View Full Version : Logitech Z-680 Speakers
johnnymk
10-31-2002, 05:20 AM
I posted this thread in Home Theatre and got no comments, so I am posting it here, since they really are PC based, and not really Home Theatre equipment (or are they?).
And I bet that Dell will have these pretty soon at a good price.
The Best 5.1 Speakers Ever?
http://www.extremetech.com/article2...3,652870,00.asp
The Z-680s aren't just the Z-560s with an additional speaker and a new box. For its flagship 5.1 offering, Logitech threw the kitchen sink at it, and bulked up with features.
Lots Of Features: These features include a beefed up 450-watt amplifier, a decoder to handle DTS, Dolby Digital and ProLogic II, a line-level input jack for your DiscMan or MP3 player, and a headphone jack for those late-night gaming or movie sessions. Also new is a wireless IR remote that allows the tweaking of center, subwoofer and surround channel volume levels, overall volume level, a mute toggle, an effect selector, an input selector, and a test button that sequentially outputs pink noise through the five satellites to verify correct speaker configuration.
Speaker Cabinets: The Z-680s have a tuned port cabinet enclosure with an 8" driver. What makes this cabinet a little unusual is that the port, rather than being a straight tube, is actually u-shaped. Logitech did this to lengthen the port, and get a correspondingly lower resonant frequency. A straight port tube would have required a larger speaker cabinet.
Thanks for the correct link, UTMemo
ribitch
10-31-2002, 05:29 AM
page not found when following that link....
i prefer connecting my computer to my home stereo
Here's a good link
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,652870,00.asp
I have been waiting for these :) Too bad they cost an insane amount of money. Dell needs to start carrying them with some deals ;)
NuTs62
10-31-2002, 11:14 AM
/me gets ready to sell his Z-560's. Heh, I haven't even used my speakers either! Dayuum!
p3rsian
10-31-2002, 11:25 AM
z560's are sweet
i really wanna get them !
know any where i can buy them cheap ?
kain9i6
10-31-2002, 01:10 PM
Originally posted by p3rsian
z560's are sweet
i really wanna get them !
know any where i can buy them cheap ?
Originally posted by NuTs62
/me gets ready to sell his Z-560's. Heh, I haven't even used my speakers either! Dayuum!
Go into the Trade/For Sale forum :heh: =0) ;)
We're releasing a review of a 5.1 system on monday that will blow this "Best 5.1 Speaker System Ever" one out of the water. ;)
NuTs62
10-31-2002, 03:48 PM
Originally posted by Apex
We're releasing a review of a 5.1 system on monday that will blow this "Best 5.1 Speaker System Ever" one out of the water. ;)
how bout some freebie 5.1 systems for all of us to test for ourselves? ;)
LPMiller
10-31-2002, 08:55 PM
Originally posted by Apex
We're releasing a review of a 5.1 system on monday that will blow this "Best 5.1 Speaker System Ever" one out of the water. ;)
For the PC? Your home theater does not count!!!!
Originally posted by LPMiller
For the PC? Your home theater does not count!!!!
*snap*
spigidygak
11-01-2002, 01:24 AM
Originally posted by Apex
*snap* :eek: :heh:
johnnymk
11-01-2002, 08:52 AM
This place has lukewarm prices on Logitech speakers, including the Z680's. However, they are for preorder.
Courtesy of techbargains.com
http://store.yahoo.com/upsource/442918.html
Originally posted by LPMiller
For the PC? Your home theater does not count!!!!
and my hopes get shot down with that comment..:(
:)
LPMiller
11-01-2002, 11:10 AM
Well, logitech is going to send me a new set of 560's for free. But I had to....I had to....I had to cut off the power cord to the subwoofer, and send them that and the control box. Cutting the cord was so....painful. So wrong.
On the other hand, I've just hooked up two fo the logitechs to my home theater as rear channels, and they are suprisingly nice sound there.
sho.gun
11-01-2002, 11:18 AM
Originally posted by LPMiller
Well, logitech is going to send me a new set of 560's for free. But I had to....I had to....I had to cut off the power cord to the subwoofer, and send them that and the control box. Cutting the cord was so....painful. So wrong.
On the other hand, I've just hooked up two fo the logitechs to my home theater as rear channels, and they are suprisingly nice sound there.
Hey LP, I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to rewire a new power cord ;)
The lack of a control box though, that's a bummer. Technically can't you do a parallel connection to your new set so that there will be 2 speakers each instead of one? So that'd be what... like 8.1 and another 200 watt sub bumping away?
I wanna buy my own set of 560's in a couple of months probably... Nuts, sell me yours for free.
LPMiller
11-01-2002, 02:41 PM
well, sure I could rewire the plug, but without the control box, your SOL.
NuTs62
11-01-2002, 03:02 PM
Originally posted by LPMiller
Well, logitech is going to send me a new set of 560's for free. But I had to....I had to....I had to cut off the power cord to the subwoofer, and send them that and the control box. Cutting the cord was so....painful. So wrong.
On the other hand, I've just hooked up two fo the logitechs to my home theater as rear channels, and they are suprisingly nice sound there.
uhm.. you had to cut it for them to send you a set for free? wha?! :confused: take advantage of some warranty?
and sho.gun, :bonk: ;)
p3rsian
11-01-2002, 03:08 PM
Originally posted by LPMiller
Well, logitech is going to send me a new set of 560's for free. But I had to....I had to....I had to cut off the power cord to the subwoofer, and send them that and the control box. Cutting the cord was so....painful. So wrong.
On the other hand, I've just hooked up two fo the logitechs to my home theater as rear channels, and they are suprisingly nice sound there.
so are you willing to sell it without the power cord and the control box ?
Realrammstein
11-06-2002, 01:42 PM
When will they make a sweet 5.1 with no cords to the satelites. I always end up tripping over them.
Burzhui
11-06-2002, 01:57 PM
how do these compare to the Klipsch 5.1 system
sho.gun
11-06-2002, 04:12 PM
Originally posted by Burzhui
how do these compare to the Klipsch 5.1 system
Hmm I'm sure some will say klipsch are better and some say logitech is better, kinda like with the klipsch 4.1 and the z560's...
BUT:
These look cooler, and it has an LCD thingy on the controller. As many of you know, anything with LCD = win. :D
Burzhui
11-07-2002, 01:12 PM
Originally posted by sho.gun
These look cooler, and it has an LCD thingy on the controller. As many of you know, anything with LCD = win. :D
these don't really look cooler but i must agree on lcd :(
GraingerGuy
11-07-2002, 01:24 PM
Anyone one want to donate to me 400 dollars? :D
LPMiller
11-07-2002, 05:05 PM
Originally posted by p3rsian
so are you willing to sell it without the power cord and the control box ?
what, you want the sub? I'm keeping the speakers, but I'd sell the sub I suppose.
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