Logitech MX Sound 2.0 - Form Over Sound Fidelity?
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- Опубліковано 7 лис 2017
- Logitech speakers are legendary. Many of us grew up with a set of the amazing X-230's or Z5000 series pounding game soundtracks into our ears. Now Logitech's speaker ambitions are a quite a bit less extreme but the new MX Sound 2.0 is hoping to take than DNA and blend it into a good looking and versatile speaker system. But have they sacrificed sound for looks?
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This man's voice is so relaxing. I love it.
you gay for voice
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Excellent and genuinely helpful review, I am not a gamer, but I do love listening to music at my desk, and you were really able to explain what you liked about the system, and also your reservations. Thanks so much, I am gonna buy a pair
I acctually was looking for a bluetooth speaker for my desktop so i can also use it with my phone and tablet (i dont need super great speakers as i have a good headset for gaming). But this is exactly what I need and want with that awesome switch feature. Thank you!
Hello there Eber (sorry for the large text wall the first paragraph, i had a lto to say about my current PC speaker setup):
I currently have the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 desktop PC speaker system and it sounds amazing. It consists of 2 large satellite speakers with 3" mid-range drivers and 2 real working horn-loaded tweeters and once the sub breaks in fully (the sub does start off a little stiff) and after the break in period, you are in sonic bliss as the sub provides great lows, the mid-range is nice and detailed, and the highs are some of the clearest you would ever hear (even though it could be a little on the harsh side for some people cause i did hear reports of that being the case). it is kinda like listening to a Bose PC speaker system but with better low-end grunt if you think about it (the sub driver itself is 6" and the driver in the Bose sub [I think but I could be wrong here so don't quote me on this] is about 4.5"') and with better separation in the mids (which also add in the bass department cause of them being 3" in diameter) and highs as they have their own dedicated spots. If your system ever dies out on you, I would seriously give the ProMedia 2.1 PC speakers from Klipsch a serious look if I were you. I am quite literally floored by how good they sound. Oh and the control pod is replaceable if it ever goes too wonky on you and it is $23 US and the system itself is usually $200 US so it is not too bad in price either.
P.S.: I did have the X-540 PC speaker set from Logitech (which had OK sound, the sub sounded like it could have been brought up more when the system was in 5.1 surround sound mode) and the sub died on me 8 weeks after purchase out of the blue and i did nothing wrong to cause it to go out. I apparently got a bad apple (you know, the one with the worm?) and I haven't really liked Logitech speakers since. I am in the boat of one bad apple spoils the bunch when it comes to anything really.
I am currently using the Bose Soundlink mini 3 bluetooth speaker as my desktop speaker. It's a really awesome speaker! Also loving the Office clip that you showed! Still one of my all time favorite shows!
Well, thank you for sharing your music! Just found my self a new artist!
Using a hand-me-down 5.1 speaker system with an old tv receiver, sounds amazing
Interesting product! I'm a headphones kind of dude, so I don't run speakers for my desktop and consoles nearby. BUT, having now seen this product I might add it to my setup considering its relatively low price... Not having to deal with cables and having that seamless switching feature adds so much more versatility to my setup at home, not to mention its also very portable. I'm sold.
miendudeplays please consider a pair of active monitors and a Chromecast Audio (use the digital output). It's going to sound so much better!
The seamless source switching is very tempting. Considering I already have nice gaming headphones so I'm certainly considering this for general listening needs.
does the devise noise gate incomming audio signals bellow a certain volume? My current speaker system does that and it makes the device unusable to watch movies. Any time the sountrack gets a little softer, the device simply switches off.
Just bought them, nice speakers when space is a concern, I have no room for a blocky sub-woofer so these are exactly what I needed.
Excellent review as always Eber!
Logitech MX Sound looks beautiful for minimal setups but as I just saw from Logi's site there isn't any color availability there. Desent for $100 tho.
I'm currently using my Audioengine A2+ so for me Logi's new speaker don't worh the change..
got for a month now, really like it! it also sounds great!
Shingo Nakamura music as the sound test... I like! :D
May I request you use Hakodate - Original Mix in your next review testing?
Hello. They look amazing, but the lack of bass is a no for me. And lately im wondering what happened to Dimitri? regards from South America :)
Looks great!! Just performance matters more.
No it looks like shit
You can wash coal as much as you want. Won't make it fair.
King Christo then get Dmitri's $1200 speakers.
King Christo Corsair 2.1 speakers here. I only wish they would make a new model to support audio-visualizer for their rgb keyboards and mice (I want to control the colors and effect).
King Christo 0...
If I was in the market for speakers I'd probably get these, the instant switching looks awesome. I'm still pretty happy with my Logitech Z200s
Ryan Kremer is the sound of the z200's great? I want to buy them but the price is too low if you know what I mean
Your channel is absolutely great, I just wish you guys were more engaged with the community 😉
Josh Schlansky agreed!
Even before their UA-cam channel, their written reviews were top tier already. They were the first few to measure acoustics in their graphics card reviews. Other sites just measure FPS and temperature at the time.
yensteel ohhh yes these guys are definitely the best in the buisness when it come to reviews no doubt about it
what do you expect from them, to attend your BD party or what?
I like headphones a lot more for desktop use. My HD 600's and LCD-2's do the job fine
X-230 were definitly awesome speakers for their money! Mine lasted a good couple of years being used daily. I've now switched to the Edifier m3200 and the only thing I can complain about them is the weird on/off button on the sub woofer. They're the same if not better quality than the x230's imo
I'm still rocking my Logitech Z-2300! Love dat bass!! :D
hey man, can i connect to them to a sub (from 5.1 that i have) ? and is there a remote? for example if im watching a movie i have to get up all the time and adjust the volume manually?
I like how they look like circles it's great
At the beginning of this video, I think there some color space matching errors (skin shows green)
Rocking a Skythe Kro craft set with a kama bay amp sounds great even compairing it with my livingroom setup klpish with a onkyo amp
I'm looking to buy some speaker for my setup because actually my only audio source is the HyperX Cloud 2 so i'm considering the Logitech MX Sound
seems very tempting, especially that Automatica play and pause thing. but I'm just really worried about the low end, I would feel more confident if it came with a subwoofer, I would have been okay if it was a bit higher price to come with that even.
I saw some of The Office and MKBHD in this video and I'm happy about this.
If you have an extra sub laying around you can always plug that into the PC then plug these into the sub. I personally have an extra sub laying around that has 3.5mm inputs and RCA Outputs so I can just plug the PC into an input and take one of those RCA to 3.5mm cables/adapters and hook up the speakers that way to their PC/AUX input. So lack of a sub can easily be fixed for me personally.
I bought these on prime day in 2019 for $50 US and I've been using them since. They look great. They sound great. Still no greasy fingerprints. The only thing to be cautious of is connection issues. Almost every time I restart my PC I have to unpair, then repaair and connect the speakers or they won't connect to the bluetooth at all. I looked on their forum and I'm not the only one with this problem. Logitech says it's a compatibility issue between the speakers and bluetooth version used on the PC. I have bluetooth 4.1 which is what they're meant to connect to.
Using creative Katana, still the compact and good sounding option :) I love this speaker bar
I have an old 2.1 set of Logitech speakers, which for the price I paid back then, they do sound great.
But if I really want to step up my game, I would probably go with the Katana now
Have a nice $80 Logitech system along with a pair of M-Audio BX5 D2’s and a pair of Focal Alpha 80s. Both connected to a Yamaha mixer which is fed by my Focusrite Scarlett 6i6. Never cared for Bluetooth speakers so I wouldn’t consider this, I’ve always found a nice 3 way horizontal speaker can provide a fairly portable and nice sounding experience.
Im rocking the teufel concept c200, it sounds great
I see in the background that you're having some kind of a stand for your soundbar. Where can I get one? How are they even called? Can't find any on the internet. Is it maybe custom made?
This looks great and I hope they offer a nice looking sub later to go with it. I need that matching everything to be fancy and drop the bass while not on elicit drugs *not a winky face*
These are like those low end Bose speakers. They use full range drivers and try to get everything they can out of em. These are no different, just in a bigger package and more advanced.
But Creative Labs has the very long in the tooth, but still very relevant T20 and T40 series 2 speakers. They deliver clarity that other companies can't match for the given size.
These remind me a bit of the speakers you would get with the old Packard Bell beige PCs from the 90's. You know just a bit less beige.
I'm currently using the Logitech Z625 speakers and Hyper X Cloud II gaming headset. Love both.
Question. What phone stand is that on your desk?
Harmon kardon soundsticks 3 for workstation but my new racing rig need a set of speakers...G560? Maybe
My sound setup is Creative Soundblaster X Katana like yours Ibra! And I wouldn't change it for anything!
4:49
This part is too relatable
how do you know how these speakers sound if you have different speakers cause' then your just hearing your speakers?
Very warm likes for Shingo ) and for the review of course
Hey Hardware Canucks Team!
I'd really appreciate a review on the new Logitech G560 speakers, and possibly a comparison to the MX Sounds?
Thanks so much!
Anyone know the model of his BenQ monitor?? Thanks in advance!
i love gaming with these speakers! they are awesome
Thanks man. Your sound crisp "technically" .
Well.... On my main PC I'm using a Realistic SA-155 mini amplifier I paid 10$ for, connected to a pair of Sony bookshelf speakers that I rescued from a dying Sony mini-system.
Sounds surprisingly good with decent volume despite the low wattage rating, cost next to nothing, and also works as a turntable amp/preamp and if you pipe the tape output back to the PC it works great when digitizing LPs or cassettes.
Not to mention it does have a 3.5mm input on the front for those of us who still have phones/tablets with headphone outputs.
I’m looking for speakers like these with a bit more power and rectangular design
Currently rocking the Klipsch Pro 2.1. Really can't be beat for the $100 it often goes on sale for. For whole home music I have a few echo dots with Harman Kardon Omni 20. Unbelievable audio.
Idk how the speakers sound but it sounds pretty good coming out of my lg v20 at least
i still want to get a soundblaster katana at some point. or something more fancy involving a DAC+Amp setup and powered speakers. my current speaker setup is an old 4.1 system from Cambridge Soundworks. sounds alright, but eh...
feels rock solid in the hands. ;D
I am using an old Logitech 5.1 surround sound system that maybe came out era circa 2012??? and I still have a port for 2 side channel speakers...hmm. And you can take an old used dryer sheet to clean the material of dust
You where my inspiration for my first pc build last year when I was 14 I built in the corsair 570x amazing case thank you for doing a review on it and showing it to me
For someone who is 15 you sound a bit beggy fam.
15 years old and still can't spell.
so ive broke my headphone port. so these will still work right?
Thats the first time i hear someone saying logitech is making legendary speakers :D In a lot german tech forums logitech speaker have a bad reputation, because they have lot of bugs, strange noise while nothing is played or poor soundquality. Some people call them often "brüllwürfel (roarcube)" because they have higher bass that tries to compensate the bad general soundqualtiy.
Anybody knows what stand the soundbar is standing on?
believe it or not, I am using a 4$ desktop wired speakers ..... they are not great but they get the job done after I have used desktop speakers I realized how much they make a difference from my laptop speakers ....... I may think to buy a nice pair and I think those will be on my list especially for shopping for black Friday
So if my computer have Bluetooth then I don't need a soundcable put into the computer?
left and right need to be connected with wire all the time?
I've been using Creative Inspire P380 since 2007 and they tear through any modern 2.1 speaker under 150$. And I paid them 40$ 10 years ago. If you can get your hands on a set, even used, under 50$ you should instabuy them.
I'm using a pair of Pioneer SP-BS22-LRs and an old Yamaha sub. The sound great and cost less than $200 for everything.
@HardwareCanucks Guys I absolutely love your content! Your ads are creative and the content screams quality but I request you not to put ads in between the video, the second sponsor message should be placed after Eber has finished with the Logitech speakers, as it really breaks away from the immersion offered by the absolutely awesome content you guys create. I hope you consider this and fix this in your upcoming videos.
that color and fabric remonds me about google home mini
Can confiirm Ive had thiis foor like 2 yearsa using bluetooth often aand theylook brand new!
At 3:39 and when I saw "HandsFreeLink", i was screaming "HE HAS A HONDA! HE HAS A HONDA!"
Thanks for the review, could you please tell us what is the cable length between the speakers? Is it audio and power in one cable?
This is a very late reply but the power cable is separate from the speakers umbilical chord. I would estimate the length of the umbilical chord at 5-6 ft.
What micro do you use for record this video audio?
Actually, my PC is hooked up to my 7.1 home cinema set... I never understood the need for PC speakers, because even if home cinema is not an option, there are some great headphones out there
A friend of mine had the computer in the perfect spot to allow him to install a SoundBlaster 4+1 speaker set with the satellites in just about the perfect placement around the computer. It wasn't HiFi, but games and movies sounded sweet in the hot spot. Note that this was way back, and it might even have been one of the first multi channel speaker sets SB released, so there weren't much to compare against, and for some time games supporting more than stereo were hard to find. Movies was years later, as there really weren't any DVD players available for computers at the time. Once you've tried it you were hooked though.
04:25 it can be connected to more than two?
The Logitech Z680 speakers I bought in 2003 are hooked up to my 7.1 home theater receiver in my media room to this day as the surround channel satellites. I added a better center channel and mains, but the Z680 sats have excellent dynamic range, standard wall mount holes, and even banana plug style connectors - why bother replacing them? I've regretted a lot of purchases I made over the years, but the $400 I spent on those is one of the best investments I ever made - they just keep on being great.
I remember that the Z680 got a lot of flack for background noise and a booming sub. I guess the noise might have been fixed in later versions, but the boomy sub followed Logitech design standard. Most all their subs from that era suffered from the same exaggerated booming sound. I've been told it worked fine in games and action movies, but could be a problem with music. There were also talk about quality problems but at the same time there were a lot of satisfied customers...
The Z680's amp had some issues early on. Mine did as well, but it died 6 months in, was replaced, and never had the issue again. Strangest RMA process I ever did - all they asked me to do was cut the power cord off my dead sub and mail that in. Two weeks later and a whole new Z680 box was delivered to my doorstep, so I had 10 sats instead of 5. Ended up giving half of them away at some point, I don't even remember to who.
All that's beside the point though - I haven't used the amp for years. The sats were great, and I run them via my AV receiver. They sound great even almost 15 years later - loud, punchy, and with responsive and full mids and lows. Not much in the highs, but that's not a huge deal for the surround channels.
I've kind of got my desk as the command center for everything I do and hope to change that in the future. After spending 10 hours a day at a desk at work, I'd like to just chill on a couch watching an actual TV when I just want to binge some netflix or play some PS4. As such, my PC area will be primarily for just gaming and some photo/video work. My audio setup will need to be very good, but also very minimal. I like the Katana, but thats a high price point. These seem okay, but I'm not stoked on the design, I'd like a subwoofer, and the bluetooth switching will be pointless in my preferred setup. Any great sounding, minimalist (preferably black), 2.1 desktop speakers you guys recommend?
I own the $60 and $80 set of logitech pc speakers - both provide a sub and sound is great. I think removing a sub and adding bluetooth doesn't justify the price.
Ben Lane true but this is really for the convince and looks of the device
Ben Lane I’m only getting these cause of how they look I’m a minimalist and this is perfect
Very interesting alternative to Bose Companion 2 for the same price
Hey guys!
What's better: Sennheiser G4ME One or Sennheiser G4ME Zero? And what audio card you prefer to this headsets?
is there a logitech usb bluetooth dongle included? like the g933 etc. its wireless connection to the pc right?
Late reply but comes with bluetooth and wired connections. There is no included dongle.
what model is that mechanical rgb keyboard you have there?
logitech g pro keyboard
What to say, for my ears is Logitech amazing with speakers. Was using for ages Logitech X-230 for PC Music and wow. Now running KEF Egg - before Harman Kardon SoundSticks 3 Wireless and somehow cannot decide, if KEF (450$) or Harman Kardon (200$) . Double price but vocal music is for my taste way better on Harman Kardon... complicated. Just go with Logitech if your budget is around 100$ because price/performance win.
Harman kardon sticks 4 are on the road very soon. Confirmed by samsung akg corp.
Maybe the best amateur review I've ever seen. Excellent review sir!
Nice review, Eber. I go high end for sound, myself. Use a pair of Definitive Technology Studio Monitor 450's and a 120w/channel stereo receiver to power them.
When it comes to audio that isn't even close to high end.
I know you can spend ridiculous amounts of money on speakers, but i'd be willing to bet it's better than 95% of computer speakers. Way to make it into a competition.
What is the dial on his desk?
I'm still rocking a corsair sp2500 sound system
I use a Logitech X50 it's like $10-$12 but for me, at the moment it does get the job is done for some light listening and gaming and media consuming.
but i am actively looking for an upgrade
OMG I have this incredible speaker system! Awesome review!
Jolene D'Mello That's amazing :D
can these be used while charging?
the z337 and mx sound are both $99, i just want to ask which one is better?
I am using Bose Companion 2 speakers which I really like. No need to upgrade for me.
Mads Møllermy next speskers is either going to be the logitech mx sound or the ones you have
They should really do a variant of these with a small wireless sub for 150-60$ or sth. Then I'd probably buy that.
It is good for a classroom? Im teacher and wanna show some your tube videos. What do you think that speaker works?
im the guy with like $40 speakers, one of them is a lil broken too, the sounds fine but it doesnt stand up on its own, will actually very possibly get these speakers, especially as I have always been a fan of logitech products
Looking at them I'm pretty sure they sound much better, but to get anywhere near the functionality you have to go for the Mackie CR4 BT, and then the price goes up a bit. Best price I saw was $144, and they sold the CR3 for less than $70, so definitely a bit of a price gap. But if you don't need/want Bluetooth then sure, the CR3 looks sweet.
There is a lot of people out there with a serious case of cable phobia. Why else would there be so many who insists they need a wireless keyboard, mouse and network for their stationary computer?
Joking aside it is actually a nice feature for all the people who keep their music on phones and/or pads. Convenience is important for a lot of people who doesn't want to bother with cables or plugging their device in. Even battery charging is going wireless. Yes it's slower, the charging pad is bulkier and it's more expensive than a standard charger. But we don't care, because it's WIRELESS! Can't have those ugly old dusty wires running all over the place. Wireless is the future!
Unfortunately they are many, and they spend often without bothering to investigate if they get anything even close to what they pay for, and they think Apple design is the pinnacle of human inventions.
OK, OK. I said I wouldn't joke, but they are so easy...
Even having said all that I like the idea of being able to stream audio from my phones. Guess I'm turning into a hipster next. Already had the beard for almost 30 years now...
Wait, what? Go back to... What you mean, go back to? I've still got one of those plugged into the wall... Now I'm feeling ancient...
Are these better to use than a ue boom
What table is that?
This looks like something my cat would want to scratch the crap out of.
for that price you have way better options, like Micca PB42X or Mackie CR3
Looks neat :) I'm running the lovely Logitech Z-2300 for eight (8?! WTF) years now and they're just too good to be easily replaced.
On sale for $60 at BestBuy and they're worth it!
What phone is that?
why not z625 thx ?