Have to ask owners of Z5500 here. 
PC logitech z5500/z680/z5450 thread, all about logitech speakers thread
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 Jun 23 2005, 04:27 PM
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Some people in some forum says that the built in decoder for Z5500 is crappier then soundcard such as A2ZS or A4 Pro. But that's what they say .. who knows.
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Sep 8 2005, 07:27 AM
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It will hurt your brains and intestines too.
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Sep 18 2005, 11:30 PM
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QUOTE(Silon @ Sep 18 2005, 11:18 PM) it must be the additional tweeter causing the extra height increase... Klipsch Ultra sat behind them! look at it in comparison with its little bro, the megaworks.  edit: this is a pic from gear.ign   |
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Sep 22 2005, 10:51 PM
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You can try foobar2000 Intrigue. But it will take you a while til you get used to it.
edit: huh i got the wrong person o_o This post has been edited by Joseph Hahn: Sep 23 2005, 02:56 AM |
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Oct 14 2005, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE(tiSSue_paPer @ Oct 14 2005, 05:24 AM) i wanna ask,gigawork hav 5.1product..? im interested la.. If you have at least an Audigy 2 ZS, when you are playing DVDs, the soundcard will automatically upmix it to 7.1 for you. That's why there's this setting. coz i think 7.1 is more then enough.. not every dvd got 7.1 feature most of the dvd is 5.1 oni..   |
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Nov 15 2005, 02:36 AM
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Something like this ? Taken from some other forum.
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Jun 5 2007, 11:10 PM
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Boomy ? No way! I'm using this speaker for a week now and i think it's not boomy at all. It really depends on where you place your speaker, the stuffs around it and where you put it. I used to use a Gigaworks S750, good speaker but the amp blew up.
 So i end up with this speaker instead. Hope it's reliable. I noticed it has auto off system if it overheats (in the manual...). =oAnyhow, i was using stereo speaker only in between the S750 and this Z-5500. Oh how i missed surround sound in games and movies. |
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Jun 8 2007, 12:27 PM
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Klipsch PM Ultra 5.1 is discontinued unfortunately.
Try Armin van Buuren - The Longest Day for bass.  |
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Jun 10 2007, 08:44 PM
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QUOTE(justone @ Jun 5 2007, 11:44 PM) Logitech is famous in burning fuses, so its more reliable(cheaper i'd say) and u can easily swap it wif those slow burns... Is it too easy for it to burn fuse ? Coz i think mine just did.  I was just vaccuming my room and all of a sudden the speaker power is gone. Can i just get the fuse replacement at any electrical shop ? |
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Jun 11 2007, 12:01 PM
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You're very lucky lol i've been using this speaker for like a week and a half ? Lol.
Anyway, i'm happy to report that it is the fuse that blew up. I replaced it with another 2A fuse though i'm not sure it's a slow burn type but it works nontheless. What a relief. Oh RM2 for 4 2A fuses just in case it burns again.  I think it was because i was vaccuming my room yesterday. Maybe somewhat because of the high power of the vacuum it overloads the speaker circuit or something. Here's a pic of the original fuse and the one i replaced it with.  The bottom fuse is the original one. |
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Jun 15 2007, 09:13 PM
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Well if you're annoyed with the fuse too easy burning, get a 4A one instead of 2A. Don't get any more than that or you might kill the speaker for sure.
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Jul 17 2007, 05:56 PM
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I don't have that sound when switching input.
I just bought myself a coax and optical cable to test. I was surprised at how much difference the sound is. Music sounds so much better even though it's just MP3. Not much difference to me between coax and optical though. But i'm using optical now for music. Added on July 17, 2007, 5:58 pmSo, i have all 3 inputs at the back of the control center lol. For the optical & coax i use my built in Realtek onboard sound as i don't have the Digital I/O module for my X-Fi. >_>; This post has been edited by Joseph Hahn: Jul 17 2007, 05:58 PM |
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Jul 21 2007, 01:35 AM
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Hey guys i found these nice tips when i was looking on how to find out the firmware version of the control center.
 QUOTE Activating the Z-5500's hidden features The more I use and play with this unit the better it gets... after sleuthing on the web I found you could set the Control Panel to display a "second skin" plus more. 1. Activating the Second Skin Basically this changes the level display for the volume control to a "stepped" type display instead of the default "bar" display. It also changes the color of the LED when in standby mode from red to purple... how cool is that? To toggle between the first and second skins, first set the unit to standby mode, then press Input + Effect + Settings + Mute simultaneously for 6 seconds. Once you see the LED flash for 2 seconds, you would have toggled to a new "skin". The only downside to this "second skin" is that the volume is about half as loud as the main skin's. 2. Enabling volume offset for Analog sources Okay so you noticed Direct 6 Channel analog mode is lower in volume compared to Optical and Coaxial digital. If you want to "normalize" the level here is how you do it: While in 6 Channel Direct mode, hold down the Mute button and start rotating the volume knob while keeping the Mute button down. Note that the display now shows "offset" values. 3. Displaying firmware version and resetting to factory settings Set the unit to standby mode then press Input + Settings simultaneously for 6 seconds. This will display the firmware version for a few seconds and will also reset the settings to their original factory values. 4. Displaying the digital stream type/mode Set the unit to standby mode then press Input + Effect simultaneously for 6 seconds. This will put the Control Center in "Diagnostic Mode". Now everytime you the Z-5500 is fed a digital stream (DTS, DD, etc.), it will display the stream information (format, bitrate, etc.) for 5 seconds in place of the DD or DTS logo before returning to the standard display. Source: http://www.dealtime.com/xPR-Logitech-Z-550...RD-259247738500 Apparently i have firmware version 2.0.9.  Added on July 21, 2007, 1:38 amOh and i'm planning to change the speaker cable. What's a good cable ? Something average priced. My X-Fi Digital I/O Module should arrive next week. Right now i'm using my onboard Realtek HD Audio Digital Output. Tried #4 from the guide, interesting haha...  This post has been edited by Joseph Hahn: Jul 21 2007, 01:55 AM |
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Jul 22 2007, 02:07 AM
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^ Yeah especially the second skin, i like the purple standby light lol. Too bad the volume is not as loud as the normal skin hehe.
QUOTE(cky80 @ Jul 21 2007, 12:31 PM) ya i use the ps3 optical output to my z5500s. pc i used direct6 channel...wanted to get coax but have to buy a damn i/o converter for the soundcard! more cash! X-Fi? The Digital I/O Module is just RM72 in Trade Zone. Limited though. Mine should arrive next week. Anyway i was at Lowyat Plaza today because my SPACE UTM class got cancelled so i decided to hang around for a bit and find my speaker cable. I bought 20m worth of cable from that audiophile shop at the ground floor. It's a silver copper branded Pyramid (ever heard of this brand ?) cable with thick plastic thingy covering it. Worth RM250. I already have a cheapo optical connector that i bought from Giant, but that shop offered me an optical cable worth RM99 for RM50 so i ended up spending RM300 at that shop. Now i'm using the cables, i have no idea the cable will need burning in or whatever but it sure sounds damn good.  |
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Jul 23 2007, 09:45 PM
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^ I think any A/V shop should have that cable.
Changing the cable, i didn't hear that much difference. The advantage maybe less interference due the thick cable housing and the combination of silver and copper. But changing from analog to digital definitely can hear the difference. Bass is less boomy and voice and the sound in the background are much clearer. You can hear instruments with more details too. |
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Jul 24 2007, 01:07 AM
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LOL.
The cable is a mini stereo jack connected to 2 female RCA jack. Or just mention stereo head to RCA. If the shop still blur then i dunno how lol.  I can easily find that cable at an el-cheapo electronic shop. |
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QUOTE(solitary @ Jul 30 2007, 05:55 PM) hi all, It's not that important but since you're at it, better use the good quality cable. Whether you notice the difference or not is a different story. i am going to be a Z5500 user very very soon. now my house is doing renovation, and i wish my cable/wiring to my rear satelites to be conceal. i now wish to get confirmation from you guys.. that'll be.. is the cable in good quality is essential ? i've been looking at the cable.. some cheap but affordable @ RM 3/m ( not copper based but in silver color) better quality selling @ RM 7/m (copper based more thick and density) so.... i do wish you guys can help out.. QUOTE(KiNd3rbU3no @ Aug 7 2007, 01:48 AM) can anyone intro soundcard for z5500? Any 7.1 soundcard is ok. Cable is really up to you if you have extra cash to spend.i hope can works all the function of z5500 and then ,is tha anyway to let z5500 becum more gd? cable?i saw sum thread tha talk abt new cable= = QUOTE(tunasandwich @ Aug 7 2007, 02:45 AM) any idea where can i get the fuse for the logitech Z5500 ? You don't need a specific fuse. Just go to any electric shop and ask for 2A fuse. Go back home and replace the blown fuse and you're done. i think mine blew ....  QUOTE(KiNd3rbU3no @ Aug 8 2007, 12:11 AM) is tha z5500+ x-fi fatality nice? More than good enough. |
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Aug 14 2007, 10:01 PM
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QUOTE(tunasandwich @ Aug 12 2007, 12:55 AM) Thanks for the reply Joseph ! Yep. but 2A = 2 Amp ? my electronics sucked@ss QUOTE(Hyde`fK @ Aug 12 2007, 06:59 PM) Wanna ask is it Z5500 got two types? Cause I see in the net there's one that the cable to connect from subwoofer to satellites use red/black wires, while most using RCA cables. RCA ? Maybe that's the older version ? I dunno. Coz mine and i think other user here all have the standard red black wire, which you can freely replace with any better wires, which is what i did. |
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Aug 15 2007, 07:58 PM
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QUOTE(tunasandwich @ Aug 15 2007, 01:13 AM) i just checked up on the support site... 2-4 is fine. No more than 4 or dead lol. I'm using 2A. Ok now. Last time blew up because i use vacuum cleaner on the same extension. it says 4A Slow Blow Fuse.... shud I try tat instead? This post has been edited by Joseph Hahn: Aug 15 2007, 08:00 PM |
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QUOTE(asciii @ Aug 18 2007, 08:54 PM) Questions: Sure.1. This can be used as a home theater system? 2. If yes, Is a decoder needed for it to become a home theater system? 3. Which is the best place to get this item? It has it's own decoder but it doesn't have what latest dedicated amplifier have, only DTS and Dolby Digital. IMO it's morely suited for consoles (and PC) use. Any shop on LYP should have it i think. ._. Added on August 19, 2007, 2:54 am QUOTE(Hyde`fK @ Aug 12 2007, 06:59 PM) Wanna ask is it Z5500 got two types? Cause I see in the net there's one that the cable to connect from subwoofer to satellites use red/black wires, while most using RCA cables. QUOTE Logitech updated this new version of the Z-5500's with normal wires instead of fixed coaxial ones, so you can easily get new wires for it. Found this on newegg, so confirm the RCA ones are the older version.  This post has been edited by Joseph Hahn: Aug 19 2007, 02:54 AM |
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