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Old 03-02-2005, 10:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 03-02-2005, 11:07 PM   #2 (permalink)
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The Logitech Z-680 5.1 THX is pretty much the best you can get in the decent pricerange. IMO

(Edit: there might be a new model out by now but with similar specs check that out)
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The Logitech Z-680 5.1 THX is pretty much the best you can get in the decent pricerange. IMO
Hmm.... tough call ... kinda depends on the price premium between the 680s and thr 5500s; anything more than 30USD and its in favor of the 680s. Regardless the 5500s and the 10" long throw.............
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for me the best 5.1 system is custom made i.e. mission 780 speaker series with Yamaha RX-V640 Reciever.
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Regardless the 5500s and the 10" long throw
Woah they tossed in a 10" long throw?? I didn't think there were much diff between them except visual design!

*goes to google reviews*
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try http://www.creative.com/products/pro...25&product=240
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Z-680:

Total RMS power: 505 Watts RMS
Subwoofer: 188 Watts RMS
Satellites: 2 x 62 W front, 2 x 62 rear, 69 W center
Total peak power: 1000 Watts
Maximum SPL: 114 dB
System frequency response: 35Hz - 20kHz
Input impedance: 10,000 ohms


Z-5500:

Total RMS power: 505 watts RMS
Subwoofer: 188 watts RMS
Satellites: 2 x 62 W front, 2 x 62 rear, 69 W center
Total Peak power: 1010 watts
Maximum SPL: 115 dB
System Frequency response: 33 Hz — 20 kHz
Input impedance: 8,000 ohms
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Yeah the 5500s are nice but compared to the 680s not worth more than a ~$30 premiusm
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Anything logitech is great when it comes to speakers (and mice...) and if by best you ment "best" (without any regard to price) I'd go for the most expensive logitech there is.
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Anything logitech is great when it comes to speakers (and mice...)
Youve obviously not tried enough Logitech mice Anyways, i digress.... Klipsche make some sweet speakers too
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