100 watt rating, this sub is quite the performer. I had it before I got my svs and I really liked it for the price. It's less boomy than the z-560 sub and I think it got just as loud. I think the increased cabinet size and better driver quality really helped it.

EDIT: that dayton sub goes on sale for $99 or $109 once in a while too if you want to wait for that.

 

[seedubs1]

Yeah, I will probably get a sub for my home entertainment system sometime. I am just worried about playing mp3 files on my home audio bookshelfs and satelites because of distortion, or whatever you want to call it with mp3 files.

What kind of svs do you have? I was looking at possibly getting one of those. I also was looking at possibly a hsu mk3-vtf2 or velodyne cht12 or dps12. Also, wondering if you run an amp off your reciever. Sounds like your system kicks ass.

Also, thanks for the info on the difference between the 560 and the 2300.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

I think unless you have some really crappy mp3s it's not going to hurt your system.

I have the PB-10 ISD (the budget model heh). I got it for $399 plus shipping when they were on their introductory pricing. Really nice sub. HSU makes really nice ones too. I think those are the two best options for $400 to $500 sub range. Acutally... probably up to any sane budget up to $5000 they're probably the companies to look at too .

I don't run an amp off my receiver. I have a Harman Kardon AVR-325 and it has good power on its own. It's only rated at 50watts per channel, but that's conservative (HK is one of the few companies that still rates their systems on a full frequency range). I can turn it up as loud as I want and it still sounds good.

It does have pre-outs if I ever want to add an amp to the mix.

I didn't notice until just a minute ago that both these audio threads are from you

 

[CSMR]

???
In the other thread you have $2000 speakers, and now you are looking for Logitechs and playing mp3s?

 

[seedubs1]

Yeah, the Bostons really I only have used for home audio use, and next year, I am moving into a house, where I will have my home audio equipment in the living room. This leaves me sol for my bedroom listening wise because my computer will be in my bedroom with no speakers while my good speakers will be downstairs.

 

[seedubs1]

So, for my room next year, would it be worth forking out the extra for the klipsch promedia 2.1 over the logitech 2300, and whic will fill my room more? I am not sure if the klipsch have a large enough amp or driver size. I do, however, know that the klipsch will be of exceptional quality, as I have demod their rf-35 series home audio speaker system. So, would the quality of the logitech even come close, and in this respect, which should I chose?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

I think if you're used to nicer speakers, the klipsch would be a better option. I've heard the klipsch but not the logitechs. I'm sure with your knowledge of hometheater you know the advantages of a midrange/tweeter satellite vs. a fullrange driver that the logitechs use.

I think if your room isn't huge, either will go a very good job of filling it.

I think the advertised power of both systems is 200watts RMS.


By the way, have you looked at swan speakers?
If you're used to nicer speakers, these may be more what you're looking for. I know your goal was a lot of bass though.... so this probably isn't up your alley. On the other hand, if you wanted to add that dayton sub to this set, you'd have a really nice 2.1 set...

What's your budget again?

Maybe if you're thinking about the future upgradability it might be cool to get the swans for now and get the dayton for your own HT set, then later on when you get an SVS/HSU/whatever for your HT you can move the dayton to bedroom duty? (just a thought)

 

[seedubs1]

So, does this swan system have an output for a powered sub that I could hook a home theater sub up to? If so, I think I could probably get a jbl e250p for about $150 and hook it up.

Dont really know what my budget is. I usually just look for good deals.

Alright, took a look at the swan m-200, and at 20 hz, they still have a spl of 65db. Thats pretty good. I was jsut wondering if these particular ones have a sub line out? Also, how much are these amplified on their own, and will it be enough do you think?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

I think how it works is you take the 1/8" output from your soundcard and adapt it to RCA. The right speakers takes in the RCA signal. That speaker has the amp in it and it gives output to itself and then the left speaker is hooked up to the right amp via speakerwire.

If the JBL has an RCA passthrough I think you should be able to put it between the computer RCA output and the speakers. Run the 1/8" to the RCA adapter and then run RCA to the sub RCA input. Let the sub pickup the bass.... then run the sub RCA outputs to the right speaker.

The Dayton sub has RCA input and output. It also has speakerwire input and output, so I think you could also put it between the Right and Left speakerwire run and have it work.

I think these should be pretty loud. Haven't heard these again but I haven't read anything negative about them including output volume.