I had a pair of Logitech X-230 till the transformer inside started buzzing. Went to get these speakers the Z523 only to be totally disappointed by the sound, the mids are terrible, it sounds kinda metallic and not really there, so i went on and fixed my old X-230 which are awesome compared to these.

I needed a decent set of speaker for my computer and did not want to spend much. I just wanted decent sound with decent bass. These were a good compromise, but they lack some mid and high end response.

The Logitech Z523 is a mid range 2.1 speaker system that promises to deliver a sound projecting uniformly in all directions. Let's immerse ourselves into this 360 degree sound field and hear them out loud.

The Speaker System Z523 is a good option if you're after a reasonably affordable PC-speaker set with a subwoofer. Pricier speakers offer more detailed audio, but the Z523's sound quality is decent enough, offering plenty of bass.

Good sound quality for the money; Strong bass performance; Plenty of connectivity options; Handy volume and bass controls

Audio could be more detailed and clear

This review might carry an overly pessimistic tone which belies the worth of this system. Any of the above issues aren't uncommon in this price bracket, and there are far worse 2.1 systems available for the same money.

The sound on these speakers underwhelm me. I thought with the sub woofer and 40 watts the sound would be comparable or better than a set of speakers that came standard with the computer from many years ago. I have turned to bass to almost the deepest setting and it sounds hollow and tinny.

I bought these for my daughter's PC. I really like Logitech hardware (I'm using their keyboards, mice, controllers like joystickes, gamepads and steering wheel) so I was expecting something that would sound as good as (or better than) the Creative speakers I have hooked up to my own PC.

Attractive; Easy setup

Bass way to loud; combination missing a whole spectrum of frequencies; satellites sound like cheap dollar store speakers

When it released its new line in 2009, Logitech went away from the modern, squarish design of its USB-powered Z5 omnidirectional speakers and shifted to a more traditional PC speaker design.

Good sound for the money; Strong bass; Good connectivity options; Volume and bass controls

You wouldn't call it snazzy; Doesn't offer all that much in the way of acoustic detail

Logitech's Z523 Speaker system is one of four models in the company's 2009-2010 PC-speaker line that features a separate subwoofer. Though the Z523 carries a list price of $99, it sells online for $79, which makes it quite affordable--and a relatively good value.

While it won't blow you away with its sound quality, if you're looking for an affordable PC speaker-plus-subwoofer system, the Z523 is one of the best speaker systems in its price class.

Good sound for the money; strong bass; good connectivity options; volume and bass controls.

Though its sound quality doesn't eclipse more expensive PC speakers; the Logitech Z523 is one of the best speaker-plus-subwoofer systems in its price class.

This is a very affordable speaker. To be used with a PC. It even has a subwoofer. The overall sound quality is quite acceptable from a PC system and at the cost, it is very good. The Bass is just exceptional. And I was not expecting that at all. Connectivity options are also good.