I really like my Logitech Z-5500. It's an older system, so it doesn't have the latest audio formats. However, it does have Dolby Digital DTS, DTS 96/24 ,and PCM . The SQ is more than adequate for me and it has plenty of kick with the sub (188w RMS). For the $200 I paid for it, it's a very tough deal to beat and it has lasted me about 5 years already. So that's my vote for the "frugal" out there.
Okay, here's the easiest response to liking the Z-5500. The speakers are CRAP! I owned 2 sets of them (i.e., Logitech replaced the set once, and argued for hours). I am an electrical engineer and began realizing the problem with their circuitry design instantly when an electronic device shuts off on the same circuit as the speakers. The excuse given was that the speakers were supposed to be on a different circuit in the house. However, my current home theater system is on the same circuit and does not POP, like the Z-5500's do. DO NOT PURCHASE THE Z-5500's because, bottom line, you will be upset when you turn on or off the lights in your house, turn off your tv, etc. The speakers pop...this is not an isolated case because I swapped speakers, subwoofers, switched circuits, and even contacted two of my friends who owned the same sets (and their frustrations was also expressed). If you purchase these and are upset, you won't get anywhere with customer service unless you explain the technical aspects (which the customer service agents do not understand at all). You will need to ask for your money back, and they will say they will refund shipping up to $25, but fail to mention that it is your original company's shipping costs, not the $40 to ship them back to Logitech. Remember, DO NOT BUY THE LOGITECH Z-5500'S!
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daaper @ Aug 7th 2008 12:23PM
I really like my Logitech Z-5500. It's an older system, so it doesn't have the latest audio formats. However, it does have Dolby Digital DTS, DTS 96/24
,and PCM . The SQ is more than adequate for me and it has plenty of kick with the sub (188w RMS). For the $200 I paid for it, it's a very tough deal to beat and it has lasted me about 5 years already. So that's my vote for the "frugal" out there.
Eric Meadows @ Aug 7th 2008 4:41PM
Okay, here's the easiest response to liking the Z-5500. The speakers are CRAP! I owned 2 sets of them (i.e., Logitech replaced the set once, and argued for hours). I am an electrical engineer and began realizing the problem with their circuitry design instantly when an electronic device shuts off on the same circuit as the speakers. The excuse given was that the speakers were supposed to be on a different circuit in the house. However, my current home theater system is on the same circuit and does not POP, like the Z-5500's do. DO NOT PURCHASE THE Z-5500's because, bottom line, you will be upset when you turn on or off the lights in your house, turn off your tv, etc. The speakers pop...this is not an isolated case because I swapped speakers, subwoofers, switched circuits, and even contacted two of my friends who owned the same sets (and their frustrations was also expressed). If you purchase these and are upset, you won't get anywhere with customer service unless you explain the technical aspects (which the customer service agents do not understand at all). You will need to ask for your money back, and they will say they will refund shipping up to $25, but fail to mention that it is your original company's shipping costs, not the $40 to ship them back to Logitech. Remember, DO NOT BUY THE LOGITECH Z-5500'S!