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 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
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.
@@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
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 ?
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.
@@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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 just bought this speaker system and a toslink cable. I figure just plug it into the tv to replace the tv speakers 🤷🏻♂️ for $489 Australian and 500 watts I can't complain. my movies and games will sound way better than with the 20 watts the tv gives out 🤣🤣🤣
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 :)
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
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.
Can Logitech G935 headset/headphone run Dolby Atmos using Dolby Access software from Windows Store? If yes, is it fully compatible with Dolby Atmos? will I get the full experience? and are there differences between using DTS:X from Logitech G935 software and DTS Sound Unbound software from Windows Store? which one is better?
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 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!
Man I just got this speakers today because of your review, much love bro. Got one question though, what is the best way to connect it to my PC for highest quality possible? The cables which came with it or fiber optic cable?
Both the cables it came with and Optic Fibre cable are on par in my honest opinion. Optic is quite old hat now and I've always favoured sending audio to each channel via it's own cable rather than all 5 in one (if that makes sense). But if you prefer the neatness of one cable and have a good motherboard or soundcard with an optic-in port, then sure go with that. Thank you so much for watching and for your feedback. It means the world to me right now that people are still watching my videos in these difficult times. All the best!
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..
I am a fun of your channel on RU-vid and I watch one video of your logitech z906 ..and am very in need of one as yours seen in that video but how to get the original one like yours .. so help me to get one
I have links to the Logitech Z906 in the description. The other speakers I mention (the Creative Gigaworks s750) are no longer available. They were discontinued serval years ago. Thanks for watching :)
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.
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.
To answer your question "I dont know how will sub get rid of generated heat without external heatsink" . The answer is: 1. -this is a Class D (switching type AMP) . Switching type AMPs generate much less heat than AB class used before 2. Any heat generated will be expelled via bass reflex port. They are using WOOFER air pressure movement/ bass reflex tube to do air exchange. But if you open the sub and let it run with subwoofer OUTSIDE the enclosure, then you have a problem. I know some idiot that connected 12 inch subwoofer from the car in its own box, he simply disconected wires from logitech sub and extended them with aftermarket speaker wire, and insulated connection with electrical tape. -mossfets of his unit fried because of overheating lol. I mean it is doable if you cool the internal heatsink with a fan, othervise be warned.
And I know some other guy also , he had ONKIO 5.1 speaker set allready, he connected them (satellites only of course) and he said that sound is better in higher frequencies because ONKIO speakers had tweeters
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 video my friend... I'm just to buy this sound system now are a very good price here in my country around 200 dlls.... And I'm doubting if I buy this z906 or a soumdbar LG SJ4R with woofer and 2 wireless speakers... What do you think?
Personally, I prefer true surround sound over the simulated surround sound that you would get from a soundbar. So I say the z906 - but if you're only connecting to a TV, then maybe the soundbar is a better option. Thanks for watching and for your feedback!
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 🤘🏼
Lmaooo how can you make a speaker system review and not know the difference between peak watts and RMS watts?!! I'm literally laughing my ass off at your lack of basic technical knowledge hahaha
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!
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.
Ok I want to INCREASE the blast through the control console. I have everything setup and working, I just need to know how to access ____(whatever) to make my bass hit harder. Can anyone advise the right pathway for me to take to get to that?
Ive heard them. For the price and maybe listening to music or playing games, they are fine, IF U HAVE A PROPER SOUNDCARD. Otherwise the sound is a pain coming from onboard mainboards, especially regarding the sound. THe speakers also lack clearness, maybe just because of the missing tweater and small membran diameter. Well, i have bought a used Yamaha RX-V473 reciever with Quadral speakers for the same price and they beat the crap out of them regarding sound quality. Though i am currently replacing the quadral ALP-200s satellites, as they still sound farely decent, but have aged and one is damaged. Thats why i replaced the rear with JBL pro ones, and will replace the front with Quadral chromium speakers. Will cost me another 250 bucks, a lot more expensive indeed, but the sound quality and clearness is beyond imagination compared to the z906. But of your just a casual gamer or movie watcher, for the price they are honestly alright. But if your an audiophile like me, rather buy a used yamaha or denon reciever with satelites. Will sound a lot better, yet you have to replace the satellites quiet soon like me.
This is the best sound system for the price.If you got overheating and the sound cuts and its stop working and he dont want work any more. close everything wait 30 to 60 minutes. And you will have the sound back. Is it a configuration problem or? of drivers problem. Me it was a problem of configuration. And since i resole this .I can play the music at 90% of the max of the volume all the time. The bass is really brilliant if everything is correctly regulated. So buy it its a good one.My closest neighbor 200m away complains about the music and the basse hahahah .And my windows are close ahahah
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.
hello mate, if you say 20 thousand you don't have to say kilohertz, you just say wether 20 kilohertz or 20 thousand hertz. 20 thousand kilohertz would be 20 Megahertz. Excellent review, cheers!!
I know, it was a slip of the tongue that escaped my attention in the edit. A few people noticed this, but thankfully I think most people know I muddled my words 😉 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 :)
@rodrrico ... If you're a decent audiophile, please, put together a modular, decent, 2.1 receiver with Polk speakers, for about $300. (Or, something.) And, since I have been out of music forever, is it a good choice to have a receiver with a CD/DVD? The only thing I have to play music is my computer, with worn out 2.1 speakers. I want to listen to CD's (?) without my computer. Man, I am really not informed anymore, at all. I really want a 2.1 modular system that I can upgrade to a 5.1, and to play movies and music, with the video going to my Asus PG279 2560x1440 monitor. I just built a new computer, but I used a medium card, GTX 1660 Super. I am buying a new monitor and 2 new graphics cards when the new Nvidia 3xxx series comes out. The new monitor will probably be a 3440x1440. Unless, a super ultra wide comes out that I cannot turn away from, for gaming. To confuse things a little more, I want, at least, a soundbar that I can connect to the second computer on my desk, that I remote to. Would that be a good option to use to build on a modular 2.1 (to 5.1) system? If not, I guess I can get something cheap, like Pebbles. Ugh! What a mess. And no, I am not lazy. I have been researching and shopping. That is why I was leaning towards affordable for performance (?) Polk's. (I'm in the USA.)
We have Polks in Australia, and yes I have a different setup for just music (something I may review in the future at some point). But as far as 5.1 for under $300 go, this is still the best system money can buy. Of course I'd prefer better overall speakers, but that's a factor of money. The z906 system is the best all rounder for that money. Really appreciate your feedback and a little insight into your setup! By the way, I think we have the same monitor my friend. Mine is 144hz though. Is yours?
@@rodrrico ... Yes, the Asus PG279 2560x1440x144-165Hz. Well, I guess I was not clear. My new computer, with monitor, and a modular 2.1 with receiver that I can upgrade to 5.1. (I will not ever need 7.1. Had that, BTW, in the past.) I don't want a strictly separate music/sound system. I want everything connected, my main build and the computer I remote, but I don't want to rely on my computer to be ON, for music! And, I want some kind of sound for my remote computer. EDIT BTW, I know I could buy splitters for the remote computer to get sound, and solder resistors in them, but that is another aspect I would have to research and take the time to do, including buying new solder equipment. Yuk! I don't have a clue what I am going to do for movies. One of those stand alone boxes with a subscription, I guess. Right now, I just have Amazon Prime, and I don't like it. As for the Logitech, I was considering them, already. But, I am like you... tweeters... plus. I am actually moving all my office, computers, equipment, network, to a more suitable room, and even building a new desk, because I want a good sound system, evenly/properly, spaced/placed. I did price out 2 Polk's and a Yamaha receiver for about $400.00. My main problem, I am having to learn to be an audiophile all over again. I know nothing! It's very time consuming. I have 2 rescue organizations. One for people. One for animals. I am busy 24/7/365. In fact, that's why I am doing this. After decades of taking care of other's, I decided last year, that this year, I would treat myself! :-) So, any help you may give, or quality audiophiles that you are aware of, that you can point me to, would be appreciated. Anyone else that reads this, please, jump in. :-)
@@netzoned Lot's of great bits in there. Thank for you caring for animals / wildlife, we need more people like you! As far as being an audiophile goes, I recommend picking up a set of used Creative Gigaworks s750 satelite speakers (if you want 5.1). You can connect those to the z906 with no trouble as they can even use the included speaker cable for your setup. Also the z906 doesn't need the computer on to work. If you are playing music through an external device, then you just use one of the auxiliary ports on the z906 and away you go. Failing this, I recommend getting a Onkyo TX717... something receiver. That's what I use connected to my Warfedale speaker setup away from my computer room. I can't recall the exact model, but it's a TX717 something. You can connect your Polk speaker to that too. I have Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. Netflix interface is vastly superior, but Amazon has a larger catalogue of films (mostly older films). I hope that helps a bit! Of course I eagerly await to see what others might recommend on this thread. Thank you so much for watching!
@@rodrrico ... Thank you! And, thank you, for thanking me. :-p Just recently at Amazon, the Z906 system was $243.00. A day ago or two, it was $279.00. I'm so darn busy. I think I am just going to give up and buy the Pebbles with their subwoofer. Even that will be an improvement! (They are very cheap, and that will hold me over.) I have put off for years rebuilding, because I did not need to, even though my stuff was/is old, (except for my new build). Then, I can take all the time I need to research when I can, and build my new computer room/space. I still want to hear from anyone, though. I know I will take no longer than when the new Nvidia 3xxx cards come out, so, I still have a couple of months. Again, anyone reading, please, input is appreciated. And, thank you, again! :-)
can you tell me according to the sound wich one is better , creative or this z906, and also do I need add receiver ? how is the dolby digital ? thank you mate
Creative don't currently offer anything that compares to the Z906, however if you can find a set of Creative Gigaworks S750 7.1, then those are superior in every way. You don't need to add a receiver if connecting to a computer, TV or MP3 player.
@@ivonikolov6386 I think Creative have dropped the ball. I wouldn't touch any of their speakers from the last 5 or 6 years. They are cheaply made and the internal glues are inferior and don't always prevent short circuiting.
Two questions. One of them regarding the heat inside the subwoofer. It gets very hot in my country these years. There is one report from a user that had his/her subwoofer that caught fire. Is this an issue from the user, perhaps it was a bunch of dust inside it. However, how do you think it will hold up regarding heat? The second question, does this "controller-unit" have an option to increase/decrease the bass strenght? I might have missed that one in the video.
To answer your questions: Heat shouldn't be an issue at all if the amp has 'breathing room' either side of the subwoofer. Meaning, don't box the subwoofer into a tight space. Ventilation will prevent even the slightest chance of fire or short circuit. I've never known one of these units to be a fire hazard - almost certainly an isolated case of serious user error. Second, yes you can increase or decrease the bass tone. For me I generally have it set around 3-4 (of 11 lights) on the volume dial. Just press the input selector until you see the subwoofer highlighted, then turn the volume up or down. Thanks for your questions, and thanks for watching!
Hi, I've got the old Logitech Z-5500, but the front channels stopped working. Just the subwoofer, center, and rear channels do. Even if I switch the wires between front/rear speakers, again no sound from the fronts. Got no results of potential cause/solution after hours on Google. Do you guys think if I'll go for those z906's, it would be a decent substitute of my Z-5500's? Great review tho, thanks for this stuff!
The Z5500 was a beast of a system, it was very comparable to the Creative Labs Gigaworks S750 that I had. In hall honesty, the z906 pale's in comparison to that setup. But as far as brands like Logitech and Creative go, the z906 is the best they have on offer. If possible take your speakers from your z5500 and use the new speaker cables from the z906 to connect them to the z906 sub and volume unit. So at least then you get the speaker quality of the z5500 which was better than the z906 default speakers. Thanks for your feedback though! Even after two years, I'm glad people are finding value in my humble review.
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 :)
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.
That's more or less correct. Once you plug in the correct cables, you then do all your sound adjustments for the tv via the speaker control unit / speaker remote. It can be a bit fiddly, but your sound quality should be better as a result. Thanks for watching and for your feedback!
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).
The "Certain conditions" are referred to as the peak power output this means it was able to put out 1000 Watt's the millisecond before it exploded on the test stand it's actually sort of false advertising on the part of all speaker and amplifier manufacturers the unit runs at 500 Watt's this is the RMS power eating and with most speakers you have to look for the RMS in the fine print to see what the unit can actually do
@@SaltyS3abass yes that is true but for the most part my statement still holds true by the way even when the amp puts out more than they should they usually put out slightly more than the RMS power rating never have I ever seen an amplifier put out more that it's MAX power rating also with pro sound gear you have what's called a program power rating which is the power rating the manufacturer intends for the system to run at its usually somewhere between the RMS and MAX power ratings
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
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.
You read "20 kHz" as "20,000 kHz" multiple times... since 1 kHz = 1000 Hz, that would be 20,000,000 Hz! If you're going to multiply it out, you gotta drop the kilo...
How is this compared to your previous s700 sound wise? I'm considering an s700/s750 2nd hand over a brand new z906. Assume they're both new, would you buy the z906 or the older creatives?
Without question, it would be another set of s750 / s700. They are just superior in every way. However, they are very hard to find these days and unfortunately the internal glue on the circuit boards of the S750 sub decays over time which can lead to signal degradation. In other words, it would be hard to find a decent condition used (since they manufactured that s750 set between 2004-2008. If you can find them in good condition with the original sub unit you'd still pay more than the entire z906 set brand new. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching and for your great question.
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!
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...
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
