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The kit id based on a 25W subwoofer and five satellite speakers (55 watts rms total). You can listen to sources via 3.5mm, RCA cables, Bluetooth 4.2, an SD card and a USB stick (both up to 32 GB). A nice extra is the built-in FM radio. Extra-long 6.2m rear satellite speaker cables allow for optimal placement in living rooms, gaming spaces, offices, bedrooms—just about anywhere you want.
Set them on desks, consoles, and end tables, or easily mount them to the wall.2 With 160 Watts Peak, this 5.1 speaker system wraps your space in high-quality audio that sounds amazing. Enjoy true surround sound from any source—your TV, phone, computer, games, and more. You can even play audio content directly from SD cards, USB drives or FM radio.
The 133.35 mm subwoofer driver pumps out bass you can feel, while the included remote and extra-long rear cables make it easy to set up and use. Logitech will make the Z607 Surround Sound with bluetooth available from November 23 for a suggested retail price of 129 euros.
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#5600424 Posted on: 10/26/2018 04:56 PM
That looks pretty good to me, subwoofer seems small but nowadays I live in an apartment block anyway.
Anyone who would advice against a wireless solutions in this Bluetooth-fest for some reason? Does audio quality suffer?
Depends on the implementation - if it's using like AptX HD it will be pretty good regular bluetooth might be noticeable but I don't think people buying $150, 5.1 Channel speaker setups are looking for audiophile playback anyway.
That looks pretty good to me, subwoofer seems small but nowadays I live in an apartment block anyway.
Anyone who would advice against a wireless solutions in this Bluetooth-fest for some reason? Does audio quality suffer?
Depends on the implementation - if it's using like AptX HD it will be pretty good regular bluetooth might be noticeable but I don't think people buying $150, 5.1 Channel speaker setups are looking for audiophile playback anyway.
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#5600425 Posted on: 10/26/2018 04:57 PM
That FM radio though...
That FM radio though...
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#5600429 Posted on: 10/26/2018 05:04 PM
That looks pretty good to me, subwoofer seems small but nowadays I live in an apartment block anyway.
Anyone who would advice against a wireless solutions in this Bluetooth-fest for some reason? Does audio quality suffer?
Yes, bluetooth audio is not high fidelity.
ever.
is it convenient? certainly, but so were 8 track cassettes vs. LP records (and also sounded worse than).
at best, under ideal circumstances, bluetooth might sound as good as a cassette tape. which was good enough for some.
in all honesty, every single bluetooth audio device ever made sounds better plugged in (if you can) where you will hear a clearly audible improvement in sound from turning off the bluetooth.
i've even stopped using it in the car...where there's way more noise than in the home.
That looks pretty good to me, subwoofer seems small but nowadays I live in an apartment block anyway.
Anyone who would advice against a wireless solutions in this Bluetooth-fest for some reason? Does audio quality suffer?
Yes, bluetooth audio is not high fidelity.
ever.
is it convenient? certainly, but so were 8 track cassettes vs. LP records (and also sounded worse than).
at best, under ideal circumstances, bluetooth might sound as good as a cassette tape. which was good enough for some.
in all honesty, every single bluetooth audio device ever made sounds better plugged in (if you can) where you will hear a clearly audible improvement in sound from turning off the bluetooth.
i've even stopped using it in the car...where there's way more noise than in the home.
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#5600430 Posted on: 10/26/2018 05:07 PM
true dat, but you'd hear the difference anyways between wired and bluetooth
Depends on the implementation - if it's using like AptX HD it will be pretty good regular bluetooth might be noticeable but I don't think people buying $150, 5.1 Channel speaker setups are looking for audiophile playback anyway.
true dat, but you'd hear the difference anyways between wired and bluetooth
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#5600435 Posted on: 10/26/2018 05:19 PM
Yeah you'd definitely hear it but I think, like you said, its more about the convenience and people shopping at that price range probably prefer the convenience over the quality loss. If you want the best of both worlds it appears to have an aux port - you could run something like a chromecast audio to it for $35.
true dat, but you'd hear the difference anyways between wired and bluetooth
Yeah you'd definitely hear it but I think, like you said, its more about the convenience and people shopping at that price range probably prefer the convenience over the quality loss. If you want the best of both worlds it appears to have an aux port - you could run something like a chromecast audio to it for $35.
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#5600436 Posted on: 10/26/2018 05:22 PM
Unless Logitech has improved its quality control from the z506 speakers I'd recommend a different brand. Within a week my sub would cut out completely from mild use. Also Logitech customer support was a nightmare to initiate the RMA process. Reviews are high for the z506 speakers but peer into them and these issues start to show. Cheap price yes. Worth it no. However, I could be wrong about this new product. That's just my experience.
Unless Logitech has improved its quality control from the z506 speakers I'd recommend a different brand. Within a week my sub would cut out completely from mild use. Also Logitech customer support was a nightmare to initiate the RMA process. Reviews are high for the z506 speakers but peer into them and these issues start to show. Cheap price yes. Worth it no. However, I could be wrong about this new product. That's just my experience.
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#5600438 Posted on: 10/26/2018 05:25 PM
Yes, bluetooth audio is not high fidelity.
ever.
aptX-HD supports 576kbps. It is transparent. Support for it is another matter though...
Yes, bluetooth audio is not high fidelity.
ever.
aptX-HD supports 576kbps. It is transparent. Support for it is another matter though...
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#5600498 Posted on: 10/26/2018 09:20 PM
I'm still rocking my Z-5500 after what must have been like 10 years
now that I think about it. I know it might be not ideal for audiophiles, but it served me very well over the years. Bought some second hand spare speakers after one of the started crackling like 2 years ago, but other than that, it's damn durable. I wonder if I'll ever find a worthy replacement, this is likely not it.
I'm still rocking my Z-5500 after what must have been like 10 years
now that I think about it. I know it might be not ideal for audiophiles, but it served me very well over the years. Bought some second hand spare speakers after one of the started crackling like 2 years ago, but other than that, it's damn durable. I wonder if I'll ever find a worthy replacement, this is likely not it.
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#5600506 Posted on: 10/26/2018 10:20 PM
@tunejunky
Not all BT is the same.
Lots of Hi-res audio equipment out there supporting 900kbit and around 5-8 different codecs/processing from the different companies/brands behind it.
Looked up the specs what 4.xx and 5.xx can do..
Besided that, its not even hires or thx certified, and the ppl buying for BT most likely ate not looking for high quality sound, the ones that do will most likely not even look at this.
Similar to complaining that car yx can only do 60mph, when the speed limit is 55..
@tunejunky
Not all BT is the same.
Lots of Hi-res audio equipment out there supporting 900kbit and around 5-8 different codecs/processing from the different companies/brands behind it.
Looked up the specs what 4.xx and 5.xx can do..
Besided that, its not even hires or thx certified, and the ppl buying for BT most likely ate not looking for high quality sound, the ones that do will most likely not even look at this.
Similar to complaining that car yx can only do 60mph, when the speed limit is 55..
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#5600528 Posted on: 10/26/2018 11:29 PM
I am still using the speakers from my Z680s all these years later, although they are now surround speakers connected to my AV receiver - they have banana plug compatible screw terminals and standard speaker mounts on them even! Logitech made some amazing stuff in years gone by - I would bet these new ones do not meet the high expectations that we have, though.
I'm still rocking my Z-5500 after what must have been like 10 years now that I think about it. I know it might be not ideal for audiophiles, but it served me very well over the years. Bought some second hand spare speakers after one of the started crackling like 2 years ago, but other than that, it's damn durable. I wonder if I'll ever find a worthy replacement, this is likely not it.
now that I think about it. I know it might be not ideal for audiophiles, but it served me very well over the years. Bought some second hand spare speakers after one of the started crackling like 2 years ago, but other than that, it's damn durable. I wonder if I'll ever find a worthy replacement, this is likely not it.I am still using the speakers from my Z680s all these years later, although they are now surround speakers connected to my AV receiver - they have banana plug compatible screw terminals and standard speaker mounts on them even! Logitech made some amazing stuff in years gone by - I would bet these new ones do not meet the high expectations that we have, though.
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#5600540 Posted on: 10/27/2018 12:18 AM
I just sold my Z-5300e's. They served me well for 10+ years but I don't really have the room for a true surround set up and I wanted something better quality anyway. Got a pair of Klipsch R-15PMs as a replacement.
I'm still rocking my Z-5500 after what must have been like 10 years now that I think about it. I know it might be not ideal for audiophiles, but it served me very well over the years. Bought some second hand spare speakers after one of the started crackling like 2 years ago, but other than that, it's damn durable. I wonder if I'll ever find a worthy replacement, this is likely not it.
now that I think about it. I know it might be not ideal for audiophiles, but it served me very well over the years. Bought some second hand spare speakers after one of the started crackling like 2 years ago, but other than that, it's damn durable. I wonder if I'll ever find a worthy replacement, this is likely not it.I just sold my Z-5300e's. They served me well for 10+ years but I don't really have the room for a true surround set up and I wanted something better quality anyway. Got a pair of Klipsch R-15PMs as a replacement.
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#5600555 Posted on: 10/27/2018 01:37 AM
I'm laughing at all the 'hate' for BT audio considering the explosion of BT head/earphones in recent years. As long as your connected device is going to be in the same room, the vast majority of people will be happy. The quality of the audio in the first place will be much more important. So if you listen to MP3's for example, again you'll be fine.
I'm laughing at all the 'hate' for BT audio considering the explosion of BT head/earphones in recent years. As long as your connected device is going to be in the same room, the vast majority of people will be happy. The quality of the audio in the first place will be much more important. So if you listen to MP3's for example, again you'll be fine.
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#5600570 Posted on: 10/27/2018 02:53 AM
Still going to have horrible mid range, just get an Edifier 5.1 set.
Still going to have horrible mid range, just get an Edifier 5.1 set.
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#5600571 Posted on: 10/27/2018 02:54 AM
Please dont buy it if you live in a apartment, good headphones will make you and neighbors happy.
Please dont buy it if you live in a apartment, good headphones will make you and neighbors happy.
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That looks pretty good to me, subwoofer seems small but nowadays I live in an apartment block anyway.
Anyone who would advice against a wireless solutions in this Bluetooth-fest for some reason? Does audio quality suffer?