Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System by Logitech
|
Our Price: $962.00 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $260.00 (click here) Category: CE See more digital camera details and other models |
|---|
Digital camera reviews of Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System
Digital camera Review: AWESOME
Summary: 5 Stars
These speakers are unreal, I got blown away by the quality and loudness of them. Paired up with an Audigy 2 ZS they produce superb sounds and bass. They are also feature the new, revised, speaker wiring.
And how about the price here at Amazon? You just can't beat it. Plus free shipping... they arrived in 2 days!
Highly recommended.
Digital camera Review: AWESOME!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I upgraded from a smaller set of Logitech 5.1's that I thought were very good sounding, but the 5500's blow them away! All of the options are great for setting them up for the size of your room and listening environment. I checked out a lot of different systems and these 5500's sounded far better than speakers that were twice the price, this included Bose and Klipsh (sp?).
My home theater system is a Sony and I thought I could do no better, but now I am thinking another set of 5500's for the living room!
Just AWESOME sound!!!
Digital camera Review: AWEsome System!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
10-31-04 Update: Kudos to Amazon on fast shipping... I got them in two days! But Amazon's pricing fluctuation still gets under my skin. The day they shipped my speakers the price was down to $286. That was for one day and still not listed as a sale price, then the next day back up to 306.99 again and has remained there. BTW - you can get these at CheifValue for 279.99 in case you're interested. Today (10/31/04) they have a $5 off coupon and $10 shipping!
About the speakers - I'm listening to Matchbox Twenty right now. These bad boys really rock the house, no kidding! Everything Logitech says in their marketing material about the Z-5500's is true.
I'm using Real Media for CD's and it sounds great, everything from ABBA to Ja Rule to Zeplin. Windows Player just sucks in comparison. If anyone uses a better media player than "Real" please let me know.
I've heard certain musical sounds from this system that I don't recall hearing on any other. If, so they were drowned in the mix. This clarity is most notable in the mid to high frequency range. Lows are exceptionally clear as well and you don't get the normal grinding rumble as with most subs. Instead, you'll get a crisp and clean deep bass.
Movies are absolutely astounding on this speaker system. Of course I had to watch Matrix (the first one). Some others were Armageddon, Twister, Blade I and Gladiator. The sound rivaled my 10k home theater system. Again, no kidding! While watching Twister I felt like I was in the "----ing" tornado. Even more so than my big system. I'm assuming this is because I have these set up in my home office where the room is smaller and probably better acoustic ambience. I would not like to think that my $2500 home theater speakers are inferior to the Z-5500's ;-(
THX and dts worked great on my system with the Audigy 2 soundcard. The Direct Connection (analog) sounds great in itself but utilize the Digital connection and you'll be awe-struck! It really brings you into the movie...
Playing Games - haven't tested much in that respect due to time constraints but with these speakers I'm inclined to get back into some serious gaming. Dangerous for me as I already have problems with getting a good-nights-sleep. What I have played Star Wars "Attack of the Clones" and the sound was nothing less than amazing especially when compared to the TDK speakers that previously interfaced my PC to my ears. Other than that I really don't have much of a comparison with the exception of trying out a few speaker models in retail locations including these.
The speakers are very appealing to the eye. One cool feature of the design is if you want to mount them on the wall you just have to rotate the speaker stand 180 degrees and they're wall mountable as is.
The Control center is very easy to navigate. I really like the large dial that controls the volume plus other level adjustments for the various settings to include center, surround, sub...anything that requires an up/down adjustments. The other selection are made by repeatedly pressing the appropriate button. Example: "Input" - Press once = Optical = Press twice = Coax - Press a 3rd time = Direct. From there if an effect is associated with the input you would select "Effect" and press the necessary times to select the desired effect. Very simplistic, and that's a good thing because speaker controls should not be complicated.
The Display is very easy to read, unlike the previous version (the 680's). I can easily see/read the display from several feet away and it's not too bright yet easily readable in the daytime.
A couple of nice extras are the headphone and auxiliary jacks on the side of the Control Center. That is something that I really needed.
The only improvements I can recommend are very minor but here they are:
Speaker wire connections - the wires are fixed so you are limited to the length of wire that comes with each speaker. Although you can buy extensions to fit the RCA type connectors. I feel this may inhibit the sound quality as opposed to the ability to direct wire the speakers with a custom length of good speaker wire.
Even though I really don't have any complaints about the display it would have been nice to include contrast/brightness adjustments for those who would prefer the ability customize the view. But really this is not a big deal at all.
The remote control could use a little dressing up so that it would look like it is a part of the "Nice Package". Instead, what you get is a plain black remote with black buttons and small white lettering. Very Plane Jane in appearance but it does offer enough controls to make it usable.
The main power switch is on the sub with a standby switch on the Control Center. This is acceptable but it would have been a plus if Logitech would have included the logic to be able to detect sound input in the standby mode which would turn the speakers on.
Bottom line - these are all minor issues and are nothing to really complain about. The design and sound that these speakers produce deserve no less than 5 stars in my opinion.
10-26-04 Update: After much hassle of back and forth emails, Amazon finally agreed to do the honorable thing and make it right. ...my system is on its way! Once received I'll write a detailed review of the Logitech Z-5500
10-24-04 Honestly, I have tried these speakers and would give them 10 stars! But that is not why I'm writing here today. Out of my 10 stars Logitech Z-5500 gets 5 and Amazon gets a big fat zero!!!
Here's the deal: Just two days ago Amazon's price (not on sale) was $279 with free shipping. This was one of the lowest prices around. I didn't buy then because I was waiting on an Amazon Gift Certificate so I could afford the speakers. Now (2 days later) that I've got it I come back and the price is now $306 still with free shipping.
I know a lot of people were waiting for these to come in stock and I'm sure they're a fast seller. I'm not sure but it looks a little strange that Amazon jacked up their price to cover what would normally be shipping charge that just happens to be "free". Hmmm? Just my thoughts so don't "dog" me on this review since I didn't take away from the speaker rating. Thanks!
Digital camera Review: Absolutely Amazed
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had the z-2300's for the past 3 years and decided it was time to move up. I bought these speakers off ebay, brand new, for just over $300. When I first hooked up the speakers, the sub was outputting very little sound. I contacted logitech support and they sent me a brand new set of z5500. They were very helpful and quick. Anyways on to the quality of the speakers. These speakers sound amazing. I have them hooked up to my xbox 360 through optical. Battlefield bad company 2 is insane on these. You really feel like your in the middle of a battlefield. These speakers will take anything you can throw at them. I have only taken the volume up to 40% with no distortion and it was very loud. Music is great too. I hear many things that were missing on my z2300 set. Even though I had a problem with the first set I still give these 5*.Digital camera Review: Absolutely best sound for the price!
Summary: 5 Stars
Other reviewers have said a lot about this system already. I can't add much other than one more 5 star rating. This is a fantastic system. You cannot beat the audio quality for the price.