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(More customer reviews)I'll break up my review into convenience, sound quality, features and finally the overall verdict.
Convenience:
These speakers are omni-directional, so you can hear them the same no matter where you may be in the room. Other regular speakers create a triangular sound zone with the "sweet-spot" at the vertex of that triangle. The advantage the omnidirectional feature gives you is that that you can place these speakers any where and still get the same sound. This addresses a problem for me as I usually sit on my living room couch while working on my laptop and don't have a place for speakers. I've tried using wireless speakers earlier but the results are sketchy.
With these Logitech speakers, I don't have to worry about placement for creating the perfect sound. So I can just put them under the end table and hook them up to my laptop when needed. Usually to play music or watch TV/movies on the net. They sound good even if I'm not sitting directly in front of them.
They can also be ported from room to room easily. Since they're tall, rectangular and sleek and not too heavy you can stack them in a bag and take them to a friend's place for a party.
However, given their price, if I was using my laptop at a desk or a desktop I would not buy this system as for the same price I could get a system with a sub-woofer and a richer sound.
Sound:
The speakers are nicely loud. I tried wireless speakers for my laptop earlier but they were only loud enough for a small room or for individual listening. These speakers are pretty loud and can be used to play music for a small party.
The sound is just ok. It's clear and mostly free of distortions unless you turn up the speakers really loud, then you hear some hiss and crackle. These speakers don't have the great sound of the Logitech Z Cinéma Advanced Surround Sound System--2.1 Speakers . The Logitech Z Cinema has crystal clear sound but it's not a portable system due to the heavy subwoofer. The sound quality of these speakers is very average considering the other systems available in the same price range.
Features:
- Setup of these speakers is easy. Just plug them into the USB port so they can be used with PCs or Macs. They can also be used with an MP3 player independently as long as you plug them into a USB port.
- The remote control that comes with these speakers is tiny and although it's a nice touch it can be lost easily. I keep misplacing mine and find that my Lenovo laptop buttons cannot lower the volume of these speakers. I have to probably download the included software for that. I already have the Z Cinema software installed and don't want to clunk up my system with more software. It's annoying that I have to unplug them every time the phone rings and I cannot find the remote.
Overall, I find these speakers a good solution for my laptop but the price is a bit too high given the average sound quality - even despite their sleek, expensive look. I still give them 4 stars as they still meet the criteria I have for my living room laptop usage.
Update June 09 - Since the price has now dropped to below 50, these are REALLY nice speakers for the price. Go ahead, get 'em!
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Logitech Z-5 speakers are USB-powered speakers designed for Mac and PC use to feature omnidirectional acoustics ¿ providing great sound at a consistent level, no matter where you are in the room. Plus, they include a sleek remote control that lets you wirelessly navigate and enjoy your entertainment options.
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