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- Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 505-Watt 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System
Price:$189.99
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Logitech |
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| Manufacturer |
Logitech |
| Model |
970115-0403 |
| UPC |
097855021755 |
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Customers Reviews
2008-08-20
moderate quality speakers
These speakers are very good for computer use but there is two things that they lack to get a 5 star rating.
#1 only 1 woofer for each speaker (highs and lows are not seperated)
#2 quality for music is good for the price BUT if you wanted to get speakers specifically for listening to music do yourself a favor and get a higher quality brand such as Klipsch.
I use the z-5500 for my computer speakers and am very happy with them. But as I said if you want high quality speakers for music look elseware.
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2008-08-14
Great Product
Alright Guys, i was a little skeptical at first before buying the item. The reason being that the price is a little hefty if your just going to use it for a computer system. Any gamers out there... your family, friends or whoever is living with you will literally think there are gunshots going off in the house when they hear the sound quality. Best overall speaker system i've ever owned. Thanks to everyone who gave positive reviews that pushed me to buy the unit. Its a great system guys, logitech always has top quality product so do yourself a favor and 'Add to Cart'.
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2008-08-10
Worth the Upgrade
Pros: The Digital SoundTouch control center with its generous inputs; digital signal processor is impressive for such a small unit; volume gets very loud; a convenient remote control; price.
Cons: Not much to complain here, but the satellite speakers doesn't have the natural and full sound of the Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 speaker system I have.
Other Thoughts: I switched out the Logitech satellites for the Klipsch from the Promedia Ultra 5.1 system. I did this because each Klipsch satellite has separate horn tweeter and midrange speaker. The mix-match system now sounds almost perfect to me. I got the Z-5500 to have the digital inputs for my PS3 and HDTV receiver and a remote control for convenience. Overall, the Logitech Z-5500 would be my 1st choice for building a computer entertaiment system.
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2008-08-04
Avoid at all costs
This unit is great when it works, but the controll head will fail. They know it. Look up answer 7333 on their website. You will be out of warrantee, so tough luck. You will be offered the chance to buy a replacement system, not just the head, with a 30 day warranty for half off their list price.
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2008-08-02
Huge power at your fingertips
When I bought my new PC about a year ago I knew that I wanted great sound for my $1200 investment. After a lot of research I decided on the Bose Companion II Series II speakers. They sound great, and despite their high price tag, I was happy.
Still, this new high end PC had a 5.1 coax output that was going unused, and in all fairness, the Bose speakers I owned couldn't pump out any sound I would consider loud. So I did away with the Bose with the hope of rattling the walls and listening to movies in surround sound. Continuing with my "go big or not at all" attitude, I decided on the Logitech Z-5500.
First off, this is not a light system. It weighs 55 pounds (probably 50 of that is subwoofer) so this doesn't feel like some cheap toy. The UPS guy was happy when I signed off because I would imagine carrying this beast back to the truck would not be ideal in the 100 degree Virginia summer. So, the box is huge, but everything inside is well placed, and easy to figure out.
There are 4 identical satellite speakers with swiveling bases so you can wall mount them. The center channel is the same as the sattelites except it is on its side, but again the base moves for wall mounting. The sound is controlled by a sound dock with a large knob, and a few buttons that let you control settings and all that good stuff. The back has one input for coax digital, one for optical digital, and a direct 6 channel input. The side has an input for headphones, and one underneath for a headphone to headphone jack (for MP3 players and such).
Then there is the sub. This 50 pound monster is a 188 watt side firing sub that delivers rock solid bass. Now some reviews of "the house shaking" are a little extreme. If you set the right EQ and crank the volume, then yes, you will rattle your brain. Most of the time the sound is more conservative.
The Z-5500 sounds great and has tons of power. There is no lack of it. This system gets REALLY loud. It can hit a level of loud that makes conversation impossible and a level of loud that keeps the party going. For a lot of system, turning the volume to 50% is unrealistic because the more you turn it up, the more distortion and lack of power you get. That 50% is really more like %80 of the power you have. Not here. When you crank it up you realize that the Z-5500 will keep up with you. I fear to put it past 75% of the max volume for fear of the cops being called.
The quality of the sound is also very good. There is great separation from the speakers no matter what mode you are listening to. Movies with 5.1 Dolby Digital sound great. DTS even better. For music, there are Pro Logic II modes to create a fake 5.1 experience, on top of the standard stereo and quad sound (the rears playing the front mix). The only thing worth mentioning is that unless you have a great EQ for your computer, sometimes the bass and highs are a little too much. These are not the best sounding speakers I have ever heard, but they get really loud and sometimes the shock value alone of the sound they produce hides any disappointment in the full range.
So in short...
Pros -
- Way more power than you need at your desk. This is really nice for action movies or loud music. I am really amazed by the amount of sound you can put out with these speakers.
- Easy to control and set up. If you are interested in expensive 5.1 speakers for your computer than you probably won't find this to be anything over your head.
- Nice clean look to the package. The satellites are not huge, and the sound dock has a nice look to it with the light blue display.
- This can hook up to almost anything, making it a good solution for DVD players, or an Xbox 360, etc.
- The different audio modes are nice. Pro Logic II modes, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.. You can really mix it all up here.
Cons -
- The sub is really big, and can limit where you can put this. On top of this, it is heavy, making hauling this system a little bit of a workout.
- The included remote is cheap and does not fit in with the quality of the build.
Overall -
Lots of power in a nice looking package. This system hooks up to a lot and sounds good doing it. I am happy with my purchase and offer a high recommendation.
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