2 Logitech Speakers: Z320 and Z520

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Logitech launches two sets of desktop speakers, but neither one will satisfy an audiophile. Some people might appreciate the designs.

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[The_Blood_Raven]

You basically nailed it. Tom's should do a comparison with some REAL speakers.

Budget ($100-$150):

1. Swan DK1080 MKIIs http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php/loudspeakers/swan-active-desktop/p/swan-d1080mkii/cPath/21_24/products_id/113

2. M-Audio AV 40s: http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Studiophile-AV-Powered-Speakers/dp/B000MUXJCO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1253051315&sr=8-1

High end ($200-$300):

Swan M200MKIIs: http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php/loudspeakers/swan-active-desktop/p/swan-m200mkii/cPath/21_24/products_id/80

Audioengine A2: http://www.audioengineusa.com/a2_home.php

M-Audio BX5a: http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Studiophile-Bi-amplified-Reference-Monitors/dp/B0014IEBM0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1253051315&sr=8-3

Audiophile ($300+):

Audioengine A5: http://www.audioengineusa.com/a5_home.php

M-Audio BX8a: http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Studiophile-130-watt-Bi-amplified-Reference/dp/B0014ID03Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1253051601&sr=8-1

I understand how expensive and inconceivable this is, but its nice to dream.

 

[The_Blood_Raven]

Oh, I use the Swan DK1080MKIIs with my PC, I donated my BX5a speakers to my friend's band, great for studio work. I used to use some Polks with my Outlaw Audio amp, but that is now my home theater.

 

[audioee]

I use a pair of hand built prototype M&K Pro MPS-1611P 6.5" two-ways, with a real tweeter. 100 Watts to the 6.5", 50 Watts to the 1" tweeter. Maybe a bit overkill.

MSRP...$1299 each. I got them as a Christmas gift from M&K when I worked there.

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/nov05/articles/mkmps1611.htmhttp://www.soundonsound.com/sos/nov05/articles/mkmps1611.htm

 

[audioee]

Tom's hardware... Where is the edit function?

MPS-1611P were $1199 MSRP.

 

[audioee]

The reason the drivers are not set up as push pull is because the drivers in the picture are tweeters... no low frequencies. I have seen this before in some speakers.

High frequencies are very directional, and putting a tweeter on the back of a cabinet provides more reflected high frequency sound in the listening room. This, some manufacturers say, leads to a more spatial soundstage.

 

[matt87_50]

God damn it Logitech! why don't you update your digital 5.1 sets!! you brought out the z5500 5400 and 5450 (wireless rears) and they are the most popular and awesome speakers ever! you got a base 5.1 home theater for $300AUD that would kick the shit out of the base $1000 to $1500AUD home theaters from the home entertainment companies. more power and more features (all the dvd formats decoded)! they were just awesome. and how do you respond to this popularity? you discontinue the 5400s and 5450s! and leave the same 5500s in the line for like 5000 years without update!

why don't you bring out an update to them? the only speakers of yours i've ever cared about. like maybe 7.1? with hdmi audio/decoding?? and av sync maybe?