Logitech Z 5500

Advantages: Great sound quality, remote control, looks good
Disadvantages: The subwoofer/amp need to be kept away from other devices

After having a cheap Creative 5.1 sound system for a few years I decided to replace it with a better system. I did some research and most places pointed to this being the best 5.1 set up for a PC that was available. I found a good deal and bought it straight away. I was not disappointed when it arrived and I had it set up. The 4 satelite speakers both look and sound great. The removable grill gives them the standard speaker look but once it's remove ...
...quality is very clear from the high quality 3" drivers. They have 62W output power which gives them quite a bit of power to really pump out high quality sound. The speaker stand can rotate to turn it into a wall mount which is quite stylish and nice feature. The speaker cables are seperate to the speakers and amplifier allowing you to use your own speaker cable if you need to and not have any problems extending or replacing them in case of damage. ... Read review

Advantages: powerful, clear sound
Disadvantages: display not always visible

I purchased this set of speakers after selling my set of Z5400, which was identical to this set, save for the digital control. At 500W RMS, this speaker set will get things going. I have had mine for about a year, and only one did I ever turn the volume up past the three-quarter mark - and that was just a test! Connected to a pc with a 5.1 channel output, this set really shines as a home theatre speaker system, with excellent sound quality, clarity ...
...or kick", according to a few of my friends. One nice thing about this system was that there were no RCA or proprietry connectors from the amplifier located on the back of the subwoofer to the rest of the speakers - so if the supplied cord was not long enough, you could just head down to RadioShack and get as cable you needed. (Previous systems used RCAs to connect the satellites to the amp, so you would either have to cut the cord and do your own ... Read review

Advantages: Loud, very good sound quality, snazzy design
Disadvantages: Sub box is massive

I used to have a set of Creative 2.1 speakers that cost me £40. They did the job well, but i was after some extra punch and sound quality. After searching on the net for various options i chose these, and boy am i glad i am! The sound quality through these speakers is superb! With a total of 505W RMS they kick out alot more sound than the majority of units available! Mine were purchased 18 months ago for £300, but they are considerably cheaper these ...
...them. The speakers look very nice on the desk, and produce some very good sounds. The subwoofer is an enormous 10" ported unit, which is impressive bearing in mind most PC speaker systems have a 5.25" or 6.5" sub. The only down side to this is the shear size of the sub box, its massive and you will struggle to fit it under most computer desks. The 'control unit' is a very clever touch. It has a display screen and allows you to change the settings ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent Sound Quality, Good Bass, Very Load
Disadvantages: Sub/amp does not have magnetic protection

I've got to say, even with the high price that comes with this speaker system, it was definately worth the money! When I received the box, I could not get over how big (and heavy) it was. After opening it, I found that the Sub was taking up most of the room! The system looks fantastic, and wouldnt look out of place in a nice living room. The 5 surround speakers have stands that can be rotated, allowing you to place them on a desk/stand, or to wall ...
...could place them around a large room without any trouble. Also, as they use standard speaker connector wire (no permanent connection to get pulled out of the speakers!), you could nip down to an audio shop and get some longer cables if you really needed them. The sound quality is equally impressive, when coupled up with an good sound card, DVD audio sounds amazing. The Sub produces nice clean bass with little to no distortion. The level of bass ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent set of speakers
Disadvantages: None

Bought these speakers over a year ago and I have had no problems with them, they are still going strong. Extremely good quality no matter what sound you put through them. I don't think I could live with anything less than these speakers now, the upmix is awesome the bass is thundering and the sattelites are extremely well made. Make sure you have room to keep the bass atleast 30cm away from your computer as the magnet in the bass could wipe your ...
...These speakers are a lot more expensive than other speakers but are still worth the money you will not be dissapointed with these but I would recommend having a 5.1 compatible sound card instead of using the speakers upmix function, it gives a much better quality sound. Perfect for any home cinema system. ... Read review