Im buying these :)

You won't be disappointed :D

I know I wont :P

I just ordered from Newegg, $279.00 with free shipping!
can't wait till they arrive...

Did you decide to buy them after reading our review, or were you already pretty set on buying them? (Just wondering)

I've been wanting these for along time, and after reading this review, I ordered them, so yea... I guess U made me a beleiver! Thanks...
I'm upgrading from Creative Inspire 6600.

I think I'm also going to buy them! I also checked reviews about the creative DDTS-100 decoder in combi with 5.1/6.1/7.1 speaker sets but those are more expensive and I don't see an advantage for me in it. Creative's DDTS-100 is a bit more advanced with three optical inputs + three stereo analog inputs extra.

Unfortunately the set is not so cheap in the Netherlands, about 377 EUR...

Tnx for your nice review, it made my choice a lot easier!

I've had mine for about 5 months now, they are definitely the best. A caveat - if you happen to have the speaker noise problem, you probably have a bad set. Logitech revised the controller at some point during production, and now there's no noise. I've read posts on other reviews where this was brought up and Logitech apparently will replace the offending part if you have a bad one. Luckly, I had a good set from the get-go.

Really? Hmm, maybe I'll contact Logitech and get a noiseless set =) The noise really annoys me when I'm just idling, but I just accepted it because they sound so awesome the rest of the time lol. Thanks for the input. Also, glad I could help some of you make your decision. :)

Well, I contacted Logitech and they verified the speaker noise problem issue. They are sending me a replacement control center, and I will be updating the review after I receive it. Thanks for the info, whoever you are =P

I just ordered these speakers ive heard so many good things about them i just cant wait to play bf 1942

Hmm, I got the replacement control center from Logitech today, and the noise is still audible. Doesn't even seem like it's quieter... =\ I'll contact Logitech again and find out what the deal is...

These are great speakers. I had them for about a year and had no problems. Then some bad stuff happened. First the front speaker stopped giving me sound no matter what i tried. The the two front speakers stopped giving sound. I called logitech and was about to replace them when i dropped something in the bass port on the side of the subwoofer. It sucks. There is no way to open the box so i am stuck shacking the thing untill i get lucky and it falls out.

That stinks... What'd you drop in the port? Whatever it is, it will be near impossible to get it out because it is a long port, good luck... Logitech should RMA them I believe, that is weird that your front speakers just stopped working...

I have been using the Z-680 with my DVD player for over a year (I paid AU$700.00) and I couldn't be happier, after a year I still rave to my friends about how good they are and some of my friends have even sold their old hifi shop systems and replaced them with the Z-680 at a fraction of the cost. Logitech are on a definate winner with these.

P.S. I dont get any of the noise problems.

I just ordered these today (after this review and others). I just want to know how much does it weigh boxed up. I have to ship these from home (Arkansas) to my APO address here in Germany, and I want to get an estimate on how much it'll be. Thanks

I can't say for sure what the exact weight is of the box you will be shipping, but I would estimate that it is 50 lbs. or so... The sub is quite heavy, and the satellites aren't exactly light either... Shipping shouldn't be a deal breaker on these bad boys though, whatever the shipping ends up costing it will probably still be a great buy.

whoa, thanks.... 50lbs is gonna be expensive....

yaahoo, Im getting these tomorrow :)

HOLY SHIT !! IT ROX !!!!!!!

yeah they really are awesome

I bought the Altec Lansing ADA-890 4.1 system back in June 2002 for around AU$500, the warranty was only 12 months and now, after 24 months of usage, the sub-woofer has started cutting in and out (something to do with a relay and DC leaking into the circuit apparently). Anyway, they have been discontinued so parts aren't available and Altec Lansing won't supply circuit diagrams so it looks like I'm up for a whole new set... $500 well spent, NOT!

So guess what speakers I'm going to go for this time!!!

I have one question about the Logitech Z680 though: With my Altec Lansing ADA-890, I had the stereo analogue hooked up from my Sony DVD/VCR combo to hear videos & TV, and I had the coaxial digital hooked up for Dolby Digital 5.1, but every time I wanted to watch a DVD, I had to unhook the analogue because otherwise the digital and analogue would mix in the speakers creating a weird phasing sound. Unfortunately the analogue output can't be switched off from the DVD/VCR unit, so I was wondering if I am going to have the same problem with the Z680s, or do these speakers allow you to select between dig/analogue inputs. Can you help me?

The Z680s let you choose between inputs (Direct, Optical, Coax). So you shouldn't have those problems since the Z680s allows you to choose which input to use. =)

Great!!! What a relief :) Thanks for your help... time to place an order I think :D Can't get any until June 11 at the earliest... apparently Australia has completely sold out and awaiting the next shipment!

I run two Z680 setups: at home and at work. At home, I just wanted some decent speakers to play iTunes and CDs on my desktop Mac. The Z680 sounded at least as good as the equivalent Klipsch I originally went shopping for, and looked a heck of a lot better in my eye for more grownup decor. So that's the (yes, heavy) box that ended up in the back of my truck that day. After a year, the honeymoon is definitely still on. And in fact, for the crew here, my desk and G5 have pretty much replaced the much more comfortable livingroom and my heretofore prized big-Sony HiFi setup, for all but occasional FM radio. They bring their CDs to play on my Mac --and crank up the Z680. Lately we've even been dragging guests back here if there's anything to be listened to. I was so pleased with --and addicted to-- what I was hearing at home, I eventually bought another set for the conference/assembly room attached to my office at work. There I have it spread out across a 40x60 ceiling... and does it ROCK! That's through a standard G4-PowerBook, which, incidentally, is most often running visuals through a projector to a big screen at the end of the room: I've simply added dynamite audio, and the effect is stunning. The first morning after I had the speakers hung, I showed the first plate of a new project's elevation accompanied by the fiord-shaking tympani roll at the beginning of the Grieg Piano Concerto --with the Z680 cranked up full tilt. It definitely got everyone's attention. And after everyone else has gone home, I stay late to play everything from JSBach to DwightYoakim to IrmaThomas. Cranked-up all the way --on BARBECUE for Irma-- and on steroids via the iTunes equalizer, there's still no distorion. And in that big room, it's pretty amazing. Here's ONE TIP I think useful: For the those long runs under the ceiling tiles I went wholehog and invested in MONSTER CABLE. Then likewise retrofitted the home system, and it, too, sounds even more "present" than it already did. Those little throat growls that Merle Haggard does: It sounds as though you're right up on stage with him, like before they go through the mike. Amazing. If you want an awesome sound setup, and your marriage is solid enough to handle it, get this one.

I'm the guy from about 4 posts ago that used to have the ADA-890s. Just received my Logitech Z-680s today (a couple weeks late but hey, at least they came!). I just had to post back on here to let everyone who reads this know just how unbelievable they are! I set them up, put a CD in, switched into Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, and cranked the volume to 100%.

I was in total awe and it honestly brought tears to my eyes to the point where I was almost crying... That is just how good they are!

:)

Tears of pure joy btw - just in case there was any confusion!!!

just want to tell you: there's a much better soundsystem for your pc: teufel concept e magnum. i heard the difference, teufel's speakers seem to have less power but they outranged the z-680 in power and in sound. they also crushed down the klipsch pm 5.1 (the sub goes down to 15 Hz, imagine that....).
the only problem you'll have with that system: you should live in europe to afford the shipping costs

Hi,

I am thinking of buying these and have read all your reviews. I have juts one question?? Can I hook these up and use them as home theater system in my basement..I mean I wann be sure that they can give me the output that I need. I plan to hook it up with a projector and all...so wa kind of woundering if I can use these instead of buying the more expensive Bose or some thing else????

Please if you could give me some feedback I would apprecaite it.

has any one tried juts hooking them in your living room or some other small to medium room and felt the performance.

Thankx
JFK

I have read a review of these speakers elsewhere where they tested the speakers purely for home theater use. They hooked it up in a room with the satellites mounted in the corners of the room, etc. and they said it was absolutely amazing.

These are very powerful speakers, almost too much so for computer speakers (as if there was such a thing as too powerful, ha!), so they should work for home theater purposes very well.

Hi Kurtis,

Thankx for the input, I will buy them definately....
have to search the wbeto a the best possible deal.

Thankx for the feedback.

Thannk You
Javed Khan

jfkhan: Just FYI, if you go to the conclusion of the review and look towards the bottom of the page, you will see the best deals on the net for the Z-680s.

I just want to say that I have had mine in almost a year, and is still amazed over how much sound they can produce. And the price on it is the same although its almost a year ago I last checked.... By the way, I live in Norway.

a word of caution for the music purists:
the bass is artificial and overpowering - fine for games and home theater, but not good for acoustic music. this speakers have a built-in full-time loudness control which have a permanent boost to mid-low and high frequencies therefore you won't get anything near an accurate reproduction unless you equalize the speakers.

Thx for the review. i'll buy a 5.1 speaker system, but im not sure what to buy, edifier s5.1 or logitech z-680... what do you recommend me to buy?

Thanks a lot.

Well it would really depend on what you are looking for. Z-680s have extreme bass, and are very powerful, and have great features. The Edifier s5.1 speakers sound great, but you have to tweak your sound settings to get the bass up to normal (as explained in the review), and they are missing some features that the Z-680s have, but according to Nick the satellites sound better on the Edifier speakers.

It's really a toss-up. If you are looking for features that the Edifier speakers don't have, then I would go with the Z-680s, but if both speakers would suit your needs fine, either would make a good choice. I personally love my Z-680s. =P I haven't heard the s5.1 myself.

have any of you guys found 3 or 4 foot stands for the rear speakers? cause i don't want to drill holes in the wall.

i've never seen any stands for them, and i've looked =\

Ive read just about every review on the net for these, and this one has just pushed me to the top. Im buying these saturday (I get paid then) and i cannot wait! I will let you all know how it goes. I just gotta convince my mom to order them now...he he (Im 16)

LOL. Glad you found my review helpful. I still uses these bad boys, and I still love them just as much. Good luck convincing your Mom =)

Kurtis I have been in awe since Oct. 2002 when I first bought the Z-560,then 4.1 thx.So when my sub just stopped working a month ago I fell into depression!I rang my retailer were I purchased them and they said there is only 12mths warranty (that made me feel ill)but that I should ring there tech dept.I was on the phone in a flash to Logitech when the guy told me that they come with 2 years warranty I started jumping up and down like a little kid.I think that you dont mention that in your review of the Z-680 and its a really good "pro" for the speakers.I am now a proud owner of the Z-680 with one Q for you:I have a Hercules-Muse 5.1 sound card that doesnt have an optical output,somebody told me that there is a huge difference in sound quality with the Z-680 if you use optical cable.Have you tested the different configurations offered with the Z-680 and which one would be the best? P.S could you recommend some sound cards.By the way great review.Loz.

I have tested with Optical, although it was on a motherboard that had onboard audio (ABIT IC7-MAX3). I did notice a little extra something, but not much of a difference. There might be a bigger difference with a high quality sound card, but I can't say for sure as I haven't tested with one myself. As for recommending a sound card, I would recommend you search for some reviews. I personally have a Creative SoundBlaster 5.1 card, but it isn't exactly top-of-the-line. Hope that helps...

Kurtis,
Have you heard of any problems with the Z-680's and the Audigy 2 ZS sound card?

This link may be of help although I do not know specifically of any problems you would have. Are you considering putting the two together and hope everything works ok? Or do you have the two and are having problems?

http://forums.firingsquad.com/firingsquad/board/me...

I have the Audigy and have just purchased the Logitech's
(awaiting their arrival).

would the z-680s be too much for a college dorm room? i love their sound and want to buy them...but i dont want to go deaf either!

well technically, there's no such thing as "too much" =P

But in all likelihood, you will probably end up pissing off all the people with rooms next to yours if you get the z-680s, unless you listen to them with the sub low and the overall volume not so high...

Then again, if your neighbors don't mind, you might be the coolest guy 'on the block' with your Z-680s pumpin out oh-so-beautiful sound when it's time to party :)

thanks, i think i will buy them! :)

which system would be better, the z680's or the z5500?

Hey is there any difference between the 560 and 680? the 560 is ALOT cheaper and only has 1 less speaker than the 680.

I plan to get the Z-680 to use for my mini compo but it only have the earphone jack & speaker wire connection, any suggestion how I'm going to connect it?? Thanks!

I just replaced my Bose surround sound with the Logitech Z680's at a price just a little over $200. The Bose's at $1400 4 years ago was the biggest shaft i have ever taken, the power of the 680's, delicate response and a bass so Pure you can hear the Viola strings viberate. Bose and Klipsch had better do more than have convincing advertising, Logitech is going to kick some serious bunz!

I was in the store with money in hand to buy these and my dad put his hand on my shoulder and said..stop I have some money lets go get you are real speaker set..thankfully I did, I am only on 2 speakers at the moment, but they are both rated at 150w, and the sound is absoloutly amazing, I am running them through a Pioneer VSX-D712 and am planning to add more speakers come christmas. I have never gotten close to full volume due to its sheer power. I understand I am posting this in the wrong section, but I urge those with a bit of cash not to buy the z-680's not that they arent a good speaker (THEY ARE AWESOME) its just that getting a real speaker package, although more costly it will pay off in the long run.

Although depending on how cheap you can get the z-680's they would be a great starter to see if you really like Surround sound, and amazing bass. The only thing that stopped me was the fact that they were AU$700 and for $100 more that my Father was easily able to supply I was able to get a fantastic speaker deal. Ultimatly only get the z-680's if they are at the right price, and US$199 is that right price you have all been waiting for.

So have you actually even listened to the Z-680s, or are you just guessing how good they are from what you have read about them? I still have the Z-680s, and they are outstanding speakers. You can turn the volume up all the way without any distortion, everything is crisp and clear, and the bass is very powerful (even more-so on the new Z-5500 Digital with a 2" larger subwoofer).

It sounds like what your Dad bought you was a set of two speakers. You are saying that for only $100 more than the Z-680s you can get 'true' speakers, but for that $100 more that you spent you ended up losing out on 3 speakers and a subwoofer. You also have to run your speaker through the Pioneer VSX-D712, which also costs money. The Z-680s are an all-in-one solution and they work very well as computer speakers and even better as home theater speakers. Of course you can get better, but not at anywhere near the price tag of the Z-680s.

Hello:

Conviced by your comments, I am ready to buy a Z-680 system.
However,I have an easy question. Can I use this system with the output from a laptop?

thank you!

val

You need a 5.1 sound card to be able to use the Z-680s. If you only use a laptop, I believe you can get a PCMCIA Creative Audgiy. There are also other external sound cards available. Also, if you are thinking seriously about getting these speakers, you may instead want to consider getting Logitech's updated version of them, the Z-5500 Digital. They are pretty much the same, with new looks and a sub that uses a 12" driver instead of a 10" one. However, you can probably find the Z-680s for cheaper since they are older, either way you will get some amazing sounding speakers.

I have won a set of Z-5500 speakers and want to use them with my dvd/vcr player. Could anyone please tell me exactly what to do so that it is set up for dvd, vcr and tv. I am a bit of a knob when it comes to all this.
Or at least head me in the right direction. Thanks.

TP

There are some various inputs on the control center of the system, you'll have to plug in your vcr/dvd player via one of those input methods (for example: optical)

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET A CONTROL UNIT FOR ONE OF THESE Z-680.....THANK`S ...PURPLEOZZY A.K.A.JOHN

If you need a replacement control unit I would try calling Logitech and see if they can send you one.