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Originally posted by Risto:Well here I am again... I'm really close to buying a new surround set. My current speakers are not really good, especially the sub is very bad. It can go very loud, but only hard 'boom' sounds, very ugly. Because I only want to replace it with something a lot better I am looking at the Logitech Z-5500.

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It has pretty good reviews etc, but I hope someone here on U2Start can help me decide. I know its better to start with a decent amplifier/receiver and some highend speakers. But that will cost at least double.

Is it easy to screw the speakers to the ceiling? My current set is all over the place and my rear speakers are more my side speakers. I would like to screw them to the ceiling/wall because i probably cant use the speakerstands i have now. And buying a new pair is just too much to ask of my wallet

I can get the set for 250 euro's here in holland. That is around 370 USD.

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What did you do ?

Im buying these. Read up on them extensively and actually tried them. Ill post more shortly.

Im getting them because of the saving over av reveiver/amp. As my ps3 is the hub of my media, these are perfect. Optical cable straight into the control pod and job done. Insane sound quality and massively loud. Beware the size of the sub. Its bigger than a microwave and pumps out incredible base. The satelites and control pod are rather large and are faurly easy to wall mount. There is little room for rotation though when mounted. Ceiling might be a little high though. Location of speakers is paramount for full effect. Try and get all the satelites aimed at your listening position. Stunning results. Satelite speaker cables easily extended.

Things to watch. Sub woofer can regularly pop its fuses so use a surge protector on the electrical socket and have a few spare fuses lying around. Price also fluxuiated by a hundred pounds or so, so keep an eye on prices. As an alternative to full on hight equipment, it doesnt come better.

Risto

15 years

I've read extensively as well. There are not many stands for them. Because the standard foot cant be removed. Also I'd like to mount them on the ceiling but Im not sure if thats possible...

Cant wait to hear what you think of them when you bought them!

germcevoy

15 years

Originally posted by Risto:I've read extensively as well. There are not many stands for them. Because the standard foot cant be removed. Also I'd like to mount them on the ceiling but Im not sure if thats possible...

Cant wait to hear what you think of them when you bought them!

my order was cancelled due to no stock. I have tried them though so read above. Ceiling mounting is tricky with the feet but they go on to the wall fine. I personally think ceiling is too high myself. Just above head height, slightly angled down is perfecg.

Risto

15 years

Problem is that i only have 3 walls and one big window. Thats why I thought of the ceiling. Also my room is very long and I dont have any furniture behind me to put the rear speakers on.
My current set came with stands but they cant be used on the Z5500. I m sure i can think of something though.

I have seen someone mounting them on the ceiling using a very cheap convenient store brace thing. That might solve my problem. Or i need to make something myself to use my current stands.

The popping issue should be fixed. Logitech promissed to solve issues of current owners as well. According a popular Dutch tech website.

germcevoy

15 years

Originally posted by Risto:Problem is that i only have 3 walls and one big window. Thats why I thought of the ceiling. Also my room is very long and I dont have any furniture behind me to put the rear speakers on.
My current set came with stands but they cant be used on the Z5500. I m sure i can think of something though.

I have seen someone mounting them on the ceiling using a very cheap convenient store brace thing. That might solve my problem. Or i need to make something myself to use my current stands.

The popping issue should be fixed. Logitech promissed to solve issues of current owners as well. According a popular Dutch tech website.

i'm also limited with space for rearward speakers as my seated position will back up on to a wall. Might need to redesign the room. These are perfect for me though until I get my own place and start adding other sources like cable, better computer and audio equipment which might then require a receiver. I've seen these priced at £175 at times so a real bargain.

They have also been in production for over 5 years without a single update or new model so that really is the highest testament to their quality

Risto

15 years

There have been 2 revisions, the first had problems with popping and unwanted radio reception. But that has been a while and Im sure only the newest are sold now

175 GBP sounds very nice. Havent seen them for that price here. Will keep my eyes open for a few weeks though. Thanks for the advice

germcevoy

15 years

Originally posted by Risto:There have been 2 revisions, the first had problems with popping and unwanted radio reception. But that has been a while and Im sure only the newest are sold now

175 GBP sounds very nice. Havent seen them for that price here. Will keep my eyes open for a few weeks though. Thanks for the advice

in terms of specs though. The model itself hasn't been updated. I might hold off to christmas until reordering. Bloody car . . .

Risto

15 years

Originally posted by germcevoy:[..]

in terms of specs though. The model itself hasn't been updated. I might hold off to christmas until reordering. Bloody car . . .

Well I think i will hop out tonight to check what the prices are in the big shops near me. It seems pretty impossible to buy him here for less than 250. I have read that there have been some actions for 222 euro in the past. But Im afraid I wont find it cheaper.

germcevoy

15 years

Originally posted by Risto:[..]

Well I think i will hop out tonight to check what the prices are in the big shops near me. It seems pretty impossible to buy him here for less than 250. I have read that there have been some actions for 222 euro in the past. But Im afraid I wont find it cheaper.

impatience is a bastard. Van't find anything lower than your price either. Amazing to think that these are PC speakers. . . . Make sure you have a decent sound card aswell. I'm sure you do though

germcevoy

15 years

have to add a comment for that imgburn. Program. Its amazing. DVD burning at its simplest.

I also need to split a few DL DVD's to 2 standard DVD's. Am II right in saying DVD shrink can do this?

Risto

15 years

Originally posted by germcevoy:[..]

impatience is a bastard. Van't find anything lower than your price either. Amazing to think that these are PC speakers. . . . Make sure you have a decent sound card aswell. I'm sure you do though

I don't

But when you connect it using digital SPDIF interface (optical or coax) it doesnt care how good your soundcard is. It can send lossless LPCM stereo to the speakers and AC3/DTS surround as well. With a good soundcard you are more flexible but its not necessary at all for good quality.

And imgburn is very good indeed

Dont know about splitting though. Forum at Doom9.org is your best option

germcevoy

15 years

Originally posted by Risto:[..]

I don't But when you connect it using digital SPDIF interface (optical or coax) it doesnt care how good your soundcard is. It can send lossless LPCM stereo to the speakers and AC3/DTS surround as well. With a good soundcard you are more flexible but its not necessary at all for good quality.

And imgburn is very good indeed Dont know about splitting though. Forum at Doom9.org is your best option

I see I see. I'll just have the PS3 connecting directly to the pod via optical. Should get nearly the very best audio possible and surround sound. Might have to upgrade to a receiver though when I move because i'll need another optical connection for sky HD. These speakers have just the onne optical input

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