I have had this for 10 years now. And i just ordered a new one because its on sale. I have this connected to my TV and use it for movies and music. The sound are crisp and clear with quality bass. If the brand was not Logitech thos speaker setup would cost 2-3x the price. We are now in 2022 and i can recomend this setup. Just to top things of, im a bedroom Dj and have mye Pioneer XDJ X-Z connected to this sound system. I rate this 4 out of 5.
It is pretty nice, found this trying to upgrade my creative 4.1 speakers to something new and to my surprise the PC surround speakers market is dead, only soundbars and heaphones everywhere; in my country i found the Z906 in one big store, but for $750 US dollars😣
How can you explain this? On the European version, the consumption on the back panel is 220 volts and 500 milliamps, which is 110 watts. This means that at peak this sound system will consume 110 watts and no more. But at the same time, the specification indicates 500 watts if you count the sound speakers.
I have been jamming guitar with Rod since we were in our early teens. And after nearly two decades, in which I've had my own music career and worked with hundreds of other musically minded people, not ONCE have I ever met someone with an ear for audio quality as attentive, uncompromising, and perceptive as Rod's. He's a true audiophile who's opinion and advice on audio equipment I have come to regard as being foremost in importance. His speaker setups have always stood out - the man knows his shit. Haha. Great work, dude.
hey brother need fast reply , about to buy these after 12 hours or more , just 1 question , hows the sound for movies dialogue , i hope the voices dont sound washed like its high but u cant hear what they are saying exactly , is it really good ? please thankyou , asking because the reviewer talked about no tweakers , we all know its loud but is it also CLEAR ?
@@Raivoization dude dont worry about the bass it is so powerfull that you probobly wont turn it to its max since youre house will shake and youre neighbours will be not happy
@@Raivoization THEY ARE THX CERTIFIED THEY HAVE TO MEET A CERTAIN SOUND QUALITY A SMALLER SUBWOOFER WELL GIVE YOU TIGHTER BASS BUT THERE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH BASS HERE
This thing came out forever ago and it's crazy that it's still worth it today. I sold mine years ago and I miss is so much that I'm planning on purchasing it again. Can't beat it for the price, makes gaming and movies so much better than a frickin' soundbar
The Z5500 had them for more than 10 years, but eventually sold them for more than I bought them. Still regret my poor choice to sell them. Also, they were better quality than this newer one, the 906.
That 1000W which you are searching is commonly known as PMPO(Peak Maximum Power Output) where as 500W is RMS(Root Mean Square). That PMPO is a very vague term for denoting power. RMS is more practical, so this system produces 500W RMS power. I hope that clears your doubt.
sinusoidal power is listed on LOGITECH's website. This means that the power at which the amplifier or speaker can operate for a long time with a real music signal without physical damage. Usually 2-3 times higher than nominal. And it does not apply to PMPO as Dr Mayank Singh
@@gidrofines Well then go again & check the website of Logitech. It says 1000W peak power / 500W RMS power. I explained to him what he wanted to know in easier terms. Writing things like sinusoidal output etc gets people more confused than they already are.
I bought these couple of months ago and they are freaking fantastic. Playing games or listening to music i discovered sounds i never heard before. Such a great buy.
I've had these for a year or so and sold them because I got bored.. I thought they were fantastic as well, until I purchased studio monitors (Adam A5X), these each cost more than the z906 set. I also bought a subwoofer from SVS (costs twice as much as the z906 set) and let me tell you, you are missing out on so much with these speakers. You will definitely be hearing sounds you've never heard before 10 times as much compared to the z906. I've spent weeks re-listening to all songs I could think of and I could not believe what sounds were in those songs that I've never heard before.
@@Many_Mirrors Bruh not many people have thousands of dollars to drop on a home theater system. This video is perfect for me cause im just looking to get a good budget home theater system and the price on these are fantastic if they are as good as everyone's talking them up. Cheers to you and your awesome set up though I do envy you.
Jeison mine is 10 years old I bought it second hand off a guy who used it every day still sounds fantastic and works great much better than my Panasonic one I had before which is the Same age
I was hoping you will offer a more in-depth tutorial about how to setup this sound system. I bought mine 5 years ago and I am not yet quite satisfied about the 5.1 capability. I am using it mainly for movies and video games but I feel like something is not quite there, something I did wrong. I even went ahead and bought a separate optical cable so I can test it without the classic 3x 3.5mm jack cable. It sounds better through optical....but still not 5.1 like I wish :(
Have you tried using the Upmix function on the control / volume unit? Also, some films / TV are only mixed in 2.1 which the speakers will notice through optical and therefore only output 2.1 signal, but pushing the sounds evenly throughout the entire 5.1 setup - if that makes sense. I would have done a full tutorial setup but the video would be twice as long. Though, that being said, if your comment can get 50 likes, then I'll revisit the speaker set and do an in-depth setup and demonstrate how I have setup my unit for optimal performance for each situation (gaming, music, instrument connectivity, TV connectivity, best movie watching settings etc). So get your friends to watch and like your comment!
@@rodrrico thank you so much for your fast response. Thank you for the offer too ☺ I got the optical cable just a few days ago and I will try different settings. Also I am thinking about buying a dedicated audio card for my PC so it will probably improve my audio experience and work 5.1 better. Because right now, i don't know if it's a speaker problem or a Windows 10 tweak. I only download 5.1 exclusive DTS or THX movies and I tried multiple players auch as BSPlayer, VLC and Splash Pro from Mirillis. Also the games I played I checked and the output is set to 5.1 (CS-GO and Battlefield games sure have this option). I will see what can I do for now :) Thank you so much for your quick response. I will watch some forums and try different things. Also I want to check all cables and speakers so I make sure everything is good.
@@rcsibiu Interesting, I use VLC mostly when using my PC and watching content (that isn't online / streams etc). I don't use the windows inbuilt DTS or Dolby Atmos effects (that can be found in the windows store) that they don't sound very good without a soundcard. I recommend looking at ASUS Soundcards as Creative Labs dropped the ball years ago. Their Essence range are top notch - but quite expensive. Though if you're budget conscious, look at their Xoner SE range. I hope that helps when you're listening on your computer. For the record, I currently only have my speakers connected to the motherboard - Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra which works well with my other audio interfaces - even when connecting instruments.
If its setup for PC, right in front of you , you wont get the type of 5.1 effect that most people would imagine of. For 5.1 to really work, speakers gotta be further apart, not like 1 - 1.5m apart (no imaging and separation) like how usually PC speakers are placed. Speaker/sub positioning is very important and it will make or break a 5.1 system. Optimal seating position vs speaker/sub distance will improve things a lot. A few tips, if speakers are 3 meters apart, your seating position should be 3 meters from either front speaker too. Bass needs distance to travel, sitting next to a sub, especially a sub like the z906 which has a very high crossover point, will most probably sound like poop. Rear speakers should be just right behind your ears from the sides and should be angled towards your ears with a slightly lower volume compared to the front speakers to make up for the nearer distance to your ears. Rear speakers and center speaker should not be the same height as the front speakers, it should be a little higher or lower (center speaker) and higher (rear speakers) depending on the space you have. Then we come to the room, get rid of as many things as you can between you and the speakers (like coffee table), thicker curtains to absorb sound instead of being reflected by glass windows, carpets to cover the floor as much as possible, etc. Im not goin to go into sound traps and diffusers, but if you follow these very basic steps, you should get a way way way better 5.1 experience. A properly setup up 1000 dollar 5.1 system will sound better than a 2000 dollar wrongly setup system.
@@rcsibiu Hi ,friend. Tell me please , you are already bought the dedicated audio card? I want to connect my PC with an optical cable, but I do not have an optical connector on the motherboard. Or what dedicated audio card is right for this system? Thnx
I had mine for over 6 years and no problems at all what so ever till I hooked it up to a Smart Plug and one night BOOM :'( it made me cry... I did get another set and love them!
Just got one of these a week ago. it's not bad as a jack of all trades but the highs are poor musically. so I added tweeters to the front left and right channels by just inserting the wire into their respective sockets (totally safe) as well as throwing away the wires that came with it and instead chose to use something a couple of gauges thicker. Much better highly recommend.
That's a really ingenious way to improve the stock speakers. As you say, they are very jack of all trades, but master of non. Thanks for sharing your neat little hack and also thanks for watching :)
Hi, I'm also using this speakers. They are just mind blowing. I Love them a lot. Regarding tweeter, I don't think they need extra tweeter as they have it internally. Boss it's already THX certified. So No need to add or modify any thing. Just plug n play. You love it. I'd seen dts n dolby digital movies, listen stereo songs. Songs in 2.1 and 4.1 and also 3D, they are just awesome. This devise converts stereo audio into 3D audio. Normal stereo audio based movies/Songs also converts into 3D mode, where you can get more satisfaction than the normal stereo audio. I had seen some other devices, on which, it was written as 3D audio but you won't get that real 3D audio effect as you get it in z906.
@@wernerdesmet6298 3D sound means, it converts normal stereo sound into surround sound. In simple, 3D sound uses all channels in the system and try to produce 5.1 channel effect. Hope you understand.
@@MKumar-pf5rn brother thankyou so much u really helped me , just 1 question more , the dialogues on movies , the voices do they sound clear , or do they sound washed up meaning high but not clear meaning u cant make out what they are saying exactly , i know they are loud but are they also CLEAR ?
@@muslimtomcruise Yes bro, they are clear. Absolutely clear voice. And one more thing is you can still increase/decreas voice as per your desire. I'd watched so many movies/Xbox games in z906 no regrets till now. Every time I switch on my z906 I feel amaze. No other device gives me that amaze feel at this price range, I'd used so many audio systems.
By 1000 watts, it can be reached by using the system at peak. The 500 watts come from just using the system normally. I hope this answers your question! I've had the system for at least 7 years now.
How can you explain this? On the European version, the consumption on the back panel is 220 volts and 500 milliamps, which is 110 watts. This means that at peak this sound system will consume 110 watts and no more. But at the same time, the specification indicates 500 watts if you count the sound speakers.
@@plexonet I am explaining that the system (which is all of the speakers) uses up 500 watts RMS, but every speaker system needs a peak wattage, so for this system the peak wattage would be 1,000 as i said. This is mostly according to Logitech, as some users were confused that it doesn't actually use 1,000 watts on normal usage.
@@rodrrico I have been using this sound system for quite some time now. Personally I like the sound but lacks the clarity and hence added a F&D A140X speaker along with it to improve the treble effect. Apart from that it has an incredible bass effect. But since there are not that many source sounds with 5.1 effect in general so I use the 4.1 channel most often and is sufficient for my cause. Anyways thanks for the response. Please keep reviewing :)
I own the Z906 for almost 4 years now and can say, it is still as good as on the first day. I haven´t had any problems with it so far. Would definitely recommend it every time. Great sound. Great durability, great control. The remote control is "only" IR, but i´ve never seen such a good IR-Sensor. No matter which direction you are pointing, it will recognize it almost every time. Also, the haptic feedback of the remote control is really nice, even after years of use. The System is capable of throwing heavy bass at you, down to around 40 Hz perfectly clean. Trust me. It is enough bass for you, even though the subwoofer is quite small. The maximum volume is really high. If i want to listen to music loudly, I set it to around 65% volume. For watching movies in 5.1 Surround, the center speaker sounds a little cold, when listening to male voices (compared to big Hi-Fi speakers). But it is still a great experience! All in all, I can only recommend this sound system, especially for the price!
The only problem I have with it is the dialogue goes low when you're watching films and you cant hear the speech sometimes and then you have to keep turning it up to hear the speech people have been saying they have also been having the same problem could be very annoying at times!
I am not knowledgeable in the area so I try to look around at videos to try to build some kind of perception about different sound systems. Am quite interested in buying this system as I previously had a loigtech z623 and thought it was good and as I understand it, this should be much more powerful ..? Either way, if you have the opportunity, feel free to mention a few examples of speakers that are as powerful as possible under $ 500, would have been appreciated! I'm really looking for a powerhouse that should have as much sound as possible, much like this system but several steps more powerful
@@TonyJones107758189544046598872 you must have some issue with your computer as I have owned the System for about 10 years and never has the dialogue gone soft or low for any movie/game/web. i never have to touch the audio volume,
@@usarocks6951 thanks for your reply I haven't got the system plugged into my computer, it's to my TV it's only on certain films that hasn't been calibrated properly. a lot of people have the same issue with different surround sound systems, when some company's record the films some of them don't calibrated it properly!
I bought my z-5500 back in 2005 and they still rock, even though they are on my guest system now, the z906 is a slightly under specced version, the control module isnt quite as good, it is still awesome though. When I went down the audiophile rabbit hole had to upgrade
Totally agree. I feel that big companies are not interested in making that amazing fidelity audio tech that we had from the earky 2000s. But yeah the z906 is as good as we can get in 2019 for the money.
I have z906 just upgrade wire for satellites to 16Gage and sub cable to 14Gage alot of work but it makes the sound way cleaner and sub is more powerful with cleaner bass highly recommended upgrading wire it makes a lot of difference
I bought my Z906 about 3 years ago. I too turned down the sub woofer. And turned satellite speakers up and down to balance out their sound around where I sit to watch the TV they are plugged into. I did have a good look around but couldn't find other speakers that were competitive on performance and price.
I still haven't see a newer set come from Logitech in the same price range and 5.1 with multiple inputs. Maybe 2021/22 will be different. Thanks for watching!
Because there has been a decrease in sales and demand for PC 5.1 setups. Gamers prefer 2.1 with virtual surround. Real home theatres setups which have separate AVR, speakers, tweeters and woofers have also gotten cheaper. Integrated AVRs with sub-woofers are considered a joke in the audiophile community.
If any of you has any doubts about this system, let me give me some information that might help you make a decision. (I live in an apartment on the 4th floor) - The subwoofer on medim power and overall volume on almost max. power shakes the furniture not only in my apartment, but in the neighbours above and below me. I am actually afraid to put the bass at full power because it will literally break my windows in my room. - The speakers are really well balanced in terms of sound quality (there's no need for a tweeter really) and on max volume, they are REALLY LOUD! There's 0 distortion in the sound at max as well, which is something that impressed me quite a bit. - Took me a while to understand, but if you're gonna use this on a PC, make sure you set up the speaker configuration to 5.1 in the windows settings. THEN, if you're not watching a movie, use the 4.1 effect on the console (basically remove the center speaker only) for a daily use. When you decide to watch a movie, remove all effects for a true 5.1 experience! All in all if you are looking for an AWESOME surround system and something that is not super expensive, there's literally nothing better than the Z906 at the moment!
Damn this video was so well made and edited. I assumed with the level of professionalism it was an account with a couple million subs but I scrolled up and you only had 168. You deserve so much more!
One of very few speaker systems that has certified licenses from Dolby, THX, and DTS. Most other speaker systems only has 1 of the 3, but very rarely all 3 licenses with a decoder for all 3 audio encoders.
@@rodrrico oh yes, for the budget and price of this systems, thats a very good deal. Most speaker systems with licenses from the 3 audio encoders puts on a pretty hefty price to the product. This surprised me very much as the product title only has THX in it and not the other 2; Dolby and DTS.
rodrrico My pleasure ! Thanks for reviewing the speakers i want to buy :) I like how short you unboxed it, i like unboxing cause im curious. But all the unpacking of all the plastics, it’s nice if you want some asmr or something. But you get straight to the point. And you filmed everything nicely 👌 everything was clear :)
I have Logitech Z625 and this surround Z906, I love the sound on both. I can change how they sound with an equalizer on windows and android if I want. I listened to other speakers that are more expensive but these Logitech sounds awesome for me and sounds better then some expensive systems as well
Thank you for the detailed video which was not over the top with the good and bad points...As it is on sale for £145 UK, I just bought it!!!! Yikes...looking forward to it and attaching it to my sound card the Soundblaster AE-5...
Yes that will work fine. However be sure to select 2.1 in your speaker settings then press the upmix button from stereo to 5.1 to make it feel more surround. Great question, and thanks for watching :)
Do you mean the Z5500? That was a monster system back in the day! I'd say these are not as good as the Z5500, but for the price, they are excellent value.
They would both be great options, though I prefer having the option to control the volume, modes and other settings on the volume unit with the z906 over the trust which I believe you can only do this via a remote. Definitely things for you to consider as the Trust is slightly cheaper. Thanks for your feedback, your question and for watching. I really appreciate it!
@@rodrrico sure Logitech is better at quality ! Also the remote is big deal ! I’ll wait till it drops to 230 ! I hope soon ! How should I connect it ?! In motherboard with optical or with the green black orange ?! Should I get audio card ?! Thanks for ur time !
@@georgefilippou6528 I tried all 3 methods (of course I had to...) Optical works fine, but I had conflict issues every now and then thanks to windows updates. Orange, Black Green to motherboard works fine (I do that now) but I did try with an Asus Soundcard and it sounded even better that way. Honestly, for most uses, straight into a motherboard using the 3.5mm O,B,G cables is fine. If you're particularly an audiophile, then you MUST get a soundcard. Asus Essence STX II was what I tested with. Amazing results!
I've just ordered this set. I've had an Altec Lansing ADA995 speaker set custom made for Dell since 2003. Brilliant system, the sound was incredible and it looked great as well. Unfortunately the control board in the Sub-Woofer went up in smoke a couple of days ago, so I'm hoping this speaker set can live up to it.
Oh I know you're pain, that happened to me with the Creative Gigaworks sub many years ago. You had a great run with your previous system! I hope the z906 is going well for you.
@@rodrrico Yeah, it's terrible when an excellent old system finally gives up. You can't buy a replacement since it's been out of production for years, even getting parts to try repair it yourself is near impossible. The Z906 is a great sounding system, but the speakers have no tweeters, so it just doesn't sound quite as good as the ADA995 system. So I bought some female connector solderless adapters and hooked the ADA995 speakers up to the Z906 Sub. It worked, the sound it pretty much exactly the same as it used to be. So overall, very happy with the purchase, plus the Z906 comes with a lot more features when compared to the ADA995 Sub, other than just sounding great of course.
Id love someone to some day explain in more Detail what the difference between Speakers really is. In my studies I learned that many subtle differences in tone you cant really hear anymore from a certain age anyway. And then there is the issue of just not liking certain Kinds of Sound signitatures. I bought 80 DOllar Sennheiser Earphones because I was told the brand was specialized in Speakers and made a solid Sound... I hated that undynamic, thin, scattered Sound they made.. and rarely used them. Now I use my 27 Dollar Sony In Ears again, bc I just click with them… In the same way I remember Always loving the Sound from logitech Speakers.. even 12 years ago.. I know Im gonna love These again.. The clarity, the bass, the dynamic, even the classic look. Good Job btw !
There's a lot to people's enjoyment, a lot of people like increased bass. You even get those where their car rattles to all hell making it sound like shit but they think it sounds great with all the distortion. Sennheiser is focused on recreating the sound exactly as it was intended to be. Clear without distortion, and real musical equipment, guitars etc, don't shake the windows in your house. Don't get me wrong, I like dubsteb, fat bass drops and massive base depending on the songs, but in your case closely recreating the audio is not what you're looking for, you just want something with a lot of bass, which the cheap sony ear buds are perfectly fine for. It has a lot to do with what kind of music you listen to with as well. Most cheaper headsets (Which I use by the way, I like the bass too, I'm not too into trying to perfect audio recreation) has bass applied to it that is way over what it should be at for the volume you're listening to it at, if that makes sense. E.G If you've heard a quality piano played live, right in front of you, do you what your headsets to perfectly recreate that sound? Or do you want it to add some bass to it. I realize it's a year old but in the chance you read this I hope it helps from a overall kinda perspective. I can answer more details on a technical level if you respond.
I bought this in 2011 for $299 Canadian - its 2024 and they are still selling this exact version now for $550. one of the best tech buys for longevity and potential resale i have ever had. I could sell this used and get my money back after 13 years. I Still recommend it..
Thank you for this superior review! However, my trusty Z-5500 still elevates my flight sims, etc: I added a ton of batting to the interior of the sub, and replaced the wimpy satellites with B&W M-1s, which makes the system infinitely more musical. I am wondering if it would be worth it to send the amp plate to someone for an upgrade?🤔 It's good to know this replacement model is available, should my Z-5500 crap out.
You're most welcome, thank you for the warm feedback. If I were you, I would try and keep the z-5500 alive, as it's amazing - even if nearly 20 years old! Of course if you are unsuccessful, the Z906 is a pretty decent alternative (for the money).
I am all of those things you mentioned but I would rather use my Marshall stack with my Gibson Black Beauty. Still cool video and might have to get this for my PS5 and Series X gaming and movie times. It is probably 1000 Watts pmpo, not RMS at a guess.
1:35 Maybe it's 500 watts RMS, meaning it could peak at 1000 watts but can sustain 500 watts? Just my guess. Edit: Yeah, it's 500 watts RMS. General rule of thumb is RMS is around 50% of what theoretical peak output is. It's not a true 1000 watts, though. I think that is perhaps a bit misleading, but 500 watts is still a great bit for the price.
There is no external heatsink because it uses a switch mode power supply instead of a regular transformer and class D amplification instead of the regular class AB. This makes it very efficient but doesn't have the same quality as the previous analog stuff..
I took the back of the sub so i could splice into the bass speaker cable for an additional sub and butt kicker output. I was impressed at the quality of the building inside. The horn on the side would allow for heat to very out by the looks of it.
How aren't you getting more attention and subscribers than this? You're amazing mate! Keep this going dude. Love from Sweden (: (PS: Really happy with my new Logitech Z906's, amazing sound for the price.)
I bought this for my gaming pc mainly but it also sounds amazing when I plug in my Korg Kronos Keyboard and turn on the 3D audio. Piano with a strings layer fills the room very well and that little bass cab lol it works.. 🤣🤘
I do the same thing with my Native Instruments S88 keyboard. It's pretty decent how dynamic and rich the sound is through the speakers in 5.1 upmix mode.
Let me explain what that 1000W means. You see, the entire system is actually puts out 165W continuous with no problem. However, it can handle a 1000W of a bang or sudden sound level but it will not and I repeat, it will not be able to handle 1000W continuously or else you will just end up burning the coil to the speakers since it will overheat. That my friends means that when you purchase a speaker that say 1000W, read the fine line and what you want to purchase is a speaker system that can handle the wattage in continuous. for example. if you are looking for a speaker 1000W, make sure it is the continuous, not the peak. That's why you see in concerts these 1000W speakers, they are actually 800W that can handle a 1000W Bang but not continuously.
Love it worth the money I truly appreciate the vids they do really help with planning to make a purchase especially when money hard to come by thks again
I just bought them open box off Amazon for $175. I hope they are decent enough since Im not that hard to please and don't know much about sound systeme
I put a small fan behind the sub because it got way too hot after some use. I wouldn't even be able to touch the back of it, felt like a stovetop. With the fan on, I have way more peace of mind.
@@rodrrico Well it is summer and it is in a corner so it doesn't have a lot of space. Also I swapped out the 2 front speakers for bigger ones that have tweeters so maybe its drawing more power that in turn makes it hotter? Not sure, it's fine with the fan though.
@@notbuster126 Oh 100% the bigger speakers would be the reason. Though if you have able to solve you cooling issue then that should do it and they should be fine. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely. This is why I don't post audio tests. Audio is subjective and limited to what source it is being played out out of, coupled with what source is used to capture the audio. Basically there are so many variable metrics that make audio tests largely pointless for youtube when most people watch on their phone etc. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
After my s750 Gigaworks gave up, I kept all the seven satellites, but got rid of the rest believing the psu in the woofer housing would never be possible to fix. Seeing that you have satellites from both systems, have you tried the Z906 system with the s750 satellites? The tweeters on the s750's really helped in the treble spectrum.
At this very minute I am using the s750 satellites with the z906 sub / volume unit through my Creative X-Fi Elite Pro. It's not the same as it was, but as close as I will likely ever get. Give it a go if you kep the same speaker cable gauge the s750 used.
@@rodrrico I still do have all the satellite cabling, along with some speaker stands I adapted to the satellites. Great news and thanks for the info! I'll keep an eye out for a sale then :)
Do you have any more info on the Speaker upgrades with the separate Tweeters? They advertised this as a co-axial which usually means there's 2 speakers. in this case, not..
Is there any possibility to replace the small speaker with someting stronger like a 90 -150W speakers? Im intressted in buying one of these Logitech's but I also want to connect my current speakers without damaging the amplifier. Thanks in advanced and greetings from Germany 🤘🏼
the 500W is the RMS Power which is the power in the speakers at all times. This is the true power. The 1000W is the peak power which is the amount of power at the peak. That is the power that may hit peak for one second at certain times. The peak power is really meaningless. It is pretty much a sales tactic. The amount of power to look for when buying something such as speakers, amps, car stereos etc... is the RMS power.
Wonderful video, one would think Logitech would've learned from the z5500 set. I'll stick to my Logitech x530 5.1 set for now... until the treble issue is resolved.
The main issue is a lack of tweeters in the speaker set. You can connect separate speakers that have tweeters. I am running a set of Creative Gigaworks S700 speakers through the z906 sub at the moment and they work pretty darn well!
So I'm looking for better than the Logitech z906 5.1 system. I prefer great mids and great treble's. I like loud, warm great sounding systems. Which other systems would you suggest. By the way, I usually like/prefer the warm sounds of PolkAudio just for reference.
I think Polk make great systems for higher budgets. I can recommend the Polk T-Series. The only issue is that you'll need a receiver to connect to whatever device you want to listen to. Here's my recommendation: amzn.to/3c8ZkVC Let me know if you end up getting the system and what you think of it.
Yes they do. Of course if the film / video file is mixed in 5.1 then it will be more profound, but overall, yes they do. Thanks for watching and for your question!
@@rodrrico the odd things is I was looking for trouble shooting advice because they stop working. While watching the vid I just cleaned it and re wired it now it works like new again lol.
question i like to ask, about this system as I'm trying to find out more about and if it would be compatible with my PC. I see on the back of the subwoofer it has the three pots never the top blue, green and pink would it be these that i use to plug direct in to back of my PC has that only has matching three connects and would this produce 5.1 or not? Thank you for your time
Kind of a basic speaker question. It look like the actual speakers are interchangeable, if I get my hands on bigger speakers would it be smart to swap them out?
Personally, no. I'd go with 2 studio monitor setup. I can recommend using the Scarlett Solo Gen 3 for your audio interface though. I have a review of the Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen on my channel here took should check out. Thanks for your question and for watching!
@@Dandelunar a house party world be fine. But this is no pro audio. Personally, you might want something with more gain / power. But it can be reasonably loud.
I miss the THX sound scape before films play. I'm into surround, but I'm waiting for Dolby Digital to drop something.....Nice review mate!
Ah those were the days! You think Dolby have something new in the pipes?
@@rodrrico Ever play a 989 game? That intro is the best.
hey does the subwoofer go into deep frequency s? and how does the high range sound without tweeters?
Can you hook this up to any TV?
I know how you feel,man.
Like on most 2000s Disney DVDs.
I have had this for 10 years now. And i just ordered a new one because its on sale. I have this connected to my TV and use it for movies and music. The sound are crisp and clear with quality bass. If the brand was not Logitech thos speaker setup would cost 2-3x the price. We are now in 2022 and i can recomend this setup. Just to top things of, im a bedroom Dj and have mye Pioneer XDJ X-Z connected to this sound system. I rate this 4 out of 5.
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Great job! Keep the hard work!
Yeah i love how you did that! Great review man!
It is pretty nice, found this trying to upgrade my creative 4.1 speakers to something new and to my surprise the PC surround speakers market is dead, only soundbars and heaphones everywhere; in my country i found the Z906 in one big store, but for $750 US dollars😣
@@FhargaZ Ouch, steep price for you there. What about my ebay link or amazon link in the description?
How can you explain this? On the European version, the consumption on the back panel is 220 volts and 500 milliamps, which is 110 watts. This means that at peak this sound system will consume 110 watts and no more. But at the same time, the specification indicates 500 watts if you count the sound speakers.
I have been jamming guitar with Rod since we were in our early teens. And after nearly two decades, in which I've had my own music career and worked with hundreds of other musically minded people, not ONCE have I ever met someone with an ear for audio quality as attentive, uncompromising, and perceptive as Rod's. He's a true audiophile who's opinion and advice on audio equipment I have come to regard as being foremost in importance. His speaker setups have always stood out - the man knows his shit. Haha. Great work, dude.
Wow! This is some mega appraisal from someone of Treelo's musical ability and skill. Your feedback means the world to me!
2 years of owning these, the only thing that has changed is my Neighbors lol. These things still can rattle the windows with perfect clarity.
hey brother need fast reply , about to buy these after 12 hours or more , just 1 question , hows the sound for movies dialogue , i hope the voices dont sound washed like its high but u cant hear what they are saying exactly , is it really good ? please thankyou , asking because the reviewer talked about no tweakers , we all know its loud but is it also CLEAR ?
@@muslimtomcruise I bought a pair for my TV and was not impressed and I returned them, But still rock for my PC in games and listening to music
I'm listening to this on my z906 :D I love them.
you are still satisfied? I want to buy them, but im scared that the bass will be too weak, is it really ok??
@@Raivoization dude dont worry about the bass it is so powerfull that you probobly wont turn it to its max since youre house will shake and youre neighbours will be not happy
@@Raivoization no the bass is right along with the sound quality remember this is thx certified
@@Raivoization THEY ARE THX CERTIFIED THEY HAVE TO MEET A CERTAIN SOUND QUALITY A SMALLER SUBWOOFER WELL GIVE YOU TIGHTER BASS BUT THERE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH BASS HERE
@@Raivoization bass is great hear
This thing came out forever ago and it's crazy that it's still worth it today. I sold mine years ago and I miss is so much that I'm planning on purchasing it again. Can't beat it for the price, makes gaming and movies so much better than a frickin' soundbar
It's pretty darn good for the price, thanks for watching!
I hate soundbars I am old school and love surround sound
I have these but i m planning to buy sonos soundbar.. should i?
I've had the older version for about 13 years and they still sound fantastic.
That's pretty impressive!
You mean Z5500?
@@k871-w9z I'm not sure which ones I just know they are still going strong!
@@diamondrmp It should z5500
The Z5500 had them for more than 10 years, but eventually sold them for more than I bought them. Still regret my poor choice to sell them. Also, they were better quality than this newer one, the 906.
That 1000W which you are searching is commonly known as PMPO(Peak Maximum Power Output) where as 500W is RMS(Root Mean Square). That PMPO is a very vague term for denoting power. RMS is more practical, so this system produces 500W RMS power. I hope that clears your doubt.
Thanks for letting me know, much appreciated!
Happy to help
Spot on Dr Mayank Singh!
sinusoidal power is listed on LOGITECH's website. This means that the power at which the amplifier or speaker can operate for a long time with a real music signal without physical damage. Usually 2-3 times higher than nominal. And it does not apply to PMPO as Dr Mayank Singh
@@gidrofines Well then go again & check the website of Logitech. It says 1000W peak power / 500W RMS power. I explained to him what he wanted to know in easier terms. Writing things like sinusoidal output etc gets people more confused than they already are.
I bought these couple of months ago and they are freaking fantastic. Playing games or listening to music i discovered sounds i never heard before. Such a great buy.
That's great! I'm glad you're having an elevated experience! Thanks for watching.
I've had these for a year or so and sold them because I got bored.. I thought they were fantastic as well, until I purchased studio monitors (Adam A5X), these each cost more than the z906 set. I also bought a subwoofer from SVS (costs twice as much as the z906 set) and let me tell you, you are missing out on so much with these speakers. You will definitely be hearing sounds you've never heard before 10 times as much compared to the z906. I've spent weeks re-listening to all songs I could think of and I could not believe what sounds were in those songs that I've never heard before.
@@Many_Mirrors Bruh not many people have thousands of dollars to drop on a home theater system. This video is perfect for me cause im just looking to get a good budget home theater system and the price on these are fantastic if they are as good as everyone's talking them up. Cheers to you and your awesome set up though I do envy you.
Mine has last for 8-9 years now, not a single heating problem :) and these are amazing
Same here, mine is about 10 years old now. My friend just got a new set and mine are still just as good as his!
Jeison mine is 10 years old I bought it second hand off a guy who used it every day still sounds fantastic and works great much better than my Panasonic one I had before which is the Same age
bougth mine in 2011-2012 still pumping today, amazin speaker
I was hoping you will offer a more in-depth tutorial about how to setup this sound system. I bought mine 5 years ago and I am not yet quite satisfied about the 5.1 capability. I am using it mainly for movies and video games but I feel like something is not quite there, something I did wrong. I even went ahead and bought a separate optical cable so I can test it without the classic 3x 3.5mm jack cable. It sounds better through optical....but still not 5.1 like I wish :(
Have you tried using the Upmix function on the control / volume unit? Also, some films / TV are only mixed in 2.1 which the speakers will notice through optical and therefore only output 2.1 signal, but pushing the sounds evenly throughout the entire 5.1 setup - if that makes sense.
I would have done a full tutorial setup but the video would be twice as long. Though, that being said,
if your comment can get 50 likes, then I'll revisit the speaker set and do an in-depth setup and demonstrate how I have setup my unit for optimal performance for each situation (gaming, music, instrument connectivity, TV connectivity, best movie watching settings etc). So get your friends to watch and like your comment!
@@rodrrico thank you so much for your fast response. Thank you for the offer too ☺
I got the optical cable just a few days ago and I will try different settings. Also I am thinking about buying a dedicated audio card for my PC so it will probably improve my audio experience and work 5.1 better.
Because right now, i don't know if it's a speaker problem or a Windows 10 tweak. I only download 5.1 exclusive DTS or THX movies and I tried multiple players auch as BSPlayer, VLC and Splash Pro from Mirillis.
Also the games I played I checked and the output is set to 5.1 (CS-GO and Battlefield games sure have this option).
I will see what can I do for now :) Thank you so much for your quick response. I will watch some forums and try different things. Also I want to check all cables and speakers so I make sure everything is good.
@@rcsibiu Interesting, I use VLC mostly when using my PC and watching content (that isn't online / streams etc). I don't use the windows inbuilt DTS or Dolby Atmos effects (that can be found in the windows store) that they don't sound very good without a soundcard.
I recommend looking at ASUS Soundcards as Creative Labs dropped the ball years ago. Their Essence range are top notch - but quite expensive. Though if you're budget conscious, look at their Xoner SE range.
I hope that helps when you're listening on your computer.
For the record, I currently only have my speakers connected to the motherboard - Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra which works well with my other audio interfaces - even when connecting instruments.
If its setup for PC, right in front of you , you wont get the type of 5.1 effect that most people would imagine of. For 5.1 to really work, speakers gotta be further apart, not like 1 - 1.5m apart (no imaging and separation) like how usually PC speakers are placed. Speaker/sub positioning is very important and it will make or break a 5.1 system. Optimal seating position vs speaker/sub distance will improve things a lot. A few tips, if speakers are 3 meters apart, your seating position should be 3 meters from either front speaker too. Bass needs distance to travel, sitting next to a sub, especially a sub like the z906 which has a very high crossover point, will most probably sound like poop. Rear speakers should be just right behind your ears from the sides and should be angled towards your ears with a slightly lower volume compared to the front speakers to make up for the nearer distance to your ears. Rear speakers and center speaker should not be the same height as the front speakers, it should be a little higher or lower (center speaker) and higher (rear speakers) depending on the space you have. Then we come to the room, get rid of as many things as you can between you and the speakers (like coffee table), thicker curtains to absorb sound instead of being reflected by glass windows, carpets to cover the floor as much as possible, etc. Im not goin to go into sound traps and diffusers, but if you follow these very basic steps, you should get a way way way better 5.1 experience. A properly setup up 1000 dollar 5.1 system will sound better than a 2000 dollar wrongly setup system.
@@rcsibiu Hi ,friend. Tell me please , you are already bought the dedicated audio card? I want to connect my PC with an optical cable, but I do not have an optical connector on the motherboard. Or what dedicated audio card is right for this system? Thnx
Had mine for years.I've hooked up the Creative S700 speakers to my Z906 sub it improves the sound.
I had mine for over 6 years and no problems at all what so ever till I hooked it up to a Smart Plug and one night BOOM :'( it made me cry... I did get another set and love them!
OMG!! The Jack Russell in your video looks just like mine!!
Great review mate! And nicely put together! Bravo!
Just got one of these a week ago. it's not bad as a jack of all trades but the highs are poor musically. so I added tweeters to the front left and right channels by just inserting the wire into their respective sockets (totally safe) as well as throwing away the wires that came with it and instead chose to use something a couple of gauges thicker. Much better highly recommend.
That's a really ingenious way to improve the stock speakers. As you say, they are very jack of all trades, but master of non. Thanks for sharing your neat little hack and also thanks for watching :)
@@rodrrico It's important that I add they be low power tweeters @ more than a few olms otherwise you'll have issues, just incase someone tries this.
@@herban6002 Great tip mate!
I bought this sistem yesterday !!! Holy glory what a SOUND !!!!!
Hi, I'm also using this speakers. They are just mind blowing. I Love them a lot.
Regarding tweeter, I don't think they need extra tweeter as they have it internally. Boss it's already THX certified. So No need to add or modify any thing. Just plug n play. You love it.
I'd seen dts n dolby digital movies, listen stereo songs. Songs in 2.1 and 4.1 and also 3D, they are just awesome.
This devise converts stereo audio into 3D audio. Normal stereo audio based movies/Songs also converts into 3D mode, where you can get more satisfaction than the normal stereo audio.
I had seen some other devices, on which, it was written as 3D audio but you won't get that real 3D audio effect as you get it in z906.
Thanks for sharing
What is 3D audio?
@@wernerdesmet6298
3D sound means, it converts normal stereo sound into surround sound. In simple, 3D sound uses all channels in the system and try to produce 5.1 channel effect. Hope you understand.
@@MKumar-pf5rn brother thankyou so much u really helped me , just 1 question more , the dialogues on movies , the voices do they sound clear , or do they sound washed up meaning high but not clear meaning u cant make out what they are saying exactly , i know they are loud but are they also CLEAR ?
@@muslimtomcruise
Yes bro, they are clear. Absolutely clear voice. And one more thing is you can still increase/decreas voice as per your desire. I'd watched so many movies/Xbox games in z906 no regrets till now. Every time I switch on my z906 I feel amaze. No other device gives me that amaze feel at this price range, I'd used so many audio systems.
By 1000 watts, it can be reached by using the system at peak. The 500 watts come from just using the system normally.
I hope this answers your question! I've had the system for at least 7 years now.
How can you explain this? On the European version, the consumption on the back panel is 220 volts and 500 milliamps, which is 110 watts. This means that at peak this sound system will consume 110 watts and no more. But at the same time, the specification indicates 500 watts if you count the sound speakers.
@@plexonet I am explaining that the system (which is all of the speakers) uses up 500 watts RMS, but every speaker system needs a peak wattage, so for this system the peak wattage would be 1,000 as i said.
This is mostly according to Logitech, as some users were confused that it doesn't actually use 1,000 watts on normal usage.
Whose into Surround Sound here?!
Is the following speaker worth Buying for digital surround sound movie experience ?
>> F&D F5060X Portable Bluetooth Multimedia Speaker System
@@amitimpex8474 Just saw your comment! I haven't personally tested that but I have read good things about it. Maybe I should review that one...?
I am but I would rather have a good 2.0 system then a cheap system with over rated power and specs
@@rodrrico I have been using this sound system for quite some time now. Personally I like the sound but lacks the clarity and hence added a F&D A140X speaker along with it to improve the treble effect. Apart from that it has an incredible bass effect. But since there are not that many source sounds with 5.1 effect in general so I use the 4.1 channel most often and is sufficient for my cause. Anyways thanks for the response. Please keep reviewing :)
How can i make the speakers extended like 20 ft longer?
I own the Z906 for almost 4 years now and can say, it is still as good as on the first day.
I haven´t had any problems with it so far.
Would definitely recommend it every time. Great sound. Great durability, great control.
The remote control is "only" IR, but i´ve never seen such a good IR-Sensor. No matter which direction you are pointing, it will recognize it almost every time. Also, the haptic feedback of the remote control is really nice, even after years of use.
The System is capable of throwing heavy bass at you, down to around 40 Hz perfectly clean. Trust me. It is enough bass for you, even though the subwoofer is quite small.
The maximum volume is really high. If i want to listen to music loudly, I set it to around 65% volume.
For watching movies in 5.1 Surround, the center speaker sounds a little cold, when listening to male voices (compared to big Hi-Fi speakers). But it is still a great experience!
All in all, I can only recommend this sound system, especially for the price!
The only problem I have with it is the dialogue goes low when you're watching films and you cant hear the speech sometimes and then you have to keep turning it up to hear the speech people have been saying they have also been having the same problem could be very annoying at times!
I am not knowledgeable in the area so I try to look around at videos to try to build some kind of perception about different sound systems. Am quite interested in buying this system as I previously had a loigtech z623 and thought it was good and as I understand it, this should be much more powerful ..?
Either way, if you have the opportunity, feel free to mention a few examples of speakers that are as powerful as possible under $ 500, would have been appreciated!
I'm really looking for a powerhouse that should have as much sound as possible, much like this system but several steps more powerful
@@TonyJones107758189544046598872 you must have some issue with your computer as I have owned the System for about 10 years and never has the dialogue gone soft or low for any movie/game/web. i never have to touch the audio volume,
@@usarocks6951 thanks for your reply I haven't got the system plugged into my computer, it's to my TV it's only on certain films that hasn't been calibrated properly. a lot of people have the same issue with different surround sound systems, when some company's record the films some of them don't calibrated it properly!
I bought my z-5500 back in 2005 and they still rock, even though they are on my guest system now, the z906 is a slightly under specced version, the control module isnt quite as good, it is still awesome though. When I went down the audiophile rabbit hole had to upgrade
Totally agree. I feel that big companies are not interested in making that amazing fidelity audio tech that we had from the earky 2000s. But yeah the z906 is as good as we can get in 2019 for the money.
just listened to another brick in the wall on this sound system and sounds awesome.
fucking oath that song is a classic that only aussies know
You answered my first question straight away! I went 'what?' to the 1000Watt declaration on the box when I first saw it.
I love to give... or rather, I do my best to cover the most important stuff ;) Thanks for watching!
500 watt RMS and 1000 watt peak Power
Its 1000W peak and 500W RMS
He don't know that, but he's an audiophile.
I have z906 just upgrade wire for satellites to 16Gage and sub cable to 14Gage alot of work but it makes the sound way cleaner and sub is more powerful with cleaner bass highly recommended upgrading wire it makes a lot of difference
Nice, yes better speaker cable always helps. Thanks for watching and for your tip!
Are you just replacing the cable? Why is it a lot of work? Are they hard wired into the speaker?
Thanks. Looking at purchasing these myself.
I bought my Z906 about 3 years ago. I too turned down the sub woofer. And turned satellite speakers up and down to balance out their sound around where I sit to watch the TV they are plugged into. I did have a good look around but couldn't find other speakers that were competitive on performance and price.
That's exactly what I found. Thanks for watching!
how long did your speaker last?
@@memphisraine Still going strong!
Steve, are these still going well?
@@DigitalBathInAZ Yep
These speakers have been around a long time. I am surprised that Logitech haven't released any newer replacements.
Right Logitech been around for awhile now tottaly agree
I still haven't see a newer set come from Logitech in the same price range and 5.1 with multiple inputs. Maybe 2021/22 will be different. Thanks for watching!
@@rodrrico i want hdmi arc...which is missing
@@manish1945 Yes because this speaker set came out before that was commonplace. HDMI audio is still not as good as traditional cables imho.
Because there has been a decrease in sales and demand for PC 5.1 setups. Gamers prefer 2.1 with virtual surround. Real home theatres setups which have separate AVR, speakers, tweeters and woofers have also gotten cheaper. Integrated AVRs with sub-woofers are considered a joke in the audiophile community.
Same here in in India, even in 2022 there is not better 5.1 system in this price range.
Subscribed after this amazing fast Unbox.
Thanks for the love!
If any of you has any doubts about this system, let me give me some information that might help you make a decision. (I live in an apartment on the 4th floor)
- The subwoofer on medim power and overall volume on almost max. power shakes the furniture not only in my apartment, but in the neighbours above and below me. I am actually afraid to put the bass at full power because it will literally break my windows in my room.
- The speakers are really well balanced in terms of sound quality (there's no need for a tweeter really) and on max volume, they are REALLY LOUD! There's 0 distortion in the sound at max as well, which is something that impressed me quite a bit.
- Took me a while to understand, but if you're gonna use this on a PC, make sure you set up the speaker configuration to 5.1 in the windows settings. THEN, if you're not watching a movie, use the 4.1 effect on the console (basically remove the center speaker only) for a daily use. When you decide to watch a movie, remove all effects for a true 5.1 experience!
All in all if you are looking for an AWESOME surround system and something that is not super expensive, there's literally nothing better than the Z906 at the moment!
Great feedback. It's not the best system out there, but for the money it's pretty decent.
So no 5.1 for gaming?
Superb video man. Super extra mega thx 👍🫶🫂🍻
Thank you so much for watching :)
Nice video and sound quality. Worth my subscription.
Wow, thank you for subscribing! It really does mean a great deal to me :)
@@rodrrico keep us the great work. And I'm sure more people will come 👍
Logitech 906 THX is super. Are there any used ones for sale
Damn this video was so well made and edited. I assumed with the level of professionalism it was an account with a couple million subs but I scrolled up and you only had 168. You deserve so much more!
Thanks for your kind words. Slowly building an audience. I really should publish a few more reviews soon!
Ordered today for 249 euros, good deal. Hope it will last!
Thanks for showing the size of the components mate. Im buying this and also making a furniture to place it so it really helped.
You're welcome. I'm glad you found my humble video informative :)
One of very few speaker systems that has certified licenses from Dolby, THX, and DTS. Most other speaker systems only has 1 of the 3, but very rarely all 3 licenses with a decoder for all 3 audio encoders.
and what's more, the system is affordable on a tight budget. You echo my thoughts. Thank you for your comment and for watching :)
@@rodrrico oh yes, for the budget and price of this systems, thats a very good deal. Most speaker systems with licenses from the 3 audio encoders puts on a pretty hefty price to the product. This surprised me very much as the product title only has THX in it and not the other 2; Dolby and DTS.
Black Friday deal on Amazon for £145!
Can't wait to get them.
Boom go grab them!
same just got me some
Got them in the sale also. Awesome sound.
@@gilgammesh1 Yeah pretty good value for that price, am I right?!
@@rodrrico Indeed. Spot on :)
Great video! I I'm glad I subscribed!
And that’s how you make a review and unbox a product 👌
Thank you so much for that feedback! Thanks for watching :)
rodrrico My pleasure ! Thanks for reviewing the speakers i want to buy :)
I like how short you unboxed it, i like unboxing cause im curious. But all the unpacking of all the plastics, it’s nice if you want some asmr or something. But you get straight to the point.
And you filmed everything nicely 👌 everything was clear :)
@@RifetOkic Thank you so much. I will have new reviews next week! Been youtube absent with work for way too long!
I have the same setup, I really love the quality of the sound, although the connection options are a bit on the old side.
That they are, though the included speaker cable wire is high quality which helps make up for it. Thanks for watching!
I have Logitech Z625 and this surround Z906, I love the sound on both. I can change how they sound with an equalizer on windows and android if I want. I listened to other speakers that are more expensive but these Logitech sounds awesome for me and sounds better then some expensive systems as well
Totally agree my friend. Pretty amazing value for money.
Could you please tell if the base on z625 is more punchier than 906? Many people are saying that.
Z906 or z625 which is better for bass?
Thank you for the detailed video which was not over the top with the good and bad points...As it is on sale for £145 UK, I just bought it!!!! Yikes...looking forward to it and attaching it to my sound card the Soundblaster AE-5...
That's a good price, and sounds like you'll have an awesome setup! Really appreciate your feedback too!
Great system and you got a bargain. I'm looking to order one this month.
You add all the watts together under max output.
i bet what they mean by the 1000 watts, is if you are running it through and amp, but unless i am mistaken the 906 has a built in amp.
i just want to add the three front speakers and the sub. it is to my computer and maybe add the rear ones later. will that work??
Yes that will work fine. However be sure to select 2.1 in your speaker settings then press the upmix button from stereo to 5.1 to make it feel more surround. Great question, and thanks for watching :)
great vid... are they alot better than the z550 i had when i was younger... that system was a BEAST!!!
Do you mean the Z5500? That was a monster system back in the day! I'd say these are not as good as the Z5500, but for the price, they are excellent value.
Very nice review !!! And helpful ! Well done ! I’m considering of buying those at 300 euros or the trust 5.1 at 230 euros !
They would both be great options, though I prefer having the option to control the volume, modes and other settings on the volume unit with the z906 over the trust which I believe you can only do this via a remote. Definitely things for you to consider as the Trust is slightly cheaper.
Thanks for your feedback, your question and for watching. I really appreciate it!
@@rodrrico sure Logitech is better at quality ! Also the remote is big deal ! I’ll wait till it drops to 230 ! I hope soon ! How should I connect it ?! In motherboard with optical or with the green black orange ?! Should I get audio card ?! Thanks for ur time !
@@georgefilippou6528 I tried all 3 methods (of course I had to...) Optical works fine, but I had conflict issues every now and then thanks to windows updates. Orange, Black Green to motherboard works fine (I do that now) but I did try with an Asus Soundcard and it sounded even better that way. Honestly, for most uses, straight into a motherboard using the 3.5mm O,B,G cables is fine. If you're particularly an audiophile, then you MUST get a soundcard. Asus Essence STX II was what I tested with. Amazing results!
I've just ordered this set. I've had an Altec Lansing ADA995 speaker set custom made for Dell since 2003. Brilliant system, the sound was incredible and it looked great as well. Unfortunately the control board in the Sub-Woofer went up in smoke a couple of days ago, so I'm hoping this speaker set can live up to it.
Oh I know you're pain, that happened to me with the Creative Gigaworks sub many years ago. You had a great run with your previous system! I hope the z906 is going well for you.
@@rodrrico Yeah, it's terrible when an excellent old system finally gives up. You can't buy a replacement since it's been out of production for years, even getting parts to try repair it yourself is near impossible. The Z906 is a great sounding system, but the speakers have no tweeters, so it just doesn't sound quite as good as the ADA995 system. So I bought some female connector solderless adapters and hooked the ADA995 speakers up to the Z906 Sub. It worked, the sound it pretty much exactly the same as it used to be. So overall, very happy with the purchase, plus the Z906 comes with a lot more features when compared to the ADA995 Sub, other than just sounding great of course.
Id love someone to some day explain in more Detail what the difference between Speakers really is. In my studies I learned that many subtle differences in tone you cant really hear anymore from a certain age anyway. And then there is the issue of just not liking certain Kinds of Sound signitatures. I bought 80 DOllar Sennheiser Earphones because I was told the brand was specialized in Speakers and made a solid Sound... I hated that undynamic, thin, scattered Sound they made.. and rarely used them. Now I use my 27 Dollar Sony In Ears again, bc I just click with them… In the same way I remember Always loving the Sound from logitech Speakers.. even 12 years ago.. I know Im gonna love These again.. The clarity, the bass, the dynamic, even the classic look. Good Job btw !
There's a lot to people's enjoyment, a lot of people like increased bass. You even get those where their car rattles to all hell making it sound like shit but they think it sounds great with all the distortion.
Sennheiser is focused on recreating the sound exactly as it was intended to be. Clear without distortion, and real musical equipment, guitars etc, don't shake the windows in your house. Don't get me wrong, I like dubsteb, fat bass drops and massive base depending on the songs, but in your case closely recreating the audio is not what you're looking for, you just want something with a lot of bass, which the cheap sony ear buds are perfectly fine for.
It has a lot to do with what kind of music you listen to with as well. Most cheaper headsets (Which I use by the way, I like the bass too, I'm not too into trying to perfect audio recreation) has bass applied to it that is way over what it should be at for the volume you're listening to it at, if that makes sense.
E.G If you've heard a quality piano played live, right in front of you, do you what your headsets to perfectly recreate that sound? Or do you want it to add some bass to it.
I realize it's a year old but in the chance you read this I hope it helps from a overall kinda perspective. I can answer more details on a technical level if you respond.
Z906 is one of the best speaker.
The 500 watt is for RMS measurement, 1000 watt is for peak power, both are correct technically
Took me a lot of consideration but this video sealed the deal.
I'm glad it was able to help you. Thanks for your feedback and for watching.
I really like mine. and you are right, nothing else for this price range.
Thanks for watching!
I bought this in 2011 for $299 Canadian - its 2024 and they are still selling this exact version now for $550. one of the best tech buys for longevity and potential resale i have ever had. I could sell this used and get my money back after 13 years. I Still recommend it..
Thank you for this superior review! However, my trusty Z-5500 still elevates my flight sims, etc: I added a ton of batting to the interior of the sub, and replaced the wimpy satellites with B&W M-1s, which makes the system infinitely more musical. I am wondering if it would be worth it to send the amp plate to someone for an upgrade?🤔 It's good to know this replacement model is available, should my Z-5500 crap out.
You're most welcome, thank you for the warm feedback. If I were you, I would try and keep the z-5500 alive, as it's amazing - even if nearly 20 years old!
Of course if you are unsuccessful, the Z906 is a pretty decent alternative (for the money).
I am all of those things you mentioned but I would rather use my Marshall stack with my Gibson Black Beauty. Still cool video and might have to get this for my PS5 and Series X gaming and movie times. It is probably 1000 Watts pmpo, not RMS at a guess.
Sic setup dude! I wish I could use a Marshall stack in my apartment ;)
1:35 Maybe it's 500 watts RMS, meaning it could peak at 1000 watts but can sustain 500 watts? Just my guess.
Edit: Yeah, it's 500 watts RMS. General rule of thumb is RMS is around 50% of what theoretical peak output is. It's not a true 1000 watts, though. I think that is perhaps a bit misleading, but 500 watts is still a great bit for the price.
Still rocking the Z5500, superior in every way if you can find a set in good condition nowadays.
Thank you for this review. I was really pondering this. Does one feel the bass?
Yeah the bass is pretty good.
@@rodrrico Very good, thank you!
It would seem this truly is perfect for baby's first home surround sound system. 😁
There is no external heatsink because it uses a switch mode power supply instead of a regular transformer and class D amplification instead of the regular class AB. This makes it very efficient but doesn't have the same quality as the previous analog stuff..
I took the back of the sub so i could splice into the bass speaker cable for an additional sub and butt kicker output. I was impressed at the quality of the building inside. The horn on the side would allow for heat to very out by the looks of it.
Shakes my house
Decant home theater and reasonable price
How aren't you getting more attention and subscribers than this? You're amazing mate! Keep this going dude. Love from Sweden (:
(PS: Really happy with my new Logitech Z906's, amazing sound for the price.)
Thank you for such kind words. I think they are the best bang for buck. Hard to beat on quality for that price. New reviews coming very soon!
Great video! I like this Logitech zop6, I´ll buy them soon. Cheers from Cancun, Mexico.
I bought this for my gaming pc mainly but it also sounds amazing when I plug in my Korg Kronos Keyboard and turn on the 3D audio. Piano with a strings layer fills the room very well and that little bass cab lol it works.. 🤣🤘
I do the same thing with my Native Instruments S88 keyboard. It's pretty decent how dynamic and rich the sound is through the speakers in 5.1 upmix mode.
@@rodrrico I love Native Instruments! I know they have other serious patches but that Super Audio Cart is so fun to play with 🤣
Let me explain what that 1000W means. You see, the entire system is actually puts out 165W continuous with no problem. However, it can handle a 1000W of a bang or sudden sound level but it will not and I repeat, it will not be able to handle 1000W continuously or else you will just end up burning the coil to the speakers since it will overheat. That my friends means that when you purchase a speaker that say 1000W, read the fine line and what you want to purchase is a speaker system that can handle the wattage in continuous. for example. if you are looking for a speaker 1000W, make sure it is the continuous, not the peak. That's why you see in concerts these 1000W speakers, they are actually 800W that can handle a 1000W Bang but not continuously.
So I just got me one from Amazon I hope it's great
Awesome! I hope you enjoy the system!
Love it worth the money I truly appreciate the vids they do really help with planning to make a purchase especially when money hard to come by thks again
i just got these for 296 dollars at Harvey Norman marked down from 599, i can say without a doubt a major improvement over my old z623
Nice one! That's a pretty good deal!
I just bought them open box off Amazon for $175. I hope they are decent enough since Im not that hard to please and don't know much about sound systeme
I put a small fan behind the sub because it got way too hot after some use. I wouldn't even be able to touch the back of it, felt like a stovetop. With the fan on, I have way more peace of mind.
Wow! That's mental? Do you live in a hot environment or does the sub not have a lot of space around it?
@@rodrrico Well it is summer and it is in a corner so it doesn't have a lot of space. Also I swapped out the 2 front speakers for bigger ones that have tweeters so maybe its drawing more power that in turn makes it hotter? Not sure, it's fine with the fan though.
@@notbuster126 Oh 100% the bigger speakers would be the reason. Though if you have able to solve you cooling issue then that should do it and they should be fine. Thanks for watching!
excellent video!
Thanks for watching and for your feedback.
Is the sounds good because some speakers sounds better irl than on a video
Absolutely. This is why I don't post audio tests. Audio is subjective and limited to what source it is being played out out of, coupled with what source is used to capture the audio. Basically there are so many variable metrics that make audio tests largely pointless for youtube when most people watch on their phone etc. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
After my s750 Gigaworks gave up, I kept all the seven satellites, but got rid of the rest believing the psu in the woofer housing would never be possible to fix.
Seeing that you have satellites from both systems, have you tried the Z906 system with the s750 satellites? The tweeters on the s750's really helped in the treble spectrum.
At this very minute I am using the s750 satellites with the z906 sub / volume unit through my Creative X-Fi Elite Pro. It's not the same as it was, but as close as I will likely ever get. Give it a go if you kep the same speaker cable gauge the s750 used.
@@rodrrico I still do have all the satellite cabling, along with some speaker stands I adapted to the satellites. Great news and thanks for the info! I'll keep an eye out for a sale then :)
My z906s packed up yesterday after 11 years 😢😢 I've loved them so much that ive ordered a new set
Guttered for you. I hope your new set arrives soon!
Do you have any more info on the Speaker upgrades with the separate Tweeters? They advertised this as a co-axial which usually means there's 2 speakers. in this case, not..
Is there any possibility to replace the small speaker with someting stronger like a 90 -150W speakers? Im intressted in buying one of these Logitech's but I also want to connect my current speakers without damaging the amplifier. Thanks in advanced and greetings from Germany 🤘🏼
Yes you can add better speakers to any amp. You will not damage the amp. Good luck
You can do a little cutting and wiring and add a little 1” tweeter to each speaker channel.
the 500W is the RMS Power which is the power in the speakers at all times. This is the true power. The 1000W is the peak power which is the amount of power at the peak. That is the power that may hit peak for one second at certain times. The peak power is really meaningless. It is pretty much a sales tactic. The amount of power to look for when buying something such as speakers, amps, car stereos etc... is the RMS power.
I orderd this set today is this a good set for movies and music?
Absolutely! Can't wait to hear back from you as to how much you're loving the system. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
@@rodrrico np 👍
@@rodrrico i got it, it sounds amazing
@@rodrrico I returnd the set had overheating issues and it kept shutting iself of and wouldnt respond to me changing stuff
@@rodrrico like volume and other stuff
Wonderful video, one would think Logitech would've learned from the z5500 set.
I'll stick to my Logitech x530 5.1 set for now... until the treble issue is resolved.
The main issue is a lack of tweeters in the speaker set. You can connect separate speakers that have tweeters. I am running a set of Creative Gigaworks S700 speakers through the z906 sub at the moment and they work pretty darn well!
@@rodrrico so now you ended up with 7 speakers and a sub?
@@b00gyman1 just 5 of the 7 speakers.
Really good review
Thanks for watching!
So I'm looking for better than the Logitech z906 5.1 system. I prefer great mids and great treble's. I like loud, warm great sounding systems. Which other systems would you suggest. By the way, I usually like/prefer the warm sounds of PolkAudio just for reference.
I think Polk make great systems for higher budgets. I can recommend the Polk T-Series. The only issue is that you'll need a receiver to connect to whatever device you want to listen to. Here's my recommendation:
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Let me know if you end up getting the system and what you think of it.
@@rodrrico sir, can I connect my laptop via Fiio k3 dac to these speakers via optical cable? Do I need a separate amp? Please tell.
Great video!! Do these give the full surround sound experience when watching movies?
Yes they do. Of course if the film / video file is mixed in 5.1 then it will be more profound, but overall, yes they do. Thanks for watching and for your question!
Great video man. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Nice review, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching friend!
Groovy info ✨👏🏼
(1) Good review (2) and a doggie! Hitting that like button.
My dog should have more cameos 😉 thanks for watching and for your feedback!
had these guys since 2014 or 2012 (not sure) but they lasted for a good while.
8 Years is a great run for any tech considering so much is obsolete after a year or two these days. Thanks for watching!
@@rodrrico the odd things is I was looking for trouble shooting advice because they stop working. While watching the vid I just cleaned it and re wired it now it works like new again lol.
@@gotomar5 ah a little TLC goes a long way ;)
@@rodrrico yep took me a week to find time but im glade it still works.
@@gotomar5 Yeah replacing audio kit is a pain! Glad it all worked out :)
It's a great system for that money.
The hole at the Subwoofer is not for the heat, it´s a Bass Reflex system.
question i like to ask, about this system as I'm trying to find out more about and if it would be compatible with my PC. I see on the back of the subwoofer it has the three pots never the top blue, green and pink would it be these that i use to plug direct in to back of my PC has that only has matching three connects and would this produce 5.1 or not? Thank you for your time
The z906 is primarily made for PCs. You're correct that the multiport 3.5mm coloured jacks are used to achieve 5.1.
As Every Audio Equipment Manufacturing Companies Says When Any Multiple Channel Speakers Set Plays They Could Produce Extra RMS Power.
They don't need more power, honestly.
Can you connect these to your PS4? And also how can you connect Them to your tv.
Yes to both but you'll need a converter box to connect via RCA or hdmi.
Optical cable will do it
Kind of a basic speaker question. It look like the actual speakers are interchangeable, if I get my hands on bigger speakers would it be smart to swap them out?
You can connect alternative speakers. I ended up connecting my s700 speakers from my old set as they are superior in every way.
@@rodrrico OK bit of messaging error on my part. I know its possible, but how much of a difference can I make?
Why don’t you design a wireless connection to each speaker so that you don’t have to worry about wiring
Is it good for djing and doing a party with 10 people?
Personally, no. I'd go with 2 studio monitor setup. I can recommend using the Scarlett Solo Gen 3 for your audio interface though. I have a review of the Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen on my channel here took should check out. Thanks for your question and for watching!
I have the presonus 3.5 and audio interface but im talking about having a party with the Logitech Z906.
@@Dandelunar a house party world be fine. But this is no pro audio. Personally, you might want something with more gain / power. But it can be reasonably loud.