GREAT, But With Problems // Logitech Z533 Multimedia Speaker System Review

[@RealityCheck6969]

I am amazed when people do "review"-s of an audio product and dont test their real life frequency range or other vital performance qualities

[@reneapalit64]

Purchased today from Amazon. No problem whatsoever. Powerful bass and sound.

[@RobertNES816]

I think Logitech might have fixed the noise issue. I've seen allot of people complain about the noise issue from like 2016 and older models. On mine I can turn the volume all the way up and only get a slight hiss.

[@CodrinNovacescu]

I bought the Z533 and I was hyped, initially, but after only 2 days of use, the volume control broke, as it blocks the left speaker and the knob became harder to rotate. Also, the subwoofer creates a high pitch noise when turned off, which is very disturbing, especially during the night. Audio quality is very good, though. Too bad for it, I'm returning it today.

[@EposVox]

Ouch, that sucks D: I used mine for about 3 months before switching and had no such problems.

[@mariocattelino2239]

Sorry for my english.. I have the some problem. After two years that i used the system... volume control broke.. I turn right and left the volume control but speakers don't switch on. It is possible to repaire?! Thanks

[@truhunk1]

I just bought these last week. Agree that the control should be a plug in, or just have the controls on the sub. They should include one longer speaker wire for the left or right speaker. There should be a treble/tone control as I find the main speakers to be a bit too high and a bit harsh. Great for voice audio, games and jazz music, but not great for rock music. I tried to adjust treble in my computer settings, but it seems you can no longer set treble, only ballance and bass.

[@FallingGriffinFeathers]

Not sure how heavy the control knob is, but did you happen to try double sided tape and mounting it underneath your desk? Might somewhat solve your problem.

Quite smart bro. Cheers.

[@SirTipsi]

That's what I was planning to do anyways, but in the name of cable management, I still need the chord to be rather long. Does anyone happen to know how long it is?

@@SirTipsi Lucky for you I have these speakers now! Lemme measure it somehow and get back to you.

@@SirTipsi Alright I measured it, 160 cms.

[@SirTipsi]

@ Ayy, thanks mate! Couldn't find it anywhere online. Should be long enough :)

[@cata8269]

Hey boss can you please do this test :set the volume at 75 percent and go with the ear close to the speakers.Do you hear a humming noise in them ? Test them without a song playing.

[@Ernescme]

So the "problem" is that your table is not meant to have any device on it? Where do you run your monitor power and signal cables? Also usually there is a special hole in computer tables to feed trough the cabling.

[@EposVox]

The *only* problem is that the control puck does not have a detachable cable from the subwoofer. Every other speaker system I've seen or used - including a very similar set from Creative that I just reviewed this week - has a detachable cable for this very reason. Unless you have a completely open desk environment, the puck is impossible to run anywhere. It does not fit through cable management holes, and you can't just leave it hanging off the front of the desk

[@J_vb]

1 year later, 60 bucks amazon, I LOVE them!

[@brokenchair853]

@HA̶VIX PƎRTH Very hard. It vibrates and shakes the floor very hard. I can even feel it in my chest! I bought them for $90 from Staples, since I got lucky and price matched them to Amazon.

[@flodupo2695]

Still today?

[@J_vb]

@@flodupo2695 yep. You can get them even cheaper now :D

[@madarauchiwa2043]

Please help i tried to connect my speakers in my Smart tv Samsung and it doesn't work! I tried to connect this with the Red and blue ,what i can do?

[@nayz-]

Are you relates to Lon Seidman?

[@PyroChimp75]

if you use the AUX lead instead of the rca connectors it should disconnect the built in speakers on the tv.. most 3.5 jacks have switching sockets in them..

[@EposVox]

Yes but that can cause other ground loop issues, requires balancing both TV volume control and speaker volume, and requires physically plugging and unplugging to use/not use the speakers.

[@kengur3403]

When turning on and off the potentiometer there's a short pop and crackle (at the point of contact). I've tried with just speakers (NO PC ON), its definitely a volume knob. Will this damage my speakers, should I be worried? Thanks

[@superarsenal009]

Can you power off / mute the volume with the volume control module?

[@benzhie]

Hi. Sorry, my english is not my own language, so are these speakers good for tv? It connects by 3.5 jack?

[@KadajinGaming]

Can you use the volume dial for headphones you plug in this?

[@onegg04]

yes

[@MichaelRoninTV]

I agree, having the controller hardwired is stupid. I couldn't even run it neatly where I wanted it to go because it wouldn't fit without being able to disconnect that controller lol

[@wra7h]

can it plug into an amp

[@Unicron]

can i add different speakers tot he sub woofers ?

[@SirTipsi]

How long is the chord between the subwoofer and the volume controller?

[@TheKris400]

lol 263,31 dollars ... they cost like 68 euro now :D

[@Ozay1998]

anyone else has problems with the boxes ? i hear a constant pretty annoying wooshing noise like someone is blowing no matter what volume.

[@qmarq]

Ozay1998 yep same

[@pitur5492]

this is about you or about the speakers ? because you are visible all the time than speakers

[@naramsaad93]

Just moved to a one room apartment, should i get these or the Marshall acton ? i have a pretty good deal atm on both, i'd really appreciate you input on this coz i'm kinda lost :P

[@georgethomas4889]

Will these sound better with a sound card rather than integrated audio? I have these speakers and I'd like to make the most of them.

[@EposVox]

Unless you just have really staticy onboard audio there wouldn't be a difference

[@georgethomas4889]

Ok, thanks :) I'm hearing very mixed messages online about dedicated sound.

[@KyleRectify]

Great Review, I'm thinking of getting the Edifier Luna Eclipse.

[@smiIingman]

How would these compare to the Creative gigaworks t40 Series II? They're pretty much the same price where i live and im in the market for new speakers but i can't decide between the 2.

[@JungleMotorSports]

Does one have to switch between audio sources or will it do simultaneous inputs? IE have a PC hooked up to the analog, then an Echo Dot or smart phone via blue tooth

[@johnnymoreno2292]

Yooo how did u connect them to the tv

[@prougproductions]

Hey ive dropped my logitech z553 volume control a few times and i am trying to find a way to open it up to see if anything is broken because all im getting now is static... Also is there any way that these will conect to a xbox one or can i rum it through a computer??

[@DarioOreos]

I own these and have never experienced the high pitched noise?

[@greggpasternack8381]

Hey, I just bought these, and I'm getting a burning smell after playing them (Not loudly) for about a half an hour. Anyone else have this problem? Thanks!

[@ryanedwards7645]

+EposVox If i placed the sub woofer underneath my desk would the control module have a long enough cord to reach up? Or would I have to keep the woofer ontop of my desk?

[@EposVox]

It reaches, you just can't detach it to try to run it behind something.

[@filippoz1976]

hello nice video. a question: to change between the two sources connected behind the subwoofer com are you doing? can they play together? thank you very much if you can answer me

[@thmikachu]

left tweeter sometimes goes dark, usually moving the sub helps but it's weird and annoying

[@Pyroja]

Hmm... Maybe if my Logitech X-230s I bought a decade ago ever die, this might be a decent successor =P But until then, the X-230s remain the best $50 I've ever spent on a set of speakers.

[@EposVox]

Good to know.

[@edgymeme6351]

Same!!!! X230 is the best 5 euro I've ever spent in my life xdddd

[@edgymeme6351]

Rick Budzak ...... Update: my x-230 died.. :(. Let's have a moment of silence. P.s. Went ahead and bought the z-623. I don't like it so far it has too much bass. So I'm gonna buy these

[@HellHell71]

Mine stopped working completely out of the blue 3 month after buying them. No power issue, everything seeming to work fine on my computer ( devices, sound card...) I even tried with an other double 3.5 jack cable, nothing on PC on mac or on smartphone. What a waste :(

[@THEMAPC2010]

Anyone notice that at low volumes only the left speaker outputs sound? This happens with my Z533 speakers :(

[@EposVox]

Didn't happen for me

[@CofeeAuLait]

This Is common, Analog volume potentiometers are rarely well balanced. Gotta live with it ir find a perfectly balanced pot AND replace it.

[@DooFNut]

Thanks for the Review, fortunately I have a desk where I am able to have cords can run up the back. Wanted to make sure it was good quality before shelling out money on speakers. Thanks again.

[@EposVox]

Thanks for watching!

[@knightofni8449]

I can definitely see myself buying these. Thanks for the review!

[@RedVynil]

CHECK AROUND, FIRST!! I've had mine for about 6 months. They sound great but, as of 2 days ago, the sub died on me and now, just emits very long farting sounds! The satellites still work fine are VERY tinny without the bass!

[@jacquestcomc]

Great video btw!

[@EposVox]

The whole reason I explained why it wouldn't work with my desk?

[@jacquestcomc]

I have these and love them. I was just thinking they don’t seem ideal for a tv. Either way, I definitely agree with you on the point of the control knob. Not sure what Logitech was thinking. I have not personally experienced any static noise and i keep mine at max volume and just adjust from the computer. When I use my phone I sometimes have to wiggle the wire to get that feedback to go away. Have you tried different audio cables?

[@FrankDeLier]

I just bought this for 80$, how come yours was 263?

[@EposVox]

The Amazon list price is always higher than the average selling price.

[@FrankDeLier]

Oh never knew that, there's no Amazon in the Netherlands (yet).

[@1yangman]

Its now for 40€ in amazon

[@robertgilbert8085]

Try an audio sample.

[@EposVox]

So my microphone and youtube compression and your end-use speakers/headphones/etc. can give you nothing remotely close to what they sound like?

[@mackysobrevega1780]

PS2 is such a throwback!

[@EposVox]

Best console

[@andrewmetcalf3055]

How loud do these go?

[@qmarq]

Drew Gaming too loud but hissing at 0 sound

[@derbi.bikelife7129]

anyone got that the right one doesn't give sound

[@jhcvb1]

My bass stopped working.. anytime?

[@HunterRodrigez]

at first i was like "260 bucks for a 2.1 system ?" then i looked online and they go for more like 60$-80$

[@EposVox]

Yeah, list prices can be a little misleading.

[@mafioz2001]

uhm what kind problems theese speakers has?!?

[@EposVox]

That would be what the video is for.

[@mafioz2001]

^.^ :)

[@justaxelrod]

I have them and using it rn.

[@marcellkopp9166]

U have any issues with it?

[@justaxelrod]

JBL boi nope

[@pantherkursk]

my volume controller is not working properly anymore, is it just me? It takes me 30sec to find the white light on to listen to anything, quality of this device is sh#t.

[@JeffreyVastine]

Adam, you should audition a pair of JBL L7s if you can find a pair or someone who has them. IMHO they top most audiophile speakers that range in cost of $2.5k and up. With a good audio source, they will not distort any at full volume bi-amping each speaker, but that will definitely make your ears bleed with the top end so sharp and clear it will cut you in half as the bottom end pounds your chest to a pulp and the mids are exceptional. They sound great and are clear and clean at all levels. I have them in a custom 12.1 system that creates a holographic 3D sound that puts Dolby to shame. It's fun watching people react when they first hear it because with music they feel the musicians moving around them and with movies - action flicks in particular, they dodge, duck, and move around. LOL Peace!

[@Randommmmm204]

If you want a good 2.1 system, buy the z2300. It's 10 times better than this and you can find them for like $100.

[@MusicMinisterJP7]

I feel your pain, totally understand bcuz I know what the idea of "a perfect setup" is, but I'd disagree with your title review for this unappealing feature. I believe it's nothing some creativity and a hole saw or jigsaw couldn't discretely solve..lol. Now, not having a treble control knob and Bluetooth option is unacceptable! I hope Logitech gets creative.

[@carewser]

"great but with problems" is a contradiction, what you mean't was, "great sound and volume but with problems"

[@dmgextra1576]

More videos outside plz! :D

[@bigupbassline58]

the subwoofer has extreme amounts of distortion

[@MahmoudMaguid]

cool t-shirt

[@johnmundge647]

Self proclaims himself as an audiophile, then picks the most naff bluetooth speakers as his main desktop speakers. What a joker!

[@EposVox]

These aren't bluetooth speakers? Also you can be an audiophile and still only have access to certain tiers of things

[@WhirlwindHeatAndFlash]

nice shirt

[@ilovekfc2]

Buy a Logitech z623 if your annoyed by the control thing plus you get a bigger sub and almost 300w of extra power for basically the same price

[@mevlutunlu42]

superb bass good audio quality for home use not high volume but quality is good enough. And this review is bad as it does not give anything to the audio dummies about the quality of the product as an audio expert.

[@falken1974]

I do not like that giant control. ugh. maybe if they wireless'd it via bluetooth it would be awesome. But that would make it more expensive too.

[@-sly-Critique]

A tv without a volume control lol.

[@stevejosrph6065]

Didn't want your life story just a simple review

[@EposVox]

Context matters for a review

[@MasterMoose04]

Microphone audio recording a bit overpowering btw

[@CofeeAuLait]

Awww.. todo bad, speaker hiss = shit engineerig. End of story.

[@brendonrutherford5118]

Sorry & without trying to sound disrespective but this guy is "far too wordy" & even slightly over bearing!! Strange sounding voice for a young guy & therefore not really easy to listen to!!

[@EposVox]

lol

[@adamkell3819]

subuufer

[@mcguigin]

[@EposVox]

:D

[@CrackThoseClaws]

watching this vid with my non-working Z533