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The z-5500s are Logitech’s flagship 5.1 surround sound computer speakers. The z-5500s offer more than 500 watts of total power and are one of the few speakers on the market that actually qualify for THX certification. The 188 watt subwoofer provides deep heart pounding bass which is ordinarily only seen in home theater systems, not 5.1 surround sound computer speakers.

The multitude of inputs (optical, coax digital and four stereo) mean that you may connect these speakers to your DVD player, game console or a computer easily. In fact, it’s possible to have up to 6 roots connected to these 5.1 surround sound computer speakers at the same time, which is astonishing when you consider these are only computer speakers. The wide potpourri of inputs also allows you to use these speakers in a home theater setup. Despite the fact that these are only 5.1 surround sound computer speakers, they still sound outstanding for home theater applications. Are they better than a high end home theater system? Probably not, but they’re still better than a great deal of home theater in a box setups I’ve heard. The z-5500s likewise come with a remote that allows you to adjust the volume, levels, inputs and effects. If you’re going to use these in a home theater scheme I’d commend getting a universal remote. I purchased a logitech universal remote and programmed it to control the TV, DVD player, cable box and the logitech z-5500 and it worked like a charm.

The Logitech z-5500 is capable of decoding Dolby Digital and DTS signals as well as supporting Dolby Pro Logic II. There aren’t some 5.1 surround sound computer speakers on the market competent of handling such a wide assortment of formats. If you’re going to connect the z-5500s to your computer a good sound card will give you the best sound quality. However, even without a highend sound card these 5.1 surround sound computer speakers sound great.

The satellite speakers for the scheme are not small. Each of the satellite speakers is around 7.5″ tall, so if you plan to put these on your desk, make sure you have the room for them. The subwoofer is a real beast and in all probability weighs in at with regards to 20-30 lbs (maybe more) and is regarding 20″L x 18″W x 18″ T. Along with the remote you also get a 7″ x 4″ control pod that you may set on your desk, but if you don’t have a lot of desk space these may not be the 5.1 surround sound computer speakers for you.

The sound developed by the z-5500s are plainly amazing. The hi mid and low tones are crystal clear. The sub develops teeth chattering, thunderous bass, so if there’s an explosion onscreen you listen it AND feel it. The sub in fact is more powerful than a lot of home theater subs. If you’re a real audiophile you may find galore faults with the z-5500s, but taking into account the price and the sound quality it is difficult to find anything wrong with these speakers. If you’re looking for the best 5.1 surround sound computer speakers on the market then the logitech z-5500 is the idealisti choice.

Pixel Pro 600 Universal Satellite Simultaneously

Dual Band Satellite Radio antenna which provides simultaneous connectivity to both XM and Sirius, works with any Sirius or XM radio

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Pixel Pro 600 Universal Satellite Simultaneously Picture

Pixel Pro 600 Universal Satellite Simultaneously Picture

Pixel Pro 600 Universal Satellite Simultaneously Picture

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10 of 10 humans found the following review helpful.
Excellent product – worth the money
By Luigi Facotti
After engaged in a struggle for hours and hours with a Terk XM Antenna, I came throughout this product concealed deep in the Amazon website. I called the manufacturer to talk about my needs – they accorded this unit was what was required. It arrived three days later, I opened the box and had 2 bar XM reception (the greatest or most complete or best possible is 3 on my Polk receiver) in 2 mins – another 5 mins and I had a consistent 3 bars. This is a genuinely good product – in addition to far better build than the Terk (the latter was all plastic), the Pixel rotates in both the horizontal and vertical planes to optimize reception. Best XM reception I’ve had. While twice the Amazon cost for the Terk, the Pixel is worth each penny.

9 of 9 humans found the following review helpful.
Works with all Sirius & XM radios
By Rich K
Great antenna! Excellent quality. Works with all Sirius and XM radios.

I purchased this antenna after getting frustrated attempting to use the Sirius/Audiovox home distribution kit. It turns out the Sirius (Audiovox) outdoor antenna only works with the older Sirius radios that provide 6.5 volts D.C. power. The newer Sirius radios and all XM radios provide 4.5 volts D.C. power. This antenna, from Pixel Satellite Radio will work with supply voltages from 4 to 7 volts D.C., so it will work with all (older and newer) Sirius radios and all XM radios.

This is a rugged outdoor antenna that is built with quality materials. You get what you pay for, and this is worth each penny.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome Antenna!
By O. Ledford
I have a sirius boombox with the little black flip up antenna that came with the radio. It got sporatic or no reception coming out of my man cave in the bacement that has a window surounded by an outside window well that you may climb down into. I got the Pro600 which is designed to mount outside on the side of the house or roof with the included 25 ft cable, and tried it inside. I put it on the window sill where the black flip antenna sat, no reception, then I backed the Pro 600 two feet away from the window and WHAM, super strong signal! It’s sitting on the floor pointed toward the window with the window blinds closed. I have it propped up verticaly with a 10 pack of dvd-rw’s. This antenna blows the flip antenna away, and I do not have to deal with the hassle of mounting it outside and running the cable through the window. Highly recommended.

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