Logitech Z 520

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 437 reviews of Logitech Z 520. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the sound and size are overall positive. The price and design also get good views, but there are some mixed views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Logitech Z 520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Logitech Z 520

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Logitech Z 520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the price. The usability is also appreciated. Many are critical about the reliability. There are some mixed comments about the size.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Logitech Z 520

alaTest has collected and analyzed 238 user reviews of Logitech Z 520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the sound and size are generally positive. The price and design also get good feedback, whereas comments are divided on the reliability.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com)

Logitech Speaker System Z520 review

The Logitech Z520 speaker system is the flagship product of the company's four most recent PC speakers and the first of which to include "360-degree sound." In noncorporate jargon, that means each speaker has two tweeters mounted on the front and back...

Rear-facing tweeters provide pseudo surround sound; generous two-year warranty.

Pricey; hardwired cord; lacks RCA audio input, no bass or treble controls.

We'd have a much easier time recommending the Logitech Z520's average sound quality and lack of features if it didn't cost $130. We'd rather point you toward the Logitech Z523 system that offers best-in-class sound quality (and a subwoofer to boot) at...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Logitech Speaker System Z520

Logitech has emerged as a leader in the production of affordable, excellent-sounding PC and iPod speaker systems and docks. The latest stereo PC set from the company, the $129.99 Speaker System Z520, doesn't deliver pristine bass at high volumes like...

Clear, crisp audio output. Upward-angled for desktop listening. Dual direction drivers send sound to multiple areas of the room. Aux input auto-disables PC input when it's in use

Can't handle deep bass at high volumes without distortion. No remote control or Mute button. Speaker and audio cables are hardwired to unit

You might expect better bass at high volumes for $130, but Logitech's no-frills Speaker System Z520 does make a good office speaker set, offering crisp output at moderate volume levels.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Logitech Z-5 review

A couple of years ago Logitech brought out the Z-10s , an interesting set of PC speakers that featured USB connectivity and a digital readout on the front of one of the speakers. They looked good, sounded decent, and were cutting edge in their nod to...

Logitech's Z-5 PC speakers offer decent sound for a reasonable price; omnidirectional acoustics; USB connectivity obviates need for bulky power adapter; compatible with Mac and Windows PCs; included remote allows you to control playback of music from...

Little light on the bass; no volume control on speakers themselves.

While we weren't blown away by their sound, the Logitech Z-5s' combination of a simple, clean design, USB connectivity, and some basic remote operation make them a decent value in the sub-$100 PC speaker space.

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Logitech Z-5

The bargain-priced Logitech Z-5 speaker set delivers crisp highs and comes with a remote that lets you control your music library. Just don't expect deep bass.

Quality audio performance for price. Extra drivers add space to stereo field. Remote controls iTunes and Windows Media Player.

Not a lot of bass response. Grilles attract dust and smudges.

The bargain-priced Logitech Z-5 speaker set delivers crisp highs and comes with a remote that lets you control your music library. Just don't expect deep bass.

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Michael Brown (maximumpc.com)

Logitech Speaker System Z520

We haven't auditioned many cheap speaker systems lately. Why? Well, let's just say we don't enjoy subjecting our ears to the sonic equivalent of waterboarding. But Logitech has a knack for packing big sound into inexpensive boxes, so we agreed to...

Great sound for the money; very wide soundstage; attractive industrial design

Not enough bass punch for games or movies; hard-wired cables

The Z520’s integrated amp produces just 26 watts per channel, so don’t expect it to fill a large room with sound, especially if you’re throwing a party. With the volume control knob turned about three-quarters full, however, it did manage to fill our...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Jonathan Kwan (aphnetworks.com)

Logitech Z520 Desktop Computer Speakers

Most of the time, as general consumers, we like to think that the lower the price, the more attractive a product is. In the speaker world, things tend to be a different. As audiophiles, we often like to think that the higher the price, the more...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : L.A. Audio File (laaudiofile.com)

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May, 2010

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Expert review by : Dan Frakes (macworld.com)

Review: Logitech Speaker System Z520

Logitech's latest two-piece computer speaker system offers convenient features and a unique design for listening from anywhere in the room.

The speakers' plastic cabinets sport a matte, dark-gray finish in back and on the sides, with a glossy-black front. Silver accents around the speaker drivers are visible only if you remove the system's black, metal grilles. Behind each grille sit a...

Sep, 2009

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Logitech Z-5

Every once in a while the Windows team comes across a product that delivers stunning value-for-money and Logitech's Z-5 speakers fall into this category

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Sal Cangeloso (geek.com)

Review: Logitech Z-5 USB speakers look as good as they sound

Choosing the right PC speakers has always been about balancing price and size with sound quality. Most people start off with cheap 2.0 systems (that's two speakers and no subwoofer) but then they want better sound and move to 2.1 or 4.1 kits. These can...

Nov, 2008

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