Buy Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 200-Watt 2.1 Speaker System (Silver)

I picked these up for a new desktop PC based on the reviews here. I saw the reviews that said these speakers lack mid-range but went ahead anyway with the thought that good, high-powered 2.1's are probably better than the typical lower quality 5.1's sold with many systems (my 5.1's are from a Dell system purchase).

I planned on using these speakers in the living room for music and movies. Immediately upon trying, though, I noticed that midrange is missing, which IS important for movies because that's where most of the dialog takes place. I used my sound card's (Creative Soundblaster Audigy) equalizer but that didn't help much. I tried different movies and different settings, and I could not get it to be satisfactory. I also played MP3s on it, and the base overpowered the satellites. While doing all this, I noticed that if I were close to the speakers, using them as desktop PC speakers, they did a good job.

So, my conclusions ...

It all worked out because I moved my Dell 5.1 speakers to my living room, and they do a great job of filling up that amount of space and also getting the midrange, so they work good for movies.

I moved these Logitech Z-2300 2.1's to my dining room computer where I listen to music while sitting at the computer. That's where these speakers do really well. Sitting closer, with the sub-woofer beneath the desk, the mid-range does come through. Having the sub-woofer and volume wired remote lets me adjust the sound really well depending on mood and volume. Being able to adjust the sub-woofer using the wired remote makes these speakers great desktop-PC speakers.

So, that's my experience and my verdict. Great speakers for sitting at the computer. Not so great speakers in larger areas like the living room, especially when watching movies. In that case 5.1's are much better at picking up the dialog while still providing enough bass.

Update: I used these speakers while playing the game Command and Conquer Generals, and they rocked! So, for you gamers out there, this is a good set. I like the speakers when sitting at the computer desk. It's when I get farther away that it doesn't sound right (mid range).Get more detail about Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 200-Watt 2.1 Speaker System (Silver).