Logitech Z560 4.1 Computer Speakers (5-Speaker, Black)

by Logitech

Product Details

Product Manual [52kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 51 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006B9CN
• Item model number: 970055-0403
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #85,268 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 11, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Put 400 watts of awesome power to work for PC games, music and DVDs. Our patented M3D technology delivers realistic surround sound from standard two-channel stereo sound sources.

Logitech's award-winning speaker system for premium sound. This THX-certified 4.1 surround sound system provides 400 watts of awesome power for PC games, music and DVDs. The brute force subwoofer design delivers huge, room-thumping bass while the satellite drivers enhance mid- and high-range tones.

• Five-piece system makes you feel like part of the action in games and DVD movies
• Patented M3D delivers realistic surround sound from standard two-channel stereo sound sources such as music CDs and MP3 files
• SoundTouch Control Center lets you fine tune your listening environment
• Home stereo style connectors use standard speaker wire so you can place the speakers anywhere you choose

Superior THX-Certified Audio for PC Games, Music, and DVDs

• Five-piece system including powered subwoofer and four satellite speakers M3D technology for realistic surround sound for extreme gaming and PC desktop theater
• Brute force subwoofer design for huge, room-thumping bass
• SoundTouch Control Center with separate controls for volume, fader, and bass
• Also includes headphone jack
• Ultra-wide bandwidth, phase-aligned satellite driver technology and polished aluminum phase plug design for supreme tone quality
• 8-inch diameter "long-throw" subwoofer with wood enclosure, delivering thunderous bass performance for the ultimate audio experience

Specifications:

• Total power output: 400 watts RMS
• Satellite speaker power output: 53 watts RMS per channel
• Subwoofer power output: 188 watts RMS
• System frequency response: 35Hz - 20kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 75 dB
• Input impedance: > 5,500 ohms

Product Description

The Logitech THX certified Z-560 4.1 surround sound system provides 400 watts of awesome power for PC games, music and DVDs. The brute force subwoofer design delivers huge, room-thumping bass while the revolutionary satellite drivers enhance mid and high-range tones. The SoundTouch Control Center lets you "fine tune" your listening environment with separate controls for volume, fader and bass.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb sound a bargain price, December 4, 2002

By	Ross Church (Fairfax, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Logitech Z560 4.1 Computer Speakers (5-Speaker, Black) (Electronics)

These babies are well worth the money!

Let me start by explaining a little about myself. I am very into home theater and car audio, and I prefer a "bassy" system, with a powerful low-end, and the Z560's provide just that. They have very good mids and highs (although a tweeter would have been a nice addition), and really kick with the high-powered subwoofer. I've noticed a number of complaints about the subwoofer "blowing", and this is most likely due to the lack of the "break-in" period for the sub. As with all subwoofers (and speakers for that matter), these speakers must be properly broker in. You see, when the rubber surrounds are first used, they are quite tight, and have a tendancy to damage the voice-coils of the speaker/sub when high wattage is pumped through them. High end home theater systems usually recommend a 20-30 hour break-in, however, since the Logitech's are a bit looser than true hi-fi systems, a ten hour break in is probably plenty. What this means is that you should not crank the volume up past 1/3 for the first ten hours you use the system. I've also read that classical music is a good break-in music choice since it is very light and not too heavy on the bass.

So remember, when you first set up your Z-560's, DO NOT crank them all the way up and blow the sub.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sound quality that you won't believe !..., November 21, 2002

By	Darren Burton "virtualbloodhound" (Ogden, Utah United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Logitech Z560 4.1 Computer Speakers (5-Speaker, Black) (Electronics)

I have had these speakers for 6 months now and I love them. The sound quality is incredible - this system sound quality can easily compete with home stereo systems in a $1,500 to $2,000 price range - and it can easily compete volume wise.

I have been into great sound systems for almost 20 years now. Just to give you an idea of where my tastes run and what I consider to be high quality sound, let me tell you a quick story. I bought a pair of Infinity Kappa home stereo speakers - at the time they cost a $1,000 a pair - (the "baby" 3 way system of the line at that time - a 10" woofer, 4 1/2 midrange, and ribbon tweeter) - about 15 years ago - I still have them, they still work great - the rest of the original system has died. So I know great audio!

This system is dangerous for apartment dwellers! It has very deep base at loud volumes - watching DVDs with this 400 watt system is awesome! You will be making the neighbors very upset if you crank this system! The base will be heard and felt by all the apartments immediately above, below, and around you. This system sounds great with any type of music, and watching movies on DVD is great - it sounds better than most of my friends home movie surround sound systems!

Believe it or not the system is slightly underpowered for the 4 satellite speakers - the sound balance between the base and mid-range and highs is perfect - but when you are watching movies and really crank the volume, during really loud intense sequences - the amp sometimes - clips giving a very loud pop over the satellite speakers. I've did this several times watching the U-571 DVD battle sequences. The first day I got my system I tested it using the U-571 DVD. I was watching the submarine vs. battleship - battle sequence at near full volume - the battleship fired and the speakers made a very ugly pop! I was terrifed that I had blown my speakers the first day out of the box! It turns out the speakers are fine - but the amp does clip on very loud battle sequences on DVD - so avoid the temptation to crank your system more than half way - otherwise you will greatly reduce your speakers lifespan!

The only major complaint I have about the system is the cheap plastic pushdown connections for hooking up the speaker wire on the back of the subwoofer/amp. The wires are held in place by the plastic tabs using spring tension - if you trip over your wires once or twice - tension no longer is there and you lose one of you speaker channels if something bumps the wire. Otherwise the system is of very high quality.

You can mount the satellite speakers to your wall easily - the speaker mounts are reversible & easily changed.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stop looking around - BUY THESE SPEAKERS TODAY!, November 10, 2002

By	tedescokid (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech Z560 4.1 Computer Speakers (5-Speaker, Black) (Electronics)

OK - let me start by saying that I spent the better part of a month online and in stores trying to determine the best speakers for my new multimedia entertainment center computer that I was building. After looking at review after review, I "settled" for the Z560's over the Klipsch due to the price differential.

To put it mildly - I was not dissapointed!

These speakers are amazing. I have them paired with an Audigy sound card, and if you turn them up all the way while you are right in front of this set, you will accomplish 3 things:

1) You will shake the foundation of your house, perhaps causing irreparable damage.

2) You will make quick enemies with your neighbors. If you live far away from the closest neighbors, you will then make enemies with the wildlife!

3) You will be checking yourself into a school for the deaf shortly thereafter, as your eardrums will not know what hit them.

If you don't belive me, that's fine. It will be your loss! Try them, if you don't like them, you can always return them. Or you can spend hundreds more for a marginal improvement that you won't be able to notice anyway!

PS - please pair these sepakers with a good sound card. You'll hurt their feelings otherwise ;)