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Suited to enthusiasts who want to reconcile sound quality and spectacular output. Among our reservations are certain items missing from the Control Center and also the fact that the new version didn't choose to use two-way satellites. But as it stands this is a system we can ... recommend.

A versatile set of high-end 5.1 speakers, Logitech's newest flagship will handle with near-perfect quality as many audio sources as you can throw at it.

The Logitech Z-5500 Digital speaker system is a 5.1-channel behemoth that boasts a wealth of connectivity options and multi-channel effects. It's a perfect match for most game consoles, home theaters, and PCs—but its bombastic low end can become overbearing with certain types of source material.

The Z-5500 is that rare breed of gadget that, even when an update does come down the pipeline, we would not have any regrets having purchased. As far as PC speaker setups go, you can’t do much better in terms of overall performance and feature set – go get you some.

In all, it's a premium system with premium performance, with a price tag and system requirements to match. But if you're turning a room into a multimedia entertainment system with multiple entertainment systems, it's hard to find a better 5.1 surround sound system with more options.