Logitech Z200 PC Speakers, Stereo Sound, 10 Watts Peak Power, 2 x 3.5mm Inputs, Headphone Jack, Adjustable Bass, Volume Controls, PC/TV/Smartphone/Tablet - Black

Allow me to just start out by saying that I'm just your average Joe. I will boldly say that if you read this review all the way through you will probably have the best idea of whether this is right for you. I'm a senior in college and don't have money to just throw away, not yet at least. Nothing makes me happier than when I can say that I found a deal. I guess I get that from my dad. I'm really not the kind of person who just says "Yeah, five stars!!! Bestest product of all time!!!" something has to be incredibly worthy or terrible to get me to write a review about it. Haha, luckily for Logitech, the former applies to these speakers and everything they advertised about this product is well deserved. Let me paint the picture. I was looking for some quality speakers and my limit was about 30 or 40 dollars. I'm not looking for studio quality speakers (although I would say that these are great mid-tiers), just something better than my built in speakers on my monitor. I saw these online and no matter where I went, I would keep gravitating back towards them. My caveat that makes me unique is that I was looking for a two speaker only setup with great sound; I already have my desktop down below the desk by my big 'ol feet and I would be fighting for room with a sub-woofer down there as well. That being said, these two big guys offer about the best sound short of buying a subwoofer equipped setup. I'm not being biased when I say they were actually more than what I hoped for. For about $25 you get two large speakers with more than enough cable room to put them wherever you want on your desk and great sound. As I read when considering buying these, someone wrote that they're about the size of two red bricks, and they are about spot on. Go outside and find two bricks and put them on your desk; that's about the right size, maybe even a bit bigger. To me, the size is nothing but a plus but I can understand why some wouldn't want large speakers. They look almost intimidating sitting here looking like I paid a lot more for them than I did and the size helps Logitech make good on their word that they pump out quality bass. The bass is solid, about the best I've heard in non-subwoofer setups. Yeah, you could have better bass, but not in just two speakers like these unless you go Bose or something. There is an adjustment wheel on the right speaker that you're going to just want to turn all the way up. It boosts the bass and treble very well. I've never had to take them past about half power on the sound nob except to test them right now. There's no static sound that I can hear no matter how high I go up, and that treble sound that fills the room when listening to music is incredible. In the end, I can't really think about any negatives that are worth mentioning. The do exactly what they are supposed to do. They sound great when I play games or music, and have an ambiance quality to them like you've put on headphones on and want to be left alone. Granted, I've only had these for about two weeks but I have a feeling they will last a long while. Heck, for the price they could last six months and you'd probably get your money's worth. If you want a more expensive setup with surround sound and deep bass then you're not looking in the right place, but I would imagine the sound I'm hearing would cost me about $40, not $25, so I don't see how you could be disappointed with these speakers.

I bought these speakers to use with my computer. I needed something that sounded good, with decent bass, that would also allow for easy headphone use and volume control. These did not disappoint! The pros: - They're fairly cheap, at around $20. - They sound incredible. I mean, I'm no expert on speakers and sound quality, but these have by far the clearest sound out of all the PC speakers I've had. And they bring quite a lot of bass with them, which is nice (and adjustable, as I mention below). - Volume is easy to control with the large dial and there's a scroll on the side that allows you to adjust the tone. The cons: - They're big. Tall. Like little towers next to my monitor. It's not that big a deal for me, but some might be put off by it. - The speaker openings... I don't know what they're called. The mesh-like stuff in front of where the sound actually vibrates out. They're a bit fragile, or they feel like it, so I'm afraid they'll break or tear easily if they fall off my desk onto something. Neutral note: I've had them for a few months now and so far they've worked wonders, but I do have two, rather large cats who like to run across my desk and knock things over. So far, these little tower speakers have held up just fine to being knocked over, but it's still a concern of mine that they may be more fragile than I need them to be. I'll try to update this review with how they're working a few months from now. I plan to take good care of them, though, because the sound they bring is worth the extra effort. I love these speakers -- by far the best I've had. They bring clarity to the music I listen to (a lot of classical works and cinematic compositions) and the adjustable tone is a huge bonus for me. They were well worth the price! Update: I purchased these guys in March of 2017. It's now nearly March of 2019, and these guys are still going strong. They've been dropped, toppled over, and violently unplugged (thanks to my obnoxious cats, mostly) and they still work perfectly. I LOVE these speakers! Another update, from April 2020: After three years of nearly daily use for house at a time, after being knocked over and off my desk by rambunctious cats, these speakers are still working perfectly. Easily one of my best purchases.

I do a lot of audio and video recording of mainly live local bands (friends, etc), and my end product mostly gets posted on social media. I have a home studio with very expensive studio speakers, but I wanted some "reference" speakers that would more reflect what most people would listen to my work on. I didn't want the speakers to sound "too good," just provide an accurate representation of what most people might hear. I always read the "1 and 2"-rated reviews first to see what the worst scenario might be and work up from there. The lowest ratings of these speakers had to do with longevity, and full disclosure, I've only had these speakers a few days. But I'll give my honest first impressions. I think they sound really ok, and they were exactly what I was looking for, actually they far exceeded my expectations for the price point. They provide a pretty good blend of highs, midrange, and lows for everyday listening. I was gratified to find that my mixes that sound incredible on my $1500 reference speakers, sound pretty good on these $20 speakers. In fact, I would wish that everyone who listens to my recordings could at least hear them through this quality speaker, because I know a lot of people listen on their phones or worse. That may not sound like high praise, but if you, like me, work hard at producing music for the "masses" you sometimes need a reality check, and these speakers can help to provide that. I've also listened to commercially produced music on them from sources like Spotify, and they do an adequate job. They are also great for listening to podcasts, online tv shows, Youtube, and things of that nature. In terms of physical quality, I'll just say a few things. All the components appear to sight and touch to be well-made. The adapter and connecting wires are all standard and I have detected no defects so far. The volume knob is ergonomically satisfactory, and turns smoothly without producing static, as well as the tone wheel. I don’t notice much effect from the tone control on my somewhat-less-than-pro recordings, but I do hear a difference as I dial from the bass to treble extreme on commercial recordings. Everything feels and sounds solid. So, if you are looking for some ridiculously cheap desktop speakers for your PC, phone, or laptop (or any device that has an eighth-inch output jack), and you just want pretty ok pedestrian sound that is not distorted or too bassy or too shrill at average volume, these might work for you. I can’t vouch for how long they’ll last for you, but if they last a year for me, I will have more than gotten my 20 bucks worth and I would buy them again (in fact, if they last a few months, I'll probably get a backup pair).

Having gone through a few budget computer speakers in the $20-$30 range now, I would definitely recommend these. I've been using this with a portable computer box for older games and media. Originally I had a pair of powered $10 Inland speakers from 1995. While they worked great in their day, they have a lot of buzz and distortion when the volume was turned up to 1/4 max. For 2.0 speakers, they've always had great volume and bass in spite of that so I just took that for granted as being of standard quality. A few years ago, I noticed a lot more low-cost USB computers speakers and figured that technology must have improved a lot since then. USB powered would have no more power brick taking up extra outlets and maybe better quality due to perceived advances over the years. Turns out sound quality might actually be worse with USB than good old plug-in powered speakers. I tried two different brand USB speakers. Both of these looked better aesthetically than they sounded. The first was a mini 3-piece set called HTRise X7. The subwoofer sounded flat, max volume was low, and the speaker cable was too short. I then tried the Elegiant USB sound bar. The sound on this was even worse with no bass at all, low volume, and hiss at any audible levels. It was also slightly more than these Logitechs and sounded no better than built-in monitor speakers. I then decided to switch to these Z200s. None of those issues exist now. No power brick, just a single cord that plugs into one outlet. Max volume is actually loud. No hiss or distortion unless you max it out which is more or less expected. There's even a bass control dial that doesn't really make a big difference to me, but it's nice to know there's some control there. Unlike the other speakers, this one isn't flat even though it's 2 speakers. Maybe it's because it's not USB powered and that's just the nature of how those products are, but I definitely would recommend these over anything USB powered in this range. That being said, I'm rating this a 5 considering these are $20-$30 desktop 2.0 speakers. In that respect, they are better than built-in monitor speakers but not as good as a higher end speakers with subwoofers and such which is what we should expect them to be.

Just unpacked these and hooked them up to my Acer Aspire laptop. They have a great sound right out of the box. Right now I don't think I will worry about any bass/treble boost so often needed with smaller speakers to make them sound better. I haven't tried to separate the speakers too far apart yet because I have them sitting on top of a half wall behind my table, and the cable from my laptop to the right speaker isn't long enough to allow me to move the right speaker as far as I want. THIS IS NOT A FAULT OF THE SPEAKERS! I just want to separate the speakers more than they are now, and have just ordered a Cables to Go audio extension cord from Amazon to help me place them where I want to. This is my second set of Logitech speakers for my computers. Both times the setup was easy and the performance is/was great. I would still being using my first set except I lost them along with everything else in my then apartment. 26/6/2020 Just want to clarify - the reason i haven't separated my speakers further is not due to the length of the cable between the speakers, but the length of the cable from the right speaker to my laptop earphone jack. The way my system is set up the cord is not long enough to allow me to move the right speaker any further to the right which means the left speaker isn't as far out as I would like either, since I need to keep the sound balanced. I have a 1/4" extension cable ordered, and when it gets here I will be able to move the right speaker further over and the left speaker just as far in the opposite direction to give me the stereo separation I want. Also, I played with the tone knob [bass boost knob] a little and found that for me, the correct setting is a little less than centered - YMMV. Still, great speakers, especially for the price.

The bottom driver on each speaker is not an active driver aka does not produce any sound. Frankly, this feels like false advertising and should be clearly noted on the site. Instead, the description seems to allude that the bottom driver is an actual speaker when it is really a passive "resonating membrane". Looking inside, it is clear that the bottom membrane has no magnet or wires. So, when it comes down to it, you are being sold what appears to be a pair of 2-way speakers and receiving a pair of 1-way speakers. On the other hand, these speakers are well designed. The 1 driver that has a magnet does have a substantial magnet. I'd say the sound quality out of these speakers is best in class (2.0 setup in the $20 - $50 price range) out of anything I've heard. The larger driver does make a big difference in sound reproduction. At 10 watts, they have higher sound output than most speakers under $75 with very little distortion at high volume. These speakers have more and better bass than I've heard out of similar setups. The overall sound quality is a bit muddy but what can you expect from $25 speakers. I'd even recommend these over the Bose Companion 2 speakers which did distort easily at high volume and can't hold a candle to the sound output on these (I returned the Bose). I bought 2 sets of these and use 1 for my computer and 1 for the TV. It works very nicely in both situations. With a computer the small footprint fits well on my desk. They are suitable for watching movies, gaming, listening to music, and general youtube and skype and such. At the TV they are a cheap but significant upgrade over the built in speakers on most any flat panel TV. I'd even go as far as to recommend these over most (not all) sound-bars or theater in a box setups as those often have very cheap components, and low quality sound, that are just designed to pump out volume (often distorted) and gimmicky surround sound features that can't compare to a legitimate home theater setup. To sum up, you won't be DJing any parties with these, but they are very functional and higher quality than most speakers under $50. If you're looking for something a bit higher end check out the Cerwin Vega XD3, I use those for music in the living room and they are the best pair I've found in the $100 price range. UPDATE: The left speaker started buzzing a little after a month and the return window closed 1 week ago. It buzzes no matter what volume and no matter what I'm playing. I set these at half volume and they're plugged into my laptop. Poor durability/quality control. Now I have useless speakers that I can't return. I may have just got a bad set, they sounded good when they worked.

Our son and my husband build a gaming computer and installed these speakers on it figuring they would be an interim stop gap measure, but our son loves them! He thinks they give him the perfect sound for the space he's in - which is a small room off of his bedroom - perfect for the burgeoning computer builder/programmer/YouTuber! Now granted he's not using them for rock music, or in a large space, but for his purposes, they're working really well. We do like that they connect via an aux in cable and not a usb cable - which we've found just hasn't been a good option in the past. The cable that connects the two speakers is perfect for his desk - it's just about 5 feet - which gives him all the options he needs to place the speakers. They're a good size - not too big, not too small - good for speakers you're not going to be moving around a lot, but small enough to move around the house if need be. Our son watches and listens to a lot of youtube videos and online learning for gaming, programming, etc...- so sound quality is important to him - he needs clarity and good acoustics from speakers -- which he's getting in these Logitech Z200's. He can also plug his headphones into the speakers - which is a plus when he wants to listen quietly - which is important to us! : ) As well as being able to adjust the volume right on the speakers - but he doesn't turn things up loud anyway. There's also a bass adjustment - which he hasn't needed to use too much, but it's there when and if he does. Overall these are a great value, and we'd recommend them!

Role: cheap , decent-looking AC-powered 2.0 speakers as backup for gaming headset or music while cooking/cleaning/Netflix/etc in a studio apt Pros: >Price < $30 >Sounds great for speakers at this price range. Missing some bass. >Plenty loud. 10W RMS (5W/sat) >AC-powered. - no interference noise from USB power. >Giant volume knob is satisfying to finely adjust volume >Aux in AND out on the front is a nice touch >Green LED isn't too bright >Satellite connecting wire is plenty long for me Cons: >Satellites are hard-wired - non-modular design means you can't rearrange them as easily and you can't separate them - ever. >They're a little bulky if you want compact speakers. Other thoughts: >The "TONE" dial DOES change the sound - it increases bass. These are 2.0 speakers under $100, though, so you shouldn't be expecting a lot of bass anyway. I leave it all the way turned up... People saying they can't hear a difference have no idea what bass sounds like. >The cones being exposed with no cover is neither a pro nor a con - looks neat but be careful with liquids nearby on your desk. >Satellites are clearly marked on the back with an L and R in raised letters with no ink - nice subtle touch >No sub is a pro or con depending who you are. I don't really need one or have a place to put it. However, if you're looking for a sub for less than $50 you need to re-evaluate your price range or just get a nice set of headphones/headset - any sub you get for this little money will be mushy garbage. Comparators: AmazonBasics USB Powered Computer Speakers (A100) >Best-selling AC speakers for $5 less that have only 5W RMS between them, look crappier, and no LED on them. Logitech Speakers Z130 >I don't care how cheap they are they're so /ugly/ GOgroove SonaVERSE O2 Multimedia Stereo Speaker System with Powered Subwoofer & 2.0 USB Powered Design - Works with Acer , Apple , HP and more Desktop and Laptop Computers >More compact, still pretty, but USB powered at 7W RMS, passive sub, but not less than the price of these Z200s. A good alternative. Final: Excellent speakers for the price I paid - $25. If these go up in price to the "original" $40 I'd say you could find a better value for your money.

They sound pretty great. I certainly wouldn't call myself an audiophile, but they sound as good as my expensive headphones. The only time I really use them is when I'm playing a game with someone else in the room or blasting some music. They work great for both those situations. The volume knob is very nice and linear, though it sometimes makes a bit of a pop if you switch it off very slowly. I love that I can plug my headphones into the speaker. It's a bit like having a DAC in that I can easily adjust the volume. The line in is really nice too when I want to play music off of my phone. The "tone" knob really didn't seem to do anything worthwhile. Supposedly it adjusts the bass, but I found the bass perfectly good at the normal setting, and changing it didn't seem to produce any noticeable difference. Personally, if I was going to mess with the bass I would use an EQ anyways. The knob doesn't negatively impact anything though, so you might find it more useful than me, and it's certainly no detriment. The speakers themselves look fantastic. The black & white is striking but not too much so. It matches my desktop's colour scheme, so that's a bonus. I like that they're nice and tall, they look great sitting next to my monitor. The construction is fairly sturdy, but you wouldn't want to be moving them around all the time, as that's really not what they're meant for. They're heavy enough that my cat doesn't knock them over which is good. The exposed cones of the speakers could be a problem if you live with kids. They look nice, but could be easily damaged. For me it's a non-issue though. The price is what really makes these worthwhile. I picked them up at under 30 bucks, and for that price they're absolutely amazing.

Nice design and great Sound Quality for Home or Office

These speakers sound wonderful and are really groovy to look at . Very trendy.

Decent sound, not louder when compared to others speakers. Power adapter is of US 120 v type. Need to buy a converter separately to fit in indian AC power.

Llego antes de tiempo, básicamente una semana antes, todo muy bien cuidado, se escucha increíble, muy claro y con control de tono espectacular por el precio, vale mucho la pena.