The Logitech Z-5500 speaker system presents another check mark in the good books for Logitech. The Logitech Z-5500 manages to pick up where their older Z-680 leaves off.
With a whopping big 10 inch sub-woofer to handle bass and 5 satellite speakers to do the work of the higher range stuff it produces sound that is very impressive, especially if it is used with a computer system.
The main features…
- 505W RMS power (317W for satellites and 188W for subwoofer
- Multiple input sources (Digital optical, digital coaxial, 6 channel, analog)
- Hardware encoding for Dolby Digital and DTS
- Central control panel
The satellite speakers of the system are designed to give the maximum effect ot both the mid and high range sounds. The design of the casing is such that you can mount the speakers on a wall of just sit them on a surface. Speaker wire is attached to the speaker itself, so there is no customization available there, unless you like to splice RCA cables (not much fun). 25 feet of cable should be enough for most uses though.
The subwoofer on the Logitech Z-5500 is a large affair. If it is to be installed in a tight space situation you might have trouble finding a spot for it. Or perhaps you can turn it into a little table? The size of the speaker itself is 10 inch, but the size of the cage to the screws is 12 inches.
The speaker itself uses a large case because of Logitech choice of speaker design. The Logitech Z-5500 utilises a port to enhance the sound it produces. Although ported designs can be a little harder to implement, they do it well and the overall boost in performance is well liked.
The central control panel which sits upright by itself performs all the main functions of the system. There is a large knob in the center to change the volume. There are multiple choices for input sources so it should support everything you have. If you need to listen from a portable mp3 player there is a spot for a jack on the side of the panel.
Although very large for a computer speaker system, these guys blow away anything else out there. Of course you could shovel out more money, but hey, why do that? The functioning and looks are good and you just need to make sure you have the space and the two hundred and a bit bucks, then the Logitech Z-5500 becomes a great choice for watching movies, listening to music, or adding kick to you favorite games.
