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DECENT SPEAKERS FOR THE MONEY

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DECENT LITTLE SPEAKERS FOR 9.99. THE SOUNDISN'T THAT GREAT BUT FOR THE MONEY(PLUS I GOT FREE OVERNIGHT S AND H), IT'S A GREAT BUY. I GUESS THEY HAD SO MANY TO SELL THAT YOU GET FREE SHIPPING. IF YOU WANT SPEAKERS THAT DON'T COST A LOT, YOU CAN'T GO WRONG., JUST DON'T OVEREXPECT !!

EH OK

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i ordered these speakers a week ago and they got here a couple days ago, i opened tha packaged and hooked them up and one of them was already blown... but they have great quality great sound from one speaker. But the one blown or without good quality isn't on my list of good so to speak.

Good Quality for the Price

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I didn't expect much from these speakers, considering that I had bought them for $10. The sound quality and volume are both great for the price, but one of the the grilles at the front popped off a few days later. It was no big deal, though, as I could just snap it back and keep it there with some super glue. Would recommend these speakers to anyone who wants a simple sound solution without breaking out the big bucks.

A-B Comparison Test with iMac Speakers.

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I was having difficulty using my external stereo set-up for inputting sound to my iMac (from 2 models back) while simultaneously outputting it through the same stereo receiver. An idea: why not attach these best-selling computer speakers to the headphone "out" jack, thereby freeing my computer from the problem of knowing whether it's, in effect, coming or going, recording or transmitting sound?

It proved the cure, but not exactly the charm. The first thing I noticed was a clear, sparkling high range, a mid-range of sufficient warmth, and a woefully anemic bass. (I'm not exactly a bass freak--in fact, the sound of the electric bass is frequently offensive to my ears. But I do expect to hear and distinguish each of the pitches of the acoustic double bass, whether in a solo or supportive "walking bass" role.)

So I did the unthinkable: I disconnected the Logitech speakers and tried the iMac's own onboard speakers. Surprise: not only was the bass really "there," strong enough to be heard and identified regardless of the pitch, but the mid-range sounded just a trifle fuller and the high register was, if anything, bright but not bordering on the occasional shrillness I was hearing in the Logitechs. The clincher proved the discovery that, seated close to a computer, the user hears about the same amount of stereo separation as is perceived from the two Logitech speakers extended to their maximum.

All the same, these Logitech speakers are a remarkable value, so much so that, at this price (especially factoring in the benefits of Amazon Prime), it would be cost prohibitive to return them. Still, if you're thinking of subbing out the speakers of a new iMac (said by the reviewers to have better sound than my model), save yourself the extra dollars. You might wish to consider them for use with a laptop, but only if you use such a machine as a "stand-in" for a desk-sized model. The left-side Logitech speaker, which contains the amplification circuitry, is heavy enough to stay put, but the right-side little fellow, with the on-off switch/volume control, tends to be lightweight and tipsy.

In conclusion, it's not all that surprising that these inexpensive overachievers have received high ratings from hundreds of Amazon reviewers, but they could still wind up as gratuitous clutter. If you have a small laptop, consider the Logitech Z205, a clip-on speaker. (Three times the price, but even if the sound is no better than the S120 pair, the added convenience, imo, justifies the premium price.) As for a desktop machine, seriously consider putting out an extra twenty for the 3-piece set with woofer (Logitech S220). If form is as much a consideration as function, the Harmon Kardon SoundSticks with the glass-like domed woofer are neither outrageously expensive nor sonically offensive (the contribution of the woofer is so subtle it has to be silenced to be appreciated).

great sound for the price

Customer Rating:
it is exactly that. great sound for the price. if you are looking for a set of speakers that will do the job these are for you. they are incredibly easy to install and easy to use. the volume control is right on the side of the speaker easy to adjust. i have had these speakers for over two years and still going strong. highly recommended.