Logitech Z-5500+Creative X-FI Bass Question.

[IceT]

OK I have an X-FI XtremeMusic with the Z-5500. I set it up to "direct 6 channel mode" in the Logitech unit.

So the issue is that when I am playing music with a lot of bass, the sound from satellite speakers sound a little distorted (I am not playing the music in full blast)...is this normal for my setup? Is there any setting that I can change to minimize the distortion?

.IceT.

 

[PurdueRy]

Do you have a crossover on the sub or in the software?

 

[IceT]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Do you have a crossover on the sub or in the software?

I knew it would be you to respond to my question 🙂

Anyway, there's no Crossover option nor Bass Redirection in the Creative audio panel...This is ridiculous...

.IceT.

 

[dBTelos]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Do you have a crossover on the sub or in the software?

I didn't think that computer soundcards had that option. OP, try an equalizer or however you spell it (ususally the X-Fi options for equalizer would do it best).

 

[IceT]

I have used an X-Mystique previously and in the audio panel there was an option for bass redirection.

So I am better off with another equalizer?

Oh btw, if I were to get the Auzentech X-Plosion, will this work well for my Z-5500 via optical output or will I still be better off with analog ports?

Thanks.

>IceT

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: IceT
I have used an X-Mystique previously and in the audio panel there was an option for bass redirection.

So I am better off with another equalizer?

Oh btw, if I were to get the Auzentech X-Plosion, will this work well for my Z-5500 via optical output or will I still be better off with analog ports?

Thanks.

>IceT

If you want to do that wait for the X-purity to come out mid september. The analog output will be competitive with the X-fi's.

Until then, check out this:

http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/644768/ShowPost.aspx

Do what the second poster says. He is correct.

 

[IceT]

This afternoon I bought an X-Plosion and connected the two using the optical cable...What a difference it makes...bass is awesome, sound is very crisp...and guess what, the sound card works VERY WELL with my system now (knock on wood)...

The bass output is corrected now...

.IceT.