Important to me was above all a good and balanced sound.
The Soundsticks come this idea already quite close. The centers are much clearer compared to the Z2300, the distortions are small, the bass much more differentiated. This brings the subwoofer lacks bass, I can not understand. For relaxed listening pleasure, I have controlled the bass on half power. At full power normal music sounds too bassy. For Games, or friends of other rules may apply hum.
What I do not like:
- The bass is often uneven and much depends on the frequency. He rocks himself up especially during quiet listening.
- The satellites are right angle dependent because of the construction. In particular, the heights will be lost if you do not optimally located to the speakers.
- The height could be even clearer.
- There is no off switch
Despite the limitations, the sound sticks are recommended speakers. In the price range I have found nothing yet that can compete with the sound quality of the Harman / Kardon.
