DrThodt Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 All I have to say is.... SPEAKER WIRE!!! C'mon get your own grade and length, unlike pre-wired bs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OOPL Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 agreed, this is the single reason that stops me from picking up the Z-5500s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islanq Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 The 680's are more bang for the buck in my opinion even thought the 5500's are nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ventrox Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 like the 680 ones :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahfunaki Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 the 5500s have built in wire? that's stupid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrThodt Posted December 25, 2004 Author Share Posted December 25, 2004 the 5500s have built in wire? that's stupid... 585164174[/snapback] Yea, that was the best feature of the 680's. NFI why they didn't keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxkrnxstylezxx Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Could someone educate me on why built in wires would be bad? I just ordered a 5500... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrThodt Posted December 25, 2004 Author Share Posted December 25, 2004 Could someone educate me on why built in wires would be bad? I just ordered a 5500... 585164184[/snapback] They arent bad, but seperate wires is better, you can buy a better grade/shielding + cut your own length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.MULLA Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 i like the design of the control centre on the z5500.. looks way better than the z680's.. probably has the remote control problem fixed too!?!? where you dont have to point it exactly at the control centre!?!? i've currently got a set of z680's.. and i dont think i'll upgrade my speakes for the next several years.. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFM Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 I had no idea that the z680 had seperate speaker wires, thats awesome. Logitech probably thinks that it's easier for the buyers to set up the speakers when they are just built all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaoserver Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 I love my z-680's, I see no need to upgrade (downgrade?) them to the z-5500's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 why not just crack open the speakers, unsolder the wires and either modify the units to use standard rca jacks or solder on your own wires? maybe because it takes effort and you think the company shouldn't have cheaped out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stncttr908 Veteran Posted December 25, 2004 Veteran Share Posted December 25, 2004 why not just crack open the speakers, unsolder the wires and either modify the units to use standard rca jacks or solder on your own wires? maybe because it takes effort and you think the company shouldn't have cheaped out? 585165176[/snapback] Because that would/is: A) Void the warranty B) A hassle, especially since the version that these are supposed to replace had this feature themselves. I think I'll find me a nice set of Z-680's on the cheap side when I get some cash. :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chconline Veteran Posted December 25, 2004 Veteran Share Posted December 25, 2004 Z-5500 if u have the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahfunaki Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 hmm, I don't like the idea of having built in wires on an expensive set of speakers like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IK47 Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Z-680 = $230 Canadian Z-5500 = $399 Canadian Essentially the same thing, but $180 apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2s2k Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 only ?5 difference here between them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeyondGodlike Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 their wattage is the same right? but that speaker wire thing is a hassle i have z-560's(400 watts), and am using my own source of speaker wire, being constrained would ruin the sound for me, it would all have to come from one side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobb555 Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 I dont see anything wrong with prewired speakers. They are not going to use some crap stuff that will limit the power of there system. THat would be a horrible idea. ANd i bet that if someone did upgrade the speaker wires you wouldnt notice a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypoxiaicon Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Shut up Bitching about the Z-5500 Wired'ness :| The fronts has 20FT Cable, centre & rears have 25FT there is plenty of cable. IF you read the manual YOU CAN extend them if needed. The speaker wire on the Z-680 is 16 Gauge anyway, So you never needed to change it :blink: You DONT lose any sound quality on the Z-5500 & you can extend them if needed (Simple little device, I forget the name, just a little hub type thing to extend, widly available and cheap, so all (N) for the Z-5500 are null and voided now. :rolleyes: Im going out now, if you want anymore clarifcation, wait for me to get back in 2-3 Hours time. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Yes I have the Z-5500 it says if you need to extend them, there is something you can buy for them. IMO these are nicer than the Z-680. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notuptome2004 Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Z-5500s havea few things pver the 640s like. DTS? 96/24 support: Enjoy studio-quality sound thanks to the Z-5500's support for 96 kHz / 24-bit digital audio streams Digital equalization: The Z-5500 Digital actively adjusts frequency response in real time for the cleanest, most accurate sound reproduction. Powerful, distortion-free bass: The new,larger> 10-inch long-throw subwoofer driver with flared bass port delivers 188 watts of thunderous bass. We've taken the award-winning Logitech Z-680 speaker system and made it even better. How? By improving everything from the subwoofer to the satellites and adding new innovations like real-time digital sound equalization. Maby some minor updates but good ones. who wouldant want to get the best out of ther sound laster audigy 2 or Zs for Full 24bit sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrThodt Posted December 25, 2004 Author Share Posted December 25, 2004 Shut up Bitching about the Z-5500 Wired'ness :| LOL! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notuptome2004 Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 i bet these peaple who are worried about wires are wondering how to make ther Peeshooter wirless he he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINGDOMHEARTS Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Guess what guys!! I got the z-5500 speakers last week. The one i got is the newer version of z-5500. The wires are exactly the same as z-680. Each speakers have its own red and black jack on the back and so as the subwoofer. NO MORE PREWIRE or BUILT IN WIRE SPEAKERS. I guess logitech has alot of complaints about the wires on the z-5500. That is why, they changed it. If you guys got the older version and you dont like the built in wire speaker, maybe you guys should sell it on ebay.. :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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