Wednesday, March 9th 2011
Hear Every Detail: Logitech Unveils Theater-Quality Surround Sound Speakers
So you can hear every detail in your movies, games and music, today Logitech unveiled the Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906. Delivering 500 watts (RMS) of power, the Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906 are THX Certified, creating a theater-quality audio experience in your living room.
"We're delighted to offer consumers a successor to the highly acclaimed Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speaker System," said Mark Schneider, vice president and general manager of Logitech's audio business unit. "The Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906 are the logical evolution of surround sound speakers, and we're confident they will become an indispensable part of the living room."
Powerful Audio - 500 Watt, THX-Certified Speakers
The Logitech Surround Sound Speakers offer 500 watts (RMS) of power, delivering thunderous audio that can shake your house. Logitech's newest speakers have met strict performance standards to achieve THX certification - so you can be sure that your entertainment will sound the way it was meant to.
For your Dolby digital or DTS encoded soundtracks, onboard 5.1 digital decoding enables detailed surround sound - from the roar of the crowd to the footsteps right behind you. If you love house-shaking bass, the ported, side-firing subwoofer delivers 165 watts of pure, distortion-free bass. And the Logitech Surround Sound Speakers convert two-channel stereo into an immersive surround sound experience.
Designed for the Living Room - Connect Up to Six Audio Devices
The Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906 not only sound good, they are designed to fit into your existing living room setup. You can connect up to six audio devices simultaneously - including your TV, DVD, DVR, Blu-Ray player, Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii, iPod and even your PC or Mac laptop. And with its easy-to-read display and easy-to-stack design, the control console looks good with your home-entertainment system.
For your convenience, a wireless remote lets you control your listening experience without ever getting off the couch. And, wall-mountable satellites turn any room into a home theater.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906 are expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in March 2011 for a suggested retail price of $349.99 (U.S.). Visit www.logitech.com or our blog for more information.
"We're delighted to offer consumers a successor to the highly acclaimed Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speaker System," said Mark Schneider, vice president and general manager of Logitech's audio business unit. "The Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906 are the logical evolution of surround sound speakers, and we're confident they will become an indispensable part of the living room."
The Logitech Surround Sound Speakers offer 500 watts (RMS) of power, delivering thunderous audio that can shake your house. Logitech's newest speakers have met strict performance standards to achieve THX certification - so you can be sure that your entertainment will sound the way it was meant to.
For your Dolby digital or DTS encoded soundtracks, onboard 5.1 digital decoding enables detailed surround sound - from the roar of the crowd to the footsteps right behind you. If you love house-shaking bass, the ported, side-firing subwoofer delivers 165 watts of pure, distortion-free bass. And the Logitech Surround Sound Speakers convert two-channel stereo into an immersive surround sound experience.
Designed for the Living Room - Connect Up to Six Audio Devices
The Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906 not only sound good, they are designed to fit into your existing living room setup. You can connect up to six audio devices simultaneously - including your TV, DVD, DVR, Blu-Ray player, Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii, iPod and even your PC or Mac laptop. And with its easy-to-read display and easy-to-stack design, the control console looks good with your home-entertainment system.
For your convenience, a wireless remote lets you control your listening experience without ever getting off the couch. And, wall-mountable satellites turn any room into a home theater.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906 are expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in March 2011 for a suggested retail price of $349.99 (U.S.). Visit www.logitech.com or our blog for more information.
129 Comments on Hear Every Detail: Logitech Unveils Theater-Quality Surround Sound Speakers
the new 'control pod' looks alright i suppose. but they probably got rid of the old one due to the amount of problems people were having with it. I have lost count of the many posts ive seen about the LEDs in the control pod dying after a few months of use (there have also been documented issues of the control pod overheating too, i think)
The HD formats are HDMI only though I believe.
I guess it's the same logic as many manufacturers sell Euro vs US at the same number value, but worth much more in Euro terms.
So off topic on my end :(
In Canada, with penetration of pc and associated devices so high, companies can afford to charge more, as chance of actually making a sale is dependant on many differnt things than in other markets.
We have recycling fees, environmental fees, taxes, and all the toher stuff, but none of that is rolled into retail pricing; it's all added on afterwords.
They are literally changring $150 more because, quite literally, they can. I'm sure that the price will ramin much higher too, as even the Z-5500's are that high as well, but i bought the set I had for much lower @ $279, after pricematching and such.
Personally, I'd rather spend the $50 in shipping to have it bought state-side!
Back on the speakers - There is a new trade in service Logitech is offering. I've got some 5.1's by Logitech that I wouldn't mind trading in if the payout was reasonable... can anyone comment on the payout?
Link: www.logitech.com/en-us/349/7077?WT.ac=ps|7041
in fact there is trade in for other countries
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On a side note - these speakers are £329 on their UK website, 20% off would be like £65 off R.R.P.
Z5500's are still £379 (:roll:LOL:roll:) ordering directly from Logitech is always so over priced. I bought my Z5500's for £220 not £379.
Boy, am I glad I waited :)
500 watts RMS is insane for a computer speaker setup. Most home theater setups come nowhere close to 500 watts RMS.
Neat stuff.
However, making it sound good at any given loudness is a different matter altogether..
That's the bit I'm interested in ;)