Logitech Z-333 ( 980-001202)

The Logitech brand has long been known in the world market for a wide range of computer peripherals and audio. The 2.1 Z-333 stereo system will surely please you with convenient controls, good bass sound and affordable price (about $80).

Design features

Z-333 is a classic rectangular speaker. Available in a single black matt finish. The satellite housings are slightly tilted back, and the diffusers are framed by wide plastic trims and covered with cloth grills. Such an appearance could be considered impeccable, if not for a strong disproportion in size. The satellites are almost two times smaller than the subwoofer, which is why they look tiny against its background and, to put it mildly, sound just as modest.

Sound features

Here it is worth starting with the fact that the tweeters in the satellites are just a prop (why?), and the 3-inch 8-watt speakers play a little muffled and with a slight resonance. Even cases from MDF do not help. The sound is heard in the entire working spectrum, but lacks brightness and openness.

A 24-watt subwoofer placed in a closed MDF case, on the contrary, sounds quite confident and clear, but if you do not turn the volume knob above 60%. Then he starts smearing the bass all over the room, turning it into mush. The bass adjustment knob on the rear panel doesn't do much to improve the situation. In general, the sounding verdict is “three with a minus”, although this, of course, is subjective and someone may disagree with us.

Control Features

Much better is the management. A wired remote control decides a lot here, with convenient volume control, an on / off button and a 3.5 mm mini jack headphone jack.

The remote control has a device operation indicator — a bright green light indicates the activity of the speakers, and a dim light indicates sleep mode. The audio system goes into “hibernation” after 30 minutes of user inactivity, then it needs to be activated via the remote control or computer, which is not very convenient, especially if you watch, for example, an hour and a half movie.

I also did not like the non-removable and too flimsy-looking wires. It is not difficult to damage them with a careless movement. But the length of the wires of 1.5 m is enough to place the satellites on the desktop, and the subwoofer under it or on the side.

In general, the impressions of the Logitech Z-333 remained rather controversial. On the one hand, a convenient remote control, a pleasant appearance, an acceptable price tag. On the other hand, there are obvious shortcomings in sound.