Logitech Z-340 3-Piece Speaker System ( 970058-0403 )

by Logitech

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006HR6R
• Item model number: 970058-0403
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 14, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com

The entry-level system in Logitech's renowned Z-Series computer speakers, the 2.1-channel Z-340, is a 3-piece system pumping 33 watts total power, RMS: 6.5 watts x 2 and 20 watts for the subwoofer. The Z-340 uses Logitech's dual-chamber, pressure-driver subwoofer, designed to deliver twice the bass energy of similar systems.

The twin satellite speakers stand on desk or mount on the wall. One of the satellites provides a headphone jack with dedicated volume control, perfect for private listening. The powered subwoofer rounds out the bottom end to a deep 35 Hz, a good octave below the range of most bookshelf speakers, delivering floor-shaking bass from your music or movies.

Logitech's use of an internal power supply obviates the bulky wall adapters found on many speaker systems.

What's in the Box
Two satellite speakers, a subwoofer, hookup cables, and a user's manual.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Speakers for the Money!, August 1, 2003

By 

Christopher Behrens "cbpoints" (St. Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech Z-340 3-Piece Speaker System ( 970058-0403 ) (Personal Computers)

I just hooked these speakers up to my PC and I'm extremely surprised at how well these speakers perform given their price. They have surprisingly crisp high end detail for using full range drivers and the subwoofer is very capable for use with games and MP3s. Also, the speakers look great, are easy to hook up, and like others, I think the cobalt blue LED is cool.

Obviously these speakers don't compare to a high-quality subwoofer paired to floorstanding speakers using a seperate woofer/tweeter layout. But for under $$$, these speakers perform very well.

I noticed that the subwoofer is crossed over at a high frequency, which means a lot of the music and voices come from the subwoofer instead of the L/R speakers. This is done because the small L/R speakers can only go so low. This causes you to "notice" the subwoofer too much (a good subwoofer is blended so well that you don't even know it's there). To help reduce this effect, I moved the subwoofer under my desk into the corner, obstructed by my computer.

I also noticed that at my first placement of the subwoofer, the bass sounded kind of crumby. When I moved the subwoofer into the corner, it sounded one-hundred times better. By placing the subwoofer in a corner, you gain 6dB of SPL (every surface you put a subwoofer by gains 3dB or doubles the volume). Moving it into the corner also made the perceived bass sound deeper.

Overall, I'm very pleasently surprised and happy with these speakers and would highly recommend them.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Sound, Great Performance, Don't Spend Big Bucks!, April 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Logitech Z-340 3-Piece Speaker System ( 970058-0403 ) (Personal Computers)

These speakers sound AWESOME. I crank them up loud and play them on my PowerMac using iTunes w/o distortion or any adverse effect. With an adjustment to the bass setting on the sub to your taste your all set! Also, I find that using an equalizer in an MP3 player as a preamp to boost volume levels works very well with these speakers.

I had a pair of Monsoon speakers before and they had lots of crackling and interference so I threw them out. They always had a 'humm' and poped when I turned on my computer etc. I paid [a lot] for them and they were JUNK. I spent considerably less on the Logitech system and am absolutely thrilled with them!

I have been very satisfied with the Logitech speakers. They give good frequency respose throughout the entire range and have a good natural sound. They would be a complement to any system: PC or Mac. I have listened to many speakers at the store and liked the neutral, balanced sound that the Logitech system offered the best. It is a good clean sound. I also play lots of games and fly flight sims and they perform very well for those tasks as well. They are an all around great speaker system.

When I set out to buy a new set of speakers for my system I was adamant about spending [a certain amount] on a set of computer speakers. Good news! You don't have to--and you can get great sound at the same time. You won't find any better speakers for the price. Guaranteed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular!, September 17, 2003

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Gene Quagmire "The Mangler" (Ypsilanti, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech Z-340 3-Piece Speaker System ( 970058-0403 ) (Personal Computers)

These speakers are an AWESOME value. They sound awesome, especially with a well coded, bass heavy mp3. I can't recommend these enough for the price.

Several years into their lifespan, they have started to degrade a little though. I only paid like 30 bucks for them, though, so I can't complain.