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 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.
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.
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 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.
@@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
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
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 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 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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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..
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 :)
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.
@@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 :)
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 :)
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!
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.
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).
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.
Hi rodrrico, great review! Do you think i should upgrade to z906 from z506? are there other options? Usage: Movies, youtube, music.Please let me know, Thanks :)
Hi There! I'd say, yes if you have the space for all the long messy cables and the larger sub. I believe the cables might be longer with the z906. If you are after higher gain / overall volume, then that's the main difference between the z506 and the z906. The z506 is basically the little brother of the z906. I hope that helps - thanks for watching, I really appreciate it!
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
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!
Yes they do. Of course if the film / video file is mixed in 5.1 then it will be more profound, but overall, yes they do. Thanks for watching and for your question!
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 worked with returns and repairs in a store that sold about 150 Z906's during my years there, and never had any returns. I bought them myself when they first came out, and still use them, too! They are working hard in a 2.1 setup in my study for hours every day, as I use them on a pretty high volume and do my stuff in the next room. And of course even more hours every day while in my study, but at a lower volume. They are not THE best for the money though, according to a lot of people. Very little $ will get you a better sounding system. But the size and looks of the monitors matter to a lot of us, and Logitech's tech support is outstanding.
Depends on how much room and money you have. They are not a great home theater setup for a big room in my honest opinion. I have a Warfedale + Onkyo setup for that. But for gaming and watching movies / music on a computer they are excellent.
@@sergioacosta7759 OK, yes this speaker set will be perfect for your home theater setup in your room. Thanks for your question, and thank you so much for watching! There's a link in the description for Ebay and Amazon if you decide to buy them. Best of luck!
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
How aren't you getting more attention and subscribers than this? You're amazing mate! Keep this going dude. Love from Sweden (: (PS: Really happy with my new Logitech Z906's, amazing sound for the price.)
One of very few speaker systems that has certified licenses from Dolby, THX, and DTS. Most other speaker systems only has 1 of the 3, but very rarely all 3 licenses with a decoder for all 3 audio encoders.
@@rodrrico oh yes, for the budget and price of this systems, thats a very good deal. Most speaker systems with licenses from the 3 audio encoders puts on a pretty hefty price to the product. This surprised me very much as the product title only has THX in it and not the other 2; Dolby and DTS.
Bluetooth would be nice for music, but HDMI is overrated for audio signals. Traditional cables are always better. Thanks for watching and for your feedback!
The 3D is simulated surround for content that would ordinarily only have 2 channels (left + right) to give the illusion of genuine surround sound. So music and some TV shows in particular are made for 2.1 systems, while the 3d feature of the z906 makes the sound appear to be balanced between all 5.1 speakers. I hope that helps!
Enjoyed the presentation of your video. And I have a question I think you could answer for me, on the console’s side input jack can I use a mono jack there or do you have to use a stereo jack? Thank you
I think it only output's a stereo signal through that jack on the side of the console. I only ever have stereo devices connected to that port. Thanks for your feedback and for watching, really appreciate it!
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 :)
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.
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.
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 🤘🏼
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.
I've just ordered this set. I've had an Altec Lansing ADA995 speaker set custom made for Dell since 2003. Brilliant system, the sound was incredible and it looked great as well. Unfortunately the control board in the Sub-Woofer went up in smoke a couple of days ago, so I'm hoping this speaker set can live up to it.
Oh I know you're pain, that happened to me with the Creative Gigaworks sub many years ago. You had a great run with your previous system! I hope the z906 is going well for you.
@@rodrrico Yeah, it's terrible when an excellent old system finally gives up. You can't buy a replacement since it's been out of production for years, even getting parts to try repair it yourself is near impossible. The Z906 is a great sounding system, but the speakers have no tweeters, so it just doesn't sound quite as good as the ADA995 system. So I bought some female connector solderless adapters and hooked the ADA995 speakers up to the Z906 Sub. It worked, the sound it pretty much exactly the same as it used to be. So overall, very happy with the purchase, plus the Z906 comes with a lot more features when compared to the ADA995 Sub, other than just sounding great of course.
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?
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.
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
Personally, no. I'd go with 2 studio monitor setup. I can recommend using the Scarlett Solo Gen 3 for your audio interface though. I have a review of the Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen on my channel here took should check out. Thanks for your question and for watching!
@@Dandelunar a house party world be fine. But this is no pro audio. Personally, you might want something with more gain / power. But it can be reasonably loud.
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 :)
I just bought them open box off Amazon for $175. I hope they are decent enough since Im not that hard to please and don't know much about sound systeme
Polk are pretty good, and that sub is not half bad. I prefer the design layout of the logitech as the lower mounted sub will render better bass tones (imo) over the Polk. Also the sub is protected on the logitech with a metal cover, which it is not on the Polk. I think it should come down to your budget and where the sub will be positioned in your room. If there's no chance it will be bumped / kicked, then the Polk is a great alternative to the z906. I hope that helped. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely. This is why I don't post audio tests. Audio is subjective and limited to what source it is being played out out of, coupled with what source is used to capture the audio. Basically there are so many variable metrics that make audio tests largely pointless for youtube when most people watch on their phone etc. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
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.
Hi thanks for the video. I have Jimi H3 projector which supports Optical and HDMI arc, want to buy this Z906 mainly for Netflix and Nintendo Switch Games, but being struggling between Sony HT-RT40 and Z906, not sure if you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Given your needs, I think the Sony HT-RT40 would work quite well. The HT-RT40 has Bluetooth natively too whereas you need a separate hub / dongle thing for the z906. The only problem I see with that setup is that it's very limited in terms of different audio connectivity options over the Z906. The Z906 has more input options and the speaker cable can be swapped out if you decide to move the set to a bigger or smaller room. Overall, if you don't think you'd ever want the speaker to do different things (be connected to different type and multiple devices at once), then the Sony is a good option for you. I always favour options though. I hope that helps with your decision making. I'd love to know what you get anyway! Thanks for your question and for your feedback. I love helping people out as best I can.
@@rodrrico Many thanks for the quick reply! I think HDMI ARC is a great feature that Z906 does not have, but I don't understand why in the feature specification from Sony HT-RT 40, it mentioned it is HDMI OUTPUT(arc), in my understanding, it should be Input. I just sent an enquiry to Sony, but also post here, if you have any idea. Thanks again!
The front cables are 4.6m each and the two rear speaker cables are 7.6m each. They all connect to the sub, but you don't need them near the sub. Only the volume unit needs to be with approx 2m from the sub (due to it's cord being shorter). Thanks for watching!
Absolutely. I connected them to my Creative Labs X-Fi Elite Pro soundcard. They sound vastly better with a soundcard. DAC is more if you want to connect them to your TV or BluRay player.
Personally, I prefer surround sound for gaming as it helps to pinpoint the location of details in any game (footsteps, movement, etc). But not for late at night. That's when I switch to a headset. Thanks for watching and thanks for your question!
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...
Does this setup come with the optical cables or do I need to buy them separately? My tv has an optical input and I have a sony soundbar connected to it right now, is it the same type? The image shown in this video seems to have some outward protrusion I don't recognize or is that just some kind of cover for that input when they aren't in use?
It doesn't come with an Optical cable. I assume you are talking about the back of the sub unit with the 'square' covered plug? That's the optical port. The square cap protects the optical port from getting dust in it. Thanks for watching!
Kind of a basic speaker question. It look like the actual speakers are interchangeable, if I get my hands on bigger speakers would it be smart to swap them out?
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!
@rodrrico What do you recommend as a better option instead of Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers System in the same price bracket ??? Since at times it sounds u don't really like this system
I miss the THX sound scape before films play. I'm into surround, but I'm waiting for Dolby Digital to drop something.....Nice review mate!
Ah those were the days! You think Dolby have something new in the pipes?
@@rodrrico Ever play a 989 game? That intro is the best.
hey does the subwoofer go into deep frequency s? and how does the high range sound without tweeters?
Can you hook this up to any TV?
I know how you feel,man.
Like on most 2000s Disney DVDs.
Hey everyone! I've updated the video with chapters / timestamps. Let me know if you like this by liking this comment!
Great job! Keep the hard work!
Yeah i love how you did that! Great review man!
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😣
@@FhargaZ Ouch, steep price for you there. What about my ebay link or amazon link in the description?
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 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.
Wow! This is some mega appraisal from someone of Treelo's musical ability and skill. Your feedback means the world to me!
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.
Thanks for letting me know, much appreciated!
Happy to help
Spot on Dr Mayank Singh!
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.
2 years of owning these, the only thing that has changed is my Neighbors lol. These things still can rattle the windows with perfect clarity.
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 ?
@@muslimtomcruise I bought a pair for my TV and was not impressed and I returned them, But still rock for my PC in games and listening to music
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.
I'm listening to this on my z906 :D I love them.
you are still satisfied? I want to buy them, but im scared that the bass will be too weak, is it really ok??
@@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 no the bass is right along with the sound quality remember this is thx certified
@@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
@@Raivoization bass is great hear
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
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
It's pretty darn good for the price, thanks for watching!
I hate soundbars I am old school and love surround sound
I have these but i m planning to buy sonos soundbar.. should i?
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.
That's great! I'm glad you're having an elevated experience! Thanks for watching.
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.
I've had the older version for about 13 years and they still sound fantastic.
That's pretty impressive!
You mean Z5500?
@@k871-w9z I'm not sure which ones I just know they are still going strong!
@@diamondrmp It should z5500
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.
Mine has last for 8-9 years now, not a single heating problem :) and these are amazing
Same here, mine is about 10 years old now. My friend just got a new set and mine are still just as good as his!
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
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!
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.
Thanks for sharing
What is 3D audio?
@@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.
Great review mate! And nicely put together! Bravo!
I bought this sistem yesterday !!! Holy glory what a SOUND !!!!!
These speakers have been around a long time. I am surprised that Logitech haven't released any newer replacements.
Right Logitech been around for awhile now tottaly agree
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!
@@rodrrico i want hdmi arc...which is missing
@@manish1945 Yes because this speaker set came out before that was commonplace. HDMI audio is still not as good as traditional cables imho.
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.
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.
That's exactly what I found. Thanks for watching!
how long did your speaker last?
@@memphisraine Still going strong!
Steve, are these still going well?
@@BPoweredLove Yep
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!
Thanks for your kind words. Slowly building an audience. I really should publish a few more reviews soon!
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!
bougth mine in 2011-2012 still pumping today, amazin speaker
Logitech 906 THX is super. Are there any used ones for sale
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.
Had mine for years.I've hooked up the Creative S700 speakers to my Z906 sub it improves the sound.
Thank you for this review. I was really pondering this. Does one feel the bass?
Yeah the bass is pretty good.
@@rodrrico Very good, thank you!
It would seem this truly is perfect for baby's first home surround sound system. 😁
just listened to another brick in the wall on this sound system and sounds awesome.
fucking oath that song is a classic that only aussies know
OMG!! The Jack Russell in your video looks just like mine!!
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.
You answered my first question straight away! I went 'what?' to the 1000Watt declaration on the box when I first saw it.
I love to give... or rather, I do my best to cover the most important stuff ;) Thanks for watching!
500 watt RMS and 1000 watt peak Power
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..
Subscribed after this amazing fast Unbox.
Thanks for the love!
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 :)
@@rodrrico It's important that I add they be low power tweeters @ more than a few olms otherwise you'll have issues, just incase someone tries this.
@@herban6002 Great tip mate!
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.
@@rodrrico awesome thanks... creative has the tendency to keep making rubbish and stopping the good products lol.
Same here in in India, even in 2022 there is not better 5.1 system in this price range.
Whose into Surround Sound here?!
Is the following speaker worth Buying for digital surround sound movie experience ?
>> F&D F5060X Portable Bluetooth Multimedia Speaker System
@@amitimpex8474 Just saw your comment! I haven't personally tested that but I have read good things about it. Maybe I should review that one...?
I am but I would rather have a good 2.0 system then a cheap system with over rated power and specs
@@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 :)
How can i make the speakers extended like 20 ft longer?
great review rodrrico, thx!
by the way, which of the 2 optical connections do you consider the best?
Thanks for the feedback! Technically they should both be identical, though being OCD I would put it in the first port (so port 3). Hope that helps!
thank you!!
And that’s how you make a review and unbox a product 👌
Thank you so much for that feedback! Thanks for watching :)
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 :)
@@RifetOkic Thank you so much. I will have new reviews next week! Been youtube absent with work for way too long!
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!
@@rodrrico stay safe man. God bless you.
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.
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).
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.
Hi rodrrico, great review! Do you think i should upgrade to z906 from z506? are there other options? Usage: Movies, youtube, music.Please let me know, Thanks :)
Hi There! I'd say, yes if you have the space for all the long messy cables and the larger sub. I believe the cables might be longer with the z906. If you are after higher gain / overall volume, then that's the main difference between the z506 and the z906. The z506 is basically the little brother of the z906. I hope that helps - thanks for watching, I really appreciate it!
Its 1000W peak and 500W RMS
He don't know that, but he's an audiophile.
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
Nice, yes better speaker cable always helps. Thanks for watching and for your tip!
Are you just replacing the cable? Why is it a lot of work? Are they hard wired into the speaker?
Thanks. Looking at purchasing these myself.
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!
Great video!! Do these give the full surround sound experience when watching movies?
Yes they do. Of course if the film / video file is mixed in 5.1 then it will be more profound, but overall, yes they do. Thanks for watching and for your question!
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 worked with returns and repairs in a store that sold about 150 Z906's during my years there, and never had any returns. I bought them myself when they first came out, and still use them, too! They are working hard in a 2.1 setup in my study for hours every day, as I use them on a pretty high volume and do my stuff in the next room. And of course even more hours every day while in my study, but at a lower volume.
They are not THE best for the money though, according to a lot of people. Very little $ will get you a better sounding system. But the size and looks of the monitors matter to a lot of us, and Logitech's tech support is outstanding.
The 500 watt is for RMS measurement, 1000 watt is for peak power, both are correct technically
Black Friday deal on Amazon for £145!
Can't wait to get them.
Boom go grab them!
same just got me some
Got them in the sale also. Awesome sound.
@@gilgammesh1 Yeah pretty good value for that price, am I right?!
@@rodrrico Indeed. Spot on :)
Overall which one is better? Do you recommend buying the Logitech z906 for a home theater?
Depends on how much room and money you have. They are not a great home theater setup for a big room in my honest opinion. I have a Warfedale + Onkyo setup for that. But for gaming and watching movies / music on a computer they are excellent.
@@rodrrico Yeah, my room is small and I don't want to spend more than 400 dollars in one.
@@sergioacosta7759 OK, yes this speaker set will be perfect for your home theater setup in your room. Thanks for your question, and thank you so much for watching! There's a link in the description for Ebay and Amazon if you decide to buy them. Best of luck!
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
Totally agree my friend. Pretty amazing value for money.
Could you please tell if the base on z625 is more punchier than 906? Many people are saying that.
Z906 or z625 which is better for bass?
Thanks for showing the size of the components mate. Im buying this and also making a furniture to place it so it really helped.
You're welcome. I'm glad you found my humble video informative :)
How aren't you getting more attention and subscribers than this? You're amazing mate! Keep this going dude. Love from Sweden (:
(PS: Really happy with my new Logitech Z906's, amazing sound for the price.)
Thank you for such kind words. I think they are the best bang for buck. Hard to beat on quality for that price. New reviews coming very soon!
One of very few speaker systems that has certified licenses from Dolby, THX, and DTS. Most other speaker systems only has 1 of the 3, but very rarely all 3 licenses with a decoder for all 3 audio encoders.
and what's more, the system is affordable on a tight budget. You echo my thoughts. Thank you for your comment and for watching :)
@@rodrrico oh yes, for the budget and price of this systems, thats a very good deal. Most speaker systems with licenses from the 3 audio encoders puts on a pretty hefty price to the product. This surprised me very much as the product title only has THX in it and not the other 2; Dolby and DTS.
Thanks for the video, is it a problem that the system doesn't come with hdmi or bluetooth connectivity?
Bluetooth would be nice for music, but HDMI is overrated for audio signals. Traditional cables are always better. Thanks for watching and for your feedback!
I have the same setup, I really love the quality of the sound, although the connection options are a bit on the old side.
That they are, though the included speaker cable wire is high quality which helps make up for it. Thanks for watching!
Hi Rodrrico. I am not sure what the 3D option is all about. is it suitable for watching 3D movies on my 3D projector or it is not intended for that?
The 3D is simulated surround for content that would ordinarily only have 2 channels (left + right) to give the illusion of genuine surround sound. So music and some TV shows in particular are made for 2.1 systems, while the 3d feature of the z906 makes the sound appear to be balanced between all 5.1 speakers. I hope that helps!
Great video! I I'm glad I subscribed!
Enjoyed the presentation of your video. And I have a question I think you could answer for me, on the console’s side input jack can I use a mono jack there or do you have to use a stereo jack? Thank you
I think it only output's a stereo signal through that jack on the side of the console. I only ever have stereo devices connected to that port. Thanks for your feedback and for watching, really appreciate it!
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 :)
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:
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Let me know if you end up getting the system and what you think of it.
@@rodrrico sir, can I connect my laptop via Fiio k3 dac to these speakers via optical cable? Do I need a separate amp? Please tell.
Nice video and sound quality. Worth my subscription.
Wow, thank you for subscribing! It really does mean a great deal to me :)
@@rodrrico keep us the great work. And I'm sure more people will come 👍
I orderd this set today is this a good set for movies and music?
Absolutely! Can't wait to hear back from you as to how much you're loving the system. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
@@rodrrico np 👍
@@rodrrico i got it, it sounds amazing
@@rodrrico I returnd the set had overheating issues and it kept shutting iself of and wouldnt respond to me changing stuff
@@rodrrico like volume and other stuff
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.
Great video! I like this Logitech zop6, I´ll buy them soon. Cheers from Cancun, Mexico.
Superb video man. Super extra mega thx 👍🫶🫂🍻
Thank you so much for watching :)
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 🤘🏼
Yes you can add better speakers to any amp. You will not damage the amp. Good luck
My z906s packed up yesterday after 11 years 😢😢 I've loved them so much that ive ordered a new set
Guttered for you. I hope your new set arrives soon!
great vid... are they alot better than the z550 i had when i was younger... that system was a BEAST!!!
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.
I've just ordered this set. I've had an Altec Lansing ADA995 speaker set custom made for Dell since 2003. Brilliant system, the sound was incredible and it looked great as well. Unfortunately the control board in the Sub-Woofer went up in smoke a couple of days ago, so I'm hoping this speaker set can live up to it.
Oh I know you're pain, that happened to me with the Creative Gigaworks sub many years ago. You had a great run with your previous system! I hope the z906 is going well for you.
@@rodrrico Yeah, it's terrible when an excellent old system finally gives up. You can't buy a replacement since it's been out of production for years, even getting parts to try repair it yourself is near impossible. The Z906 is a great sounding system, but the speakers have no tweeters, so it just doesn't sound quite as good as the ADA995 system. So I bought some female connector solderless adapters and hooked the ADA995 speakers up to the Z906 Sub. It worked, the sound it pretty much exactly the same as it used to be. So overall, very happy with the purchase, plus the Z906 comes with a lot more features when compared to the ADA995 Sub, other than just sounding great of course.
Can I just use any Copper Speaker Wire to connect the speakers? Because I need a longer cable for one of the speakers
Ordered today for 249 euros, good deal. Hope it will last!
I really like mine. and you are right, nothing else for this price range.
Thanks for watching!
Do you still recommend it after 3 years?
Yes! Still using it :)
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?
Took me a lot of consideration but this video sealed the deal.
I'm glad it was able to help you. Thanks for your feedback and 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.
Z906 is one of the best speaker.
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
The z906 is primarily made for PCs. You're correct that the multiport 3.5mm coloured jacks are used to achieve 5.1.
Is it good for djing and doing a party with 10 people?
Personally, no. I'd go with 2 studio monitor setup. I can recommend using the Scarlett Solo Gen 3 for your audio interface though. I have a review of the Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen on my channel here took should check out. Thanks for your question and for watching!
I have the presonus 3.5 and audio interface but im talking about having a party with the Logitech Z906.
@@Dandelunar a house party world be fine. But this is no pro audio. Personally, you might want something with more gain / power. But it can be reasonably loud.
i just want to add the three front speakers and the sub. it is to my computer and maybe add the rear ones later. will that work??
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 :)
i just got these for 296 dollars at Harvey Norman marked down from 599, i can say without a doubt a major improvement over my old z623
Nice one! That's a pretty good deal!
I just bought them open box off Amazon for $175. I hope they are decent enough since Im not that hard to please and don't know much about sound systeme
I am about to buy polk audio psw10 . Should I prefer ths logitech or psw10.
Polk are pretty good, and that sub is not half bad. I prefer the design layout of the logitech as the lower mounted sub will render better bass tones (imo) over the Polk. Also the sub is protected on the logitech with a metal cover, which it is not on the Polk.
I think it should come down to your budget and where the sub will be positioned in your room. If there's no chance it will be bumped / kicked, then the Polk is a great alternative to the z906. I hope that helped. Thanks for watching!
Is the sounds good because some speakers sounds better irl than on a video
Absolutely. This is why I don't post audio tests. Audio is subjective and limited to what source it is being played out out of, coupled with what source is used to capture the audio. Basically there are so many variable metrics that make audio tests largely pointless for youtube when most people watch on their phone etc. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
Is there anything comparable in this price range with good tweeters? Seems like a great deal with built in power to boot.
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.
Hi thanks for the video. I have Jimi H3 projector which supports Optical and HDMI arc, want to buy this Z906 mainly for Netflix and Nintendo Switch Games, but being struggling between Sony HT-RT40 and Z906, not sure if you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Given your needs, I think the Sony HT-RT40 would work quite well. The HT-RT40 has Bluetooth natively too whereas you need a separate hub / dongle thing for the z906. The only problem I see with that setup is that it's very limited in terms of different audio connectivity options over the Z906. The Z906 has more input options and the speaker cable can be swapped out if you decide to move the set to a bigger or smaller room.
Overall, if you don't think you'd ever want the speaker to do different things (be connected to different type and multiple devices at once), then the Sony is a good option for you. I always favour options though. I hope that helps with your decision making. I'd love to know what you get anyway! Thanks for your question and for your feedback. I love helping people out as best I can.
@@rodrrico Many thanks for the quick reply! I think HDMI ARC is a great feature that Z906 does not have, but I don't understand why in the feature specification from Sony HT-RT 40, it mentioned it is HDMI OUTPUT(arc), in my understanding, it should be Input. I just sent an enquiry to Sony, but also post here, if you have any idea. Thanks again!
Jumping to the current day, what would you recommend for a PC set up for a minimum of 3.1 without needing a receiver? Is it still this logitech set?
Yep, still great value for money.
Rodrrico can you tell me how long the cables are ? Do I have to put them near the sub woofer or can I spread them in the whole room? Thanks.
The front cables are 4.6m each and the two rear speaker cables are 7.6m each. They all connect to the sub, but you don't need them near the sub. Only the volume unit needs to be with approx 2m from the sub (due to it's cord being shorter). Thanks for watching!
ive come around a JBL CS6100... its being sold below 300 bucks, not used... i wonder if its worth it?
That depends. This system isn't trying to target the ultra high end. But it's great value for the price. I haven't tested the JBL CS system.
Would these benefit from being attached to Sound Card or DAC ?
Absolutely. I connected them to my Creative Labs X-Fi Elite Pro soundcard. They sound vastly better with a soundcard. DAC is more if you want to connect them to your TV or BluRay player.
For gaming would u recommend surround sound or just to go for them 2 speaker set ups with a sub.
Personally, I prefer surround sound for gaming as it helps to pinpoint the location of details in any game (footsteps, movement, etc). But not for late at night. That's when I switch to a headset. Thanks for watching and thanks for your question!
Depends on what you play, but for the best experience surround sound.
@@AlwynStoman totally agree mate!
Sir wall mounted support this product?
Yes there is. I added a great wall mounting option in the description. Thanks for watching!
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...
That's a good price, and sounds like you'll have an awesome setup! Really appreciate your feedback too!
Great system and you got a bargain. I'm looking to order one this month.
Does Z906 come bundled with the dog like in the video?
Hahaha! She's pretty cute isn't she. Unfortunately Logitech don't bundle their products with dogs - but who knows in the future ;)
Does this setup come with the optical cables or do I need to buy them separately? My tv has an optical input and I have a sony soundbar connected to it right now, is it the same type? The image shown in this video seems to have some outward protrusion I don't recognize or is that just some kind of cover for that input when they aren't in use?
It doesn't come with an Optical cable. I assume you are talking about the back of the sub unit with the 'square' covered plug? That's the optical port. The square cap protects the optical port from getting dust in it.
Thanks for watching!
@@rodrrico Thanks I figured that's what it was just making completely sure it was compatible with my tv before I got it.
Kind of a basic speaker question. It look like the actual speakers are interchangeable, if I get my hands on bigger speakers would it be smart to swap them out?
You can connect alternative speakers. I ended up connecting my s700 speakers from my old set as they are superior in every way.
@@rodrrico OK bit of messaging error on my part. I know its possible, but how much of a difference can I make?
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!
@rodrrico What do you recommend as a better option instead of Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers System in the same price bracket ??? Since at times it sounds u don't really like this system
I think these are still a good budget system.