logitech Z5500 vs Pioneer HTZ 363.

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Go with the Pioneer. I have the Logitech Z5500's (now my wife is using them). I switched to a receiver and sats. You'll likely be rewarded with much better dispersion, better mid-range, and more accurate bass (albeit, not as loose, boomy, and bacteria killing as the Z-5500's). For music and some gaming I think you're headed in the right direction.
 
If you can spot a Klipsch ProMedia 5.1 Ultra system anywhere, that'll be your best bet for a bang for the buck HT system. They're still the best speakers for the PC and will blow just about any sub $1K HT system out of the water. Look for some review of it. Only problem is finding a set. Logitech vs Pioneer however, I'd say no question, get the pioneer, especially if it's cheaper. The sats on the Logitechs are very saturated (since they combined the mids with the phase plug to simulate tweeters) and the bass is all boom (good for hip hop fans). I went from the Z-680 to the Ultras and after hearing quality bass, I can't go back to that boom! Good luck with whatever you end up purchasing.
 
The Pioneers are definitely better in terms of clarity. The logitechs might have what appears to be more bass due to a bigger sub, but it is a boomy type, pretty annoying at certain frequencies. Unless all that will be done is gaming, get the Pioneer.
 
I'd say the Pioneer would give the Klipsch ProMedia 5.1's a run for the money. The Even though the Pioneer is definately on the low end the Klipsch are PC speakers...and, sad, but true, that's a synonym for being low-end, especially if you've you've ever heard good gear. With the Pioneer's, however, you have the utility of a full receiver and the ability to upgrade your satellites, and perhaps even sub, in the future, if you should so choose.
 
Does that Pioneer have any inputs? As far as i can tell from the spec sheet you'll be unable to get surround sound through anything other than that DVD player. This is a problem with 90% of the lower-end HTIAB (Home theatre in a box) systems.
 
Is it ok?
Other connections : AUX in, TV in (audio, cinch), Line out, Digital coaxial out, Composite video (CVBS) out, Component Video out Interlaced, S-Video out, FM Antenna, AM Antenna, Easy-Fit speaker connectors
from the link i gave.
Coax delivers surround right?
 
Yes but that's Coaxial out rather than an input. You need inputs to be able to plug stuff in. Your best bet would be to head down to your nearest decent AV retailer and ask them to have a look at the connections and see if it has the required inputs - any decent dealer will let you do this.
 


Although I may be a bit biased when it comes to Klipsch (since I own a set) I'd have to disagree. The PMU 5.1's are basically the Klipsch Quintet III system with a weaker center and an added sub and amp. The Quintet's, although low-end, are still better than the Pioneers linked. The satellites and center can be upgraded to the reference RSX4 and RCX4 with satisfying improvements of sound quality (as far as upgrading go). So I think for sub $1K ($400 new), the PMU 5.1's are a great HTIB system.

As far as hearing good gear, my recent budget build (about $1500) consists of Ascend loudspeakers and an SWS sub.
 
I`ll try to get thos klipsch, i`ll see maybe the quintet II, but im asking something else right now.
Sound card is nessesery right? if im right, which one to buy?
using is 40%gamiming 30%music 30%movies.
I tought about the M-Audio Revulotion, or Asus Xonar DX or Xonar D1 (I dont know which one is better).
what do you say?
 

SWS?

Do you mean SVS? I have an SVS sub and love it.
 



Oops, sorry, I was thinking Klipsch and wrote SWS (an active sub that can be attached to the ProMedia line via a link cable). Yes, I meant SVS, they are very good subs for the money. I have the PB10, which is still a little too powerful for the size of my living room.

As for the OP, purchasing the Quintet system will run you a lot of money (need to buy an amp and sub in addition to the system), a better one can be built from piecing together components. As for the soundcard, if clarity for movies and music is a primary concern, then the M-Audio will be the better card.
 
Yep - it's a cylindrical enclosure with a downfiring 12" woofer and a 575W amp. It sounds absolutely amazing - I didn't realize how much was missing from my bass until I got it. It extends DEEP (I have it tuned to 12Hz), and has tons of power and clarity. I honestly couldn't be happier with it. It's big though (its only real downside).
 

:ouch: :ouch: :ouch: :ouch:

Even though that's out of the auditory range, it must feel good - not only the feeling in the gut when it gets that low, but the bragging rights to go along with it!! :kaola:

If i decide on building up another system, I'll definitely look into those models. I was a little weary in the design vs the typical cube.

For the OP, I'd suggest researching around in audio/HT forums for sub 1k budget builds if you're truly serious about getting a system to please your ears with.
 
Oh yes. You lose some headroom when you tune it for extra depth, but in my room, it's already overpowered anyways, so the loss of headroom doesn't really matter. It's kind of funny actually - if I play a 15Hz tone or something like that, you can feel a sort of odd feeling in your chest, and the doors are rattling like crazy, but you can't hear a darn thing. If you can afford it though, the SVS that I really wanted (but couldn't quite justify) was the PB13 Ultra. That one is absolutely stunningly good, but it weighs a ton and is a rather large box sub.
 
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