Logitech Launches Flexible 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Set
Logitech Launches Flexible 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Set
Posted 07/16/2010 at 6:20am
| by Paul Lilly
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The PC speaker market isn't as exciting as it once was -- remember when Logitech and Klipsch would duke it out with high-end speaker sets? -- but that doesn't mean it's dead entirely. To prove it, Logitech this weekend announced its Z506 Surround Sound Speakers.
According to Logitech, the Z506 is easily connected to just about any home entertainment device, and yes, that includes your PC. It also includes your PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, iPod, and DVD player.
"To ensure that the Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506 are easy to set up, we color coded all the cables and included an accessory cable for soundcards and music players," Logitech states in a blog post. "And, if you're a gamer, you can connect the Z506 speakers directly to your game console's existing RCA cable."
In addition to multiple inputs, the Z506 delivers 75 watts (RMS) of power, dedicated bass control, and a ported, down-firing subwoofer.
The Z506 is available now for $100.
Image Credit: Logitech
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Omnimis
July 16, 2010 at 7:22am
Unfortunately, for people with multiple consoles this wouldn't work. I have a PS3, connected by HDMI, a Wii connected through component and a PS2 connected by component as well.
With something like this, one would hope their TV has audio out capability otherwise these speakers aren't very usefull.
blue_moon
July 18, 2010 at 6:57pm
Purchasing a few cheap Y-shaped RCA cables from RadioShack should solve this problem. I have a similar Logitech speakers, with only one RCA input. However, I am connecting both my Xbox 360 and Wii to two Y cables so I can hear sound from either console without unplugging anything, or requiring any more inputs.
However, an audio hub would be required for anything that doesn't use RCA cables.
NicciAdonai
July 16, 2010 at 9:30am
If you use HDMI for sound then no speaker system will be useful without an audio out on the TV, right? As for multiple systems: I am fairly certain that there are hub solutions available. When the sound system only costs $100 a little extra for an audio hub should be affordable.
These are good points, but they do have solutions.
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