Logitech Z625 Powerful THX® Certified 2.1 Speaker System with Optical Input, black

I've been listening to this system for a little over one month.For MANY years I had used the Boston BA745 2.1 speaker system with my computers. It was a system Gateway supplied with their computers (yes, that was long ago in a computer galaxy far, far away). They finally reached the end: the sub woofer would cut out, the left speaker volume would cut in half, wires had to be jiggled, subwoofer kicked, etc.I researched for months to find replacements. I asked for recommendations on Facebook. I read review after review on the internet. I narrowed it down to either the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX system or the Logitech Z625 THX 2.1 system. I sent Klpisch a question via email...and I'm still waiting for an answer. After a week of waiting, I decided Klipsch didn't want my business, so I ordered the Logitech Z625 THX 2.1 system.I did not think any system would be notably better than the BA745 2.1 system. I couldn't have been more wrong! The first song I listened to on the Logitech Z625 THX 2.1 system was Paul Wilbur's "Worthy." Oh, wow! The bass this system puts out is stunning; I'm hearing low notes the previous speakers NEVER produced. I am hearing instruments on songs I had previously not heard. The improvement is beyond stunning. I have listened to a variety of musical styles and everything sounds amazing (keep in mind that speakers can only produce the quality of the original recording; a cheap recording and a lousy, imbalanced mix down in the studio cannot be overcome by any speaker system).The all around sound is outstanding. The bass has a deep, flowing, intensity instead of a cheap, thumping produced by low-quality, inefficient speakers. MId's and high's are very distinct; as mentioned, I'm hearing instruments - and vocal parts - not previously heard.Setup was extremely easy. Out of the box, the bass level was set slightly past 12:00 and I have not changed it (I thought I might have to turn it up, but it is excellent at the present setting). The volume can be turned up LOUD!! I haven't turned it up past 11:00, at that has been plenty (I usually have it about 9:00 or lower). I have no doubt this system would be very adequate for any sized room in a house.This system cost more than I had hoped to spend but compared to numerous other systems, this one is worth it. I highly recommend the Logitech Z625 THX 2.1 system to anyone shopping for computer speakers.

I had a set of these for years and was very happy with them. The bass is rich and punchy and well balanced and the controls are great. After years of abuse I ruined the cable connections because I kept pushing against them with my foot while scooting a heavy recliner back, not realizing I was pushing directly against the cord connections. I'm honestly surprised they lasted that long considering what I was doing to them. My dogs would also use the subwoofer as a stand to look out the window. I'm not sure why but I replaced them with set of slightly cheaper speakers, the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX set for $120, which many reviews assured me were great for the price and "punched above their weight." Neither was true. It's an understatement to say I was disappointed by them. The controls were awful and incapable of fine adjustment. The sound was muddy with no mids and the bass lacked that punch & definition that I loved in the Logitechs. After a couple months I got sick of them and decided to just eat the $120 and treat myself to another Logitech Z625 set. So worth it. I glued a 2x4 to the back of the subwoofer so that I won't damage them the way I did my last set. Great speakers. But my new favorite thing about them that I didn't even realize when I bought them is that they can play from the optical input and the 2.5mm stereo input simultaneously. This is huge for me because I have a personal desktop and a work desktop at the same desk and use a HDMI and peripheral switch to alternate between them. Previously I also needed an audio switch and I've already spent around $100 on switches having broken 3 of them because of their terrible plug designs. Not only will that not be a problem anymore, but I'll be able to hear my Zoom phone ring on my work PC even while using my personal PC. That's a big extra win for me and makes me like them even more than I did my last set.

If you're expecting high quality studio monitor sound, you'll probably be disappointed.But if you're used to the typical small desktop computers, these will sound great. The volume can get really loud if you're within 5 or 6 feet of the speakers. Once you get 10 feet away or so, the volume doesn't seem so loud. For gaming these are pretty hard to beat. For hooking up to television is a smaller room they work great. For a really large room the speakers aren't that loud. I wouldn't say they are near field, but they don't have great range. When sitting close, the sound is pretty sound. The bass is above average. You will definitely hear the bass difference if you're used to smaller/cheaper desktop speakers.They are fairly sturdy. They have a good modern look to them. They are easy to setup. No special tools or drivers required. I would recommend these for a gaming computer. I would say they are a good value. They aren't the greatest, but they are definitely worth the price I paid for them.