jerry Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Logitech introduces wireless THX speaker system Fremont (CA) - If you are tired of drilling holes into your drywalls to install an elegant speaker system for your home theater, Logitech may have a solution for you. The company has come up with a new product that uses a proprietary technology to wirelessly connect to satellite speakers. Logitech claims that its Z-5450 system is first to have received to have received THX 5.1 certification for its wireless rear speakers. The package eliminates the need to wire audio cable through a room, under carpets or behind walls, as it uses wireless signals to transmit audio. Each of the rear speakers can be placed anywhere within 28 feet of the speaker system control center. Logitech did not provide much detail about the wireless technology itself. According spokeswoman Pamela McCracken, the company uses proprietary protocols that operate in the 2.4 GHz band - a range that is also used by Bluetooth. The Z-5450 delivers a peak power of 630 watts with total output reaching 315 watts. The subwoofer provides 110 watts, the remaining 199 watts are divided among five satellite speakers. Logitech claims that the system helps to "create a theater-quality movie watching experience and provides enough thump to help people feel like they're inside the game." Aimed especially at entertainment center applications, the Z-5450 comes with digital inputs for CD and DVD players as well as analog interfaces for portable audio devices such as MP3 players. According to Logitech, the device can also connect to game consoles such as Sony's Playstation 2 and Microsoft's Xbox. Pricing for the system is set at $500. Source :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerardo Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 thx for the news, time to save up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpshiznid Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Where in the hell can I preorder a set of these? :woot: I guarantee, I will buy some, first day. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oompa Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 So worth it. But I am currently happy with my Z-640's for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbob Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 wait i don't get it. how do the satellites get power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted September 9, 2005 Veteran Share Posted September 9, 2005 wait i don't get it. how do the satellites get power? 586497832[/snapback] i think they power themselves. as in individual power supply needed. not sure unsure unsure unsure think about all the waves going through you. wireless usb soon, bluetooth, cell phones, tv, ARGH DIE DIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackhbob Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 wait i don't get it. how do the satellites get power? 586497832[/snapback] Battery I would assume... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbob Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 i don't want to have to replace the batteries in all 5 satellites. i don't see the advantage if you have to deal with batteries, i would just as soon have wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmoth Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Like wow :omg: Time to save for these babies :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyX Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Time to save indeed ;) It'll be a long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.weir Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 hopefully they aren't battery operated :pinch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten T Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I was thinking I need something like this since last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecaveman Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Don't forget all the radio waves causing the speakers to disort :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo003 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Bad for me I use lot of things which are wireless including the internet. Here's the list Xbox controller PS2 controller Phone Wireless Router Oh BTW bad news b'cause I can't buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 wait i don't get it. how do the satellites get power? 586497832[/snapback] hopefully they aren't battery operated :pinch: 586497865[/snapback] The rear sattellites need a power outlet. From the datasheet: To operate independently, each rear satellite includes: •? An integrated 2.4 GHz digital receiver, which recieves wireless transmissions from the Logitech? Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center. •? A digital decoder to convert the 2.4 GHz signal into audio, which then is reproduced by the speaker. •? A built-in power amplifier power cord, providing 42 watts of RMS power per speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A10 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Only the rear speakers are wireless the front two still are wired it wouldn't make a lot of sense to make all of the sats wireless the real reason of doing this is to elimate the long runs of cables to the rear sats, and not having to run the wires behind drywall if you your rear sats up on the corners of a room. Even if you to replace the batteries it's not big deal plenty of things in the house you need to replace batteries in. Now as far as interference I think logitech has or will test these in a rf stress testing room, and I'm sure they'll have some sort of auto channel "shifting" technology built into this set. I'll be right behind pimpshiznid in line to purchase these bad boys. EDIT: Thanks for the datasheet link jerry looks like I'm still in the clear I have power outlets right next to the rear sats of my Z-680 system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysah Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I will have to save up for these monsters! I am going to have to buy them one day! Msybe when I next upgrade my computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlmodell Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 these sound interesting, but the batteries/outlet needed, kill it for me lol- maybe im too demanding x) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReeper Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 No offence but your a bit slow with your news. Its been on logitech website for a while now for everyone to see. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products...CONTENTID=10928 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idoia Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I don't see any cables :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 No thanks, Z-5500's are better in everyway. Plus wireless speakers really really stink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xab Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Logitech has been introducing everything and the kitchen sink, the problem is they can't seem to get any of this new stuff shipping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 i wish the z5500 prices dropped :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertia Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 i wish the z5500 prices dropped :( 586513343[/snapback] snap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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