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    Logitech 2300 speaker problem

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by The12thMan, Nov 9, 2009.

  1. The12thMan

    The12thMan Notebook Consultant

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    I got 2 Z2300, 1 is working just fine, 2 dont work. but does work when I press the cone "the thing that vibrates" in. 1 doesnt work at all. I'm assuming it burned out.
     
    The12thMan, Nov 9, 2009
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ehm... so whats your problem?
    One works, one doesn't?

    Could youmake it a bit clearer?

    And it think this can go in Accessories...
     
    DetlevCM, Nov 9, 2009
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  3. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    What exactly doesn't work? The subwoofer, or one satellite speaker, or both, or all three?
     
    Mastershroom, Nov 9, 2009
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  4. The12thMan

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    the satellite speakers.
     
    The12thMan, Nov 10, 2009
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  5. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Okay, so on one of your Z-2300 sets, your subwoofer works but the satellite speakers don't, correct?

    What happens if you plug the satellite speakers from your fully working set into the other subwoofer? If the satellites still work, then you've narrowed it down to bad satellite speakers for that set. If the other satellites don't work either, then something's wrong with the connection in the subwoofer.

    If it's just bad satellite speakers, you're in luck; there are people selling just the satellites on eBay:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Logitech-Z-2300...ViewItemQQptZPCA_Speakers?hash=item27accb1a7d

    Conversely, if it's the subwoofer connections at fault, you can buy just the subwoofer:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Logitech-Z-2300...ViewItemQQptZPCA_Speakers?hash=item5d26e15652

    I'm no speaker expert, but from the symptoms you're describing, it sounds like the satellites are just dead.
     
    Mastershroom, Nov 10, 2009
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  6. The12thMan

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    For three of the speakers, when I do this...
    [​IMG]

    WHen I push it in, it can hear w/e is playing come out of it. But when I let go, it stops. =[
     
    The12thMan, Nov 10, 2009
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  7. Syndrome

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    Could have a bad connection on coils on the speaker. I personally would take them apart and solder a new wire on them, but if they're under warranty then most should go with that route.
     
    Syndrome, Nov 10, 2009
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    I don't think it can be soldered, it's most likely the coil inside the speaker at fault not the terminals or the lead wires. The wire got cut because of high excursion caused by playing the system too loud. Blame Logitech for not putting a high pass filter on the sats. This would have prevented the low frequencies from entering the small satellite speakers, therefore lower the movement of the cone and prevent breaking.

    Like said above, if you have a warranty, use it.
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Nov 11, 2009
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  9. Syndrome

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    If its out of warranty, I'd yank it apart regardless and see whats up. But then again, I'm the type that uses a dremel(or grinder, depending on size of project) daily. ;)
     
    Syndrome, Nov 11, 2009
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  10. The12thMan

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    Does it have a 90 day warranty?

    I ordered it in Aug, can't seem to find the email about my order. :(
     
    The12thMan, Nov 11, 2009
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  11. The12thMan

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    It was ordered from Amazon on Aug 19th, and shipped on the 20th.
     
    The12thMan, Nov 11, 2009
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