logitech z-680s

pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 4:14 pm Post subject: logitech z-680s

hey i am thinking about a speaker upgrade..i would also like to have my xbox running off of them to.. i was thinking about the z-680s from logitech... all the reviews i read acoss the web have mixed feeling... i was wondering if anyone out there is running them, if so do u like them.. this is like a big purchase and i dont wanan go wrong...
basically lookin for speakers to run PC, AND ZBOX FROM AND STERO IF I CAN.
THNks
pat
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meobius · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:13 pm Post subject:

they are loud....
If you really want a "Good" system stay away from them, if you want something that is powerfull as all hell and give a damn about sound quality go for em....

check out the gigaworks 750 from creative

pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:31 pm Post subject: z-680

hey can i hook up my xbox and all to the creatitves...
thanks

icyrus76 · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:06 pm Post subject:

Most definitly you can! Enjoy!

That's one of the major selling points of the 680s..its compadable with PC and Xbox ..heh..its kinda pricy, but for the power u get outa it?...man, u can pretty throw away your gel for your hair..lol

pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 2:25 pm Post subject: speakers

umm...so besides the logitech z-680, are their any other sets of nice speakers. that i can hook multiple things to...basically just an xbox and pc...

and

is it possible to buy the cable that goes from my sound card to the sub.. i need a long one casue i think i wanan hook the sub up in under my tv. next to my xbox...
or
is it easier to run a long audio cable from the xbox to the sub near the computer...
please let me know...
i am gettin these speakers very soon but wanan know all i can about them
pat

icyrus76 · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 3:29 pm Post subject:

there's lots of speakers that support both xbox and pc, but its just pricy. Logitech pretty much made it for the fun of it, its not that pricy compared to other sound systems. Nice thing bout the Logitech's is that the cabling can be extended. Just buy other cable and connect it to the red and black connectors. That's what i did with my z560s ( the 4.1 system).

[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

God, the 680's pound hard. You can hear them through 5 ubilding floors and I'm not joking.
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pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 12:59 pm Post subject: thanks

ok thanks everythin for ur help...
i think i am goin to go w/ the logitech z-680s, i live in the basement so hoperfully i wont piss my parents off ... o well... i cant wait to play HALO 2 with them..omg shall kick ass

only concern:

1. Can i buy the cable that goes from the sound card to the SUB.......

2. what cretative sound card would work the best... i am thinkin the
A) Sound Blaster Audigy LS
B) Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum
thanks
pat

Black Francis · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 2:22 pm Post subject: z680

Do yourself a favor and get the Z680's. You can get them online for under 300 bucks. I own them and they are incredible. Almost all the reviews I have seen praise them. The power they have is legendary amongst computer speakers. Also the DVD performance is truly remarkable. I hear the Klipsch are good but hiss alot and are more expensive. The sound quality is incredible if you invest in an optical cable. My friends freak out when they play games and watch movies because the 5.1 is so effective. If you have a good soundcard on your comp it helps as well because the Z680's are capable of producing some of the lowest lows I have ever heard period. The fact that someone is actually suggesting that you buy a Creative speaker product is disturbing. Many sites gave the Z680's a product of the year award for sound. I have 6 friends who bought them because they were so impressed with mine. Mine are almost a year old and still running strong with no problems at all. Just to note Nathan is correct, they are very loud if you want them to be. You can also play them at full volume with no distortion especially if you have a quality soundcard like the ZS pro from Creative. Just go buy them because there is nothing else that can compete with them at any price except for maybe the Klipsch, but at 270 bucks nothing comes close.
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PolarPyro · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 3:06 pm Post subject:

what would a good soundcard be for teh z680s??

i need them!!! i have these weird-ass speakers that cost me a penny! no joke
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PolarPyro · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 3:09 pm Post subject:

http://store.yahoo.com/justdeals/logitechz680.html thats a good pwice!
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pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 4:00 pm Post subject: my pc specs

ASsus A7n8x Delux motherboard
Amd 2400, 233 processor
120gig hd
256ram = goin up soon
cdrw
dvd drive
ATI radeon 900pro 128MB

---Ok do u think i should upgrade sound card or just run the z-680s off the motherboard..sound

ok my problem -- please answer:
i wanna but the sub near my tv/xbox....but i need to find the audio cable that goes from sound card to speakers in like ehh 10feet or more...anyone know where to get longer cable...

-- i allready have regualr speaker wire that i am goin to use to run the surround sound arround my room...

damn i cant wait.... :)

pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 2:17 pm Post subject: detials

the wire i was plannning on using to run though my room http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1051384446884&skuId=3183762&type=product

please tell me if that wire is right.. this weekend i am goin to start running the wire around my room and stuff

thanks,
pat

Black Francis · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 5:31 pm Post subject: here's what to do

Does your motherboard sound have an optical input for speakers. This is important because you want to use the optical cable, the sound quality difference is incredible. If you do then stick with motherboard sound. If not go buy a Creative platinum zs pro because it has an optical cable input and output and the sound card processing really helps to bring out the best in the z 680's
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pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 1:17 am Post subject: Creative

hey man, i was wondering could i go with the

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Audio Card

i dont know if i could afford 200.00 for the Audigy 2 ZS Platinum tho if u tell that it kicks ass and would make everything sound nice.. then maybe ill make the purchase and go for it...

damn i think the set up ill have will rock s***..
---
pat

geekzta127 · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 3:55 am Post subject:

Pssssss!!!!!!!!!! go and buy AUDIGY 2 ZS GAMER. comes with couple of games,halo,tomb-

raider, rainbow 6, splinter cell, and starwars: jedi academy, but if you have these

games y bother. just get audgy2 zs retail.

I also recommend Hercules 7.1 Channel PCI Sound Card, Model "GameSurround Fortissimo III 7.1" -RETAIL 45 bucks at newegg.com

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Pricing on the Logitech Z680 5.1 Speakers (450Watts) can be found here:

http://tweaknews.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=636601/prsrt=1/ut=42ba4377b26f6de0
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Black Francis · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 1:32 pm Post subject: Optical Input

Do you have an optical input on your motherboard. If you do not I would go buy the ZS Platinum pro with the live drive which has an optical input. The ZS pro platinum is available online for less ( like $160). I would recommend getting it. If your motherboard already has an optical input use it and dont get a new sound card. Are you using a shuttle. If you are the shuttle has a built in optical input. The difference btw the Z 680's with the Creative ZS platinum pro is noticeable though so I would recommend that option if you have the money.
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geekzta127 · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 6:52 am Post subject:

You would not need that many features. just get something complex yet simple to work with.
But if you need such features go for it. Shoot I would want one too!!!!!!!!

geekzta127 · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 8:24 am Post subject:

I looked around for the logitech Z680s and i got 450w and 500w.

Which one is it really? 450w or 500w.

icyrus76 · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 8:42 am Post subject:

450Watts.

geekzta127 · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 8:43 am Post subject:

Justed looked at a review and it's really 505 watts

Earlier versions use an older rating scheme (also complied to FTC standards)which causes people to confusingly label it 450 Watts.

icyrus76 · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 9:25 am Post subject:

icic..thanks for clearing that up geekzta127. =)

geekzta127 · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 9:45 am Post subject:

no problem

pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 2:27 pm Post subject: speaker problem..ugh

ok.. here is my problem:

about to purchase the z-680s like i have been saying.. i am really looking foward to getting them and cant wait for the kick ass sound..

so my issue is as follow:

my computer is on the opposite side of the room as my tv/xbox - i would like to know how would i run a cable from my sound card to the sub.
or
would it be easier if i put the sub next to my computer and somehow run a cable from the tv/xbox to the computer...

ugh please help with my options.. i dunno what to do??

thanks pat