Logitech Z-5500 Digital Soundroom

[DanishDevil]

Welcome to the Logitech Z-5500 Digital Soundroom!

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Members

Z-5500 Owners

1. DanishDevil (Zack)
   Devices: Auzentech X-Fi Prelude Direct & Optical, Dell D820 Laptop Realtek Onboard Coaxial
   Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0, M/N: S-0115A, PID: R724, Speaker Wire, Boost 22
   Favorite Media: All modern rock & metal, COD4
   
2. twicksisted (Ken)
   Devices: Asus Xonar D2X Optical
   Speaker Info: -
   Favorite Media: Monkey Radio (kruder & Dorfmeister)
   
3. Black Panther (Charmaine)
   Devices: X-Fi Xtreme Music 5.1
   Speaker Info: Firmware v2.0.9, M/N: S-0115B, Speaker Wire, Boost 22
   Favorite Media: Basshunter & Benny Benassi
   
4. asb2106 (Tony)
   Devices: ASUS Rampage Supreme FXII Optical, DVR Coaxial, iPod
   Speaker Info: Speaker Wire, No Boost 22
   Favorite Media: CS JAY - Impetus Viscus
   
5. calvary1980 (Christine)
   Devices: X-Fi Xtreme Gamer 7.1
   Speaker Info: -
   Favorite Media: DVD & Heavy Metal
   
6. malware (Radoslav)
   Devices: X-Fi Xtreme Music 5.1
   Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0, PID: R740, Speaker Wire, Boost 22
   Favorite Media: House, Trance, & Progressive
   
7. allen337 (Allen)
   Devices: -
   Speaker Info: -
   Favorite Media: DVD & Heavy Metal
   
8. xvi (Kyle)
   Devices: Turtle Beach Montego DDL (CMI8768 chipset) Optical, PS2
   Speaker Info: Firmware v2.0.4, No Boost 22
   Favorite Media: Grand Turismo 4
   
9. Jasper005
   Devices: X-Fi Fatal1ty
   Speaker Info: Firmware v2.0.4, No Boost 22
   Favorite Media: Grand Turismo 4
   
10. Master_of_Time (Victor)
    Devices: ASUS SupremeFXII
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0, Speaker Wire, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: HD Movies, Black Sabbath, & "Really Hardcore Stuff"
    
11. gerrynicol
    Devices: Auzentech X-Fi Prelude Optical
    Speaker Info: Speaker Wire, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Metal, HipHop, & Movies
    
12. Mussels
    Devices: Auzentech X-Mystique Coax, HDTV Optical, Wii, Xbox, PS2, MP3 Player
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0, M/N: S-0115B, PID: R750, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: anime! (in 5.1)
    
13. chargerblender
    Devices: -
    Speaker Info: -
    Favorite Media: -
    
14. hv43082
    Devices: X-Fi Fatal1ty
    Speaker Info: -
    Favorite Media: -
    
15. Cold Storm
    Devices: Auzentech X-plosion 7.1 Modded
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0, M/N: S-0115A, PID: R738, Speaker Wire, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Anime, Movies, Rap, Rock
    
16. Wingo101
    Devices: Razer Barracuda AC-1 Direct & Optical
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0, M/N: S-0115B, PID: R815, Speaker Wire, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Basshunter - Angel In The Night, Comedy & Action Movies, Crysis, COD 4, NFS, BIA, GTA
    
17. mab1376
    Devices: X-Fi Xtreme Music
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.0.4, M/N: -, PID: R510, Speaker Wire, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Metal and Industrial Music, COD4, L4D, COD:WaW, BF2, BF2142 just to name a few
    
18. Arctucas
    Devices: SupremeFX
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0, M/N: S-0115A, PID: R720, Speaker Wire, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Anything
    
19. iStink
    Devices: Creative X-Fi Platinum (Analog)
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.0.4, M/N: S-0115A, PID: R720, Speaker Wire, No Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Movies & Games
    
20. morpha
    Devices: Computer(coax), Playstation2(Optical), Logitech Harmony 525
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0, M/N: M-0115B, PID: R846, Speaker Wire, No Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Anime, Symphonic Rock, Symphonic Metal
    
21. zAAm
    Devices: Intel DX58SO Onboard HD Audio (buying a TOSLINK cable soon)
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.0.9, M/N: S-0115B, PID: R646, Speaker Wire, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: House, DnB and Trance
    
22. b.r.u.n.o.
    Devices: X-Fi Titanium Fatality, analog
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0, M/N: S-0115A, PID: R738, Speaker Wire (Monster), Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Movies, electro house & games
    
23. wiak
    Devices: Realtek ALC889A Optical
    Speaker Info: -i'm too lazy-
    Favorite Media: Spotify & TV Series
    
24. LAN_deRf_HA
    lazy
    
25. TheGuruStud
    lazy
    
26. MrHydes
    Devices: Creative X-Fi Titanium
    Speaker Info: Firmware: 2.0.9
    Favorite Media: HD.BR AC3 & DTS movies; also gaming
    
27. ikjadoon
    Devices: Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD (50" plasma)
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.0.4, M/N: S-0115A, PID: R524, Speaker Wire, No Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Love Lockdown-Kayne West
    
28. mudkip
    lazy
    
29. Assassin48
    Devices: XFi Fatality , PS3
    Speaker Info: Firmware ???, M/N: ???, PID: R740, Speaker Wire, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Blu-Ray
    
30. facepunch
    lazy
    
31. EarlZ (Earl)
    Devices: Creative X-Fi Extreme Music , Analog
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0, M/N: S-0115B, PID: R938, Speaker Wire, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Video Game Sound Track , J-POP/Rock , Smooth Jazz
    
32. freaksavior
    Devices: Asus Xonar D2X via Optical, AT&T VIP1200 Via Optical and a Phillips DVD Player Via Coax
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0, M/N: S-0115A, PID: R738, Speaker Wire, No Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Any movie, Rock Music
    
33. aCid888*
    Devices: ???
    Speaker Info: ???
    Favorite Media: ???
    
34. J.M.D
    Devices: X-Fi Prelude via Analog & Coaxial & PS3 via Optical
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0, M/N: S-0115B, PID: R801, ???, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: varies but 'iyaz - replay' atm
    
35. Garfo
    Devices: -
    Speaker Info: -
    Favorite Media: -
    
36. Wrigleyvillain
    Devices: -
    Speaker Info: -
    Favorite Media: -
    
37. t77snapshot
    Devices: -
    Speaker Info: -
    Favorite Media: -
    
38. LGV
    Devices: Asus Xonar D2X via Optical + splitter
    Speaker Info: Firmware v2.1.0 M/N: S-0115B, PID: R821 speaker wire, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Anything
    
39. stinger608
    Devices: -
    Speaker Info: -
    Favorite Media: -
    
40. ChaoticAtmosphere
    Devices: Realtek ALC892 via Optical
    Speaker Info: Firmware Version 2.1.0, M/N: S-0115A, PID: R740, Speaker wire, Boost 22
    Favorite Media: Progressive House (Deep Dish, DeadMau5,etc... ) Lady Gaga, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Vivaldi, Crysis2
    
41. Trexian
    Devices: HT Omega Claro Plus
    Speaker Info: Firmware Version 2.1.0, PID: R744, Speaker wire, Boost 11
    Favorite Media: Let us prey By Judas Priest album Sin after Sin, Elder scrolls 3 Morrowind, & Predator
    
42. Rickkins
    Devices: Home Theater & Creative Labs X-Fi Titanium
    Speaker Info: Boost 22
    Favorite Media: -
    
43. JamesFairless
    Devices: Xbox 360 and soon Desktop Rig
    Speaker Info: -
    Favorite Media: -
    

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Z-5300 Owners

1. FatForester
2. DaedalusHelios
3. reverze

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Soon-To-Be/Wannabe Owners

1. JrRacinFan (Shaun) [Wannabe]
2. farlex85 [Wannabe]
3. 3870x2 [Wannabe]
4. Israar [Soon-To-Be]
5. wolf [Wannabe]

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We want pictures of your setups! Also, please let us know the following information about your setup BY SENDING ME A PM!!!:

1. All devices that you have connected to the system and how they are connected
2. System Firmware Version
3. M/N (from the back of your sub)
4. PID (from under any of your satellites or sub - really your manufacturer date)
5. Speaker connection type (RCA or speaker wire)
6. Do you have Boost 22 capability
7. What your favorite song/album/movie/game is to use with them!

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Overview

Specifications

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Secrets/Tips/Tricks

• Volume Tricks
  -Boost 11
  Keep turning the volume knob past maximum volume until it reaches "boost" levels.
  -Boost 22
  Some have been able to achieve boost 22 by holding the mute button once at boost 11 and keep turning, but I can't seem to do it on my speakers (System Firmware v2.1.0). Here is a YouTube video showing Boost 22.
  -Analog Volume Offset
  You can also individually boost the volume of analog sources by holding mute on the pod and turning the volume knob. This will display a "Volume + #" up to 11.
• Second Skin
  While the system is on standby (press the power button until the LED is red) and hold Input + Effect + Settings + Mute for about six seconds until the screen shows "Second Skin". This is a "stepped" skin. Try it out! You will also notice that the standby LED is now purple (pink) instead of red.
• Display Firmware Version and Reset to Factory Settings
  While in standby, hold Input + Settings, and it will both display your firmware version and reset all your settings.
• Display Digital Stream Information
  While in standby, press Input + Effect for 6 seconds, the pod goes into diagnostic mode, and whenever you play a digital stream, instead of the DD or DTS logo, it will display information such as format and bitrate.
• Subwoofer Mesh Removal
  Here is a YouTube video showing how to get the mesh off your subwoofer.
• Speaker Specifications
  The speakers used in this set are made by Tangband Speakers.
  Satellite Tweeter: F Series W3-871SC
  Sub Driver: PA Series WT-644F
• Fix your Pod's Backlight
  J.M.D created a nice little guide on how to replace your backlight LEDs if they begin to fail, which can be found here.

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Reviews

• By Willz
• Tweaknews
• Audioholics

 

[twicksisted]

Alright, here we go... had to do a quick tidy up as it was a mess

Logitech Z-5500 (optical link to Asus Xonar D2X)
favorite song... um... well been playing a lot of monkey radio (streaming from Winamp)... Id say anything by kruder & Dorfmeister is good

 

[Black Panther]

Here goes!

Mine is connected to the X-Fi Xtreme Music.

My camera is out of action at the moment so not all the photos are recent.
I have moved my setup to the bedroom. At the moment the sub is taking the place where the stool in front of the furniture with the mirror should be.

This was some months ago, in a different smaller room. I have since then changed monitor.

The following one was taken a couple of weeks ago:

My favourite songs are those by Bass Hunter and Benny Benassi. You should try them out on the Z5500... on 1/3 volume the whole house trembles with the bass!

Boten Anna -- Bass Hunter

Hit my Heart -- Benny Benassi

More Benassi

 

[DanishDevil]

BassHunter! I remember about a year ago me and my buddies would go paintballing or laser tagging and that would be our pump up song!

Sweet setups! I'll add you guys to the list. I'll add pics of my setup once I get it set up @ home and I'm done with school in a few days

And I'm trying to track down where I saw that secret menu thing. I'll get this thing more up to date once I'm done w/ finals.

 

[FatForester]

I've got the Z-5300's... do those count?

 

[DanishDevil]

We can add a Z5300 section if you like

 

[magibeg]

Quick, hook me up with the secret menus in the control panel Or do i have to post pics of my system and such before i am let in on the secrets. (discovered earlier in the week that the z-5500 actually goes beyond max volume and shoots into "boost mode" up to 11)

 

[MikeJeng]

Lol, I got my Z-5500 for $139.

You can't see it too well. The lamp is on top of the subwoofer.

 

[twicksisted]

You can't see it too well. The lamp is on top of the subwoofer.

The filament on the bulb probably wont last long All that vibration

 

[DanishDevil]

Added a lot of secrets.

 

[Black Panther]

Lol, I got my Z-5500 for $139.

Sweet... I got mine for €335.00 ($432) because I decided to buy them locally.

I wish I lived in the US!

Secrets:

• Boost Volume
  Keep turning the volume knob past maximum volume until it goes up to Boost 11
• Second Skin
  While the system is on standby (press the power button until the LED is red) and hold input + effect + settings + mute for about six seconds until the screen shows "Second Skin". This is a "stepped" skin. Try it out!

Awesome! Thanks for that info!

Now who has had the guts to try out the volume on boost 11?
The most I've ever put it was 3/4 volume and even that's too much when family's here.. I'm going to try it when I'm home alone next Monday


EDIT: Hey I found a couple of more secrets!

Boost Mode - Far Beyond The Level of Human Hearing Effect
There's also Boost 22 for people who use analogue. Just crank it all the way to Boost11, then hold down mute button, and keep cranking it up!
OMG this really works I got it up to Boost 22... Haven't tested out volume yet, it's nearly midnight here...

Volume+
Hold down the mute button as you turn the knob for Volume+ effect. With this effect on. The speakers would sound even louder than they already are.

Diagnostic Mode
When the unit is off, if you press and hold the Input and Effect buttons simultaneously for six seconds, you will put the unit in "Diagnostic Mode". In this mode, whenever a digital stream is detected, it will display information about that stream for five seconds, just like a receiver does. Might as well always leave it in this mode. It doesn't hurt anything, and the information is fun to have.


PS Twicksisted, your computer case is awesome. What brand is it?

 

[twicksisted]

PS Twicksisted, your computer case is awesome. What brand is it?

Its a NZXT Lexa....
http://www.nzxt.com/products/lexa/

Im very happy with it.... loads of cooling... (retains fingerprints though hehehe)
Great case, can highly reccommend it... though they brought out a black version with red or blue lights that looks better!

I need to tidy up my cases cables though becuase i have such a mess in there... (five harddrives and ribbon cable to my Floppy driver)... thinking of ways to drill the case to hide most of the wiring, but with 5 HDD's its a bit hard.
temps are fine though so im not worried about it from a performance perspective.

 

[DanishDevil]

EDIT: Hey I found a couple of more secrets!

I found those right after I posted that. Haha. Looking for a few more.

And I couldn't get past boost 11 even with the mute button trick...

 

[Black Panther]

-Boost 22
Some have been able to achieve boost 22 by holding the mute button once at boost 11 and keep turning, but I can't seem to do it on my speakers.

DanishDevil, check my previous post. I guess you have to be using analogue for it to work? On my system it works though I haven't as yet tried out the actual sound...

Edit: Danish we keep posting at the same time even now!

 

[DanishDevil]

Haha nice. Yeah I'm on analog running a stereo source from my ipod right now. Does it have to be 5.1 analog???

I know it won't work on coax or opty. I can get the +11 thing on this source, but then when I try for boost, it just stops at full + 11

 

[Black Panther]

I always keep mine on 5.1
In the menu of my Xtreme Music I can choose between 3 modes,
- Entertainment
- Audio Creation
- Gaming

Audio Creation I never used... and I found out that when I put it in gaming mode I only get stereo, whereas in Entertainment mode I get 5.1 which even works as proper 5.1 sound in Oblivion.

I changed the setting to gaming, hence giving me stereo, and the +22 boost still worked. So yeah supposedly it should work even if it's not 5.1

 

[DanishDevil]

Weird...maybe my firmware's diff. than urs.

 

[Black Panther]

Hmmm I dunno, what setting do you have your X-fi on? Does it have entertainment, audio creation and gaming choices as well I assume?

To get the +22 I turn the volume, keep turning it till it reaches boost 11 and then keep turning it, press the mute button and keep turning the volume to boost 22. Sure you're doing it that way?

Try playing a sound file from your pc, disconnect your ipod and check it out again.

I'll search about it...

 

[FatForester]

We can add a Z5300 section if you like

Nah, there's no need. I'll sit back and drool for the time being.

Black Panther:

There's an option to choose the speaker setup in Game Mode as well. That option is given on the drivers off the CD, so you're missing something. If you haven't, updating drivers is good regardless

 

[DaedalusHelios]

Z5300 is the same when it comes to sound. Same speakers. The sub might also be the same wattage. I have a Z-5300 aswell.

The sub might be a little higher watts but it really won't make much of a difference Forrester.

But the controls look fancy on the Z-5500. Thats the real difference between the two.
Its silver would stick out to much in my living room:

Black leather couch, Black leather ottomans, black oriental style TV stand, Black Cooler master Cosmos 1000, and Black 65" Samsung DLP 1080p.

Everything is black. Silver would stick out.

Actually if the remote comes apart easily I could use metallic black paint on the Silver parts!


Does it come apart easily? I hope it does. I might get it if it does.

 

[DaedalusHelios]

See what I am sayin. Scanner is not there currently because of the overdose of silver.

I like it to be black so when the lights are out watching a Bluray or HD-DVD all you see is the screen.

Silver is reflective.

 

[DanishDevil]

Grab that spraycan!

 

[DanishDevil]

Hmmm I dunno, what setting do you have your X-fi on? Does it have entertainment, audio creation and gaming choices as well I assume?

To get the +22 I turn the volume, keep turning it till it reaches boost 11 and then keep turning it, press the mute button and keep turning the volume to boost 22. Sure you're doing it that way?

Try playing a sound file from your pc, disconnect your ipod and check it out again.

I'll search about it...

Not at my desktop right now. My desktop is actually in pieces! X-Fi is sitting in its box right now. I'm just running straight into the headphone jack of my laptop.

 

[asb2106]

THANKS EVERYONE HERE!!!!!

I knew of the boost 11 thing, but the Volume+, ohh thats sweet! I love the second skin too!

It brings a new face to my z5500, Ive had it for 3 years now, so it was nice to give it a fresh face!!

I love the fact that a set of speakers can still rock after 3 years!! I normally kill speakers in a year or so.

Count me in on the club! I am reorganzin the room so I can make a bigger desk for my computers. When I get it all done Ill take pics of it with the z5500 all set up and ill post em here

 

[DanishDevil]

Sounds good asb! Have a few favorite and/or devices I can put by your name for now?

Welcome!