Logitech Z-4I 2.1 Speaker System
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(4.5 out of 5)
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(4 out of 5)Great Value
I purchased the Z-4i's after researching computer speakers on line and listening to some. I decided on these, plus they match my MacMini.
They are a good value for the money; I paid $75. I did not want a big subwoofer, otherwise, would likely have gotten the Z-2300. I also considered the Altec Lansing VS2321 & similar, but liked these better for several reasons. I don't do gaming or have a real need for good audio with my computer, but just could not tolerate the MacMini's speaker, or the speakers in my Hanns-G monitor.
The Z-4i's should not be mistaken for a full, high-quality audio system. They are perfectly adequate as computer speakers. Sound is pleasant & crisp, plenty of volume available, nice and small and attractive. I particularly like the remote control that puts on/off, volume, subwoofer level, aux input and headphone output at your fingertips, independent of where you put the L/R speakers.
The subwoofer gets "boomy" at relatively low volume levels. I solved that by putting the sub on a stand to raise it off the floor.
Strengths: Value for the money; appearance; convenience.
Weaknesses: Boomy bass
(4 out of 5)Great
For the price this is a great setup. Full bass, great treble, a touch weak in the midrange but its not bad, and for the price not bad at all. There is pretty hefty dose of power in these speakers, they can rattle the paintings on your wall handily. Setup is straightforward, plug and play. I really like the volume control knob: its unobtrusive and makes volume control on your computer much nicer, nice touch Logitech. Looks perfect with my Apple iMac G5 Desktop with 17" M9843LL/A (1.8 GHz PowerPC G5, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive).
A good product at a good price, well designed and good looking in the bargain. I'd buy it again.
(4 out of 5)Great sound, great price, good bargin
I bought this speaker system for the office, so I was not looking for something to rattle the walls and wake up the kids. I wanted something with a good base sound for mellow background tunes, and this system really delivers. I read the reviews that talk about this system not having the best mid-range sound, and I would have to agree. Certain CD's seem to lack a little clarity, but for the most part the sound is terrific! Bottom line, I was not looking for a state of the art digital monster speaker system, but I did want something that out performed the ordinary. After the rest of the office goes home and I am burning the midnight oil, I have been know to open the system up a little to hear what it can do... You can hear the thump of the sub four offices down, and the satellite speakers can really blast you away. Anyway, great speakers for the price, and I am positive you will not be disappointed with you purchase.
(5 out of 5)Z-4I - Great All Around Speakers
Pros - Great Style, Well Made, Good Sound. A really great wired Remote.
Cons - A bit weak in mid-range sound.
These are great speakers for general use. The wired remote is easily mounted next to your keyboard and has a wonderfully large Volume knob that works extremely well. It also has a bass adjust knob, a separate ON/OFF switch and convienent Headphone/Audio In ports. The speakers have stylish yet solid and stable brackets that can be removed for mounting them on a wall. The subwoofer is adequate and stylish (for a box) with no hard to reach controls on the backside. These are my favorite computer speakers to date.
If you want great 2-channel speakers, these are very good, but are just a bit short in sound. The style and the great Remote make up for it in everyday use, so unless you're an Audio Purist these should be fine.
(5 out of 5)A great buy
I got these speakers because the speakers on my Thinkpad are incredibly weak. I was interested in a nice pair of 2.1 speakers that would not cost too much, and I found a great deal in these speakers.
The speakers sound great, with crisp sound. Also, there is very little sound distortion at the louder volume settings. The woofer is also works well, providing decent bass in both music and movies. Besides it's overall audio quality, I find that the Z-4is have a pleasant aesthetic also, as they have a nice glossy white finish.
Overall, I'd say these speakers are a great buy for anyone who's looking for a good set of relatively inexpensive speakers. They are not for serious audiophiles, but for anyone looking to beef up their PC's sound systems should definitely look into this set.