From their first set of speakers many years ago (which I believe I owned) to models such as the huge, recent surround sound systems currently available, Logitech has always offered unprecendented quality and competitive pricing.
The S100s came in a rather inconspicuous brown box, packed in nice and neatly, and of course sealed with plastic bags.
Once out the box, you can immediately see the value you are getting. I paid £7.99 for my set, and in this day and age for that you either get two McDonald's meals, a cinema ticket, or these babies. I know which one I would pick!
The blue LED power indicator was the first thing that struck me as a great touch. The headphone socket shows that Logitech is thinking about functionality aswell as just looks, and the nice long cables ensure that whatever you want to use these for, you definitely can.
Now, onto the reason you actually need speakers. The sound. I didn't expect a great deal really, as I was that impressed by the build quality and looks I really didn't think Logitech could spend anymore money on making the product 100% perfect! I also believed the small stature of the speakers would affect the quality of the sound produced for the worst.
I was pleasantly surprised when I cranked up some Green Day on the diminutive S100s. For such tiny speakers they sure do know how to make a racket! The amazing song "When September Ends" sounds as truly amazing as it should do, and "American Idiot" feels truly alive.
For those of you out there who like other genres of music, The Gorillaz sounded OK but due to the absence of low bass was a little bit dissapointing.
Franz Ferdinand sounded very good, probably due to it's high reliance on the "mid-bass" found in the boom-boxes that kind of music is listened to with.
Slower music such as Dido sounds the best for these speakers, I believe, as the crisp high notes the S100s can deliver brings out the clarity needed to appreciate her slow but enchanting music.
So to sum it all up: The S100s are great for all types of music, but if you are particularly interested in the Rock or Vocal genres, then BUY A SET NOW!
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