Anyone know where I can buy a set of Logitech Z-5500's?

[mrSHEiK124]

I've got Z-5500 speakers, and I love them with all my heart. Sad thing they're hard to find now, I think I paid $229 for them.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Ciber
Only found comments from one guy on avsforum saying he liked it better than his Onkyo unit and that's about it.

Would the PX2 with 35 watts per channel be enough to power the Velodynes though? The PX2 can be found under 200, while the HX500 is 500+

I really don't know enough about them to have an opinion

If you're thinking about spending that much though, I would be much more comfortable mentioning the Panasonic digital units again.

For around $200 you could get an XR-55 or XR-57.

Would those be too big?

 

[HiTek21]

Amazon actually tiger direct is selling them for 279.99

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: HiTek21
Amazon actually tiger direct is selling them for 279.99

We're sorry. The item Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 5-Piece Speaker System with Subwoofer is no longer available from the seller you selected.

 

[Ciber]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Ciber
Only found comments from one guy on avsforum saying he liked it better than his Onkyo unit and that's about it.

Would the PX2 with 35 watts per channel be enough to power the Velodynes though? The PX2 can be found under 200, while the HX500 is 500+

I really don't know enough about them to have an opinion

If you're thinking about spending that much though, I would be much more comfortable mentioning the Panasonic digital units again.

For around $200 you could get an XR-55 or XR-57.

Would those be too big?

I just compared the Panasonic's to a Onkyo with http://www.sizeasy.com/ and they are basically the same size for the most part. I think i'm just gonna have to bite the bullet and pay $500 for the sharp since i don't have the space for one of these massive receivers.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Ciber

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Ciber
Only found comments from one guy on avsforum saying he liked it better than his Onkyo unit and that's about it.

Would the PX2 with 35 watts per channel be enough to power the Velodynes though? The PX2 can be found under 200, while the HX500 is 500+

I really don't know enough about them to have an opinion

If you're thinking about spending that much though, I would be much more comfortable mentioning the Panasonic digital units again.

For around $200 you could get an XR-55 or XR-57.

Would those be too big?

I just compared the Panasonic's to a Onkyo with http://www.sizeasy.com/ and they are basically the same size for the most part. I think i'm just gonna have to bite the bullet and pay $500 for the sharp since i don't have the space for one of these massive receivers.

You don't have room for something 4" tall that weighs 10 pounds?

Panasonic XR57
~17x15x4.2in 10.4 pounds

Sharp HX500
Main unit ~14x8x3.5in 6.6pounds
+
Amp unit ~14x8x4.75in 11pound

 

[Ciber]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Ciber

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Ciber
Only found comments from one guy on avsforum saying he liked it better than his Onkyo unit and that's about it.

Would the PX2 with 35 watts per channel be enough to power the Velodynes though? The PX2 can be found under 200, while the HX500 is 500+

I really don't know enough about them to have an opinion

If you're thinking about spending that much though, I would be much more comfortable mentioning the Panasonic digital units again.

For around $200 you could get an XR-55 or XR-57.

Would those be too big?

I just compared the Panasonic's to a Onkyo with http://www.sizeasy.com/ and they are basically the same size for the most part. I think i'm just gonna have to bite the bullet and pay $500 for the sharp since i don't have the space for one of these massive receivers.

You don't have room for something 4" tall that weighs 10 pounds?

Panasonic XR57
~17x15x4.2in 10.4 pounds

Sharp HX500
Main unit ~14x8x3.5in 6.6pounds
+
Amp unit ~14x8x4.75in 11pound

I'm just gonna move my printer out of this room and put it in the back room in order to make room for the panasonic.

I read some reviews on the sharp units and they basically say the things very small and pretty, but sound horrible.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Ciber

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Ciber

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Ciber
Only found comments from one guy on avsforum saying he liked it better than his Onkyo unit and that's about it.

Would the PX2 with 35 watts per channel be enough to power the Velodynes though? The PX2 can be found under 200, while the HX500 is 500+

I really don't know enough about them to have an opinion

If you're thinking about spending that much though, I would be much more comfortable mentioning the Panasonic digital units again.

For around $200 you could get an XR-55 or XR-57.

Would those be too big?

I just compared the Panasonic's to a Onkyo with http://www.sizeasy.com/ and they are basically the same size for the most part. I think i'm just gonna have to bite the bullet and pay $500 for the sharp since i don't have the space for one of these massive receivers.

You don't have room for something 4" tall that weighs 10 pounds?

Panasonic XR57
~17x15x4.2in 10.4 pounds

Sharp HX500
Main unit ~14x8x3.5in 6.6pounds
+
Amp unit ~14x8x4.75in 11pound

I'm just gonna move my printer out of this room and put it in the back room in order to make room for the panasonic.

I read some reviews on the sharp units and they basically say the things very small and pretty, but sound horrible.

:thumbsup: for research

 

[fallenangel99]

I can't believe I'm saying this but I bought the Z500s about a year and a half ago and I STILL haven't opened the package . I guess when I move out I will open it up.

Anyone recommend a good speaker stand for these bad boys?

 

[Staples]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Maybe more people will consider moving up to entry level HT stuff like X-LS :evil:

Those are gigantic. PC speakers should be small.

 

[Lazarus]

My damn Klipsch 5.1 (the original not ultra) just gave out for the second time. I was going to buy the logitech 5500 and use my klipsch speakers but after reading this thread and many others I have come to the conclusion that logitech is getting ready to announce a newer system. So i figured I would do a little digging. I have a friend who does some work for logitech on occasion. I'll let you know what he finds out ( if anything ).

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Staples

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Maybe more people will consider moving up to entry level HT stuff like X-LS :evil:

Those are gigantic. PC speakers should be small.

Well that's a major reason why PC speakers tend to suck

Works fine for PC speakers for me
https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...0Work%20System/X-LS%20grilles%20on.JPG

 

[Staples]

Well tell me this. If only big drivers are capible of creating excellent sound, then why is it that so many people spend $200+ on a pair of headphones?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Staples
Well tell me this. If only big drivers are capible of creating excellent sound, then why is it that so many people spend $200+ on a pair of headphones?

Headphones and speakers work differently. You only have to get a very very small volume of air going at a very short distance with headphones.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Staples

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Maybe more people will consider moving up to entry level HT stuff like X-LS :evil:

Those are gigantic. PC speakers should be small.

Well that's a major reason why PC speakers tend to suck

Works fine for PC speakers for me
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...0Work%20System/X-LS%20grilles%20on.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/8%20Work%20System/X-LS%20grilles%20on.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmcl.........System/X-LS%20grilles%20on.JPG</a></a>

For those reading - keep in mind that with computer speakers, you're not far away at all, may not necessarily need those larger drivers. I would recommend sticking with stuff like the x-ls if possible though.

 

[Staples]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Staples
Well tell me this. If only big drivers are capible of creating excellent sound, then why is it that so many people spend $200+ on a pair of headphones?

Headphones and speakers work differently. You only have to get a very very small volume of air going at a very short distance with headphones.

How about the problem of headphones being powered by a single driver. Are they able to reproduce full range sounds using only a single driver? For home theater setups, anyone would recomend three different drivers to reproduce the full range of sounds.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Staples

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Staples
Well tell me this. If only big drivers are capible of creating excellent sound, then why is it that so many people spend $200+ on a pair of headphones?

Headphones and speakers work differently. You only have to get a very very small volume of air going at a very short distance with headphones.

How about the problem of headphones being powered by a single driver. Are they able to reproduce full range sounds using only a single driver? For home theater setups, anyone would recomend three different drivers to reproduce the full range of sounds.

There are some speakers that are designed to only use one driver as well.

Random google result
http://melhuish.org/audio/fullrange.html

With headphones it's a lot easier to get good results from a single driver. I'm not really much of a "headphone guy" so I don't think I'd really be a good person to ask about it.

 

[Ciber]

So here's an update on what I ended up with...


Velodyne CHT Front Row (4 sats + center) Review here. $199
Velodyne VX-10 Sub $160

Old Sony STR-SE501 that I had laying around.

These things sound a hell of a lot better than the set of Klipsh Quintets that I had before(Sister blew them with the receiver mentioned above). I can't even compare them to the Sony sats I was using temporarily before I received these, there's just no contest.

Very clear and no distortion even when i get to their limit, the speakers overload circuits kick in at vol 28 on this receiver and lower the volume. I honestly can't picture myself listening to these things at that level, they are as loud as I and my neighbors could probably stand at vol 20 heh.

I don't think you can find a better sounding system than this one in this price range.

I've had the system for around 2 weeks now and could not be happier with it.

Thanks Jello!


*Edit* Only thing i might change is buying that Panasonic receiver, since this ancient relic is starting to go crazy(buttons randomly perform different functions lol).

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Glad it's working out for you.

It's always nice to hear back from people once they actually buy stuff :thumbsup:

 

[darkswordsman17]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Glad it's working out for you.

It's always nice to hear back from people once they actually buy stuff :thumbsup:

Take those grills off the X-LSes you have on your desk, they look soooo much better naked.