2.1 Stereo Speaker System
Technical Details
- 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
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 12.4 x 9.8 inches ; 5 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 5.5 pounds
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
- ASIN: B0015C30J0
- Item model number: 980-000058
- Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001
Customer Reviews
Little Speakers, Big Sound
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.
Perfect for my uses
I bought this set at a local Fry’s for about $24 including tax. Since I am not very demanding in my sound needs, this set was perfect for me. They’re a lot better than the speakers on my monitor that I had been using, that’s for sure. If you’re a music enthusiast then I would recommend passing on this set as even someone like me can tell that the subwoofer is very weak even at max volume. Then again I’m not the type to crank up the volume nor do I want the ground below me to be shaking so personally, it’s not that big of a deal. I actually don’t *really* need a sub but this set was just $5 more than the one without it so why not?
Pros: relatively compact, nice design, long wires, wires on the satellites can be wound up in the back, gripped feet on the satellites and remote so they don’t slide, headphone jack on remote, price
Cons: weak sub, sub volume knob is on back of sub (but I don’t think you’ll be setting it any less than max)
If you aren’t demanding and just want decent set of speakers then I would definitely go with these. However, if you want power and higher sound quality, you’re better off investing in a more expensive set that can live up to your needs. You get what you pay for, afterall.
Great cheap sound system
You get what you pay for, in general, and this computer speaker set is no different. After spending the last 5 or 6 years on a cheap set of speakers I’ve dropped on the floor more than I care to mention, it was time for a replacement. With several options in this price range, it’s easy to find a medium quality set of speakers that will do everything you need with minimal fuss, and these Logitech speakers are just what I wanted in quality on the budget I had.
Set up is very easy; just plug everything in and you *should* be ready to go. I will say that on my Vista Basic Dell desktop I had to reboot in order to get this set to work. Not a big deal; just a minor annoyance, but I wanted to mention that. I’ve never had a sub-woofer before, so I can’t compare it to other sets with that option, but I think the additional bass power helps me hear better, and I am quite pleased with the sound.
If you’re looking for a theatre experience, you need to consider higher-end speakers, but for the average user who doesn’t need all the bells and whistles of a premium sound system, you’ll be very pleased with the value and quality this set provides. Great for the budget-conscious, a speaker set for the kids, or for someone looking for something better than a blue light special without a lot of fuss. I’m very pleased with this and I think most other users who are not sound-oriented will be as well.
08/16/2011 Just wanted to add that these speakers worked so well and have been so durable that we bought a second set for a workstation in the home office. Hubby is very pleased with his new ones, and the old set is still sounding great. They really are a great value and I recommend those who aren’t sound connoisseurs to give them a try!
pretty good quality for the price
I needed speakers for my pc but I didn’t have a lot of space for them. These speakers are compact, they sound great (love the bass!), and I couldn’t believe the price.
Great value, decent sound
OK, so I think Bose makes some fantastic computer speakers. But I didn’t want to pay the Bose price. I needed speakers for my office PC (I have a Mac I use for video editing with great speakers, but I didn’t need that for the Windows computer where I do all my office work).
So I picked up the Logitech LS21 set. I use Logitech Marble Mice for all my computers and they’ve been flawless. I use a Logitech USB headset for Skype calls and it’s built like a tank. When I received the LS21 speakers, I was very pleased at the quality of workmanship. Installation was a snap. The sound is just what I wanted and expected. The bass is decent, the high end is fine for what I’m using it for (which is mainly listening to the beeps of my accounting program and the occasional wacky youtube video some of my friends send me).
No, it’s not a Bose. But it’s a fraction of the price. If you are looking for an audiophile system, this won’t satisfy you. If you are looking for some basic speakers with acceptable bass and high end, it’s fine. And the little remote control for volume, on/off and headphones is just right… not to basic, not too fancy.