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PC Speakers - Logitech z-5300

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Fedex is on their way to my dorm with these, according to the online tracking service. 280W RMS power, and 560W max. They look to be some great speakers, especially at $150 with shipping.

I'll post my impressions of them later once it's all set up.

That's what I have & it was most definitely worth the purchase!

is it better than z560

Yeah. Ok. Time for a rant.

My speakers got here (arrived at campus) at 4:34PM today.

The mail truck delivers packages to all the dorms at 4:00PM. Every day. Never early. Never late. Thus, my package was not on the truck.

The mail distribution center closes at 5:00PM. Never closes early. Never closes late.

I have class from 4:00-5:20 on MWF.

Thus, my speakers are here. On campus. About a block from here. In the damn storage facility. And I can't pick them up until morning.

DAMN IT. DAMN IT. DAMN IT.

I hate this.

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Got the speakers this morning. Took about twenty minutes to set them up, which is considerably less time than my Sony Home Theater took to wire up and configure.

I've never been so impressed by a set of speakers. These are, bar none, the absolute nicest-sounding computer audio components I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. I'm in a dorm, though, so they could present some problems in the future. The subwoofer, for example, puts out more bass than my home theater sub. It kicks HARD.

Still in the process of testing, but at this point I can reccomend these to ANYONE looking for new computer speakers.

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Originally posted by wwu.punisher Got the speakers this morning. Took about twenty minutes to set them up, which is considerably less time than my Sony Home Theater took to wire up and configure. I've never been so impressed by a set of speakers. These are, bar none, the absolute nicest-sounding computer audio components I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. I'm in a dorm, though, so they could present some problems in the future. The subwoofer, for example, puts out more bass than my home theater sub. It kicks HARD. Still in the process of testing, but at this point I can reccomend these to ANYONE looking for new computer speakers.

you have any idea if the logitech Z640 is any good? im thinking about getting those simply because they're only 50 bucks for a six piece...71 watts...which is nothing compared to yours but im not looking to spend that much money on speakers

I had Altec Lansing 641s in which subwoofer died a few weeks ago and got the Logitech Z560 as replacement. They're great when I wired in the 4 sattelites into the system from the old 641s so I have a total of 8. I know I get no increase in power by doing so, but these sattelites certainly don't distort at any level of power since I'm pushing them below their capbilities. I can't push 400W anyhow unless I'm just shitfaced drunk and the wife's not home.

Great deal on the Z5300s! Good choice! You got to have that trance with the definite THUMP!

You don't really miss it unless you ain't got it, like the burnt-out POS Altec 641 subwoofer.




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Originally posted by TuanAnh213 you have any idea if the logitech Z640 is any good? im thinking about getting those simply because they're only 50 bucks for a six piece...71 watts...which is nothing compared to yours but im not looking to spend that much money on speakers

You can grab the z-640s if you just twiddle around with music. If you're looking for REALLY good sound, though, go with the z-5300s or z-680s. The 680s are way overpriced, in my opinion, however. I'd go with the z-5300s. They are absolutely incredible. Been listening to them all afternoon.

My dad has the z-340s. Little 2.1 system for the family computer. That thing puts out some serious thump for the size. The z-640s are a set of 340s with 2 more satellites and a center channel. Same speakers and sub, though.

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Originally posted by wwu.punisher You can grab the z-640s if you just twiddle around with music. If you're looking for REALLY good sound, though, go with the z-5300s or z-680s. The 680s are way overpriced, in my opinion, however. I'd go with the z-5300s. They are absolutely incredible. Been listening to them all afternoon. My dad has the z-340s. Little 2.1 system for the family computer. That thing puts out some serious thump for the size. The z-640s are a set of 340s with 2 more satellites and a center channel. Same speakers and sub, though.

what about the logitech z-2200...its basically the 680 except its 2.1, with the same sub and its only 100 on amazon

z560 equals best for price

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Originally posted by TuanAnh213 what about the logitech z-2200...its basically the 680 except its 2.1, with the same sub and its only 100 on amazon

Don't be cheap. Get the THUMP!

Seriously. You're only talking $50 more for an exponential increase in power and quality. A couple tanks of gas these days. Speakers for life, until you get old like me and have to keep boosting power as you lose hearing. And you can crank them, like now..........


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Originally posted by TuanAnh213 you have any idea if the logitech Z640 is any good? im thinking about getting those simply because they're only 50 bucks for a six piece...71 watts...which is nothing compared to yours but im not looking to spend that much money on speakers

Definitely get them... I had them for quite a while. Excellent speakers, superb sound quality. Better deal than the ones from creative. Did I mention the subwoofer on this setup. The volume knob on the woofer is on minimum volume and I had to decrease it using volume controls in Windows and it still rips the a powerful bass. If I crank the woofer volume all the way up and if I increase it in Windows as well, then neigbors, cops, ambulance, fire department and possibly national guard will come knocking on my door.

Alright speakers but these comes nothing close to Klipsch......

Klipsch is the ultimate computer speakers for your desktop......

I even brought a 4-satillite speaker system for my turntable setup and they sound so clear and crisp. I don't even need an amp/reciever or big speakers for my setup

I've tried the z640 b4...........let just say I open the box then put them back in the box the same day and now they are sitting in my basement

it cant beat my z680 for $220 with free shipping from 1 year ago

I was SO close to buying the old 200 watt Klipsch 2.1 system (from 2000, before they rolled out with the new Promedia 72 watt setup). I decided against it and the 4.1 Klipsch because these Logitechs are a full 5.1 system. It's hard to beat that at $150, which is the same price as the Klipsch 2.1. I mean, Klipsch are nice, but in comparing the two I don't think I'd take them over these Logitechs. The sound is just about the same for the most part.

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Originally posted by 3xx3r7 Definitely get them... I had them for quite a while. Excellent speakers, superb sound quality. Better deal than the ones from creative. Did I mention the subwoofer on this setup. The volume knob on the woofer is on minimum volume and I had to decrease it using volume controls in Windows and it still rips the a powerful bass. If I crank the woofer volume all the way up and if I increase it in Windows as well, then neigbors, cops, ambulance, fire department and possibly national guard will come knocking on my door.

awesome...then z640 it is

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Originally posted by TranceLuver4evr Alright speakers but these comes nothing close to Klipsch...... Klipsch is the ultimate computer speakers for your desktop...... I even brought a 4-satillite speaker system for my turntable setup and they sound so clear and crisp. I don't even need an amp/reciever or big speakers for my setup I've tried the z640 b4...........let just say I open the box then put them back in the box the same day and now they are sitting in my basement

not everyone's able to dish out 200 bucks on speakers so we're talking about value vs. sound quality

If you're going to get the z-640s, get them from NewEgg.com. $60 including shipping. I got my speakers and my entire tower from them. Best online store in the WORLD as far as electronics go.

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Originally posted by wwu.punisher If you're going to get the z-640s, get them from NewEgg.com. $60 including shipping. I got my speakers and my entire tower from them. Best online store in the WORLD as far as electronics go.

amazon has em at 49.99 without shipping...but yeah...newegg is awesome for sure

Having tested the z-5300s for a full day, now, I have to say that it is comparable to a Klipsch system. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that it owns the Klipsch 4.1. The 5.1 is probably a bit nicer, but I've heard the 4.1 and the 5300s outperform them. That's insane given the cost of the 5300s.

A friend of mine living above me has the Logitech 4.1 z-560s. They're 400W RMS, which is higher than my 5300s, but his distort like mad at high volume. The 5300s, on the other hand, hold strong all the way to the top of the volume. (Which is fucking incredible when you're sitting a foot and a half away from the subwoofer, by the way.)

This is far and beyond the most impressive computer speaker system I've ever owned. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that it's the best money I've ever spent on computer hardware.

Buy them. You will NOT regret it.

do you need a special soundcard to use these speakers.

You're going to want a decent 5.1 card to take full advantage of them, but if you have at least a nice 2.1, you should be fine. I'm running an A7N8X Deluxe motherboard, which has badass built-in 5.1 nVidia Soundstorm as part of the nForce2 chipset. It's comparable to Audigy.

But yeah... to answer your question... You want a 5.1 card if you want these speakers to be worth it.

On-board sound chipset is nothing compared to standalone cards. Well, maybe it is just me, 'cause I upgraded to SB Audigy 2 ZS.

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Originally posted by 3xx3r7 On-board sound chipset is nothing compared to standalone cards. Well, maybe it is just me, 'cause I upgraded to SB Audigy 2 ZS.

Bah.

I can hear some variance between the Soundstorm and an Audigy II ZS, but not enough to make me want to go out and grab a $200 card.

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Originally posted by wwu.punisher But yeah... to answer your question... You want a 5.1 card if you want these speakers to be worth it.

well i still have an onboard sound card which isn't good enough for full 5.1 yet im still gonna get the z640s...

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