I just ordered a Logitech Z2300 2.1 powered speaker system



to use with my Yamaha Tyros 4 for the smaller (less than 40-50 people) venues. I'm currently using the MS02 + Bose 161's mounted atop the keyboard for the smallest venues, but after hearing my friend Pose's Tyros 4 + Z2300 setup (and comparing it with my MS02 + Bose 161 setup), convinced the Logitech Z2300 a much better sounding small PA setup for Tyros 4, delivering a LOT more Power and quality sound. At $109.00 (from Amazon.com) including free shipping, that sealed the deal for me. I'll let you know how it works out when I actually receive it (Jan 27-29).

btw: anybody else here using the Logitech Z-2300 with their arranger keyboard?

Here's a pic of my bigger 'customized (by Pose)' Logitech Z-5500 PA System which I use for larger venues:


Here's a pic of my current Bose 161 Satellite Speaker mounted atop my Tyros 2 keyboard:

I still have a z2200 and also a z2300 (oh... and a z5500) and yep, works great. I don't care what anyone THINKS, it's a quite adequate PA for small gigs. You got a steal of a price!

I have two Z2200's, one for small gigs, or double gigs, and one for my computer sound. I have a Z5500 in the living room with the TV system. Incredible job for such low-cost gear. And Logitech has the best customer support ever.
Scott, you can easily adapt two of those old wire music stands, by throwing away the music holder, and squeezing and bending the part that slides out to fit the slots on the satellites.
Get a wheeled bag from Walmart and the sub, sats, folded stands and cables all fit in it. I use an old Eon speaker bag that I just happened to have around for mine.
I velcro the remote control to the top of the sub and it is always where I can find it.
DonM

Scott has that thing ever tipped over its looks so top heavy?

Z2300 was ok for me but after a week or so I couldn't live without the loss of MIDS. My kidd uses as it should be used for his PS2 game console

I have the Z-2300 system...the satellites are different than the ones for the Z-2200, and there are no slots in them in which to attach the adapted wire music stands.

They are made to sit on a flat surface.

Mine sit on a wall shelf behind the keyboard...I don't use them for gigging.

Ian

Yeah, but only when I bang on the keys! (just kidding )

The Bose 161's (and soon to be Z-2300 speakers) are securely mounted to the original MS02 satellite's swivel base units (2), of which are securely attached to the keyboard itself. It may look top heavy, but it's a solid perch of which affords the convenience of being able to quickly adjust & aim the satellite speakers in 'any' direction.

I think he's asking about the BIG unit.
DonM

Scott i have been using the Z2300 for years!
you wont find anything close to them for the price.

I have used them for many small house partys and they absolutely pump

Ahhh, ok. Though the setup may look top heavy, the pic doesn't clearly reveal how the 3 parts (sub woofer, center wood piece, and upper cabinet) are actually secured and inter-locked together like a speaker mounted on an Ultimate Brand Speaker stand. It would take someone to lean hard against it to knock the PA system over, and probably the same risk as someone knocking the keyboard off its stand. That said, I love the flexibility of this custom system because the Top cabinet can also optionally be placed on floor and 'tilted back' on it's 2 'chrome' wing style legs (one on each side) to project up from the floor. In that configuration, the center piece is not utilized.

Hi Nick,

They really are awesome speakers. The sub kicks booty.

How do you set yours up...do you have stands for the satellites?

I'd love to use mine at smaller gigs with the S910.

Ian the Curious

correct Don

Ian, for a house party i usually just have everything on a desk with the sub underneath. nothing too technical lol

Thanks guys for all the great feedback on the Logitech Z-2300's. I placed the order earlier today and have now already received a UPS tracking number from Amazon. Wow!

Does anyone have any ideas for setting up the Z-2300 satellite speakers for gigging?

Any suggestions would be very appreciated.

Ian

Already gave mine, but some modifications would have to be made to accommodate the new design as far as using music stands as speaker stands.
You have to keep the sub turned down pretty low, or it will blow everyone away.
DonM

Yes, I saw your mods, Don...Scott tells me (phoned me) that the brackets for the Yamaha Tyros2/3 speakers will support the Z-23000 satellites...I think they can be attached with screws.

When I get the Tyros4, I'll just have Yamaha send me a set of brackets...I never use the optional sound system...we always use Stagepas 500 for clinics/demos.

For stand alone work, maybe there's a stand that will work with the Z-23000 satellites...or something that can be modified?

The sub for the Z-2300 is much like (or the same as) the one with the Z-2200...it requires a careful adjustment with the volume...the sub has quite a low end punch, and the whole system, which I paid about $175 for when I bought it, is a super bargain, and sounds incredible.

Scott's price was the "offer he couldn't refuse".

Ian

Congratulations. Hope you dig it.

As you know, I have two FBT Maxx 2A speakers for all my gigs. If it's small and low paying, I only bring in one speaker. For shows larger than normal, I bring the subwoofer from my Z-5500.

Can you fit both this system and the other one in your vehicle?

It would be too bad if you arrived at what you thought was going to be a small gig, and when you got there you saw that it was a larger event than you thought, and you were stuck with the Z-2300's.

Anyway, are you modifying these for gigging? Swapping cables and casing? Or are you going to attach the satellites to your keyboard?

Hi Everyone:

Scott was curious as to what settings I used on the Logitech Z2300, So I copied them from my Ty4

and posting, thought others might want to try them also........................pose


POZ 1 Eq Settings

+7 +4 +3 +4 +6 EQ

2.1 2.0 1.4 2.1 2.5 Q

4.0 400 250 4.0 630 Freq.


POZ 1 CMP Settings

-20 +2 +8

(Pretty Radical but works for me)

I mounted the speakers onto the ty4 using the MS-02 brackets.

Guessing it will do a nursing home of 50 people, (or if you're Gary playing to "80" with 2 ol gents with hearing aide's beating their table tops with their canes, yelling "turn it down, turn it down").......LOL

Thanks POZ...I will try these settings when the Tyros4 arrives in a week or so.

I will also get the MS-02 brackets separately.

Ian

Poz, thanks for posting the settings. How about posting a couple of shots of your new Z-2300/T4 setup, with Z-2300 satellites mounted to their MS02 swivel bases, and perched atop your Tyros 4 keyboard!

btw: UPS has just updated my Z-2300 scheduled delivery date to Wednesday Jan 26. It's coming from Phoenix, Az. Wow, you certainly can't beat Amazon's super saver FREE shipping delivery speed on this one.

Even at around $200, the price I paid, the Z-2300's are an excellent value...at $109(with free shipping, no less), they are really too good to pass up...they also work great on a PC, which is what they were originally designed for...man, they really have a terrific sound, and lots of headroom.

I have a set on my TV for my Playstation2's Gran Turismo4 driving game...again, excellent performance.

Ian

My in home rig