Using the Logitech Z5500 in 2021

[@fortunes358]

Bought z5500 in 2008 and still using it. This must be one of the best buy's in my life. It still works great, sound quality is very good.

[@Gmork-The-Nothing]

Agreed! I'm just setting mine up in our new place. Bought them in 2006. Best home speaker setup ever for the price! They were less than $600 (NZD)

[@kbmarines9989]

Mine too lol

[@harrychoke]

Still using these speakers myself in 2022 - best sounds ever. Was looking to add this bluetooth module ... so thanks! Liked.

[@nicoargca]

These will go down as some of the best computer speaker systems ever made...I had one and sold it. Now Im buying one again, I still remember the deep bass...the type you feel in your ribs!!!

[@arvidhaug5283]

Bought them in 2005, still works great and as other ppls say, probably the best 5.1 system for pc.

[@odi_de_podi]

Nice to see I'm not the only one still using the same speakers since launch

[@waltdisney26]

Am still using this till today. I bought it about 10 years ago, and when I heard it will be discontinued (meaning I had to buy unstable Z906 if I want to buy digital logitech speaker again), I bought another z5500 and it is still in mint, unboxed condition (I took the battery out though). I connected the Direct to computer for 5.1 and microphone port to that logitech bluetooth receiver, Optical to TV so I can get signal from the likes of PS4, PS3, Nintendo Switch. But yesterday I changed the setup. I kept z5500 and replaced HDMI splitters (I have three because I did not know about AVR) and also threw away that logitech bluetooth receiver. Connected it using direct to Denon AVR Pre-out. That denon replaces 6 devices in my systems, but I just can throw away that Z5500 as it serves me well for the past decade, so I reuse it with the denon setup.

[@Pigusalu]

Thanks much, I own it from about 13 yrs ,havent used it în last 5 yrs , using also a Bose , now seeing your video convinced me to put it back on track , awesome system, still love it !!!

[@senomad]

I owned a z5500 for about 9 yrs, had to get rid of it because its was just too noisey for my current living situation. But i really enjoyed those 9 yrs i had with it, i also added a bluetooth adapter to the system. I miss the bass lol Currently i have a creative labs katana, it does the job

[@Nomedtek]

I just got it from my grandpa we used to watch StarWars on this I installed it yesterday with a optic kabel to Xbox it works fine but I want to manage to play all speakers I can only use one option 2 in the back loud 1 front low sub low to mid bass the center is not on hmm I’ll buy this Bluetooth device I’m also wondering if I could use this systems to play my vinyls on ?

[@gusvec]

Why do you need the bluetooth adapter? I've Z5500 but I believed that my console controller acts when it fills like it.

[@marekkowalski3814]

Hi, Is it still worth buying this set of speakers at the moment ?

[@TheDJWaves]

If you can get them then yes!!!

[@daviddaudajunusa9711]

Hello good afternoon from Sierra Leone. I've bought one of these bluetooth audio receiver but I'm still not able to connect it to my Logitech Z 5500. Could you show me how to do it ?

[@chingonmex2488]

My control pod just fried! :( would any other control pod work regardless of the PID# ?

[@Stickydogg]

Same… I had 2 z5500, after 10years of great service both of them control pod died. A lot of people have had this issue

[@TimeNowAndThen]

love them, i bought new in around 2008, the best computer speakers. they sound decent for movies. i should connect it through optical and get the most sound out of rear speakers, they always echoed or at least thats how i heard them like no full sourround, just occasional echo in movies.. But still great ones :) unbreakable :)

[@alexaquamarine2682]

Какой кабель выбрать

[@cookieMan1324]

i have the same bt adapter, when i connect it the way he does, i only have 2 speakers working, its my first time using this system, the 3 other rca cables are not connected to any input, can someone tell me what im missing?

[@michaeldebruij1047]

When you run the Bluetooth through the aux port. Aren't you by passing the soundcard?

[@TheDJWaves]

No? The bluetooth is for phones & tablets, it means i can play music from my phone without touching anything on the speakers

[@michaeldebruij1047]

@@TheDJWavesthe aux in is direct input though. So yeah your not getting any Dolby etc.

[@wufler28]

I have had my set for almost 12 years and used them for surround only. I bought a marantz reciever and used the speaker with it. Hacked the sub, so i could get rid of the control pod. Works perfect.

[@waltdisney26]

Same situation as mine, except mine is denon, and i cannot find that certain converter. Found it out of stock everywhere. I would have done the same were i to find that converter. I opted to buy denon with pre-out, leaving all speakers connected to z5500.

[@santiagosalcedo7653]

Same here 12 years and still working like the fisrt day, I have the PC, xbox etc connected to the TV via HDMI, since the TV has a toslink output it sends audio via optical cable to the Z5500. How difficult was bypass the controller from the sub? which model of receiver did you get if I may ask.

[@wufler28]

@@santiagosalcedo7653 it was very easy. I followed a guide from KZbin. I got the marantz nr-1510. I only need 5.1 so it's perfect for my need :)

[@urbanbibianko8136]

@@wufler28 Can you please share which youtube guide you followed? Thank you.

[@wufler28]

@@urbanbibianko8136 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHXIon5oiMSsd80

[@Kanitokun]

Hello. My pod broke down and I want to know if there is an option to replace it. A DAC AMP with that port maybe? Do you have any idea?

[@TheDJWaves]

You can get a jack Control Pod Bypass Cable for Logitech Z5500 to keep it alive, just run it through a 3.5mm jack volume control knob, but that dock otherwise is unique to the z5500

[@thetravelingfoodies]

I’m about to cop this system on offer up for $60 today and wanted to make sure the Bluetooth adapter worked with the system. I didn’t see a 3.5mm AUX port on the back of the subwoofer and I got worried. But since watching this video I discovered that the input port is on the remote. Nice. Definitely about to cop the system now. 1 question tho. What’s the diff from using RCA cables that come included and just using a straight AUx Cable with the pass through?

[@TheDJWaves]

Pass through isa bit quieter

[@WestCoastDigital]

Can these speakers be used for a ps5?

[@TheDJWaves]

yes but its not straight forward, 1. either go from the tv, 2. use a hdmi hub to split the audio off not sure Bluetooth is an option for the ps5

[@mpakirk]

Great video, Thank you. Do these speakers work without a PC or Stereo reciever? Basically I just want to plug in my ipod. I've tried all the connections I can think of without any luck.

[@TheDJWaves]

You need the control pod, if its not working then check cables, or the pod maybe broken, in which case youll need an ebay replacement or a custom cable to replace the pod

[@Derelict_Doug]

July 30th (tomorrow) I will have had these speakers for 11 years.

[@MrJDMTube]

At 2:37 you mention the option of putting an Aux cable straight into it but you don't want to. Is there any reason why you've chosen the RCA inputs over Aux?

[@TheDJWaves]

this unit comes with the rca to 3.5mm cable, thats why i chose to do this

[@MrJDMTube]

@@TheDJWaves makes sense haha, thanks

[@GODLY29ER]

Tbh thats a dope company there products are awesome just bought charger wires n work beautiful didn't know they made this gotta get me one now I'm so late 🤣

[@paulcrisan7661]

Hello mate.with jack cable and RCA is 2.1 or 5.1?

[@TheDJWaves]

2.1, but it can be upmixed through the control pod to 5.1

[@paulcrisan7661]

@@TheDJWaves can you send me a short video and show me how?thx

[@Πέτρος-υ8η]

hey man. how can i connect z5500 to my smart tv and use all speakers (5.1) for music.?

[@timobllscn3954]

best with a toslink cable if your tv has an optical out

[@holycrapghosttv]

I have the Bluetooth somewhere around.question how you set up the Logitech z5500 I traying hook it up I don't have the menue

[@TheDJWaves]

Are you having issues setting up the whole system or just the bluetooth?

[@ronkali5365]

Where did you connect to the pod ?

[@manny7684]

Still love mine sounds better than my Yamaha

[@BlackB00X]

in 2024 using a z5500 and boooooming

[@kitkat29245]

I love them.. is it somehow possible to use them for karoke ? I dont wanna buy a separate karoke system..

[@TheDJWaves]

If its personal, it will be fine, but foranything serious you want to go for a pa setup, this cant play to a big group of people very well

[@anaco9942]

Good day bro , on that Bluetooth receiver you can use 2 sets of logitech z5500.

[@icersecorreafraga4671]

Just a second-hand logitec z5500 has just appeared in my area, for about $ 150, do you recommend buying?

[@TheDJWaves]

Its a very durable capable system, mines around 15 years old and still going strong! Check the control pods fully functional and all speakers work and try knock them down as the z906 goes on good deals often

[@TheDJWaves]

Rebass

[@waltdisney26]

@@TheDJWaves yes, the control pods has a rather strange behaviour as the unit gets old. After unplugging it for rearranging, and re-plug it, sometimes the display is not readable, but after a few hours, it resets itself - turn itself off briefly and normalise the display. I would not recommend Z906 at all. My own experience is not too good with it. It hangs every day, and had to be reset - fortunately it was/is not mine

[@CleetusMcDermott]

What’s the name of the Bluetooth receiver?

[@annadizon6564]

Logitech Bluetooth Receiver

[@classiczzize]

Thanks bra

[@ianrotten4453]

Still got mine. I still think these are the best 5.1 computer speakers ever made. Methinks I'll be getting that Bluetooth receiver. Thanks for the upload! Oh, can you provide a link for the receiver? Thanks again.

[@TheDJWaves]

www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Bluetooth-Receiver-Audio-Adapter/dp/B00IJYG4FY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2X3VTQYWQD39P&dchild=1&keywords=logitech+bluetooth+audio+adapter&qid=1625090346&sprefix=logitech+blu%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-3 here you go :)

[@doncarlogambino2902]

Super system.

[@denisbasshead7787]

🤣🤣 maybe you and me we work this system at 2021 👈👉✊🤝