I am wanting to buy a 5.1 channel speakers for my gaming consoles. I have narrowed down my options to those two speakers. Can anyone with experience tell me which is better? i read the logitech thread in audiophiles that said there are many problems with Z5500. Is Sony DDW3000 HTiB better? The price is almost the same which is why I consider them. Are there any other better speakers in their price range? Can anyone recommend me? Thanks.

BTW, I feel that all Xbox 360 and PS3 games are in 5.1 channel so I do not need 7.1 speakers. Does FFXIII and God of War 3 uses LPCM 7.1? If that is so, I guess I have to settle with downgraded sound in 5.1 channel.

DDW3000 can't even support HD Audio, if you okay with optical/coaxial just go for it. It's still can support DTS/Dolby Digital for DVD or BD anyway if you're okay with it or else don't buy either one of them.

game doesnt support HD Audio for the moment. so no need go for HD Audio yet

Go for z-5500. I have one and it was really really loud. The bass kills the Sony anytime. But at 1.5k it's a bit expensive for some.

That's the reason why I don't consider those expensive HT sets with Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD decoder yet. Besides, i don't have the cash. Budget is around rm1500.

I thought i read in the logitech z5500 thread in audiophiles say a lot of problems with this model? The price is almost the same as DDW3000. Is the sound quality better than a HTiB? I don't need heavy bass and too loud sounds. Have you done comparison with the DDW3000?

Have you heard and seen DDW3000 before? I don't think Z5500 can beat the Sony.

Hmm. I really want to buy one that gives the best sound quality between the two. do you have DDW3000 or have auditioned it somewhere? can i know where? i live in setapak. where is the closest place to audition? is the company Tan something is Jalan , i forgot , tunku abdul rahman before the sogo, pertama complex nearest? i really want to go hear for myself.

Whats the use of best sound quality speaker when you are using it to play games (no offense...I'm enjoy gaming too)...and do you turn the volume up to max level?...I dun think so..

So for me to get the best atmosphere, I'll get the speaker system which has a killer bass. Mids and high for both should just as good with minor tweaking.

i want to enjoy games with the best possible sound quality for the experience. games with atmospheric soundtrack such as shadow of the colossus are an example. wait and see what FFXIII and God of War 3 can deliver in the aural department.

"best sound quality" does not come cheap.

agree with azbro.

your main focus is to create a good environment for gaming with dynamic sound. you will not focus on sound quality when u r playing games.

I want the best quality possible for RM1500. I know there are better HT going as high as 6 digits price.

So what HTiB you recommend for the price range of RM1500? was looking as Yamaha YAS 71. but not sure about the price. and does a front projection speaker create better environment with dynamic sound compared to 5.1 speakers?

Is Yamaha YHT 175 good? how much is it? i think the spec is good enough for me. Where can i audition it? does harvey norman pavilion have it?

This post has been edited by deathninjax: Jul 21 2009, 01:31 AM

I never heard the Sony DDW3000 before I but I used to own an RM1500 Sony HTIB, an RM2000+ Panasonic HTIB and the Logitech Z5500. The Logitech is the best sounding among those three for games and movies