Does anyone have experience with the latest batch of logitech high end 2.1 speakers?

Are they still as good as the Z2300?

From what i found so far the Z2300 got replaced by the Z623 in 2011 and only recently by the Z625...

According to all reviews it seems these speakers are close to the Z2300, except for listening music.. thats where the Z2300 still rules..


So it seems i am in the market for a used set of Z2300 speakers.. (since i am using the HS8s for the pa4x/kronos) .. i am in need for some speakers for the PC3x/mainstage setup..

I still use my Z2300 for my desktop PC. However, I am looking into getting the iLoud Micro for travel. It is kind of pricey but I can't "afford" to carry bigger speakers for air travel. Besides, the Micro does sound very good and loud. I heard a guy playing big sounds of Sampletank through them at NAMM. It was quite amazing especially for the bottom with no subwoofer. I don't know what other choices are out there in terms of sonic capabilities and size/weight.

Logitech Z2300 --- Replaced satellite speakers with Bose. The stand had wheels in the rear. Not to brag but this might have been where the Bose Compact first got their idea. aaaaaaah

I am now using the Logitech Z2300 with my Pa4x.

It has always been a joy to rebuild and change things.
John C.

PA system --- Two Eon 10” speakers and Logitech Z2300 – used as a woofer.

Great sound; too much stuff.
John C.

Classy ... Old school ... LOVE IT !!!

Nice!

Gary

Lookin' mighty spiffy there John.

I;m still using my JBL Eon 10 G2's. They definitely do the job.

Scott I feel that the Eon G2 were the best sounding I have ever used. If it were not for the three pieces that were needed I would not have gone to Bose.

John C.

Yup, classy old school!!!

Tony Barbetta told me that keyboards sound best on 10" speakers and I tend to agree. The organs we sold including the very most expensive used 10" speakers and they sounded rich.

When I was testing out tons of speakers using my PSR2000 at the time I found that outside of a Roland 15" amp which sounded great but weighed a ton that the 10's sounded best among all brands and that the larger the speaker, the more crud was in the sound.

Anyway, it's one of those if it ain't broke don't fix it kind of things.

But, what do you mean about carrying three things? Or, are you referring to using the Logitech with it?

I did mix my Eon's with my z5500 Logitech and it did sound rich, but too much to haul and not really needed. The z5500 really didn't sound that good to me alone BTW.

Scott

Tony Barbetta build some great speakers. I hate several sets of them. He was most likely referring to keyboards--such as synths, pianos, Rhodes, organs.
I consider my "sound" a full band, or combo. It consists of bass guitar, lead instruments, drums, and vocals. The fact that it is generated by a keyboard doesn't matter. I still need amplification for a full band!
Not so long ago, it was essential to use big speakers if you wanted really great bass. Not so any more! Technology moves on and you can get great bass from smaller speakers, and still cover a lot of area with them. I've been happy with 10s, 12s, and even 8s sometimes. As a matter of fact I can get great bass from my headphones! It just isn't very loud except for the wearer.
It all depends on the size of the venue you want to cover!

I was told the same thing --- you get warmer sound and more bass with a 10” speaker. Hard to understand.

I used a fender twin reverb amp. for my guitar – 2 12” speakers. The fender reverb (Name) had 2 10” speakers; again warmer with more bass – but not as loud.

John C.

PS, The three pieces I referred to were two Eon G2 speakers and a mixer. I was using a Kn7000 at that time.

The frequencies output by a 10" speakers don't have the extreme bottom of a 15" or 18" speaker but it is in the range where it sounds very warm and very punchy and that sounds very musical. Most bass players nowadays prefer 4 x 10" cabinets.

Many replies... think the topic wandered off some bit..

Noboddy answered my question about todays Z2300 replacement..
So i guess noboddy knows/has experience with them?

Probably you already have read reviews on some of the current models by Logitech. It seems none of them is good enough to replace the z2300. Your thread and responses from others prompted me to look for better satellite speakers for my Z2300 and I stumbled upon the Creative GigaWorks T20. Only $89 and lots of great reviews. The system pumps out enough bass and you don't need a subwoofer, I read. I thought I could use the T20 for travel, and I compared it with the iLoud Micro. Still, I am leaning toward the iLoud Micro. I uderstand that you specifically asked about the current Logitech model good enough to replace the z2300. I don't know exactly what your needs are, but have you considered the iLoud Micro?

Bachus I remember wanting to step up from the Z2300 – always looking to grow. I bought the Z5500. Bigger speakers, more power but not as good. If I remember correctly they were trying to create an upgrade for the Z2300 but people were satisfied with the Z2300.

I posted a picture of the Z2300 with Bose satellite speakers; it was a bad match so I went back to the original speakers.

The only way to improve my sound was spend a lot more. I remember the Yamaha small powered speakers they were using with the organs; they were good – they were $295 (one unit) years ago.

The Pa4x was many dollars – it is a shame to use speakers; even if it is at home; that do not bring the quality of the instrument.

I hope this helps, John C.

PS, Until I got my Pa4z the Z2300 was being used with my computer.

Yes, i read those reviews...

Sadly none of the reviews on the Z623 and the latest Z625 seemed very much concerned about the loss for music capacity... most of these reviews are only about using them for games and movies... So i hoped to get some hands on experience from a musician overhere on the forums

I am in the market now for some used Z2300 speakers.. When i can find one near my home, i will buy... they sell for about €50 most in mint condition, so it should be money very well spend..

Just made a great deal...

Got some used 2300's for €35...

A friend of mine will be picking them up... he will be in town in 2 weeks, ... so dont even have to use the post office..