What digital cable should i buy?

HyDa_DRUID · May 26, 2006, 03:29 AM

Hello all,

I just ordered the Logitech Z-5500 Digital speakers. Do you think i made a good decision? My real question lies in what type of digital audio cable should i buy. I am running an Audigy 2ZS. I am not sure if that limits me in anyway as to what cables i can use. Am i able to use fiber optic? Also where do i want to position the subwoofer?(In a corner with speaker facing a wall? or what lol) Any opinions will greatly be appreciated, for I am a total newb when it comes to good sound.

Thank You,
Michael Charlton

Zelig · May 26, 2006, 04:36 AM

I'd stick with analog connections, the DACs in the decoder included with the Logitech speakers are pretty wimpy. You could then try a digital connection if you happen to be getting interference with the analog cables.

Here's a post I made a while ago about sub placement pasted in:

Placement of the Logitech sub has basically 2 things going for it.

1. Directional sound. The crossover is high enough on the Z--5500 speakers that some directional sound comes from the subwoofer. Therefore, the best effect for this will be to place the sub directly in front of you, midway between the front to satellites. Behind you works as well.

2. Corner loading for more SPL. Each surface (floor, wall, corner, usually in that order) you add beside the sub increases apparent volume. This also tends to increase sub boominess, and different people have different tastes for how they want their bass to sound.

To incorporate both of these, a corner desk is perfect. Otherwise, it depends on what you're willing to sacrifice. If I were you, I'd try it in both places you're thinking of, to see which one sounds better.

Myself, my sub (different speaker set, but similar sub in power output) is sitting directly in front of me under my corner desk. This is great for sound quality, but if I turn the volume up much, my monitor starts getting affected. For smaller CRTs or LCDs, this wouldn't be a problem, but you don't want your sub to affect hard drives and such either.

If you're interested in determining how the sub will sound in different places, you can set it in the listening position, and crawl around your room at sub level. The way the sub sounds when you are at different places will give you an idea of how it will sound when the sub is there and you are in the listening position.

May 26, 2006, 03:29 AM	#1
HyDa_DRUID Combat Flight Sim Junkie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 0	What digital cable should i buy? Hello all, I just ordered the Logitech Z-5500 Digital speakers. Do you think i made a good decision? My real question lies in what type of digital audio cable should i buy. I am running an Audigy 2ZS. I am not sure if that limits me in anyway as to what cables i can use. Am i able to use fiber optic? Also where do i want to position the subwoofer?(In a corner with speaker facing a wall? or what lol) Any opinions will greatly be appreciated, for I am a total newb when it comes to good sound. Thank You, Michael Charlton

May 26, 2006, 04:36 AM	#2
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	I'd stick with analog connections, the DACs in the decoder included with the Logitech speakers are pretty wimpy. You could then try a digital connection if you happen to be getting interference with the analog cables. Here's a post I made a while ago about sub placement pasted in: Placement of the Logitech sub has basically 2 things going for it. 1. Directional sound. The crossover is high enough on the Z--5500 speakers that some directional sound comes from the subwoofer. Therefore, the best effect for this will be to place the sub directly in front of you, midway between the front to satellites. Behind you works as well. 2. Corner loading for more SPL. Each surface (floor, wall, corner, usually in that order) you add beside the sub increases apparent volume. This also tends to increase sub boominess, and different people have different tastes for how they want their bass to sound. To incorporate both of these, a corner desk is perfect. Otherwise, it depends on what you're willing to sacrifice. If I were you, I'd try it in both places you're thinking of, to see which one sounds better. Myself, my sub (different speaker set, but similar sub in power output) is sitting directly in front of me under my corner desk. This is great for sound quality, but if I turn the volume up much, my monitor starts getting affected. For smaller CRTs or LCDs, this wouldn't be a problem, but you don't want your sub to affect hard drives and such either. If you're interested in determining how the sub will sound in different places, you can set it in the listening position, and crawl around your room at sub level. The way the sub sounds when you are at different places will give you an idea of how it will sound when the sub is there and you are in the listening position. __________________ --