Klipsch Promedia 2.1 vs Corsair SP2500 vs Logitech Z2300 - Hardware & Software

I've got some extra cash and was wondering if the Corsair SP2500's would be a worthy upgrade from a current Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speaker set. Both are stereo with a sub, but I'm looking for a louder, better bass response in my set of speakers. The satellites on the Klipsch's are just fantastic. They sound extremely clear at extremely high volumes, they look nice, and they just all around sound great. The subwoofer is powerful, but only down to about 55hz, and at loud volumes it can become very distorted especially on anything below 50hz. A lot of the music I listen to involves very heavy bass lines and I'd like a better, cleaner, louder response. I've been looking at the SP2500's and the Logitech Z2300's for a while now. I've heard raving reviews for both the SP2500's and the Z2300's, but I'd like your guy's opinion, if you have one. Which set should I get? If none are what I'm looking for, I'll just stick with the Klipsch set.

Z-2300's are the king of 2.1 computer setups. It's got a true subwoofer, a plate amplified 120w 8" ported sub, Tang Band drivers all around. I wholeheartedly recommend that over any other 2.1 computer system I have ever heard, I have no idea what they go for anymore though. I've had a pair on one of my computers since 2006 and have not had a single problem. All the current speaker offerings are anemic in comparison.

From what I can understand, the Z2300's have already been phased out, and the successor being the Z906. But, they do sell [URL="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-Z-2300-Computer-Speakers-/231156526724?pt=US_Computer_Speakers&hash=item35d200ae84"]used on Ebay[/URL] for pretty cheap. What was the price you got them for new? Would you get them for $150ish?

I think I paid $125-200 for them new, I have no idea it's been so long. They were phased out half a decade ago. Their successors are far from the performance of the Z-2300/Z-2200. $150 seems steep (since shipping couldn't be cheap) but performance wise nothing made right now will come close at that same price.

I dont think they would be much better than your Klipsch set. Those are pretty good speakers. If you want better sound it might be time to buy a seperate amp+speakers+Sub.

[QUOTE=taipan;44063918]I dont think they would be much better than your Klipsch set. Those are pretty good speakers. If you want better sound it might be time to buy a seperate amp+speakers+Sub.[/QUOTE] The Promedias are less robust as far as the quality and power of the subwoofer and satellites. The Z-2300's have a 120w, 8" subwoofer, compared 50w at 6.5". The Satellites run at 35 watts/channel while the Z-2300 puts out 40w a channel. Totally different beasts if you ask me, and I've heard both in person extensively. Granted, availability sways the Promedia's into favor, but if you can get a good deal on some Z-2300's I'd say get them instead. I agree though, if you have the space, nothing beats a set of nicely amplified bookshelf speakers.

I used Logitech Z-2300's before I upgraded to a stereo amp and some bookshelves and I can confirm they are damn good speakers for the money. Even better if you can get them for reasonably cheap considering the age. I cannot comment on the other speakers however as I have not used them.

[QUOTE=Ajacks;44067128]The Promedias are less robust as far as the quality and power of the subwoofer and satellites. The Z-2300's have a 120w, 8" subwoofer, compared 50w at 6.5". The Satellites run at 35 watts/channel while the Z-2300 puts out 40w a channel. Totally different beasts if you ask me, and I've heard both in person extensively. Granted, availability sways the Promedia's into favor, but if you can get a good deal on some Z-2300's I'd say get them instead. I agree though, if you have the space, nothing beats a set of nicely amplified bookshelf speakers.[/QUOTE] I dont really take output wattage on pc speakers or home cinema sets seriously anymore. To much 1000W systems for 100$ that only weigh 1 Kg.

[QUOTE=taipan;44099651]I dont really take output wattage on pc speakers or home cinema sets seriously anymore. To much 1000W systems for 100$ that only weigh 1 Kg.[/QUOTE] I can tell you with surety that the plate amp on the back of the Z-2300 subwoofer is a 120w amp, it's got proper heat fins and the construction of the amp itself is quite substantial.

[QUOTE=taipan;44099651]I dont really take output wattage on pc speakers or home cinema sets seriously anymore. To much 1000W systems for 100$ that only weigh 1 Kg.[/QUOTE] Agreed, you can have all the watts in the world and shitty speakers, and you are going to have shit sound. I have had the klipsch, and they are remarkable.

[QUOTE=Phrozen99;44114171]Agreed, you can have all the watts in the world and shitty speakers, and you are going to have shit sound. I have had the klipsch, and they are remarkable.[/QUOTE] They also measure output on only one frequency, and dont care about distortion. Thats how they get 10x the wattage on 1/4 th of the transformer size.

[QUOTE=Phrozen99;44114171]Agreed, you can have all the watts in the world and shitty speakers, and you are going to have shit sound. I have had the klipsch, and they are remarkable.[/QUOTE] Of course, but the Tang Band drivers in the Z-2300 are good sounding drivers.

Traditionally what I've read, the Klipschs are good for low-medium level listening. At higher volumes, their wattage limitations start becoming apparent. That's perfect for me, because I'm not throwing parties with them. I also got them for a reasonable price, about $80 after shipping used. Though, if you need the volume, I would go with ajack's suggestion. On paper, those Z-2300's look pretty good.