Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System Review

Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System Review
Detailed review of the Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System. To buy or not to Buy?
Logitech Z-5500, Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System

Logitech’s taken the speaker system (Z-680) from Logitech (which happens to be the award-winning system) and has gone ahead and made the system even better. They have improved every single detail, even the subwoofer’s to the satellite…they’ve added new innovations such as the digital sound equalization (real-time). All these changes and the end result was the Logitech’s Z-5500 Digital, which is 500-watt, THX-certified, surround sound 5.1 speaker system that gives everything one could possibly ever desire! Go ahead and plug in the, DVD/music player, PC or your video gaming console and you will NEVER go back to listening to anything but this!
 
 
Key Features of Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System:

  • A THX-certified audio with theater-quality: there are but a few selective speaker systems (PC) that have been successful in earning a THX seal as an approval. A THX certification means that you are providing absolute guarantee that the speakers will accurately recreate a sonic experience, similar to that of movie theaters.
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  • Surround sound (DTS 5.1) & Immersive digital (Dolby): now you can experience digital surround sound & full-resolution like the studio projected. It features both DTS decoding as well as Dolby Digital, Z-5500 speaker systems puts one in the center of all the action, alongside the true surround sound (5.1). This system also incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic 2 and transforms your most loved old two-channel stereo movie, game & music into a 5.1 realistic surround sound.
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  • 505 watt- power packed performance: this investment guarantees that you’ll have more than sufficient power that will surround you with booming audio clarity. We recommend you let go and indulge! Crank up that volume—let it engulf your senses! The systems high-performance speaker can magically handle high volumes, so you’re sure to hear every single note, sound effect, voice & that too minus the hiss or the crackles. The power comes along with digital equalization that’s integrated. While you sit back, the system will intelligently adjust the frequency response for a much cleaner, balanced & more accurate sound.
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  • A subwoofer (Long-throw) for a deeper bass: Z-5500′s, 188 watt – 10 inches powerful subwoofer generates low frequencies when it’s at its room shaking, deep best. This long-throw design’s effortlessly delivered bass that’s distortion-free & so full that you can live the booms & rumbles that make the games & movies even more exciting. The system also has a side port that’s flared; port noise which occurs with the conventional subwoofer is also eliminated. As a result you can take pleasure in those thumping, deep bass notes – minus the distractions!
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  • Satellite speakers that are Versatile: You’ve got the option to tailor your setup! If you wish to give the system an audio, pro look, the cloth grille can be detached! With the pedestals that can rotate, it makes it a simple task to either put your speaker on top the desk or you could also mount the speakers on the wall.
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    Pros
     

    • 5.1, Fully digital Surround Sound
    • There’s Great connectivity – you can connect about six audio sources
    • High volume & Premium sound with zero distortions

     
    Cons
     

    • You might require sound card upgrades to experience the true sound (5.1 digital surround)
    • The speaker takes up lots of space

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    Technical Details

     
    Studio-quality detail for audio
     

    • The Dolby Digital (5.1) & DTS encoding helps to accurately recreate the ultimate surround sound blend in your DVDs, game soundtracks & Blu-ray.
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    • The 3D stereo will transform all 2-channel stereos from your pet music, old movies, & games into the ultimate surround sound.

     
    Cinematic sound-THX-certified
     

    • The speakers here have met very strict standards in terms of performance and that’s the reason that they have a THX seal as an approval.
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    • These are the definitive assurance for true cinematic-quality when it comes to sound experience.

     
    An easy & flexible setup
     

    • You can now plug in close to 6 devices—could be the PC or your Mac computer, DVR, TV, Xbox 360, DVD player, PLAYSTATION 3, iPod, Wii & more.
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    • There’s a quick-setup guidebook and the wires for the speakers are included.
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    • The wall mounts (Integrated) allow one to place these speakers exactly where they’d want to.

     
    Convenient controls
     

    • The controls on this system are compact, they are easy-to-stack & the console will fit with the home-entertainment system, if you have one.
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    • The Wireless remote can put volume, power, mute and the surround-sound setting at one’s fingertips.

     
    Power that’s Window-rattling
     

    • Rev up the volume with the RMS (500 watts) for that thrilling sound power.
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    • There’s a much more sophisticated power management that allows the peak subwoofer outputs for a deeper bass, minus any sound loss that can come from other speakers.

     
    A soaring-performance design
     

    • Thanks to the 165-watt, Long-throw subwoofers with the tuned side ports, you get a deeper bass that’s free of any distortions.
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    • The center channel speaker & Dynamic satellite gives you a rich, high-end & crystal-clear mid-range tone.

     
    Product Details
     

    • The Product Dimensions are 15.1 x 17 x 17.2 inches & it weighs close to 36.6 pounds
    • The Shipping Weight is about 39.3 pounds

     
    A Glance at the Noteworthy Features
     

    • A Detailed surround sound, 5.1 home-theater quality
    • An audio quality that is THX-certified
    • Power that is 500 watts (RMS)
    • 6 inputs for your TV, computer, music, movie, & gaming devices
    • A subwoofer (Long-throw) for a much deeper bass
    • Wireless remote & compact console for controls

     
    Inside The Box:
     

    • Subwoofer
    • 5 satellite speakers
    • Connection wire for the Speaker
    • Six-foot (1.82-m) 6-channel direct wire/cable
    • Wireless remote
    • Control console that’s Stackable
    • Batteries-3 AAA
    • 2 years of limited warranty on hardware
    • User documentation

     
    Compatible With:
     

    • Computers, TV, Blu-Ray, music players, DVD players plus other sources of audio with RCA audio, digital coaxial, digital optical, or a 3.5 mm out.
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    • PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360