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Logitech Z313 Speaker System

"List Price: ","$49.99"
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The Logitech Speaker System Z313. The easy way to kick back and enjoy your music. The convenient control pod makes it easy to control volume and even plug in your headphones. 25 watts (RMS) of power fills your room with big, balanced sound. The compact subwoofer fits into tight spaces, delivering deeper bass when you want to feel the beat.

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Color: black
Brand: Logitech
Model: 980-000382
Format: CD-ROM
Original language:
English
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 9.25" h x
6.50" w x
13.00" l,
7.70 pounds

CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.1 GHz
Memory: 4GB SDRAM
Hard Disk: 320GB
Processors: 1

Features

The control pod makes it easy to control volume and headphone controls.
You can fill your room with big, balanced sound (25 watts).
The compact subwoofer fits into tight spaces and delivers deeper bass when you want to feel the beat.
With its easy setup, just connect the speakers to the subwoofer, and plug the subwoofer into your computer. That?s it.
You can fill your room with big, balanced sound (25 watts)
The compact subwoofer fits into tight spaces and delivers deeper bass when you want to feel the beat
The control pod makes it easy to control volume and headphone controls


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59 of 67 people found the following review helpful.
Logitech Z313 vs. X-230 vs. X-240 -- The Little Speakers That Could.

By Kiyo M.
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3UXKN5ZXJB2L5 Well, Logitech definitely tried to go for clarity with these speakers. But...
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Z313: Treble/highs dominant - can sound flatter/definitely not as much depth compared to X-230. Relies too much on the subwoofer for bass (looks like they took some of the qualities of the X-230 and X-240, and this speaker was born)

X-230: Bass dominant - Best surround sound feel/for parties/etc. (kind of odd how a really old model is still more impressive)

X-240: Just overall flat - felt really muffled - least impressive.
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The Z313 is easily better than the disappointing X-240 (with the gimmick iPod cradle), but I still feel the X-230 set the bar in this price range/2.1 speakers.

Unlike the X-230, there is no option to turn the speakers into a wall mount. The X-230 was just quite impressive for its category. There is no knob to control the bass either (only a volume control on the remote). The subwoofer is similar to the X-240 with it being exposed, which I don't necessarily like. I also wish the remote could be detached instead of being pre-wired to the subwoofer.

I was surprised how light and small the Z313 speakers were; it does look pretty good, but it did feel somewhat cheaper to me because of those factors. However, despite having low expectations from a small set of speakers, I was somewhat impressed because I did, at least, still feel some surround sound -- unlike the X-240. The subwoofer is also slightly smaller in size than the X-230. When compared to the X-230, however, the sound does not feel as dynamic because the X-230 still contains more speaker drivers + bass. I asked for an opinion from two other people and they both agreed the X-230 sounded richer and the Z313 was definitely more flatter because of the high treble.

Pros:
- For treble lovers. (if you're looking for more depth/bass, stick with the X-230)
- Small and really light (makes you wonder if there's anything in there?!)
- Design looks pretty good/perfect for a small desk and doesn't take too much space.
- Pretty good surround sound for its size.

Cons:
- No physical knob to control the bass.
- The speakers itself really lack bass (relies all on the subwoofer).
- Not as much depth/surround sound as the X-230
- Ugh, wires... remote is pre-wired to the subwoofer and has two wires(going to the swoofer/speakers), and is somewhat cheap.

I actually give it a 3 or a 3 1/2 Stars for me. I definitely recommend this more than the X-240, but if you own the X-230 or can get a hold of one -- and you don't mind the bass -- then I'd stick with the X-230 instead. WITHOUT A DOUBT, the X-230 is a lot better. Basically, if you're not a big fan of bass and prefer treble/highs more, then these speakers are for you.
35 of 39 people found the following review helpful.
Clean and Clear Sounds Plus Deep Bass at a Reasonable Price!

By Amazonian Consumer
This Logitech Z313 is referred as a 2.1 speaker system (2 satellite speakers plus 1 sub-woofer). If you want to hear deep bass in your music, a sub-woofer is a must, and it should be placed on the floor for best results. Compared to Logitech's Z520 2.0 (only 2 speakers, no sub-woofer) speaker system, which I recently also tested, it is quite apparent that Z313 has much deeper bass, although the Z313 system costs less than half the price of the Z520. If you listen to music at relatively low to normal sound volume, I would recommend the Z313. At higher volumes, the satellite speakers will not be able to crank out sound loud enough, and most of what you will hear are thumps from the sub-woofer. The Z520 is capable of much louder music without distortion; perhaps that's why it costs a lot more than the Z313.
24 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
What a great little set of speakers with a BIG sound!

By Diana De Avila
When I received this box and saw how small it was -- I was a little leary wondering how such a little set of speakers and sub-woofer would come through. I wanted to replace a much bulkier system that had extremely long and cumbersome wires and a sub-woofer twice as big.

I loved the sound of this set but noticed some hum coming from the wiring to the sub-woofer. I realized that it had to be a grounding issue on my side and it seems to have dissipated. When I got all of my volume controls set up, I was pleased to hear some beautiful The Art Of The Guitar - Sabicas (Digitally Remastered) Sabicas Flamenco to test the highs and the lows.

While this does not have the same sound quality of my larger system (a Scott surround sound system) it is also very different. The Logitech Z313 speakers are small and light and made of plastic through and through. The speakers are very nice looking and will compliment most towers or notebooks today with a silver and black design.

The sub-woofer is much more sturdy and smaller than most. This is great if you want to use this system with your docked laptop.

Don't expect the world out of this system - you won't be paying a bundle, this is an economical system for sure. But expect compactness, crisp sound quality for what these are and a great price. Definitely not high end ... but for a general speaker set and sub-woofer for a laptop or desktop, good stuff! You'll also enjoy the little pod remote (which is unfortunately attached to another wire on the system, thus making it more difficult to maneuver) to control volume and on/off functions. It's cute and functional.

The reason for 4 stars was that I found the pod to maneuver and wished it was wired alone instead of attached to the sub-woofer. A little awkward for me. I did like the placement of the headphone jack on the pod. A nice feature indeed.

4 stars.
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Logitech X-140 2.0 Speakers

"List Price: ","$29.99"
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Product Description
2.0 Speaker System - 2.5W per Speaker, 5W, 10W

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Product Details

Brand: Logitech
Model: 970264-0403
Format: CD
Original language:
English
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 9.50" h x
3.90" w x
4.90" l,
1.00 pounds

CPU: PowerPC G4 2.1 GHz
Memory: 2000000MB SDRAM
Hard Disk: 60GB
Processors: 1

Features

Logitech X 140 - PC multimedia speakers - 5 watt RMS power


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201 of 205 people found the following review helpful.
Very Good Sound & Built "Kid" Tough

By "The Woj"
I can not really add much to my review which has not already been said. These are great sounding speakers for the price.
If you want speakers with accurate music reproduction, thumping bass and higher volumes, best to spend more money and upgrade to Logitech's Z-4 model. But for casual listening and computer gaming, the X-140 speakers are more than adequate.
My biggest positive is the durability & construction; very hard plastic backs with heavy duty metal front grills (which are virtually impenetrable to pencils, pens, and other kid wielded objects). So far, after 4 months of use, I have deemed them "kid proof". Those of you who have small children know what I mean. I highly recommend the X-140's for those on a budget or those who just can't see the logic in dropping big dollars when kids are around. ****May 2011 update. Still in great condition and rockin' strong!****
147 of 152 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent Value

By T. Schwartz
For the price, the sound is quite good. I also like that they use a standard AC plug instead of an AC adapter and you can actually turn them completely off when away from the computer without having to uplug the adapter. Overall, I'm very pleased with the purchase.
119 of 125 people found the following review helpful.
Better Than Most - Especially For The Price

By Martin A Hogan
For the price: These are tough, sturdy attractive looking speakers. In fact, better than most. The treble is excellent and the mid-range is near perfect. The bass is a high-bass, so don't expect your desk to rumble, but the overall quality of sound is very good. There is distortion after a ¾ turn of the dial. The orange "on" light is a bit bright (I'd prefer blue or green, but that is a minor concern). The volume control does make a pronounced difference in loudness, but the tone control varies only in the absence of bass. It is easy to set up and there is a convenient headphone jack and a single male plug for external music sources (not great for iPod users - you'll still need to use your computer's USB port).

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Creative GigaWorks T3 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System

"List Price: ","$368.00"
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Product Description
GigaWorks T3 2.1 Speaker System takes audio enjoyment to a whole new level, with the integration of innovative design, premium components and state-of-the-art technologies. The subwoofer's compact yet high output SLAMdesign delivers excellent dynamics for deep, tight bass. The satellites elegantly house exceptional quality drivers that deliver full midrange and scintillatingly clear highs. GigaWorks T3 also comes with Low Standby Power technology (patent pending) which consumes a negligible amount of power compared to other speaker systems. Features a volume control pod with low friction volume dial and auxiliary input and headphone connection for private listening. A true top performer, GigaWorks T3 offers a pure music listening experience with a style that complements any setup. Package Contents: GigaWorks T3 Left and Right Speakers, SLAM Subwoofer, Volume Control Pod, Stereo-to-Dual RCA Cable, Quick Start Guide.

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Product Details

Brand: Creative
Model: 51MF0365AA002
Original language:
English, French
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 14.00" h x
12.00" w x
14.00" l,
15.00 pounds


Features

Audiophile quality drivers deliver full midrange and clear vibrant highs
SLAM desgined subwoofer provides excellent dynamics for deep, tight bass
Low friction volume dial with headphone jack and auxiliary input
Low Standby Power technology minimizes power consumption
Connect to your computer, MP3 player, LCD TV or other stereo audio sources


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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Noticeable difference in the quality of the bass!

By sciolist
These speakers exceeded my expectations! My previous speaker system was a $100 5.1 Cyber Acoustics set, but the subwoofer in this T3 system is much better! I did a side-by-side comparison and the Creative speakers were definitely better.

I was about to purchase the Bose companion 2.1 system, but these were cheaper and newer.

The release date on the Bose was September 24, 2006
The release date on the Creative was February 9, 2009

So I went ahead and bought the Creative speakers because I figured the technology was newer.

I have a pair of Bose on-ear headphones and they are amazing, so I respect the Bose brand. However, I know Bose products are rarely on sale and there is a considerable mark up on their products. So I thought I'd get a better value with the Creative speakers.

The cool thing about the subwoofer is that it has a three driver configuration so the subwoofer looks like it's three sided. They call it SLAM technology, but that's just silly marketing stuff...

The satellite speakers look great and have a very small footprint.

Creative markets this as having audiophile grade drivers. I'm not an expert, but they sound noticeably better than $100 sets.


14 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Wonderful sound for such a small package

By Greg Olson
I recently purchased a new computer, and decided it was time to look for some new speakers. My old Harmon Kardon speakers were OK, but there was a couple of things I didn't like about them. First, the power switch was on the subwoofer (under the desk), and I wanted an easier way to power them on/off. I also didn't particularly care for the sound sound produced based on the speaker footprint; they were big, but they didn't sound big.

I went to one of the local computer stores, and spent some time listening to quite a variety of 2.1 speaker sets (don't have the space or interest for the 5+ speaker sets). The creative labs gigaworks speakers really impressed me. The footprint for both the subwoofer and stereo pair was fairly small, but the sound produced was extremely full. I'm amazed at how far the speaker technology has come since I last looked at computer speakers. Here's my subjective list of pros/cons:

Pros:

* Sound/clarity. I'm not sure how to quantify this, but they do sound wonderful. I would urge anyone considering spending this much money on speakers to actually hear them before buying, as what I think sounds great may not be to your taste. But for me these really satisfy my sound palette.

* Footprint: I don't have a ton of space to work with, and these were fairly compact.

* The volume control. There is a rotary dial volume control that is very easy to use/intuitive. I love digital, but I confess I like the old "analog style" rotary volume control. Place this near your "mouse hand", and it's easy to adjust volume very quickly for any inbound phone calls, etc. And if you turn the volume all the way down, the amp will cut off altogether.

* Headphone/auxiliary jack. This is placed on the rotary dial I mentioned above. Very easy to plug in a set of headphones or other input source as needed.

Cons:

* Price. It's a lot to spend on a computer speakers, at least for me. But I don't regret it.

* For some reason, I didn't receive a power cord in the box. No big deal, the unit accepts a standard "figure 8" power cord, but the cord really should be there.

* The midrange may be a little soft. Again, this is subjective.

In summary, I urge you to give these a listen if you are in the market for a 2.1 speaker set in this price range. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Thanks for reading.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Prefer my old speakers

By James Nimmo
I had a Creative Inspire 6600 6.1 speaker system which I've used for about 5 years, (only using two speakers on it) and decided I would treat myself with an upgrade to the Creative T3 speakers.
I've plugged them in side by side to have a listen and really am not that impressed with them.
The subwoofer is more 'boomy' and doesn't give a good representation of bass guitar. The speakers look nicer sure, but my old ones gave a warmer and smoother sound.
When listening at the quietish volumes I usually have, you basically only hear the kick drum and some bass guitar briefly, you have to turn the level of the bass up then the kick drum is too loud and all this time you have to get down on your knees to adjust the bass level as there is no adjustment for that on the remote.
The volume control squeaks sometimes when turning the volume up.
All in all, wish I had saved the money and bought a new monitor or something instead. Maybe if it was 1/2 price or even 3/4 the price I wouldn't be as disappointed, but these are not good value for money on the sound quality side.
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Logitech LS21 2.1 Stereo Speaker System

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Product Description
2.1 Stereo Speaker System

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Product Details

Color: Black
Brand: Logitech
Model: 980-000058
Format: CD
Original language:
English
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 9.84" h x
12.36" w x
6.93" l,
5.00 pounds

CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.1 GHz
Memory: 4GB SDRAM
Hard Disk: 320GB
Processors: 1

Features

Modern style: Modern design smartens up your desktop
Logitech audio quality: Full, balanced acoustics offer satisfying sound
Headphone jack: Private listening provides privacy
Auxiliary input jack: Plug in MP3 or DVD players for more versatility
Cable management: Convenient organization reduces inconvenient clutter


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106 of 117 people found the following review helpful.
Little Speakers, Big Sound

By Daniel
Despite a few bad reviews, I decided to try these speakers out. These speakers are really cool looking and make a great first impression. I have to say, I was expecting them to sound like my music was playing out of a tin can, but they really proved me wrong. They actually do have a nice full sound. I also like that the on/off switch and main volume is easily accessible and I don't have to reach very far at all to adjust it. Another nice touch is the fact that there is a knob on the sub woofer to adjust the base. Most sets with a small sub woofer like this one don't have that. As for the sound of the sub woofer, I think that it is great, however this is the first pair of speakers that I have had with a sub woofer. I would say that these are an overall good pair of speakers, and I have already recommended them to a friend.
199 of 228 people found the following review helpful.
Not the Best Choice for this Price Range

By Get a Mac
I purchased 5 speaker sets in the price range of $20-$30. My intent was to find the best set for teachers to use in their classroom at this price range. Out of the 5 sets this was the only one I returned. The sound was okay, but the all the others were noticeably better.

Logitech S220 2.1 Speaker System (Black) - good sound, but if the max volume was any softer then it would not work well in a classroom. $24
Logitech X-140 2.0 Speakers - Loudest Volume level; Easiest hookup with only 2 speakers; bass levels are okay without a subwoofer, but subwoofer would improve music; Best of the group for listening to someone talking. $27
Boston Acoustics Horizon MM220 Multimedia Speaker System (Midnight) - I would describe this set as being in the middle of the road compared to the 2 described above. Sound volume, music quality and talking quality are clearly in the middle.

EDIT: 9/2/2011
I just purchased the Altec Lansing VS2620 Speakers for Computers and MP3 Players (Black) It has good volume and the sound quality is as good as any of the others I reviewed in this note. I purchased it for $20, but see it has gone up a little - still a good price.

My Recommendation - Depending on what you want to mostly use them for...
-Overall Good Choice - Altec Lansing VS2620 Speakers for Computers and MP3 Players
-Music - Logitech S220
-Talking and Volume - Logitech X-140
-The Boston Acoustics Horizon MM220 has gone up in price on Amazon ($87) and is $38 on [...]. I would not pay that much. If I was going to spend that much I would purchase the Bose Companion 2 Series II at SamsClub for $60 plus tax. You can simultaneously hook up a computer and DVD/VCR and the sound is great.
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful.
Satellites are good; the sub not so much

By D. White
I bought these speakers as a replacement to a 4 year old Creative SBS330 system since one of the satellite speakers was beginning to short out. Out of the box I noticed the speakers are very well made and are easy on the eyes. After I plugged them in and fired them up, my enthusiasm began to walk away. I noticed the satellites were much clearer than my previous system. However, the subwoofer was barely putting out anything it seemed. At low volumes it was barely kicking at all with the bass knob on the back cranked to maximum. At higher volumes you could start to hear it better. The sub had a hard time handling songs with deep and low bass booms.

Needless to say, I decided to put my old Creative sub back in with the new satellites and am quite pleased with the results. The reason I make so many references to my old set of speakers is that they were a $20 set back in 2005, while these Logitechs are a tad bit more expensive and a lot newer. I expected to get at least as good or better sound from the system overall and was disappointed.

Bottom line: If you don't like your music cranked up all the time and want to hear the bass at lower volumes, you may want to look elsewhere. I would do some shopping around and see if you can find some displays that you can try out in this price range and compare. If you're on a shoe string budget and just want some speakers that will be passable, these will most definitely do.
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Creative Inspire S2 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System

"List Price: ","$79.99"
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Product Description
Creative Inspire S2 combines great sound in a sleek design that fits snugly into small spaces, making it the perfect companion for your notebook or MP3 player. Expect exceptional audio clarity from its two high-quality speakers and the highly efficient Creative DIRECT-THROW subwoofer – delivers dynamic midbass, brings your music to life! Enjoy convenience at your fingertips for power / volume, headphone output and Aux-In for instant connection to your MP3 player. In short, the Creative Inspire S2 packs a formidable punch for your favourite music or games in a small package. The palm-sized speaker design with quality drivers produce a balanced and dynamic audio for all your entertainment needs whether you're using a notebook or MP3 player. Plus the highly efficient Creative DIRECT-THROW subwoofer delivers dynamic midbass for your musical enjoyment and gaming action. Includes headphone out for private listening and Aux-in for connecting to MP3 players. The convenient easy to reach power and volume control makes it easy to control your music. Sleek and small footprint to maximize your area for optimal performance, making it the perfect companion for your notebook and MP3 player. It’s small footprint fits into small spaces nicely. Includes fuss-free connectivity; simple and quick setup with your notebook and MP3 player. Box Contents: Two satellite speakers, One subwoofer, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty / Technical Support leaflet.

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Color: Black
Brand: Creative
Model: 51MF0385AA003
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 4.05" h x
2.90" w x
2.90" l,
3.00 pounds


Features

Palm sized speaker design
Creative DIRECT-THROW subwoofer ? delivers dynamic midbass for your musical enjoyment
Headphone out for private listening and Aux-in for connecting to MP3 players
Convenient easy to reach power and volume control
Fuss-free connectivity. Simple and quick setup with your notebook and MP3 player


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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
nice looking, but serious design flaw

By R. Klodginski
I bought this for my mother to use with her laptop on a built in desk with limited space. I've owned a tiny set of Creative speakers before and thought they were great, so I figured these would be too.

They look really nice, and seem well built. The sound is decent, but not great, as the satellites seem incapable of driving *any* bass, but the sub compensates when firing. The max volume isn't very great either, but will work for a small room and is expected with only 29 watts total power.

I thought these would be perfect as the headphone, aux, and volume control are built into a satellite instead of out on its own, thus clearing up the desk from any extra stuff. BUT, this is where the problem is... the speaker which has the volume control is attached, HARDWIRED, to the sub. No plug or anything, which means that if you plan on running the cables through a hole to put the sub on the floor, you can't unless the hole is big enough to shove the whole satellite through. The speaker has two cables coming out of it, one is the speaker cable which ends in a plug, and the other is a thick cable running the volume control, power to a green on light, and the aux and headphone hookups, which can't be detached on either the speaker or the sub. Overall, just a foolish, limiting design issue.

This isn't much of a problem if you are using them on an open desk or table where the cable can run behind, but if you need to feed the cables through any hole less than about 4 inches in diameter, forget about it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Small and Low Power

By Sunglass Evaluator
I was expecting something a little bigger, especially for the price. The sound is OK for such a small system. If compact size and very low operating power(3W-5W)and standby power (3W) are what you want, then this system has decent sound. However, I think you can probably get something equivelant for half the price.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Nice looking for small speakers, perfectly okay sound

By Neil E. Isenberg
Looks:

I wanted small, inobtrusive speakers that didn't look plastic-cheap and these are great for that combination.

Most small desktop speakers look good in photographs but then look "plasticy" when out of the box in a retail display. These little guys looked great on that display next to the others.


Sound:

The sound works well for my purposes but these are surely not audiophile speakers. Most folks will probably have the bass unit under, not on, their desks, so the lack of much bass in the little units may be less acceptable for some people. You might want to play with the bass knob a little on the back of the central unit.

I was not "blown away" by "how good they are", but they sound fine for my needs and look great for small speakers.

Thoughts:

(1)
If you don't have a sound card you might consider getting one for quality. Creative appears to be having driver and customer service issues so this time around I went with Asus Xonar, the main consumer models being DG/DS/DX (Covers range from $25ish to $80ish). There is also Azuntech but I have no experience with them I just run into reviews for them now and then.

(2)
Suggestions for the Manufacturer:
- You might consider making front speaker grill/fabric removable/replaceable.
- You might consider lessening the brightness of the led on such a small, black speaker.
- You might consider putting an optional headset-in on the back to hide the headset plug.
- Not an issue for me but others in reviews would like these these speakers not be hardwired together.

(3)
Creative's customer service and driver issues in the soundboard realm would normally steer me clear of their products, but these really do meet my needs and I haven't had any issues.


Summary:
Good looking if looking for tiny speakers, perfectly okay sound. An audiophile will likely want bigger speakers with more bass.



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Creative Inspire T3130 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System

"List Price: ","$49.99"
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Product Description
The Creative Inspire T3130 is your answer for excellent audio in a 2.1 speaker system. The stylish design and quality performance make it the perfect choice when you want to take a step up from ordinary speakers. The Creative IFP (Image Focusing Plate) improves sonic directivity and imaging, while preserving tonal accuracy. The large flared port and tube create clean bass and the wired remote volume control allows for convenient placement and convenience. Specs: RMS Power 5 Watt x 2 -Channel 15 Watt Subwoofer, 40 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response, 75dB Signal-to-Noise, 2 Inch Active Driver, 4 Inch Woofer.

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Product Details

Color: Black
Brand: Creative
Model: 51MF0395AA002
Original language:
English
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 5.90" h x
2.90" w x
3.50" l,
7.04 pounds

CPU: PowerPC G4 2.1 GHz
Memory: 2000000MB SDRAM
Hard Disk: 60GB
Processors: 1

Features

2.1 high value desktop speaker system
Features Creative IFP (Image Focusing Plate) for improved sonic directivity and imaging
Large port with flared port tube for clean bass
2 satellite speakers for improved sound performance
Easy access wired volume control


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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Great budget speakers, decent sound for the average user

By Tim
I bought these speakers to improve the quality of sound from my MacBook. I live in a small dorm room and use my computer for listening to music and watching movies. For the price, these speakers provide a clear listening experience while punching out enough bass. I listen to a lot of soundtracks and so appreciate hearing clarity on instrumental parts and also being able to feel bass in the loud dramatic portions. The speakers are so much better than my tinny laptop speakers. In listening to a Christopher Parkening CD, I could hear depth in the sound of the acoustic guitar that did not come through from those speakers. Sure, these aren't audiophile quality, but for the price they provide great sound for the average listener who wants to improve his computer sound. They don't take up much space; I have them set up on my small dorm room desk with the sub on a shelf above. The volume control is on a convenient small wired remote that lets you power on and off the speakers.

Cons: the audio cables could be longer from the speakers to the sub. I would have liked to set the sub on the floor instead of a shelf, but the length of the cables did not allow for this to happen comfortably the way my room is set up. There is no headphone jack (many comparably priced speaker systems offer one). The bass control is on the back of the sub and can be annoying to adjust depending on how you have them set up.

Honestly, these are minor issues for me, especially for the price. I'd recommend these to anyone on a budget.

Update: had to return these because of static coming from the left speaker
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Works very well with equalization

By James H. Fox
I did not have room for my old speakers at the sides of my new 25.5 inch monitor, so I bought these. The side speakers are small enough to lie horizontally under my monitor, and the woofer (sub-woofer is a ridiculous term for something this size) fits right behind the monitor. Since the speaker in the woofer cube is downward-firing, and the sound relatively omni-directional at these frequencies, it has no problem getting out from behind my monitor.

The sound is relatively wide-ranging and sounds quite good for my purposes, which is just as a PC monitor and watching a few TV shows, but it is not meant to be any sort of a major entertainment center. For that, it works quite well. But I improved the flatness of the frequency response by running the equalizer that is built in to Vista. First, plug in a microphone into the Mic input on your sound card, and place it on top of the chair in your normal listening position. I used a microphone that came with my stereo receiver, but had to boost the level by 20 dB in order to get enough output from the mike (choose the "Recording Devices" from the speaker icon in the tray for this). Be sure the microphone input is enabled also (no red icon in the "Microphone Properties/Levels" tab). Then, open "Playback Devices" from the speaker icon in the tray, highlight "Speakers", and select "Properties". Then select the "Enhancements" tab, and check the box for "Room correction". Finally, select "Settings", and it will output calibration tones to correct for the speaker and room acoustics. It works for me, and you get decent sound for a very cheap price.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect for small-room speakers

By lloyd williams
I got these to hook to my laptop and/or TV. The speakers work very nice for both, especially with the long input cord. Sadly, the short cord between the sub & remote speakers are short so placement can be tough. I was looking for speakers when Creative Labs had a 30% sale, so it made these a no-brainer.
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Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506 (980-000430)

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Product Description
Logitech surround sound speakers z506—for when you want to be moved by big, 5.1 surround sound from your music, movies, and games.

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Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #193 in Consumer Electronics

Color: Black
Brand: Logitech
Model: 980-000430
Original language:
English
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 11.06" h x
7.13" w x
15.94" l,
11.24 pounds

CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.1 GHz
Memory: 4GB SDRAM
Hard Disk: 320GB
Processors: 1

Features

Ported down-firing subwoofer pumps out deep, clean, booming bass
Rich 3D stereo in 5.1 surround sound, even from 2-channel stereo sources
Multiple inputs make it easy to connect your PC, game console, iPod, DVD player and more
75 watts (RMS) of balanced power and room-filling sound
On-speaker bass control lets you easily dial the bass level up or down


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117 of 129 people found the following review helpful.
Very Good Sound for Price but sparse directions

By bunnyrabbit4
For $[...] bucks these speakers sound great, but I did have to figure out how to hook them up with no help from Logitech's directions. Since I bought these to use with a program that creates 5.1 surround music, I quickly noticed that simply plugging them into to the matching color recepticles on my new Windows 7 machine did not work. I got sound out of all the speaker but it was not 5.1 surround. When I began shifting the sound to different speakers it was clear that something wasn't right. I could isolate the rear speakers almost totally but nothing else. I tried every combination of jacks (my computer is capable of 7.1 and has several extra jacks) but had little success. Something was always missing!! I then started searching the control panel of my new Windows 7 machine for answers. I found that the first mistake I'd made was plugging all the jacks in at once and turning on the unit. They had to be assigned one by one..

Here is how I set up the system on a Windows 7 Ultimate, Desktop Dell machine with 7.1 surround. First....Do not plug any of the jacks into the computer yet.

Go to the control panel and open the Audio Manager. In the case of my Dell it was the Realtek HD Audio Manger. A picture of a living room with speakers appears. Plug the Orangish/Yellow jack from the Logitech into the matching recepticle on the Computer. A pop-up asks you which speakers you want to serve that jack. Click on Center/Subwoofer. Click on the picture of the center speaker and subwoofer. They should make a sound. Follow the same procedure for the GREEN Jack. Assign FRONT SPEAKERS out to that one. Lastly assign your BLACK to the REAR SPEAKERS. ALl of your speakers should now work independantly and sound great.

HDTV..., several of you have asked about using these with TV's. The first question to ask is, what does your TV have in terms of audio output jacks? Increasingly TV's are cutting way back on the types of output jacks offered. You can run two types of input here, stereo mini like your ipod headphones (does your TV have a headphone OUT jack??)or RCA OUT(normal stereo jacks). Some TV's may only output to HDMI. There is no HDMI input jack here. If you have HDMI OUT it should carry your sound and picture to an AV tuner. Check out this system Yamaha YHT-395BL Complete 5.1-Channel Home Theater System for an idea of what is available. I do not own this system but it gives you an idea of the connections. I haven't looked to see if other "speaker only" sets offer HDMI input. I use these only with my computer.

One work around for some of you might be if your cable box has RCA audio out. If you run your cable THROUGH your DVD player it should still have an RCA AUDIO OUT that you may be able to use. You can also use them just to play your DVD's if your player has RCA out, but mute the TV sound because your TV will process the sound slightly faster making it sound like there is an echo.
42 of 45 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect for the TV in your small bedroom! Updated with more info (1/31/11)

By Ryan
I usually don't write reviews for products on here, but I felt compelled to after receiving the Logitech Z506 surround sound system.
***UPDATE*** (at the bottom)

PROS:
~SUPER easy to set-up, everything matches up by color.
~Sound quality is superb compared to a lot of systems in this price range, especially for a 5.1 system.
~Base is FANTASTIC! I honestly can't get over how awesome the subwoofer is, and best of all -- NO DISTORTION!
~Since this is a tweeted system, you don't get distortion from the speakers like you would with a lot of other systems in this price range.
~RCA capable (meaning you can directly connect it to your Audio Out on the back of the TV).
~The ported down idea Logitech did for the subwoofer truely does make it fill the room (even at >50watts).
~Great bang for the buck.

CONS:
~Wires can be a bit short, even for a small room.
~No controller.

So if you're like me and are planning to use this in a small room, I highly recommend this system; you can't go wrong!

****UPDATE****
After having owned this system for a little over 4 months, I have decided that.....this system is still fantastic!

If you're hooking this bad-boy up to a TV, simply plug the RCA (red/black) cables into the back of the subwoofer, then the other end (3.5mm headphone) to the headphone jack on your TV. Easy peezy :)

If you're hooking it up to a computer, simply plug the PC wires (not sure on the technical term, but they're the green, yellow, and black cords/wires) into the back of the subwoofer, as well as your PC. To get the surround sound effect (5.1) you will need to make sure your sound software is up to date. From there right click on your "speakers" (located under Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Right click on Speakers) and you can adjust your settings to 5.1.

I hope this has been helpful! Go buy this system today, it's fan-freakin'-tastic!
48 of 53 people found the following review helpful.
Best speakers you'll find in this price range -- by far!

By Derek G
I absolutely love, love, love these speakers! It's important your system is set up for six speakers but assuming it is I can say with confidence these will be the best speakers you will find in this price range. Check my reviews and you'll know I'm not gushy about products -- many people whine that I'm too harsh.

Here is an important consideration, make sure your system has the speaker jacks AND the drivers to enable six-speakers, even when you are playing a stereo recording. Otherwise you will find yourself disappointed that the sound is coming just from the left and right speakers and maybe the subwoofer. Just because you have connections for the separate components doesn't guarantee surround sound. Fortunately, most recently built computers have the technology built-in so this warning applies mostly to people with older systems. A quick and easy way to know for sure is to check to see if your computer has Dolby Home Theater built-in. It's not easy to find (Start Button\Control Panel\Sound\Playback\Speaker Properties in Windows 7) but enabling Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital will allow you to enjoy immersive sound even when listening to stereo. If you don't have the speaker jacks, for example just a standard speaker and microphone jack, then you can purchase add-in cards like the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi.

I was tempted to knock off a star for two reasons. One, I've become used to a separate "control pod" which handles things like the volume, bass and power control without having to reach for the speakers. Unfortunately, this is not included so you'll have to get used to using those multimedia buttons on your keyboard if your right speaker is out of reach and you'll have to go digging under your desk to adjust the bass level. I figure this was a tradeoff made to keep the price low. My other gripe is that, common to most surround speakers for computers, the length of the cable to the rear speakers is going to be too short to be of any benefit unless you want cables in the way. Fortunately, the connectors are standard RCA so a male-to-female extension cable will get the extra length you need if you're trying to run them in a manner that will allow you to hide the cable.

In spite of these gripes, I still think they are five-star speakers, again with the caveat that Dolby Home Theater is enabled. I say this because it really makes a huge difference and Dolby changes the sound from "decent" to "fantastic". I have not heard any of the buzzing others have mentioned, no speaker noise whatsoever, the bass sounds great - not muddy, and the highs are crisp without being shrill. I know it sounds like I'm shilling for Dolby more than the speakers but it's important that people know that once you get beyond stereo, decent sounding speakers are only half the equation; a good sound processor is equally important. It's why audiophiles obsess over their receiver just as much as their speakers.

This 75W system is plenty of power for a gaming computer, office, or bedroom but I wouldn't use it in a living room. Inputs are standard red/white RCA or the preferred green/yellow/black 3.5mm computers use. They're best used as computer speakers since you don't have a remote. Obviously these won't compare to high end THX speakers but they also don't have the high end price. If you're a gamer on a budget, I think you'll like these a lot.

Hope the review helped.


To answer other reviewers:
M. Churchill - You are right, the description is incorrect and this system uses a 5.25" ported subwoofer.
NYC reviewer - Most surround speakers do very little other than the ambient effects you described, especially during live broadcasts. Try to see if your TV has a 5 speaker stereo setting and it may give you the sound you were expecting. Try turning the built-in TV speakers off and the TV volume up to ~66% to eliminate the low volume issue. Also make sure there isn't an audio setting for TV or audio out - with some TV's it's either/or. Ultimately, I do think these are better suited as computer speakers than home theater speakers.
Ryan and others - Regarding buzzing, while it's certainly possible you got bad speakers, buzzing is almost always caused by electrical interference. Try moving the speaker wires around, especially away from power strips or electric wall-warts and see if the buzzing changes in any way. There may be an unshielded culprit causing the noise. As I write this I have my speakers maxed with zero noise.

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