One of the few things holding back the laptop from completely replacing desktops is their limited sound reproduction ability. With stock speakers, one could never enjoy the full fidelity that their movies and music can provide. Usually powerful explosions would sound like opening tin cans, and intimate dialogue would feel distant and cold. Especially with Blu-ray quickly becoming the new standard on modern notebooks, stock speakers simply cannot cut it if one wishes to enjoy the full experience of their media. Logitech recently released the Z305 Laptop Speaker as a possible solution to this long time problem, and with the recent acquisition of long time audio professionals Ultimate Ears to their ranks, they very well could pull this off. Priced at $59.99, $20 higher than its little brother Z205, will the Logitech Z305 speaker alleviate this veil between source and user? Read on to find out.

The Verdict:
The Logitech Z305 Laptop Speaker offers great mids and highs, as well as clarity and detail that surpasses every stock Laptop Speaker I have tried. Although it lacks bass, it makes up in its convenience and versatility. Not only is it a great laptop speaker, it also double as a great portable PMP speaker. At $59.99, it is a small price to pay for absolute immersion in music in or out of home. A great choice for anyone looking to get a bit more fidelity out of their laptop.

The Good:
+ Very well built
+ Great mids and highs
+ Superb soundstage
+ Easy installation and storage
+ 3.5mm jack for PMP use

The Bad:
- May be a bit long for smaller laptops
- Bass absent
- Lightly veiled sound
- Laptop cannot be fully closed when installed