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
Its effectiveness might be arguable though..
EDIT: the subwoofer has, apparently, not been magnetic shielded as such, but again .. this might be a debatable point.
Most of the time, however, this sounds just fine.
When working with pure audio, this simply won't cut it :/That's fair enough too, but begs the question: why have your subbie so close to your PC that it could affect it?
I've had a number of very strong magnets hanging off HDDs to see how this would affect said HDDs and had a zero affect on the HDDs, so for any speaker to cause grief, I'm intrigued how this has adversely affected anyone's PC? :confused:
i dunno, i can draw a line between what i need, and what i think others need. forcing my opinions upon others seems... douchey.
One's ears are one's judgement ;)
The same goes for a 2.1 Linn setup actually.
This is virtually applicable to everything, from power tools to computers to phones to bread to milk to condoms. And why do people do this all the time, even when they knew the logic behind it? We know perfectly why.
As such, though, I'm also acutely aware of the limitations that are placed upon the PC crowd when it comes to PC audio.
I agree with you whole-heartedly, but the point here is what is best for the market catered to and in this instance, I'm not so sure Logitech is all that far off the mark, so to speak.
For what it is and for the market catered to, I'm yet to be convinced this setup is as bad as some would make it out to be.
So.. you had issues even after following these "instructions"?
You may wish to follow Wile_E's advice and go for something like the suggested Onkyo instead.
Your ears will love you for it ;)
Or not, as the case may be :p
it's 6:30 in the morning am I making sense? :p
Truth lies in the ear of the beholder ;)
Mirage Omnis < om-5>
B&W < M1 - MT30 pack>
Cambridge <Minx>
Prestige <Milleniaone>
polk <blackstone>
or perhaps something from NHT or Energy :confused: don't know yet, and then I will have to deal with getting a receiver, which is something I really don't like about hifi HT stuff - and where I have to give an advantage point to PC speakers :o
HT will always represent a compromise of sorts, so whatever is capable of giving you the best clarity at your preferred price-point, is the one to go for, regardless of brand (most tend to be within 1% of each other anyway, and a difference you can only notice if you're picky AND wearing headphones :p).
EDIT: *really* picky xD
Jamo S606HCS3 5.0 with Bic F12
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I hope the Z906 aren't as bad as the Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speaker system. I bought the Z-5500 after my Klipsch Promedia 5.1 died. I was stunned by how bad the Z-5500 was in comparison. People who liked the Z-5500 never compared them against anything else. Boomy, high pitched with no middle :-(
The Z-5500 was all about good looks, performance was secondary. I swapped out the satellite speakers that came with the Z-5500 system for my Klipsch Promedia speakers and there was a great improvement in sound quality.
I wish Klipsch would get back into making 5.1 Speaker systems for computers since all I have owned by Logitech has been about the Bling not so much quality :(
I really hope that this time around it is about the sound quality and not the cool look!
And for your space? Polk RM6750's with amp of your choice. Sats are the same relative size, and sound several times better. Polk Audio RM6750 Black 5.1CH Home Theater Speaker...
These are terrible speakers. If they were half the price, they would be great. If they offered more for the money than they currently do, they would be great. They fail on both accounts.
Again, it is the price that makes these shitty speakers. People need to realize they are being gouged. Buying these is no different in principle than buying a MacBook Pro.If it's gonna be PC sound only, you can use analog out straight into a 5 channel amp, and just use the PC to control the volume.
Also look into Paradigm. :D
Hsu Research for subs in the bang for buck category. They are a direct order company, so there subs compete with the major brands, but at a much lower price point for the same level of performance.Do yourself a favor, and buy a home theater setup. If you absolutely can't fit a receiver, look into powered studio monitors.