Logitech Z5300 Speaker Review

Ratchet · Jun 28, 2004, 01:59 PM

Following our review of Cooler Masters Stacker case, we bring you another review first for Rage3D. This time we have my trucker hat wearing sidekick Dementor taking a close look at Logitech's Z5300 5.1 speaker system.

...Logitech has taken the speaker market by storm and have succeeded in engraving their name in the industry. These Z-5300s completely blew me away. They proved to be both clear and powerful, picking up every little detail I could have imagined in all environments tested.

Check it out here.

Abysmal · Jun 28, 2004, 05:41 PM

Glad to see rage3d finally moving out into hardware not totally related to ATI. Good job!

PoolShark · Jun 28, 2004, 07:41 PM

Thats probably the first time I've read through a review and thought about how much I liked the review vs thinking about the product reviewed. Nice looks

Who gets to keep the toys at the end?

Crawdaddy79 · Jun 28, 2004, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoolShark

Who gets to keep the toys at the end?

Not me, that's for sure.

Tincan · Jun 28, 2004, 08:51 PM

I just bought these speakers a few weeks ago when futureshop had them on sale for $199.99, I've had my eye on them for a while and at that price they can't be beat. I agree with everything you said in the review. Only thing about them is that the sub is so big there's no room for my legs under the desk anymore!

Rockshocker · Jun 28, 2004, 09:15 PM

The look of the review page is really cool, looks like you put a lot of effort into laying it out, and now I want new speakers even more. I'm not an english major but I thought I saw a couple of s's where there shouldn't have been any, I think in the first page near the end and in the second page near the beginning, could be that my english bites though.

dementor · Jun 28, 2004, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the great comments guys! I'm glad you're enjoying, it was an awesome product to review. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!

**G.I.BRO** · Jun 29, 2004, 12:18 AM

Very nice indeed!!!
Great work guys!

CKS · Jun 29, 2004, 04:13 AM

in the spec,

Frequency response: 35Hz - 20kHz

wouldn't it be better to have 20Hz as lowest frequency response?

Alpha · Jun 29, 2004, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockshocker

The look of the review page is really cool, looks like you put a lot of effort into laying it out, and now I want new speakers even more. I'm not an english major but I thought I saw a couple of s's where there shouldn't have been any, I think in the first page near the end and in the second page near the beginning, could be that my english bites though.

Bad english is exactly why I won't be writing any reviews

(I'm a little handicapped)

Hannibal Lecter · Jun 30, 2004, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha

Bad english is exactly why I won't be writing any reviews

(I'm a little handicapped)

Just a little?

Review=Brilliant

Abysmal · Jul 1, 2004, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKS

in the spec,

Frequency response: 35Hz - 20kHz

wouldn't it be better to have 20Hz as lowest frequency response?

its 20KHz, not 20Hz

CKS · Jul 1, 2004, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abysmal

its 20KHz, not 20Hz

I mean shouldn't it be better to have 20hz-20khz frequency response instead of 35hz-20khz?

ArcCoyote · Jul 1, 2004, 09:45 PM

Yeah, except the speakers don't go that low, but 35Hz is close enough.
At least Logitech is honest about the frequency response.

Getting down to 20Hz, or for that matter, up to 20KHz is difficult.

Doing it CLEANLY is even harder. Why do you think there are $10,000 speakers out there?

CKS · Jul 1, 2004, 10:13 PM

ic, I thought it's the high frequency that causes the static noise, low one too?

scriccs · Jul 13, 2004, 12:28 PM

These speakers rock. For the money they cant be beat. Review is very good too.

Lunar Aura · Jul 13, 2004, 01:55 PM

Wow, never thought of roki in the "kickass reviewer" sense. Nice job.

dementor · Jul 13, 2004, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lunar Aura

Wow, never thought of roki in the "kickass reviewer" sense. Nice job.

Roki didn't write the review! He's just the "kickass editor", and he's damn good at it.

CKS · Jul 13, 2004, 09:52 PM

my sony e888 earbud can do 8Hz-27KHz, it probably sound better than this set of speakers? (no 5.1 support of course)

SumB · Jul 15, 2004, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKS

I mean shouldn't it be better to have 20hz-20khz frequency response instead of 35hz-20khz?

That it would, but no PC sub can even dream of hitting 20hz.

RevolutioniZed · Jul 17, 2004, 03:19 PM

Where is the subwoofer? On the side?

fireflyfiveX · Jul 17, 2004, 07:49 PM

i purchased the white box version (kinda like oem) for $170.2 CDN for my second room, it's a pretty good deal for what i get. but ONE THING i have to say is: if u CAN afford the Z680, BUY THOSE cos u'll NOT regret it.

dementor · Jul 17, 2004, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireflyfiveX

i purchased the white box version (kinda like oem) for $170.2 CDN for my second room, it's a pretty good deal for what i get. but ONE THING i have to say is: if u CAN afford the Z680, BUY THOSE cos u'll NOT regret it.

The z5300s are midrange speakers, the z680s are high end, and as a result the price jump is quite large for the price-weary buyer. You're comparing these to something that is close to double its price.

fireflyfiveX · Jul 17, 2004, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dementor

The z5300s are midrange speakers, the z680s are high end, and as a result the price jump is quite large for the price-weary buyer. You're comparing these to something that is close to double its price.

ur damn right... the average user will probably be more than satisfied with these for what they paid, but once they try the z680 they will feel so bad, and i believe they would chose to save up if they have to, in my case, i personally believe it's worth it as mid range speakers but i would save up for z680 even if it takes a year... after owning the z680 for so long, i have nothing (good) to say about these, i just can't emphazise how much better the z680 is compared to these, even if they cost twice as much, it just offers so much more power and option...

(these speakers DUN shake my house...)

Oscar1613 · Jul 18, 2004, 02:14 PM

the power ratings are a bit lower than the old z-560's... any idea how they compare?

fireflyfiveX · Jul 27, 2004, 11:59 PM

i heard my friends 560s they will kill the 5300s hands down, if i have to choose one of them i would prefer the 560s' extra power over the 5300s' extra channel.

Inferno_aaron · Aug 9, 2004, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireflyfiveX

i heard my friends 560s they will kill the 5300s hands down, if i have to choose one of them i would prefer the 560s' extra power over the 5300s' extra channel.

i have the 560's, they actually replaced the 560's with the 5300's
and lemme tell ya, my friend has 5300's and they dont come close to my 560's
why logitech replaced the 560's with a WEAK system like the 5300's is a mystery
the 5th channel is really quite pointless if u got a weak sub, the 560's sub is massive power the best speakers ive ever owned
i just home that they NEVER break cuz logitech wud replace my system w/ the 5300's

My guess is that the 560's gave too much power for such a low cost

VolumeControl · Aug 19, 2004, 09:54 PM

what about the z-2200s? I don't have any space or desire for 5.1 speakers, so at 20 bucks less than the 5300s, would that be a smart buy?

seeker010 · Aug 19, 2004, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VolumeControl

what about the z-2200s? I don't have any space or desire for 5.1 speakers, so at 20 bucks less than the 5300s, would that be a smart buy?

there's a 50 rebate for the z2200 making it one kickass deal.

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Jun 28, 2004, 07:41 PM	#3
PoolShark Guest Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 763 area code Posts: 1,062	Re: Logitech Z5300 Speaker Review Thats probably the first time I've read through a review and thought about how much I liked the review vs thinking about the product reviewed. Nice looks Who gets to keep the toys at the end?

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Jun 28, 2004, 08:51 PM	#5
Tincan Radeon HD 4600 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nova Soctia Posts: 58	Re: Logitech Z5300 Speaker Review I just bought these speakers a few weeks ago when futureshop had them on sale for $199.99, I've had my eye on them for a while and at that price they can't be beat. I agree with everything you said in the review. Only thing about them is that the sub is so big there's no room for my legs under the desk anymore!

Jun 28, 2004, 09:15 PM	#6
Rockshocker Rage3D Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brantford, Ontario Posts: 1,145	Re: Logitech Z5300 Speaker Review The look of the review page is really cool, looks like you put a lot of effort into laying it out, and now I want new speakers even more. I'm not an english major but I thought I saw a couple of s's where there shouldn't have been any, I think in the first page near the end and in the second page near the beginning, could be that my english bites though.

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Jun 28, 2004, 10:01 PM	#7
dementor Catalyst Beta Tester Join Date: May 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 516	Re: Logitech Z5300 Speaker Review Thanks for the great comments guys! I'm glad you're enjoying, it was an awesome product to review. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! __________________ Primary rig: X2 3800+ w/ 2x512 (1gig) OCZ dual channel pc3200 on a DFI Nforce4 Ultra-D \| Enermax Noisetaker 485W PSU \| 160gig Barracuda Sata-NCQ & 120gig Maxtor ata133 7200rpm. ATi AIW x1800xl PCI-E ATi Radeon x700pro PCI-E Secondary rig:Pentium 4 - 1400mhz w/ 768 megs SDRAM pc133 on a MSI 845 PRO Socket 423 w/ Intel 845 Chipset \| 60gig & 40gig Maxtor 72000rpm ata133 liquid bearing HDs. Terratec Aureon Universe + Hauppage winTV card + Realtek RTL8139 NIC ATi Radeon 9500pro AGP Peripherals: Logitech z5300 5.1 speakers \| Logitech mx3100 (including mx1000 mouse and keyboard) & mx518 mouse \| Thrustmaster dual digital gamepad \| Dell 2005fpw 20.1" widescreen LCD \| Dell Axim X50V Pocket PC ______________________ Catalyst Driver Feedback & Bug Report -- If you find bugs please report them! A wise man once said: "[17:11] <GiBro> That ATi fot taking the afternoon for use!"

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G.I.BRO Rage3D Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Toronto Posts: 23,853	Re: Logitech Z5300 Speaker Review Very nice indeed!!! Great work guys! __________________ My Photo Album Rage3D's Flickr Group

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Jun 29, 2004, 04:13 AM	#9
CKS Rage3D Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,881	Re: Logitech Z5300 Speaker Review in the spec, Frequency response: 35Hz - 20kHz wouldn't it be better to have 20Hz as lowest frequency response?

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ArcCoyote Crafty. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Raiding the chicken coop as we speak. Posts: 299	Re: Logitech Z5300 Speaker Review Yeah, except the speakers don't go that low, but 35Hz is close enough. At least Logitech is honest about the frequency response. Getting down to 20Hz, or for that matter, up to 20KHz is difficult. Doing it CLEANLY is even harder. Why do you think there are $10,000 speakers out there? __________________ HEX: Anthill Inside! AMD A64 X2 4200+ - Gigabyte K8N-SLI Pro 1GB PC4000 - 160GB SATA x 2 PNY 6800 GS - Theater 550 Pro - HDTV Wonder Dell 2405FPW - Antec P180 (480W) - XP MCE 2005

Jul 1, 2004, 10:13 PM	#15
CKS Rage3D Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,881	Re: Logitech Z5300 Speaker Review ic, I thought it's the high frequency that causes the static noise, low one too?

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Lunar Aura Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,799	Wow, never thought of roki in the "kickass reviewer" sense. Nice job.

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CKS Rage3D Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,881	my sony e888 earbud can do 8Hz-27KHz, it probably sound better than this set of speakers? (no 5.1 support of course)

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RevolutioniZed Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: JTown Posts: 2,275	Where is the subwoofer? On the side?

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fireflyfiveX A2K Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Posts: 844	i purchased the white box version (kinda like oem) for $170.2 CDN for my second room, it's a pretty good deal for what i get. but ONE THING i have to say is: if u CAN afford the Z680, BUY THOSE cos u'll NOT regret it. __________________ Gigabit pwns TX100... hands down :D

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fireflyfiveX A2K Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Posts: 844	i heard my friends 560s they will kill the 5300s hands down, if i have to choose one of them i would prefer the 560s' extra power over the 5300s' extra channel. __________________ Gigabit pwns TX100... hands down :D

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