From the Manufacturer Introducing Logitech Z-5 USB Speakers, built for Mac and PC, featuring omnidirectional acoustics–an innovative speaker technology, previously found only in expensive home theater systems. Omnidirectional acoustics provide great sound at a more consistent level, no matter where you are in the room. Because they are connected via USB, there’s no bulky power adapter, and it’s easy to move them from room to room. These speakers also include a sleek remote control that lets you wirelessly navigate and enjoy your entertainment options. Key Features Logitech’s Omnidirectional Advantage: Make Any Spot in Your Room a Sweet Spot You don’t sit in one spot when you’re listening to music from your computer. Shouldn’t your speakers produce great sound no matter where you are in your room? Most of today’s speakers for PC are designed to deliver the highest-quality sound immediately in front of the speakers. If you move from what audiophiles call the sweet spot on the couch to the impromptu dance floor, the sound you hear can easily become distorted and you might find yourself out of step. The Logitech Z-5 Omnidirectional Stereo Speakers are designed to transmit sound more consistently over a wider range of space, so you never miss a beat–no matter where you are in the room. Traditional versus omnidirectional loudspeakers Most speakers are designed to radiate sound in a fixed direction. As shown in Figure 1, traditional speakers optimize sound for a sweet spot located directly in front of the speakers. In other words, the sweet spot is limited to a constrained sound field that fans outward in one direction. If you’re outside the sweet spot, you’ll hear unbalanced sound due to loudspeaker directionality. Logitech Audio Labs’ omnidirectional speakers differ from traditional speakers. Designed to radiate sound more uniformly over a wider range of frequencies and angles, Logitech’s omnidirectional speakers create a broad sweet spot that is not depe (more…)
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I am very pleased with my purchase!
I bought these because my regular audio jack on my Dell 9300 is kind of funky- and because these don’t need a power cord – I am very happy with them.
Comment by Anonymous — May 26, 2009 at 11:34 pm
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great sound, sleek design, conveninet USB connectivity
I have a MacBook Pro that I like to use as a desktop at my desk, so I use a USB hub as a “docking station” to which I connect my backup drive, external keyboard/mouse, iPod dock,…
Comment by Anonymous — May 27, 2009 at 1:04 am
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Logitech Z-5 USB Speakers
I waited a couple of months after this product came out and I have to say that they turned my laptop into a very nice sound system.
Comment by Chipo — May 27, 2009 at 5:02 am
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Excellent speakers.
These are great speakers! They sound great. I especially like the fact that it comes with a small remote that works with iTunes and there is no need for a separate power cord.
Comment by Odell — May 27, 2009 at 12:54 pm
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Great sound and easy of use!!
Very practical product, has great sound with minimal cables. It’s really nice how it hooks up simply by USB with no need for serperate power cables!!
Comment by Vaman — May 27, 2009 at 5:14 pm
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Awesome!
These speakers are probably the best fpr this price range. If your going to complain about the sound not being up to your “standards” then you should just go out and spend more on…
Comment by Mutia — May 27, 2009 at 11:55 pm
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Great speakers for the price.
I got these speakers on a Gold Box sale for $50. They are great for the price. You aren’t going to get the really deep sounds that you would with a 2.
Comment by Abby — May 28, 2009 at 2:58 am
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Good speakers if you get them on sale
I was able to get the Z-5 on a goldbox deal of the day for $50. the plug and play into my laptop works seamlessly.
Comment by Zulema — May 28, 2009 at 6:38 am
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Logitech Z-5 USB Stereo Speakers
These work pretty good for a desktop computer. Plenty of volume / tone for a normal workspace. Simple to install.
Comment by Luvenia — May 28, 2009 at 10:34 am
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Decent price and decent portable speaker option
I’ll start by being frank and say that if you’re looking for rich, buttery sounding portable speaker options then the Logitech Z-5 USB speakers shouldn’t be your first option…
Comment by Pagan — May 28, 2009 at 5:55 pm