Logitech Z Cinéma Advanced Surround Sound System or Logitech Z-5500?

Question

Which is better? Any opinion?

Answer 1

Go with the Z-5500.

It almost has 3x the wattage of the new Z Cinéma.

The last set of Z-series speakers Logitech released, which I own, the Z-2300 has two times the power ever.

I'm surprised that the Z Cinéma isn't THX-Certified. But you know which speakers are? The Z-5500

Furthermore, Z-5500 more versatile with its different inputs (including some for home entertainment equipment like your DVD player and video game consoles) and includes built in surround sound hardware decoding like:

Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and DTS®, 96/24 soundtracks

Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie and Music modes)

6 Channel Direct

Stereo x2

Stereo

Virtual or simulated surround sound from 2 speakers is a nic gimmick but still it isn't true surround sound. That's why movie theatres still use multi speaker systems. They work and sound better.

Since both systems cost roughly the same with the Z-5500 going for a bit less, I'm going to have to say go for the Z-5500.

If you're still set on getting a 2.1 speaker system, go for the THX-certified Z-2300 set.