[Review] Logitech z-5500


Recommended Posts

One thing is that my motherboard's optical connection doesnt make the sound touch control centre show the 96/24 symbol, I tested the audigy 2 zs with its 96khz digital out signal, and then its 48khz digital out signal, the 48khz was horrible and the 96khz was quite nice, the way it sounds now with optical sounds pretty much the same as the 96khz.

hey i just got mine (from amazon) and i'm taking them out of the box. there huge! im gonna have to get used to them for awhile. I can't set them up yet since amazon didn't ship my audigy 2 zs yet so i have to wait. i'm a little sad because I got the old wires but there not that bad, are they? they won't take away from sound, right?

I just got mine too (also from amazon). I couldn't be happier.

Everything i've read in this thread says that the speakers were using RCA inputs instead of standard speaker wiring...well, mine takes standard speaker wiring.

Is this a new revision?

Edit: Nevermind, i'm an idiot.

Edited by JZolloXP

quick question, I currently have the Z-5500's and the Z-2300's in my house so I said what the hell and hooked them up side by side to my Audigy 2 ZS, my 5500's using digital coax and my 2300's using the standard Lime hook up. I'm wondering if having the 2 subs really close to each other (less than a foot) would cause any damage considering how powerful their magnets are?

Btw this sounds absolutely AMAZING! :D

Audigy LS. Yes, I set the audio option to SPDIF passthrough in the Device Control. And its not the constant hissing you get when you play it on something that can't decode DTS. It's like it's decoding very badly and the songs are in the from of pops and cracks instead of words and melodies. :(

post-65557-1110646943_thumb.jpg

Edited by G0rd0n
Audigy LS. Yes, I set the audio option to SPDIF passthrough in the Device Control. And its not the constant hissing you get when you play it on something that can't decode DTS. It's like it's decoding very badly and the songs are in the from of pops and cracks instead of words and melodies. :(

585606289[/snapback]

anychance its the internal wiring from your cd-rom to your sound card?

Hi guys

I have ordered these speakers and was just wondering about how to go about connecting them.

Basically, I have a nforce3 shuttle (SN95G5) which has optical out and RCA digital out aswell as the normal 3 miniplug sockets. which would i be best to use? I was advised that buying a card such as the audigy 2 ZS would make my music sound a lot better and take strain off the CPU during games, and that the digital/optical on my shuttle was only useful for DVDs. What do you guys think? Do i invest in a ZS and fiddle about with adaptors or just stick with what I've got? I use the system for mp3's (usually 256kbps), DVDs and games (stuff like CS:S, HL2 DM etc)

Hi guys

I have ordered these speakers and was just wondering about how to go about connecting them.

Basically, I have a nforce3 shuttle (SN95G5) which has optical out and RCA digital out aswell as the normal 3 miniplug sockets.  which would i be best to use?  I was advised that buying a card such as the audigy 2 ZS would make my music sound a lot better and take strain off the CPU during games, and that the digital/optical on my shuttle was only useful for DVDs.  What do you guys think?  Do i invest in a ZS and fiddle about with adaptors or just stick with what I've got?  I use the system for mp3's (usually 256kbps), DVDs and games (stuff like CS:S, HL2 DM etc)

585610381[/snapback]

http://www.ncix.com/forums/index.php?mode=...kid=0#msg774365

couldnt of asked a better person, I've tested it both ways, read that thread

Interesting.  So are you saying that if I don't already have the ZS then it's not worth me spending ?45 on one?

585612035[/snapback]

When it comes to using digital out it's gonna be pretty much the same, depending if your onboard sound supports dts 96/24, my onboard didn't so the symbol doesnt show on the logitech control centre unless im doing the Audigy 2 ZS digital out.

I have to admit though I'm not a fan of the Pro Logic 2 presets, I can't get it to be the way I like it so I end up using the 6 channel direct most of the time, that way I get my music the way I like it. Stereox2 kinda sucks cause you cant get the centre speaker to play anything, and the Pro Logic presets simulate surround sound so the rear's arent really used that much, so its not as loud.

Does your motherboard use Soundstorm? If so don't bother with the audigy at all cause it's just as good. But if you find yourself in the same case as me and want to use 6 channel direct then the creative software is quite nice.

Nvidia dropped soundstorm as it was getting too expensive to keep the license IIRC, so my board has the Realtek 650F (I think) codec. Supposedly not that fabulous...

I think I'll test each socket out when I get my speakers (weekend) and then make a decision. Cheers for the help.

I was just wondering if it would be worth buying this to use it as a home theater system in a small room. I am planning on using them to listen to music from my computer and watch movies from a dvd player.

Besides the cableing would I have to buy any other hardware to experience the digital stuff for movies.

Sorry don't know much about audio

Thanks for your responses in advance

I was just wondering if it would be worth buying this to use it as a home theater system in a small room.  I am planning on using them to listen to music from my computer and watch movies from a dvd player.

Besides the cableing would I have to buy any other hardware to experience the digital stuff for movies.

Sorry don't know much about audio

Thanks for your responses in advance

585620773[/snapback]

It would probably be a good system for you. There's no other hardware that you would need to buy except for the necessary cable to hook things like the DVD player up.

anyone else try using a higher brand speaker wire yet?

I'm using these

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetai...347&newdeptid=2

it definetly feels a lot nicer than the included speaker wire but I doubt it makes a big difference.

585588090[/snapback]

i'm using this stuff but only for one satellite speaker because the one speaker is a bit further than the rest and the in box wire wouldn't reach. i can't really tell that it makes a big difference but the monster wire is rated for the wattage that the z-5500 puts out.

Audigy LS. Yes, I set the audio option to SPDIF passthrough in the Device Control. And its not the constant hissing you get when you play it on something that can't decode DTS. It's like it's decoding very badly and the songs are in the from of pops and cracks instead of words and melodies. :(

585606289[/snapback]

u have to set it to 2.1 speakers when using spdif passthrough with a miniplug.

I was just wondering if it would be worth buying this to use it as a home theater system in a small room.  I am planning on using them to listen to music from my computer and watch movies from a dvd player.

Besides the cableing would I have to buy any other hardware to experience the digital stuff for movies.

Sorry don't know much about audio

Thanks for your responses in advance

585620773[/snapback]

yes, it's perfect for this type of setup. you'll be pleasantly suprised and not a bit disappointed.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • I have updated my Series 9 Watch so I assume there is either a mistake in what was said, or as suggested - the new AI feature set isn’t supported on anything other than those listed above.
    • WhatsApp slams Isreali firm, NSO Group, for trying to spy on its users by David Uzondu WhatsApp has come out accusing Israeli cyber-intelligence firm, NSO Group, of deploying a fresh wave of highly targeted "spear phishing" attacks against users, which its security teams successfully thwarted. The Israeli firm, according to WhatsApp, ran this operation like its usual one-click phishing campaigns, trying to get people to click malicious links that lead them to external sites. To coordinate the campaign, the spyware vendor created fake test accounts and groups on the messaging app. WhatsApp said it is sharing the specific malicious domains, ikhwancast[.]com, ghazacast[.]com, and fr24cast[.]com, because potential victims need this data to check if they were targeted across other messaging systems or email platforms. The NSO Group is infamous for creating and selling Pegasus, a military-grade commercial spyware capable of silently compromising smartphones simply by sending a message or placing a missed call via apps like WhatsApp or iMessage. Users do not even have to interact with the incoming notification before the infection takes hold. Once Pegasus manages to break in, the spyware harvests private data, letting operators read private messages, emails, photos, and documents. It also tracks precise GPS locations, records keystrokes, activates the device's camera, and monitors live microphone audio. Independent investigations by cybersecurity watchdogs like The Citizen Lab and human rights organizations like Amnesty International have proven that governments use this software to track humanitarian workers, journalists, diplomats, and political dissidents. These findings directly contradict NSO Group claims that clients use the technology to spy on criminals and terrorists only. In late 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce added the firm to its Entity List, effectively banning the vendor from buying hardware and software from American tech companies. WhatsApp said in its blog post that the spyware vendor violated a permanent court injunction with this new spear-phishing campaign. This injunction, which took effect in 2025, strictly prohibited NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp and its users. The platform is now asking a federal court to hold the firm in contempt.
    • It would be surprising if even 3 year old Apple Watches (and not SE models at that) cannot run watchOS 27. Granted, it doesn't mean it would work as well. We'll see.
    • Apple launches new website for parents and a revamped Screen Time experience by Aditya Tiwari At WWDC 2026, Apple announced new parental control features for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 to keep kids' device usage in check and keep them safe online. As a parent, you'll get access to a simpler setup experience, Ask to Browse, Time Allowances, and a redesigned Screen Time. You'll be able to pick exactly which apps your child can access on their device, choosing from just a few essential apps, a curated set, or the apps you feel are appropriate. There will be an option to gradually add more apps. Ask to Browse is a new feature that requires kids to request permission before visiting a new website in Safari on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You can also turn on a setting that requires your kid to ask for approval before connecting with an unknown contact via Messages, FaceTime, or the Phone app. You can manage your child's screen time more effectively with Time Allowances that work across categories, including Games, Entertainment, and Social Media. You can set time limits based on your kid's age and get suggestions informed by expert research. Speaking of expert guidance, Apple added that it's working with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to adapt its Family Media Plan to create a guide parents can refer to when using Apple products. Moreover, the company has also set up a new dedicated website, where you can find tools, resources, and answers to common questions around parental controls and child safety. Apple also allows parents to set daily schedules to manage screen time, configuring access to different apps at different times of the day and across the week. Overall, the Screen Time section has been revamped and provides a bird's-eye view of your kid's average device usage and most-used apps. "For example, to help protect important family moments, parents can quickly limit access during meals, outdoor play, and other times that deserve full attention. If kids need a little extra time to finish something in an app, parents can also easily extend access," Apple said. Apart from these, Communication Safety has been updated to block gore or violent content when detected in shared images or videos. The feature already blurs nudity in Messages and FaceTime calls, and is enabled by default for users under 18.
  • Recent Achievements

    • Very Popular
      Captain_Eric earned a badge
      Very Popular
    • One Month Later
      amusc earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • One Month Later
      DJC50PLUS earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Week One Done
      DJC50PLUS earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Proficient
      Eric Biran went up a rank
      Proficient
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      514
    2. 2
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      231
    3. 3
      ATLien_0
      87
    4. 4
      +Edouard
      84
    5. 5
      Steven P.
      80
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!