Logitech Z-5500 Digital

[CreativeTom]

Originally posted by: AnnihilatorX
Actually there's a Klipsc VS Logitech thread here in anandtech. Found that not long ago.
But nevermind. A person who has owned a Z5500 first hand enjoys it VERY much
And a person who has owned a Klipsc first enjoys it VERY much as well

So I don't think I'd regret choosing which over which, doesn't matter I think. I ain't an audiophile.

To me, feature-wise Logitech wins, as well as a more stylish look which fits my new PC
Gigaworks S750 I was considering but that fact that no digital input I don't like. The speakers require an industry level soundcard like Creative EMU to make absolutely perfect reproduction; that's out of my hand.

Klipsc I was a bit interested until I hit a brick wall that it's not available in UK.

So I guess I'd have Z-5500

Good choice, I know you will be happy.

 

[fstime]

Originally posted by: CreativeTom

Originally posted by: BouZouki

Originally posted by: CreativeTom

Originally posted by: AnnihilatorX
Thanks guys. I dunno. I've heard good reviews from the Z-5500. that's all I know. And they're affordable.
So shouldn't be unhappy if I get one of those.
Even if Klipsch is better I wouldn't cry if I get Z-5500

It's more affordable to me since I don't have to get a decoder or anything.

Yeah if you don't want to deal with getting a decoder I would for sure go with the z-5500's. The z-680's are very much like the z-5500's with a smaller sub, and not as nice of a decoder, if you can find the z-680's for that much cheaper then the z-5500's go for it, but I don't think that that you can get them for much less then like $40 cheaper so that's not really worth it. The Klipsch are nice don't get me wrong, but they are not as nice as the Logitech's. I have listened to the Klipsch 5.1's many times, I have a friend that has them, I don't think they sound great. There are plenty of forums debating the Klipsch Promedia 5.1 Ultra's and the Logitech z-5500.

Okay, i'll compare an ATI x850XT to a Nvidia 6600, dont get me wrong, the 6600 is OKAY but the x850xt is awsome.

I have listened to my RF-7s and Logitec 5500's, dont get me wrong, the 5500s are okay but the RF-7s are awsome!

Logitech doesnt even have a community like klipsch.

Go visit their forums and you will find all the info you need on speakers.

Either way, Klipsch makes high end speakers for home theatres, etc,

Logitech make mice and keyboards.

Let me tell you somthing, incase you didnt know, the Z-680s are simply a z-560 set with an added center speaker and THX plus a few other features.

THe Z-5500 is just a z-680 with a 10'' sub in the same old 8'' enclosure with crome.

Tisk tisk.

For real dude, I already said we will have to agree to disagree, but I guess you can't get that through your feeble mind. I see the quote and all the other nonsense below about how you found this quote from a true audiophile, or whatever, I can go out and search on the Promedia's 5.1's vs. the z-5500's and find two quotes about how the z-5500's are superior in every aspect including sound qaulity. Most forums I found go back and forth about which is better, but in all honesty it seems that more people prefer the sound of the z-5500.

yeah sure, your revisioned z-580s rock.

Klipsch knows speakers, Logitech knows mice.

If Logitech knew anything, they would first off get some tweeters.

Stop being LAZY and get a new sub enclosure and not use the old 8 inch one. This is probably the reason it "rattles"

Get some tight bass, not boomy, then again, people who arnt audiophiles actually LIKE boomy bass. But hey, thats the.

Get the sub to go deeper, the klipsch sub will blow the logitech out of the water at lower frequencies.

My friend who has the logitech even says its boomy, he has to always ajust the bass settings.

Then again, according to you sir, the decoders, remotes, crome, and fancy features makes up for all that.

Dont the z-5500's use RCA cables? Tisk tisk.




Bottom line, people who arnt as picky about their sound like boomy bass which is probably why they like logitechs so much.

The logitech sub is boomy but can it go as deep as the klipsch like in movies and such?

Get an expert to tell you which set is better and klipsch will come out on top.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

I'm not going to add any fuel to this logitech vs. klipsch debate.

If they were the same price, I'd take the klipsch. If budget it tight, go with Logitech. If you can afford Klipsch, go for it.

You're also getting to the point where you can start looking at HTIB options. Something like an onkyo HTIB would get you nice sound, much more versitile connectivity, and allow you to upgrade particular components later on.
Also in this range is the rocket tyke system. The speakers are made by the same company that I'm currently thinking about getting that set I linked to above.

 

[MobiusPizza]

Price isn't the problem. It's that Klipsch is nowhere to be found in United Kingdom

 

[rstrohkirch]

Originally posted by: BouZouki

Originally posted by: CreativeTom

Originally posted by: BouZouki

Originally posted by: CreativeTom

Originally posted by: AnnihilatorX
Thanks guys. I dunno. I've heard good reviews from the Z-5500. that's all I know. And they're affordable.
So shouldn't be unhappy if I get one of those.
Even if Klipsch is better I wouldn't cry if I get Z-5500

It's more affordable to me since I don't have to get a decoder or anything.

Yeah if you don't want to deal with getting a decoder I would for sure go with the z-5500's. The z-680's are very much like the z-5500's with a smaller sub, and not as nice of a decoder, if you can find the z-680's for that much cheaper then the z-5500's go for it, but I don't think that that you can get them for much less then like $40 cheaper so that's not really worth it. The Klipsch are nice don't get me wrong, but they are not as nice as the Logitech's. I have listened to the Klipsch 5.1's many times, I have a friend that has them, I don't think they sound great. There are plenty of forums debating the Klipsch Promedia 5.1 Ultra's and the Logitech z-5500.

Okay, i'll compare an ATI x850XT to a Nvidia 6600, dont get me wrong, the 6600 is OKAY but the x850xt is awsome.

I have listened to my RF-7s and Logitec 5500's, dont get me wrong, the 5500s are okay but the RF-7s are awsome!

Logitech doesnt even have a community like klipsch.

Go visit their forums and you will find all the info you need on speakers.

Either way, Klipsch makes high end speakers for home theatres, etc,

Logitech make mice and keyboards.

Let me tell you somthing, incase you didnt know, the Z-680s are simply a z-560 set with an added center speaker and THX plus a few other features.

THe Z-5500 is just a z-680 with a 10'' sub in the same old 8'' enclosure with crome.

Tisk tisk.

For real dude, I already said we will have to agree to disagree, but I guess you can't get that through your feeble mind. I see the quote and all the other nonsense below about how you found this quote from a true audiophile, or whatever, I can go out and search on the Promedia's 5.1's vs. the z-5500's and find two quotes about how the z-5500's are superior in every aspect including sound qaulity. Most forums I found go back and forth about which is better, but in all honesty it seems that more people prefer the sound of the z-5500.

yeah sure, your revisioned z-580s rock.

Klipsch knows speakers, Logitech knows mice.

If Logitech knew anything, they would first off get some tweeters.

Stop being LAZY and get a new sub enclosure and not use the old 8 inch one. This is probably the reason it "rattles"

Get some tight bass, not boomy, then again, people who arnt audiophiles actually LIKE boomy bass. But hey, thats the.

Get the sub to go deeper, the klipsch sub will blow the logitech out of the water at lower frequencies.

My friend who has the logitech even says its boomy, he has to always ajust the bass settings.

Then again, according to you sir, the decoders, remotes, crome, and fancy features makes up for all that.

Dont the z-5500's use RCA cables? Tisk tisk.




Bottom line, people who arnt as picky about their sound like boomy bass which is probably why they like logitechs so much.

The logitech sub is boomy but can it go as deep as the klipsch like in movies and such?

Get an expert to tell you which set is better and klipsch will come out on top.

I really can't help but comment after reading these statements. I will mention that I'm not into "pc" audio so I'm not very familar with the kind of products that are out nor have I heard the logitech set mentioned in this thread.

I will say this about the klipsch promedia 2.1 and 4.1 setups - they're less then stellar sounding. I'm going to forgo on the total system and focus on the woofer in the set since this is what you were commenting on. All I have to say is boomy, and if you don't believe it to be I'm scared to see what you think is. The very reason I have experience with these setups is because some friends came to me asking for the drivers to be upgraded, they didn't care for the sound anymore.

I ran some mls measurements on these and was not impressed especially for the money....spending the $150-200 on a highend set of headphones would be a MUCH MUCH better alternative if you can forgo the surround sound...the difference in tonal quality is uncomparable.

Anyway...for anyone that cares - this driver makes an excellent upgrade to the low quality production woofer. http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=264-832

Sealing off the port(ideally taking it out and sealing the box) in the 2.1 with this driver produces a much flatter and better sounding response....may lack overall output for some users