Wrap yourself in sound with the Logitech Z-5500 5.1 speaker system. At the heart of the Z-5500 is a powerful subwoofer with a 10-inch ported driver that provides added excitement to action movies, bone-rattling bass to music, and greater realism to games. Each of the four satellites and the center-channel speaker feature a unique driver design that places a tweeter at the center of a larger mid-range driver. The result is a smooth combination of sounds with the fullness of a much larger speaker.
Also, if you're looking for cool pro-audio looks, the Z-5500 doesn't disappoint. Cloth grilles are removable and the pedestals rotate for easy wall mounting or desk placement. The center channel can be mounted on a wall, or above or below the monitor. Finally, the Digital SoundTouch Control Center puts command of the system at your fingertips. Digital LCD lets you select audio source, digital surround sound effect, adjust parameters of digital surround sound effects, adjust the volume levels of the individual speakers, mute the entire system, and of course, turn the set on and off. There's even an auxiliary input jack to conveniently connect other audio devices.
Distortion-Free BassThe new, ultra-large 10-inch long-throw subwoofer driver with a flared bass port delivers 188 watts of thunderous, distortion-free bass.
Digital SoundTouch Control CenterThe high tech Digital SoundTouch Control Center features a digital LCD screen, master volume control, enables input and output selection and more!
Wireless Remote ControlA wireless remote control allows control of the Logitech Z-5450 from across the room, which is great for home theaters and video game applications.
Hardware Dolby Digital DecoderA hardware Dolby Digital decoder is included for full, rich Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks used in DVDs, PlayStation2, XBOX, Digital cable, satellite TV and HDTV.
Hardware DTS DecoderThe Logitech Z-5500 features a hardware DTS decoder and support for DTS 96/24 for enhanced, high-resolution, studio-quality DTS 5.1 digital sound from DVD video and audio discs, as well as PlayStation 2 games.
Pros: Packaging was very well done. 25 Ft of wire for each rear sat, and 15 Ft for each front L/R/C. Plenty for most needs. I set this up in the same room and config as my Onkyo HT-S760(6.1 750 Watt HTIB) to compare side by side so here's my rating of this system: Treble(satelites): Awesome 9/10, only highest highs might be a little muddy, but sounded nearly as good as my Onkyo Medium tones: Great, 8/10, some lower mid tones come through the sub but still has the presence of full sound spectrum (required for THX certification). Bass(subwoofer): Awesome 10/10, just as good as my Onkyo, if not better, and has more watts Movies: 9/10, Decodes DTS and DD through Coax or optical inputs (I tried with LOTR:return of king DTS and Star Wars II Dolby) Music: Great 8/10, may sound a little hollow to some ears, great bass though.
Cons: At this price, I can't get too picky for a THX system with 500+ RMS watts. This system will hold it's own against most HTIB or PC speakers under eight hundred $$$, especially, S**y, Panason*c, Sams*ng, Phill*ps, and RCA HTIB. The only system I would rather have under one thousand $$$ is my Onkyo HT-S760 (also see HT-S770 and HT-S780). Avoid B-o-s-e as well (way overpriced for medium sound quality) I also will mention that I chose this over the Kxxxsh 5.1 ultras because of price, and some reliability problems with their Amp (tends to overheat and blow). Also, since it uses normal speaker wire, you can upgrade the satellites for even better sound(not really necessary but leaves your options open) and still keep the subwoofer. Oh, this box is for cons so I better list one: Dongle for Control Center could be longer for placing sub farther away.
Overall Review: I read hundreds of reviews and went to a few stores to compare these in person before making my purchase and decision. Your own listening preference and liking is always most important so listen to the systems you are thinking about and then order from Newegg (best prices on products and shipping!). I also looked at the Logitech Z-5300 which sounded alright, but the bass was too boomy and not as accurately produced and the highs were not as crisp so if you can afford the extra $$$, this system is much more bang for the buck.