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Spawn-Inc
03-09-2008, 04:21 AM
just picked up one of these bad boys and WOW, this thing shakes the house at only half -3/4 volume. i love these thing, the sound is really crisp and clear, much better than my old setup thats for sure!

anyone else got a set? no? go out and get one!!!!!!

Crimson Sky
03-09-2008, 10:15 AM
They are a great set of speakers, i got them a few years back for use in a budget HTPC. They sound pretty good, the mids are not as high as they should be, but the bass is thumpin'. With a coaxial hookup, the sound is crispy and clean.

SnowFox
03-09-2008, 10:26 AM
Im not really onto these kinds of speakers. But they are defenently kick ass !

( They are better than the ones I have too )

Aero
03-09-2008, 11:45 AM
Those are some nice speakers. I can't believe there was a ste selling them for less than $200. My RA had a set last semester that he used as an alarm clock. I think he had them set to go off at 3/4 volume with just a buzzer. And even then he wouldn't get up. But you could hear the buzzer from all around the hall. Very nice set of speakers.

.Maleficus.
03-09-2008, 11:50 AM
I've got the Z-5300e's and they are awesome.

Spawn-Inc
03-09-2008, 12:07 PM
They are a great set of speakers, i got them a few years back for use in a budget HTPC. They sound pretty good, the mids are not as high as they should be, but the bass is thumpin'. With a coaxial hookup, the sound is crispy and clean.

how about the optical? would i notice a difference from the 3.5mm jacks to optical?

Zephik
03-09-2008, 12:13 PM
My friend has a set of those, they are AWESOME. You just got to love how they rattle the entire house at half volume. :P

Quakken
03-09-2008, 12:31 PM
I have... a pair of headphones.

I wish I had some of those bad boys though, they rock.

Omega
03-09-2008, 01:15 PM
I've got 5300e's as well

3/8ths volume, walls shaking. Neighbors hate me. =D

Crimson Sky
03-09-2008, 02:15 PM
how about the optical? would i notice a difference from the 3.5mm jacks to optical?


Not unless you were a serious audiophile with trained ears really. The coaxial is very clean, the optical a bit more clean, but barely noticeable even on a DVD movie.

Lord Ned
03-09-2008, 06:18 PM
Why can't everyone just use headphones? *Roll eyes*

Just kidding, I've never been one priviledge with speakers. D:

Spawn-Inc
03-09-2008, 08:20 PM
haha, got the razer headset as well :) this was mostly a impulse buy but i had 600 in my account so i HAD to buy them, or something new...

Indybird
03-09-2008, 11:55 PM
I got mine just over 2 years ago and let me tell you right now: one of the absolute best investments Ive ever made in my life. Mind you I havent made a lot of big purchases, but still...

If adjusted properly these speakers are just about perfect. I got mine connected via optical cable to my Razer Barracuda AC-1 and the sound is crisp! I've compared them to my friend's Bose surround sound, my other friend's Sony and an LG surround sound (all 1KW) and I (and two them) think that mine sounds better. I've been wondering lately how insane their next top model will be...

By the way, Tigerdirect is selling them for $180 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1068250&sku=L23-6334) right now, an amazing deal in my book.

-Indybird

Omega
03-10-2008, 02:58 AM
slkasjdf;l;j gurgle

how come I have to be broke right about the time my neighbors are used to the 5300e's

That and I love being able to watch the sub cone on the 5500's

danthegeek
03-10-2008, 06:14 AM
Anyone ever use this site? They seem cheap enough there.

http://www.provantage.com/logitech-970115-0403~7LGTS00N.htm

-dan

Luke122
03-10-2008, 09:14 AM
Not unless you were a serious audiophile with trained ears really. The coaxial is very clean, the optical a bit more clean, but barely noticeable even on a DVD movie.

Agreed.. most people wont notice a difference. In fact, some lower end sound cards with built in optical will actually sound worse. :P

Quakken
03-10-2008, 08:18 PM
I don't have a 7.1 surround sound card or anything though, I have this (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-Fast-Track-Pro-Mobile-USB-Audio-MIDI-Interface?sku=241710)
external recording audio box. Looks like no 5.1 surround sound for me... But whatever. I can record 2 instruments, some midi things and output to a pair of headphones and maybe some of these (http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/StudiophileAV40-main.html) bad boys at the same time.

So i'm happy. Maybe once I get money, I could build a purpose-built gaming machine with a sound card and get some of those speakers. Til then... I'm happy with the sony headphones.

Durrthock
03-12-2008, 06:37 PM
I love my z5500s had them for over half a year now, way more power than I need :P

Visit my city now lol

Omega
03-13-2008, 12:29 AM
I might get 5500's when we move to the new house, to replace the 5300e's

the 5300's will be garage/shop speakers, or living room surround sound

haven't decided yet