Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Channel Speakers

lowlight · 08-09-2005, 08:41 PM

Today we're reviewing the Z-5500 5.1 Channel Speakers from Logitech. A direct replacement to the popular Z-680, this set features a number of improvements and enhancements from the old version.

Find out how the Z-5500 performs in a variety of scenarios, such as gaming, music, and in movies. We'll also look to see whether they stand up to different configurations other than as PC desktop speakers.

Check it out!

5-Clicks · 08-09-2005, 09:11 PM

i wish i had the money to go blow on 5.1 speakers...but i have a few other tune ups to make to my PC first

lowlight · 08-09-2005, 09:17 PM

I couldn't believe how cheap these were.. I had no idea they were as low as like $230! You certainly can't tell when listening to them.

Cr4ckh3ad · 08-09-2005, 10:15 PM

is it me or on the picture it says 6.1 instead of 5.1..I love the review though but i got my z5300e and i think they're good enough

lowlight · 08-09-2005, 11:04 PM

Yeah typo

dallas2727 · 08-10-2005, 05:12 AM

I got the Z-5300's for under a hundred bucks, plenty or sound for the dollar. The bass alone is unbeleivable for the price.

I couldn't see a reason to spend twice as much on the 5500 if only for computer or gaming use. The 5300's are better than some home theater setups I've seen people buy.

TallicaThrasher · 08-10-2005, 10:33 AM

I have had Z-5500s for about a year now, even thorgh i have already blown the bass [me and anything subwoofer dont get along, ive blown 3 subs] , even still there is enough low end coming out of it , id say 5%, and these speakers rock!

I think one thing a gamer forgets about is how unfair of an advatade you can have with some really good 5.1 speakers

esco · 08-11-2005, 02:27 PM

sennhieser headphones are the ultimate. i was a die hard fan of 5.1 ect till i had to get a headset...(sharing house with family and counter strike)
although i must say my lgo 5.1 are dam nice. i got the older model i think the one below these

deucejmp · 07-14-2011, 08:33 AM

Can anyone comment on how the Logitech Z906 compares to the Z-5500?

For my computer setup, I've been using the Klipsch 2.1 ProMedia that I've had for more than 10 years. After 10 years the Klipsch system still sounds great and I guess the biggest question for me is if it is worth upgrading before the Klipsch sub actually gives out. The only thing I'm worried about is the tweeter-less sats. Obviously, the Z906 is going to crush the Klipsch 6.5" 130W sub, and the sats have a lot more power, but I would imagine the Klipsch sats are still clearer and more crisp, and able to hit the highs the tweeterless Z906 can't.

So that being said, can anyone comment on a Klipsch 2.1 to Z-5500 to Z906 comparison? What are your overall thoughts comparing Klipsch to the two Logitech systems, and is it worth tracking down a Z-5500 instead of buying the Z906?

Georules · 07-14-2011, 12:59 PM

I'd love to help you on this, but I really have no idea about speaker tech anymore. Hopefully someone else here will have some comments.

08-09-2005, 08:41 PM	#1
lowlight 37% More Evil! Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 13,076	Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Channel Speakers Today we're reviewing the Z-5500 5.1 Channel Speakers from Logitech. A direct replacement to the popular Z-680, this set features a number of improvements and enhancements from the old version. Find out how the Z-5500 performs in a variety of scenarios, such as gaming, music, and in movies. We'll also look to see whether they stand up to different configurations other than as PC desktop speakers. Check it out! __________________ You do read our reviews, right?

08-09-2005, 09:17 PM	#3
lowlight 37% More Evil! Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 13,076	Re: Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Channel Speakers I couldn't believe how cheap these were.. I had no idea they were as low as like $230! You certainly can't tell when listening to them. __________________ You do read our reviews, right?

08-09-2005, 10:15 PM	#4
Cr4ckh3ad Got Bawls? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Jose,CA Posts: 262	Re: Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Channel Speakers is it me or on the picture it says 6.1 instead of 5.1..I love the review though but i got my z5300e and i think they're good enough __________________ My Rig: Intel Pentium 4 2.6C HT ready MSI 875p Neo ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128mb 1gb pc3200 Corsair 160gb western digital hdd Creative Audigy 2 ZS w/ Logitech Z-5300e X-Dreamer II Case Aerocool 550w Power supply Viewsonic P95f+ 19 inch monitor

08-09-2005, 11:04 PM	#5
lowlight 37% More Evil! Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 13,076	Re: Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Channel Speakers Yeah typo __________________ You do read our reviews, right?

08-10-2005, 10:33 AM	#7
TallicaThrasher Truly HARDCORE Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,722	Re: Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Channel Speakers I have had Z-5500s for about a year now, even thorgh i have already blown the bass [me and anything subwoofer dont get along, ive blown 3 subs] , even still there is enough low end coming out of it , id say 5%, and these speakers rock! I think one thing a gamer forgets about is how unfair of an advatade you can have with some really good 5.1 speakers __________________ bPoiUleRrmDakUerEs Engineering Class of 2012

08-11-2005, 02:27 PM	#8
esco Power (ab)user Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Campgrounds Posts: 167	Re: Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Channel Speakers sennhieser headphones are the ultimate. i was a die hard fan of 5.1 ect till i had to get a headset...(sharing house with family and counter strike) although i must say my lgo 5.1 are dam nice. i got the older model i think the one below these __________________ Athlon 64 3800+ Venice NF4 Ultra d + Evercool VC-RE 2x G.Skill HZ 1GB pc4000 X-FI Fatal1ty Maxtor Diomondmax 10 250gb - SATA 0 Hiper Type R 580watt

07-14-2011, 08:33 AM	#9
deucejmp softcore Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Channel Speakers Can anyone comment on how the Logitech Z906 compares to the Z-5500? For my computer setup, I've been using the Klipsch 2.1 ProMedia that I've had for more than 10 years. After 10 years the Klipsch system still sounds great and I guess the biggest question for me is if it is worth upgrading before the Klipsch sub actually gives out. The only thing I'm worried about is the tweeter-less sats. Obviously, the Z906 is going to crush the Klipsch 6.5" 130W sub, and the sats have a lot more power, but I would imagine the Klipsch sats are still clearer and more crisp, and able to hit the highs the tweeterless Z906 can't. So that being said, can anyone comment on a Klipsch 2.1 to Z-5500 to Z906 comparison? What are your overall thoughts comparing Klipsch to the two Logitech systems, and is it worth tracking down a Z-5500 instead of buying the Z906?