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HOW TO: Rig two Logitech Z2300 subs

post #1 of 18
10/22/09 at 5:25pm
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Hey,

By mistake (on Logitech's part), I have to two sets of Logitech Z2300 speakers and subs, but only one receiver. Is there any way that I could hook up the second sub and speakers to the first set? Obviously, I want to avoid anything that will damage my primary speaker set; but if anyone has ideas, please let me know!

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post #2 of 18
10/22/09 at 5:29pm
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When I said "receiver," i meant the remote which was included in the speaker set; the second remote had to be mailed back to Logitech.
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post #3 of 18
10/22/09 at 9:28pm
I'm not familiar with that system at all. Where's the signal switch (you know how receivers can switch from VCR to FM to DVD etc...), preamp, and amp?
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post #4 of 18
10/22/09 at 11:21pm
Find an adapter to split the signal coming out of the control pad to the sub module. It looks to be a proprietary cable and plug so good luck on that. Or get another control pad. Then you could split the signal just out of the sound card port before it reaches the control pad. Thats all standard 1/8" stereo mini jacks.
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post #5 of 18
10/23/09 at 7:03pm
I have that system and i think you are gonna have to either look for another controller (ebay/craigslist - maybe someone blew the speakers or sub and has no use for it), or use a VGA type adapter and find the schematic to see which tips are the inputs, then use an 1/8 inch splitter.

EDIT: Maybe look at the inside of the connector on the sub and, using the schematic, you can find out which ones are the inputs and go from there. I bet there are three wires you are looking for, one for each channel's positive and they probably share the negatives.


Either way good luck,
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post #6 of 18
10/24/09 at 4:01am
The connector on the remote is a VGA D-Sub type connector. It's not too much fun to patch in.

To all others: It's far from a "receiver". It's just a set of computer speakers. With a sub box made of cardboard. Shouldn't it be time to upgrade?
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post #7 of 18
10/24/09 at 6:42am
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Originally Posted by Th3_uN1Qu3 View Post

The connector on the remote is a VGA D-Sub type connector. It's not too much fun to patch in.

To all others: It's far from a "receiver". It's just a set of computer speakers. With a sub box made of cardboard. Shouldn't it be time to upgrade?

I will give him this, as far as out of the box computer speakers go, these do sound pretty good. The sub holds its own in my office set-up.

I'll bet you can make that connection easier than you think. Either by taking the sub out and looking at the wiring that goes into the crossover and determining which are the inputs. Or you can buy an old VGA D-sub cable and splice it, again figuring out which wires are inputs, then split the signal from there.


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post #8 of 18
10/24/09 at 6:42am
I'd sell it all and buy a Z-5500.
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post #9 of 18
10/24/09 at 6:57am
When I get back to my office (Monday) I'll do some readings with my meter and I'll let you know which connectors you need to concentrate on.


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post #10 of 18
10/25/09 at 5:51pm
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Thank you for all the responses...however, some of them were about as indecipherable as Sanskrit. I am more or less audio illiterate. I know computer hardware/software, but that's the extent of my knowledge.

Honestly, I would rather avoid opening up the sub box and messing with the wires; unless I am able to do that on only one of the subs, then connect it to the other w/out risk of voiding warranty on both.

It is a very simple speaker/sub set-up (one of those plug-and-play deals). There are two speakers which plug into input ports on the back of the sub box, then the sub is connected to a little remote w/an on/off switch, volume/bass control....that little remote connects to my computer via the small speaker jack on my motherboard.

If any of you would be willing to re-post possible solutions in layman's terms, I would greatly appreciate it! And I will definitely let you all know how it turns out....
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post #11 of 18
10/25/09 at 6:05pm
moonyism,

I use a set of these at my office. I will post how you can wire them up tomorrow when I can take a better look at them. I will let you know which of the D-Sub pins are for input. Then help you with the "modification". You will not have to open the sub.

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post #12 of 18
10/25/09 at 6:30pm
why would you want to double the incredibly muddy logitech bass? isnt it bad enough as is
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post #13 of 18
10/25/09 at 6:44pm
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Originally Posted by CZ Eddie View Post

I'd sell it all and buy a Z-5500.

Ahahahahahahahahaha, good one!
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post #14 of 18
10/25/09 at 7:10pm
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Originally Posted by gotchaforce View Post

why would you want to double the incredibly muddy logitech bass? isnt it bad enough as is

OP is just looking for a quick *FIX* of his situation.


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post #15 of 18
10/25/09 at 11:32pm
As far as I know most, if not all, the Logitech's are Tang Band speakers. I have a set of the Z-2200s and the Z-2300s. They sound good and are a pretty good deal for under $100. Personally, I'm getting ready to upgrade my Z-2300s soon, to a couple Keplers and a Tempest. I think trying to hook the two sets together would end up being a waste of your time even if you could do it. You'd probably just end up destroying the "Sound Touch" remote as you're gonna have to split the signal somehow.
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post #16 of 18
10/26/09 at 3:32am
I personally run a Z2300 setup running a random pair of Athena bookshelf speakers. The Z2300 Speakers really needed better highs and replacing the speakers worked well. The sub isn't too bad as long as it isn't cranked, I keep mine at around 40% on the dial. I like the setup because the sub doubles as a nice leg rest for me .

Anyway, all I would really try to do is get the second sub going if you really need better bass in one way or another. I would personally isolate the necessary sub output from the remote at ends and solder very tiny wires to piggyback off the connection. With thin wires the connector should still fit fine. You could do the whole splitter setup if you prefer a cleaner setup.
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post #17 of 18
10/26/09 at 9:12am
Just out of curiosity, how do you think this would do for you?

The d-sub connector coming from the controller is female and the "input" d-sub on the sub(s) is male. So instead of using a meter or hacking wires, this may be your solution.

BTW, Rat Shack probably has them in stock so you can just go there and pick one up. Maybe even bring your speakers with you and give it a go in the store. Just hook the whole system up to an mp3 player or something right there in the store.?.?.?

dbldare
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post #18 of 18
10/26/09 at 11:41pm
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Awesome! That looks like it may work Dbldr - I'll give it a shot, and let you know how it turns out. Thank you for the input.

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