Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System by Logitech
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Digital camera reviews of Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System
Digital camera Review: Amazing System for an Amazing Price
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this system of off Amazon on Dec. 31, 269.99 with free shipping, and got it on Jan. 5. Amazon had an estimate for Jan. 10-12, so thanks to Amazon and UPS! Now for the speakers: Awesome. They are one of the best speaker systems for computers that you can buy. They even rival similar priced Home Theater Systems. Setup of the system is simple: Not only are the speakers labeled on the back for posistion, but also have color coded ends that match on the sub. The speakers are elegantly designed and the sub is massive. And when I mean massive, I mean the earth-shaking, eardrum-blowing, take-up-space massive. The control pod is also very well designed and easy to use. Inputs and Outputs are all on the control pod: 6 channel RCA, coax., optical, headphones, and mini-digital inputs. Which speaking of inputs, it has a 6 channel/Stereo 1-3 switch....thats right, either connect to computer OR hook up three input devices at one time: iPods, mini disc players, w/e...Speakers themselves are twistable so they are extremely easy to wall mount if you want to. Now for the big one: sound quality. These speakers sound amazing. I mean absolutely amazing. You expect and get high quality sound all the time. The mid-range, which some people say this system is weak on, is not that much weaker unless you are really want a good mid-range system. The bass is amazing and definitely full. Now, all of these speakers have ton of options. For instance, you have stereo mode (front 2), Stereo 2x (front and rear 2, which means the same thing plays from front left and back laft), Dolby Digital PLS Movie, and Dolby Digital Music. Now, from here, you can change options such as Panorama, Dimension settings (controls Front to rear), the width of the center speaker (narrower means the speaker is centered closer to the center, giving it a louder more direct sound), level change of the sub (more or less responsive), surround level (more = aimed towards rear speakers), and center level (controls center speaker). Also, inputs are easy to go to...just press the button! Remote that comes with this is basic and enough things to make it work, however it doesn't do justice to the rest of the system. Then again, wireless remote is optional, so i'm happy anyway. So in general, these are some awesome speakers. I have mine in my dorm room connected to an USB Soundblaster Audigy 2 NX sound card by optical cable. Which speaking of sound cards, you have to have one that supports surround minimum. Also, the better the sound card, the better the sound. Mine works 96-24 on 6 channel. So the only things to consider when buying this is money to put out. Expect Amazon's pricing to flucuate between 250 and 320. Also, if you don't have a soundcard, my USB Soundblaster for my laptop cost 120. The digital optical cable cost another 20. So it does add up in accessories. But these speakers are worth it.....and don't think about the Klipstech 5.1 Ultra. I tried these at Best Buy...the Logitech 5300e had a better sounding sub than these.
So happy shopping. In general: these speakers are worth every penny. I will definitely have these for all of my high school and college years, and I'm sure they will last. These speakers are the best speakers for this range of prices.
EDIT: 3 years later....
Sadly, I must say that these speakers are gone. During a vacation away from home, we had a thunderstorm send a power surge through the electrical lines. The surge protector was useless as the surge was enough to go through that unit, the subwoofer, and one of the speakers. The fuse was completely ruined in the sub, along with its internal components. So right now I'm holding off on waiting to replace the sub and speaker as these speakers have had too long of a shelf life span and will undoubtedly be getting replaced by Logitech in the near future.
Digital camera Review: Amazing product, worth the money.
Summary: 5 Stars
The logitech z-5500 speakers are without a doubt amazing speakers, especially for the price. I have another sound system with a yamaha audio/video receiver and expensive JBL speakers attached to it. Both that system and this logitech system is 500 watts. Both provide exceptional quality audio. The difference is that the Logitech system is nearly a third of the price of my other system. That being said, he is why i love it:
-Incredible bass, powerful, heavy, and deep. No distortion
-For such small satellite speakers, they produce excellent high and mid ranges with only one speaker. And i mean INCREDIBLE.
-The device to plug in things is easy to use and allows for the necessary customization of audio levels, speaker levels, etc.
I am an audiophile, and i hate having distortion of any kind in my sound. These speakers provide great sound, whether its for video games, music, or watching movies. If i had to come up with any drawback, it would be that the bass has to be more than 2 feet from any electronic device because of the magnet inside. It could use more shielding so it did not have this requirement. But really...just buy these speakers.
Digital camera Review: Amazing sound - worth the price
Summary: 5 Stars
For the price of this system, you can't get anything better. Full 5.1 surround sound and an amazing 10" sub is a great deal. I have this beastly thing hooked up to my computer (with a 5.1 capable sound card) and my PS2 (which both are hooked up to my widescreen monitor) and the sound quality can't be beat. Of course, whatever you're watching needs to be enabled for 5.1 surround (movies, certain games, etc), but it is definitely immersive to hear things from behind you. And if it's bass you're looking for, the woofer definitely has a lot to give. The remote makes altering settings such as bass, surround strength, etc a snap. And it's very easy to change over to different inputs.
If you're looking for a good surround system while trying to keep the price reasonable, look no further.
Digital camera Review: Amazing sound for value price
Summary: 5 Stars
In my opinion, you will not find a louder, clearer, or more complete setup for your PC in this price range...Even at $250 they are a steal. I lucked up and got mine from Amazon for $180 shipped one year ago and have looked back since. They are still running strong and sounding great. I use the Z5500 direct connection for my laptop and the Optical connection for my Ps3. They sound great even with the standard, 2-channel direct connection (alhtough it will simulate surround sound). However, the Z5500 really shine through the higher-quality optical connection via PS3...the sound is vivid and movies are a pleasure with this setup. I would recommend these speakers to anyone who wants more than the standard 2.1 setup. Great SpeakersDigital camera Review: Amazing sound, amazing price...
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had my speakers for about a month and a half now, after pining for them and reading the rave reviews for months before purchasing them. The sound quality is amazing, and the bass is full of power, as other reviews point out. Further, the shipping was amazingly fast from Amazon. Great product! I couldn't be more happy!