How detailed are they though? -----Original Message----- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Richard Claypool Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2012 10:49 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
I've always wanted to see the z5500s. I had their little brother, the z2300s, and that wasn't bad. I could have wished the midrange was a bit fuller, but definatly not bad .. not bad at all. twitter http://twitter.com/richardclayppol last.fm http://www.last.fm/user/lord_of_beer msn bellevue....@gmail.com skype lord_of_beer ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary King" <w4...@bellsouth.net> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 10:34 PM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > One other thing you can say about the Z-5500 is that in the world of > electronics where models come and go frequently, it has a long sales life. > I bought mine in 2004, and it is still being sold the last time I checked > this year. > > Gary King > w4...@bellsouth.net > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "goshawk on horseback" <goshawk_on_horseb...@fastmail.co.uk> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:10 PM > Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > >> first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA >> plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be >> asking >> a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker >> signal, >> which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a >> digital connection. >> >> the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are >> looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. >> it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does >> have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does >> have a >> single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally >> doubt >> that you will get full 5.1 through it. >> a few other points of this system are: >> 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which >> is >> ideal if not a lot of space is available. >> 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a >> very >> good sound. >> and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall >> mounted >> super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. >> it also has a remote control. >> the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an >> audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality >> speaker >> cable. >> apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room >> for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home >> cinema >> amp. >> for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a >> bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I >> said, >> apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I >> have >> got no complaints. >> >> hope this helps. >> >> Simon >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Frank Ventura" <frank.vent...@littlebreezes.com> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM >> Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card >> >> >> Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound >> card >> with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. >> Nothing >> with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, >> high >> power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. >> Thanks >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
