Logitech Z-5500 Digital Soundroom

Mussels · Sep 16, 2012

Wrigleyvillain said:
Heh thanks for bumping the thread tho because I was gonna...

Suddenly can't get my rear 5500 speakers to work in 5.1, in Windows test or X-Fi software. Set to 5.1 in both and also know physical connections work as Stereo x2 outputs sound from them.

Anyone have a clue? Spent a fair amount of time screwing with it and trying various things, mainly in X-Fi software. I guess this really isn't a Logitech issue but dunno where else to post and not worth new thread.

you messed up your wiring, most likely.

if the speakers output in x2 mode, then its fine on the unit - the problem is the inputs.

Wrigleyvillain · Sep 16, 2012

You mean reversed? Wouldn't the 5.1 test still work just would hear it say "left rear" on the right rear icon?

I'll keep messing with it.

Mussels · Sep 17, 2012

no i mean one of the input cables is damaged or not connected (or connected to the wrong thing - EG, mic port)

Wrigleyvillain · Sep 17, 2012

Ok I didn't think that was what you meant but wanted to clarify. I checked the rear inputs as well as the wires.

Mussels · Sep 17, 2012

grab an MP3 player, and test it on each of the inputs and see if sound comes out. if you get audio from each wire/set of speakers, then you can narrow it down.

JamesFairless · Jul 6, 2013

Z 5500 owner

I own one of these.

Gotta say they are awesome.

Not quite finished my desktop build yet - still need DDR3 memory.

I have my z 5500 connected to my xbox360 (I know they old now thats why I'm building gaming desktop system) and it makes gaming and media sound badass!

My desktop system is built around the ASUS M5 A79 LE R2.0 motherboard which has a digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT). Not sure what would be the best solution/sound card for optical connection. Any suggestions?

Mussels · Jul 6, 2013

so has anyone got a solution for the lack of bass in music when its set to 5.1 and not stereo? using optical if that helps.

Batou1986 · Jul 6, 2013

Mussels said:
so has anyone got a solution for the lack of bass in music when its set to 5.1 and not stereo? using optical if that helps.

use the 3.5mm cables, ive had mine for years and all of the digital inputs suffer from a lack of bass

Mussels · Jul 6, 2013

Batou1986 said:
use the 3.5mm cables, ive had mine for years and all of the digital inputs suffer from a lack of bass

... huh. well. i guess that was simple. (it was fine on stereo - i havent been able to use 5.1 on these for a long time)

zAAm · Jul 6, 2013

Or just adjust the subwoofer volume? Unless you're talking about mid-bass as well... (subwoofer on Z5500s handles large part of the mid-bass as well anyway).

Mussels · Jul 6, 2013

zAAm said:
Or just adjust the subwoofer volume? Unless you're talking about mid-bass as well... (subwoofer on Z5500s handles large part of the mid-bass as well anyway).

basically when it was on stereo, i had decent bass. on 5.1 (digital/optical) i had next to none without a 5.1 source.

i guess analogue would solve that, but i've been avoiding it since i'm stuck with realtek onboard (no available PCI slot since i went crossfire)

Rickkins · Jul 6, 2013

Mussels said:
basically when it was on stereo, i had decent bass. on 5.1 (digital/optical) i had next to none without a 5.1 source.

i guess analogue would solve that, but i've been avoiding it since i'm stuck with realtek onboard (no available PCI slot since i went crossfire)

Oh, that may be an issue. Mine sounded like crap, until I put in a sound card, a Creative X-Fi Titanium. What a freakin' difference.....

DanishDevil · Jul 6, 2013

JamesFairless said:
I own one of these.

Gotta say they are awesome.

Not quite finished my desktop build yet - still need DDR3 memory.

I have my z 5500 connected to my xbox360 (I know they old now thats why I'm building gaming desktop system) and it makes gaming and media sound badass!

My desktop system is built around the ASUS M5 A79 LE R2.0 motherboard which has a digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT). Not sure what would be the best solution/sound card for optical connection. Any suggestions?

Optical by default passes the digital signal through to the speakers so they can do the decoding, great if you have crummy onboard sound (like you at the moment). If you want any improvement over that, you need to look for a sound card that has something akin to Dolby Digital Live real-time encoding to Optical Out. Only card that comes to mind is my old Auzentech X-Fi Prelude.

PS: Added to the OP, and Welcome to TPU :toast:

FreedomEclipse · Jul 6, 2013

are these 5500's still even relevant? :laugh:

they've not been sold on the shelf for god knows how many years

Wrigleyvillain · Jul 6, 2013

Well mine are still kicking after many years and still sound pretty great. Probably helps that I can't use them relatively all that much or all that loud often as there are always other people nearby. Moreso lately though as I have less bitchy neighbors this time around.

Rickkins · Jul 6, 2013

FreedomEclipse said:
are these 5500's still even relevant? they've not been sold on the shelf for god knows how many years

Until something better comes along...

FreedomEclipse · Jul 6, 2013

Rickkins said:
Until something better comes along...

Av recievers, bookshelf speakers, soundbars & subwoofers - All of your own choice with budgets to meet even the most frugal of audiophiles

Batou1986 · Jul 7, 2013

FreedomEclipse said:
are these 5500's still even relevant? they've not been sold on the shelf for god knows how many years

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/speaker-system-z906?crid=47

same speakers, likely same amp configured a bit different with the inputs on the sub and not the control pod

zAAm · Jul 7, 2013

Mussels said:
basically when it was on stereo, i had decent bass. on 5.1 (digital/optical) i had next to none without a 5.1 source.

i guess analogue would solve that, but i've been avoiding it since i'm stuck with realtek onboard (no available PCI slot since i went crossfire)

It might also be due to the way your sound card is configured to pass the signals. Make sure you've selected all the Dolby Digital/DTS options and all the supported PCM sampling rates that the Z-5500 supports in the sound output properties in Windows. Otherwise the sound card may transcode the audio before sending it to the speakers, which may explain your behaviour.

Mussels · Jul 7, 2013

now i've got a fun one.

the realtek drivers wont work in 5.1 no matter what i do, the rears have no sound (they're connected fine, and work in test mode).

in 7.1 mode with sides disabled, they work as the rears, but hte 'rear' tickbox is disabled in the realtek software :/

anyone ever ran into that?

Wrigleyvillain · Jul 7, 2013

That's all well and good but sets like this aren't marketed towards "audiophiles" and for good reason. More like gamers and casual music listeners who want thumping bass without breaking the bank.

Rickkins · Jul 7, 2013

Wrigleyvillain said:
That's all well and good but sets like this aren't marketed towards "audiophiles" and for good reason. More like gamers and casual music listeners who want thumping bass without breaking the bank.

How about some examples as to what would be better, without breaking the bank...

Thanks.

Wrigleyvillain · Jul 7, 2013

Well I am just a "gamer" like I reference above. I am sure FE or another user can oblige. Or check out some audio forums or Google "audiophile on a budget" or something.

In general you are looking for a good receiver plus a 5.1 or 7.1 set of speakers. As far as all-in-one systems go these Logitechs (now the Z906) are still on/near the top of the hill, I'd reckon.

twicksisted · Jul 7, 2013

My logitechs gave up the ghost a while ago.. yesterday I got these!!!

http://audioengineusa.com/A2W-Powered-Desktop-Speakers

Wow! Different league hooked up to my Asus Xonar D2X...
Was hesitant if I should save up and rather get the Audioengine A5+ as they are more powerful but these are just perfect!

zAAm · Jul 8, 2013

Mussels said:
now i've got a fun one.

the realtek drivers wont work in 5.1 no matter what i do, the rears have no sound (they're connected fine, and work in test mode).

in 7.1 mode with sides disabled, they work as the rears, but hte 'rear' tickbox is disabled in the realtek software :/

anyone ever ran into that?

http://img.techpowerup.org/130707/Capture093.jpg

Yeah, I always need to run in 7.1 with the sides disabled when passing through analog.

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