Get Logitech Z Cinema speakers for $79.99
If your PC is pulling double duty as a media center, I can't speak highly enough of the Logitech Z Cinema speaker system. It's a 2.1-channel surround-sound powerhouse that cranks out 180 watts and comes with a sweet media-center remote.
Originally priced at $300, the Logitech Z Cinema is on sale for just $79.99 from TigerDirect. Shipping runs a hefty $22, but that's understandable; these are hefty speakers!
The system consists of a subwoofer that plugs into a USB port and two desk-friendly satellite speakers. On one of the satellites you'll find both headphone and aux-in jacks, the latter for connecting, say, an MP3 player.
I should note that these are new speakers, not refurbs, and they're covered by a two-year warranty from Logitech. (TigerDirect's product page says 12 months, but it very clearly says two years on Logitech's site.)
CNET hasn't reviewed the Z Cinema, but PC Magazine gave it high marks. Surprisingly, the magazine dinged the remote for being complicated, but I find it very comfortable and intuitive. The volume-control wheel in particular is just awesome.
In short, I adore these speakers. They're perfect for a den or bedroom where the PC serves up music, movies, and the like. And I'm wild about the price; you really are getting a $300 speaker system for just over $100 out the door.
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Some other notable pluses:
-there is a display on the right speaker that shows your current volume, bass, treble, surround sound, power, and channel balance. It's pretty nifty. There is also an onscreen overlay that comes up everytime you turn the volume up/down...i recommend turning this off which can be done in the logitech software.
-the speakers are a little on the quiet side. But I haven't had any trouble getting them to let loose when I need to.
Overall they are well worth the money especially if you have a Windows Media center box.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/3712&cl=us,en
The THX certified Z-2300 gets higher marks. Have this set and it is simply awesome.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/231&cl=us,en
(put a side the price isue)
I'm curious how you pulled the $2 shipping off. The site says in the fine print: "??$1.99 Shipping offer valid on orders over $100 with a weight of 20 lbs. or less. This offer is only valid for orders that qualify for and ship via UPS Ground Shipping..."
I did not order via the website- I called and talked to a person named Andy at ext 5832 (shipping is 1.99- I rounded up a penny). I was told there was a special.
I'm curious how you pulled the $2 shipping off. The site says in the fine print: "??$1.99 Shipping offer valid on orders over $100 with a weight of 20 lbs. or less. This offer is only valid for orders that qualify for and ship via UPS Ground Shipping..."
I did not order via the website- I called and talked to a person named Andy at ext 5832 (shipping is 1.99- I rounded up a penny). I was told there was a special.
- by jballer05 July 5, 2009 6:56 PM PDT
- Is it possible to use this with a PlayStation 3 and an HDTV?
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