There is also a main onoff switch on the rear of the subwoofer see the quick start guide. Your z2300 speakers are easy to use and produce great sound. You have to admit the z 5500 speakers are pretty cheap and i was thinking after replacing the centre speaker with a better quality 3d speaker why wouldnt i just buy some top quality speaker to replace what i havequestion is what type of speaker should i use maybe some speakers with built in tweetersi heard bose make a few really good speaker so if anyone can suggest any speakers. Suddenly, they have a hum from the sub and a hiss from all of the speakers. Logitech z 5500 hack aktiv subwoofer umbau hacking the logitech z 5500. Depending on your needs, you should look for the document you need. Documents that we receive from a manufacturer of a logitech z5500 can be divided into several groups.
If you hook up 8ohm speakers to the z 5500 it wont damage the unit or the speakers, i can tell you that much just because thats the same specs of the z 5500 s satellites. The model i have supports up to 3 inputs, which is ample for most home set ups. Comparison of bose companion 5 vs logitech z906 computer speakers. The logitech z 5500 digital is one of the few speaker systems that supports dts 9624. Hi, i purchased a logitech z 5500 in 2008 and was pretty happy with it up until recently. Im looking for speakers to use with my ps3 so mostly used for gaming other than the z 5500 s, is there anything else i should consider. If these speakers were designed for a purpose than we could easily say that bluray was in mind that left us gob smacked when we first heard star wars the clone wars through the logitech z 5500 speakers. Bose companion 5 multimedia speaker system graphitesilver. Theres been so many speakers that were released afterwards, but nothing comes close to logitech s legendary z 5500 speaker caliber. Like us, you might have thought logitech forgot all about 5.
The products marked as analog have either, or a combination of 3. Speaker system logitech z553 setup manual 20 pages. It is an absolute assurance that these speakers accurately recreate the full sonic experience of a movie theater. Its patented dual chamber subwoofer pounds out twice the bass of conventional designs to deliver deep, loud and powerful bass.
Even if its not the best or top of the line receiver it still seems to offer advantages over the logitech z 5500. Demanding gamers require high power, thx performance, and true surround sound. Logitech z5500 manual download the maual to the device. The z 5500 digital is one of a select few speaker systems. What i want to know is how comparable the sound quality is between the z 5500 and these theater in a box set ups. Realtek high definiton audio and logitech z5500 windows. Logitech z5500 service manual free download,schematics. At long last, logitech z5500 speakers have a successor. Each of the five, including the center speaker, are 3inch digitally equalized aluminum phase plug satellites which combine two drivers into one, providing the clarity of a tweeter with the richness and fullness of a midrange driver. Nov 22, 2004 logitech z 5500 digital logitech s latest flagship offering, the z 5500 5. It is mainly used in recording studios where they need the absolute best quality. Realtek high definiton audio and logitech z5500 windows 7.
The five speaker systems ensure that surround sound consumes you in any home setting. The power button is on one of the speakers rather than subwoofer. It has been a trailblazing year for logitech, which introduced its innovative bluetooth wireless headphones for ipod in june before extending the concept to wireless. Weve tested more than a dozen alexapowered speakers of all shapes, sizes and prices. Aug 14, 2005 i never turned my z 680s passed half so i dont really care if the logitechs have 30 more watts than the klipsch if the klipsch sound better i havent heard the z 5500s but the ultra promedia 5. To help you decide which better suits your needs, the logitech z 5500 or the logitech z906, weve compared the two speaker systems in the categories of construction. For these devices, windows 8windows 10 os support depends on proper sound card functionality. At long last, logitech z5500 speakers have a successor, the. I used to run winxp and never had the same problem. At long last, logitech z 5500 speakers have a successor, the z906 like us, you might have thought logitech forgot all about 5. Logitech technical drawings z5500 manuals logitech product data sheets information booklets or energy labels logitech z5500 all of them are important, but the most important information from the point of view of use of the device are in the user manual.
Its best to have your front three speakers timbre match. It depends if youre ever going to put better speakers where the logitechs are now. Installation manuals logitech z 5500, service manual, brief instructions and user manuals logitech z 5500. However, the sub has a built in crossover of 150hz so most speakers would be useless only very small home theater style ones will match. My z 5500 looks completely different inside than on your photos. Possible to hook up a logitech z5500 with a notebook. Back when i was buying the z 5500 s youd be laughed out of the room if you wanted anything better than logitech s equivalents at that price point. The brains behind the z 5500 digital speakers is the soundtouch control center. I use this when i connect my xbox 360 to my z5500s and it will work fine in your case too. The logitech z 5300e delivers on all counts, with a sleek new look featuring silver speaker accents and removable black cloth grilles.
Apr 06, 2009 you could probably find speakers that youd personally like better or worse than the z 5500 satellites. It says logitech z 5500 digital on the box and as well on the manual. Plus, switching out the center channel for a different one is generally a bad idea. The logitech z 5500 and the logitech z906 mean business when it comes to sound performance. Can i do some modification like this in a different brand speaker system. Jan 29, 2003 logitech z680 vs z5500 thu dec 23, 2004 7. The winner is the z 5500, but watch the video to figure out why please leave a like, if you want more. Im looking for something in the same price range as the z 5500, although i can pay a bit more. In general, one thing that bookshelf speakers would have over these tiny satellites would be bass extension allowing for a lower crossover point so the subwoofer would concentrate on lower frequencies. Ive been very pleased with my logitech z 5500 s until about a week ago.
Logitech z5500 speaker cable question ars technica. Z 5500 speaker system logitech has taken everything that made their speaker systems special and made it even better. Thx certification is the seal of approval for speaker quality. Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. I have a logitech z xxxx speaker system, can i do something similar. Now i did some research and the logitech z 5500 and bose companion 5 both seem great speaker sets. You could probably find speakers that youd personally like better or worse than the z 5500 satellites. To discover more logitechproducts, visit us on the web at 1. It features a twoline lcd screen and has inputs for optical or coax spdif, 6channel direct using the analogue outputs of a digital audio card, or three pairs of stereo inputs. If you want to use a digital connection then a sound card is a waste of money unless it has a feature.
The z 5500 has an input on the side of the base for a single 3. The logitech z 5500 has three versions inside and components are more or less the same, so the mod should work. First thing i notice is that there is the wire jacks in the back, not. Dts 9624 is a format that you dont normally use and is not widely available to the general public. But when i use any kind of mediaplayer it comes out in stereo. Possible logitech z5500 replacement toms guide forum. The sound quality was outstanding and exceptionally clear and crisp with no distortion whatsoever.
The logitech team that produced the z 5500 definitely deserves a pat on the back and a yacht. In this video, i compare the 2 of the most powerful 5. To discover more logitech products, or if you have questions about your z 2300 speakers, visit us on the web at. The power to the speakers is off, the lcd is blank, and the power red. To discover more logitech products, or if you have questions about your z2300 speakers, visit us on the web at. May 26, 2009 i am needing some longer speaker wire for my logitech z 5500 s. It includes five satellite speakers, a subwoofer that. It features removable cloth grilles as well as rotating pedestals that make it easy to either wall mount or place on a flat surface. But now the pod has completly crashed, and i have bougth myself a new one, but it will only play stereo and stereo x2, nothing else and i dont like that. Thank you for purchasing the z2300 speaker system from logitech.
A group of documents referred to as user manuals is also divided into more specific types, such as. The z 5300 system will raise your audio experience to new levels. Logitech is better known for pc speakers than home cinema systems, but it made one set that suited the living room just as well as the study. Logitech z5500 sound quality and conclusion audioholics.
It still is the king of computerhome theater speakers. The main speaker uses nonstandard connector so cant connect directly with most other subwoofers or receivers. This is much better and easier than trying to swap the cables out each time. Oct 26, 2005 by comparison, logitech s acclaimed z 5500 5. The z5300 system will raise your audio experience to new levels. Stream wirelessly from connected devices up to 15m. The logitech z 5500 is a massive seaming speaker system complete with five speakers, a subwoofer, a control panel and a remote control. In the netherlands, the z 5500 is 250 euros, but mordaunt shortskefs with a receiver are like 23 times more expensive, so it would be weird if they didnt outperform the z 5500. I have decided to use my amazing z 5500 s as a speaker system for my brand new samsung 4k tv. But on the z 680 and on the z 5500 the bass sounds crap, ill make an exception for 16 year olds. Sep 30, 2010 the logitech only has one toslink input, but you can buy a toslink switch box for under.
You will need a cord to go from the audioout jack of the laptop to the input jack of the z 5500 base. I saw one place online where they said not to use 12ga, but use 18ga. Now i would love to hear some opinions and experience with those speakers, which are. Mar 29, 20 i have one of the first z 5500 series that came out. I just upgraded to win7 pro and in realteks audio setup i can hear sound from all my speakers when i have the control unit on 6ch direct. Okay i have just recieved my logitech z5500 speakers back from rma. The bass of these speaker is very very loud and will easily fill a medium sized living room.
Your z 2300 speakers are easy to use and produce great sound. Lately the control pod will produce a constant buzzing noise when sound is not going through it and if i hook it up via optical connection i will get a really loud buzzing noise when im not playing sound through it. Windows 8 and windows 10 support for logitech speakers. Bluetooth connection requires a bluetooth controller on the host device. Replacement speakers for logitech z5500 anandtech forums. Good better best speaker system z3 speaker system z623 z 5500 digital surround sound speaker system what do you get. The result of their hard work is the logitech z 5500 digital speaker system.
Unfollow logitech z 5500 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mar 23, 2014 you could certainly put together a better setup than the z 5500. Ancable electronic ancable replacement audio cable for 5. It is also a flexible enough system to allow use with either multiple stereo input sources, or a combination of 6channel input and coaxoptical spdif output from a cd.
Logitech z5500 or bose companion 5 macrumors forums. I thought these are the best, but i read there are even better options. I particularly liked the the pc inputs on the logitech z 5500. Thank you for purchasing the z 2300 speaker system from logitech. The question is do i use the money to buy another set of logitech z5500s or has something better come along with equal better functionality at a eqaul to or better price. It spaces the sound out among all the speakers in a way that makes music sound better. Almis logitech z5500 mod highend upgrade for the speaker. May 03, 2016 spoiler alert high end computer speakers arent worth it these days, and havent been worth it for years. It have served me well over the years, and i like it very much. The winner is the z 5500, but watch the video to figure out why. The z 5500 digital includes a hardware dolby digital decoder for full, rich 5. At the heart of the z 5500 is a powerful subwoofer with a 10inch ported driver that provides added excitement to action movies, bonerattling bass to music, and greater realism to games. I would like to ask which, in your opinion, would be the best means of connection between my speaker system and the new tv.
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