Logitech Z 640 not to shabby for low cost 5.1

Frodo301 · Oct 8, 2002, 11:55 PM

Best Buy had just put these bad boys out and finished setting up the demo display when I walked into the store earlier today. I was very surprised at the sound, fitting in somewhere between the Z 540 bass (I think it's the same sub as the z540) and Z 560 satellites in performance. Granted this is not going to shake the walls down or smash the windows like I sometimes think the z560s could, but for most users this kind of power is not necessary for computer speakers anyway. It has hookups for both 5.1 soundcards and consoles/dvdplayers/cds. I was surprised to find that the power output was only 51 watts rms for the total system though. I swear Logitech can do a lot with a little. It is by far the very best sounding of all the sub $100.00 5.1 speaker systems I have heard thus far. Price at Best Buy and Staples was $99.95, can be found at newegg for $70.00 + $10.00 shipping. I'm personally looking forward to the more expensive Logitech 680s 5.1s coming out at the end of this month with the built in Dolby Digital & DTS decoder.

:slobber:

Info on the z640: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?pa...9&languageid=1

DaSnIpE · Oct 9, 2002, 03:13 PM

I want 5.1 Z-560's, anything else will not satisfy me, lol

Frodo301 · Oct 9, 2002, 09:08 PM

The 5.1 680's are supposed to be in the same league as the z560s speaker/ sound wise. Check out this preview:
http://gear.ign.com/articles/371/371336p1.html

DaSnIpE · Oct 11, 2002, 03:22 PM

OMG, I will buy these the second they come out, lol

WyreTheWolf · Oct 11, 2002, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Frodo301
The 5.1 680's are supposed to be in the same league as the z560s speaker/ sound wise. Check out this preview:
http://gear.ign.com/articles/371/371336p1.html

I do believe that will be the replacement for my Altec Lansing 251 5.1 speakers...

Very nice!

Oct 8, 2002, 11:55 PM	#1
Frodo301 Outraged Join Date: May 2002 Location: The mountains Posts: 584 Rep Power: 0	Logitech Z 640 not to shabby for low cost 5.1 Best Buy had just put these bad boys out and finished setting up the demo display when I walked into the store earlier today. I was very surprised at the sound, fitting in somewhere between the Z 540 bass (I think it's the same sub as the z540) and Z 560 satellites in performance. Granted this is not going to shake the walls down or smash the windows like I sometimes think the z560s could, but for most users this kind of power is not necessary for computer speakers anyway. It has hookups for both 5.1 soundcards and consoles/dvdplayers/cds. I was surprised to find that the power output was only 51 watts rms for the total system though. I swear Logitech can do a lot with a little. It is by far the very best sounding of all the sub $100.00 5.1 speaker systems I have heard thus far. Price at Best Buy and Staples was $99.95, can be found at newegg for $70.00 + $10.00 shipping. I'm personally looking forward to the more expensive Logitech 680s 5.1s coming out at the end of this month with the built in Dolby Digital & DTS decoder. :slobber: Info on the z640: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?pa...9&languageid=1 __________________ The greatest thing you'll every learn is to love, and be loved in return.

Oct 9, 2002, 03:13 PM	#2
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	I want 5.1 Z-560's, anything else will not satisfy me, lol __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

Oct 9, 2002, 09:08 PM	Thread Starter #3
Frodo301 Outraged Join Date: May 2002 Location: The mountains Posts: 584 Rep Power: 0	The 5.1 680's are supposed to be in the same league as the z560s speaker/ sound wise. Check out this preview: http://gear.ign.com/articles/371/371336p1.html __________________ The greatest thing you'll every learn is to love, and be loved in return.

Oct 11, 2002, 03:22 PM	#4
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	OMG, I will buy these the second they come out, lol __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/