Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System (62 W/Channel, 69W Center, THX Certified)
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dmwhitedragon - (December 12, 2004) after alot of use i have come to much preffer these over my old Z-680 set. There is alot of changes (it is not just the woofer like some people claim... check the site) the mid range is alot clearer and the woofer is no longer "boomy" but can still output thunderous shakes that rock my mirror on the wall. the woofer along with its increase in size has gained alot of clarity in its bass frequency output aswell, alot more defined i would say :) The added support of DTS 24/96 means i can play games/dvds that support it which is nice, and yes there quite a few poping up although i have only 3 titles so far speaker wire is just composite cable from your local radio shack, so cheap and ea
Product: Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System (62 W/Channel, 69W Center, THX Certified)
Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System (62 W/Channel, 69W Center, THX Certified)
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FeldmanSkitzoid - (November 01, 2004) This is the best speaker system I've ever heard. My roommate was watching Lord of the Rings, and I thought the deep rumbling I was hearing through the wall was a nasty thunderstorm brewing outside. You really can't go wrong with this setup. If you have the cash and you want the best speakers you can buy with that cash, you'll have a VERY hard time finding something better, if you can. Which I doubt.
Product: Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System (62 W/Channel, 69W Center, THX Certified)
Gigaworks S750 7.1 Speaker System (700 Watts, THX Certified)
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davidpolley - (May 15, 2004) This speaker system is one of the best. It has perfect sound quality, loud yet not overriding bass and ideal highs. I highly recommend this system for any movie fans or gamers....you can't go wrong with the S750.
Product: Gigaworks S750 7.1 Speaker System (700 Watts, THX Certified)
MHSegel - (05/14/2009) I use the amplifier for my headpones. It is clear and responsive. Hopefully the strain relief will hold and not break entiirely. I have been taping the wires to support the strain relief and speaker wiring.
TomSnodgrass - (05/09/2009) I bought this speaker system as I wanted a speaker system that fully integrated into the windows media center remote control. I want to have 1 simple remote that operates just like any normal tv and any one can pick up and use. A system that does not require you a person to have several remotes to do each and every task. This system accomplished that. It does have several draw backs though. 1) The volume isn't that much more than the speakers in my 46" 1080p monitor that I was using previously; however the sound is much better. I was hoping to have significantly more volume for listening to music. In addition the volume control is not very good. The only usable volume settings are volume = 20 to volume = 25. I think it's better when using other players besides media center; but I bought it for media center. 2) The speaker cables are really a joke. They are only 6ft long and there is really no way to extend them. The left and right have completely different cable types and completely proprietary to this speaker set. 3) I'm using the old remote that came with my windows media center PC; because the power off button on the logitech remote powers off the speakers rather than putting the computer system to sleep as it should. The right way to to this is to have this button put the computer system to sleep and then the speakers should monitor for the computer going to sleep and sleep themselves the same way my monitor does. But all this doesn't really matter as I am happy with the remote that came with my PC. Thee good: 1) The system was extremely easy to setup. Just plug it in and use it. Don't bother installing the software on the CD. If you get the remote annoying logitech display whenever you touch the remote control, launch the z-cinema remote control and select display settings-> off. 2) The volume control of the speaker system automatically integrated into media center I have been able to use my standard media center remote control with no effort. Would I by again? I can't find anything else better on the market that integrates volume into media center. I wish someone would come out with system like this that integrates volume into media center with a full 5.1 or 7.1 system that had 500 watts, wireless rear speakers, standard speaker wire for the front satelite speakers.
sak1975 - (03/26/2009) I was seeking some speakers with quality, fairly low price, something not bulky, the Companion 2 fit that mode very well for me. Great purchase,simple to install for us basic beginners in PC speakers. It is my first Bose product and not disappointed. I would recommend