Hi.. ive already asked this, but i suppose better to ask in thread..
basically a repost, cause i didnt get much suggestion that time.

hi.

am about to buy a 5.1 speaker system. am presently thinking of the logitech z-5500.
the problem is that it is somewhat an aging system, and the prices in malaysia seem a bit high compared to actual product price in the US, which has dropped quite a bit. maybe local retailers still hanging on to old stock? keke.

but its the only one ive seen which meets my requirements.

im planning to connect the speaker to my macbook, which would require an optical in port. other speaker systems do not have this port, and subsequently, are missing onboard sound processing. DTS, Dolby.... etc.

is there any suggestions on an alternative?

let me know if there is comparable sound to be had on a budget of rm 1500 - 2000. i'm open to a/v receiver / speaker combos as well.
ive found a yamaha setup for about 1700 at a big box store. with a receiver / speaker combo i have far better connectivity and upgrade options and am willing to spend a bit extra on such a system.


devices that would connect to the system includes, macbook, xbox360 and a ps3 soon.



any suggestions?

DO NOT RECOMMEND A 2.1 SYSTEM.

hmm. seems there isnt a lot of choice near the level of z5500..on the pc audio side.

so ..

what would be best?
i mean for all kinds of listening. games, music and movies.
logitech z5500, or a seperate AVR and speakers? (same price range) under 2k.