This system is PHENOMENAL. Tremendous sound for virtually a paupers price. The 4 satellites are identical in specs and size. The center speaker is differently shaped as you may expect, however, it's "hidden" base (which allows it to sit "flat" or it can be tilted upwards), is a very nice surprise and helps sound projection regardless of your computer set up. The sub-woofer is comfortable for hook up to almost any application you choose, home theater or computer and I'm sure one could (with the correct patch-cords), plug it into your cell phone headphone jack and it would BLOW YOU AWAY. Rich full sound.
CAUTION: You can blow the sub-woofer easily. When first turning the system on, make sure your volume knob on the right front speaker is turned to minimum (counter-clockwise). Select a song you think will give you full ranges bass and treble, preferably a vocal so you can set your system for voice as well. After you start the song in Windows Media Player, bring up your volume slowly to attain YOUR desired listening level. IN WINDOWS XP: On Windows Media Player, under the "Now Playing" tab is a small triangle (arrow) pointing down. It will bring up a pull down menu when clicked. That will give you the option to view "ENHANCEMENTS". Click that option and select "Graphic Equalizer". When the equalizer is present, you may tailor your frequencies to boost or negate certain frequency ranges. PLAY with them and listen to how the song you are listening to, changes sounds throughout the sound spectrum. IF YOU CHOOSE TO BOOST BASS ... the sub-woofer will attempt to accommodate your desires but the sound will become distorted if too much boost is used. This is true through out the available boost / cut controls. Once you have it set to your liking on that particular song, try other songs. Make minor adjustments to get the sound YOU like.
Technical stuff? (LOL): The speaker cables are a bit stiff. Unfolding them from their shipment is not difficult. It's just that I like a speaker cord that is like spaghetti noodles :)~. The wire is easier to work with when applying it to your system and having to run it through various portals so your wiring is not only protected but is not seen and looks COOL! (Makes yer system look professional). The speaker wire length is adequate for a computer system. HOWEVER, the left front speaker that I installed did not have enough cable to reach my computer. NO BIGGIE. I have a lot of RCA cable extenders so making this system fit my needs and where it was supposed to finally "rest" was not difficult. That was about the only "con" to the system.
The system has PLENTY of power to wake the neighbors >):)~. Be kind if you live in an apartment complex. I have 3 complete audio/video systems in my apartment. 2 Bedrooms and my living room. Bose, JBL, Polk, Yamaha, Nakamichi, Denon. I've tried almost every speaker that the average person would buy. I even had the Bose Spatial Control amp back in the early 80's and the 901's it was designed for. Bose 201's, 301's, 501's, Acoustimass systems etc. JBL for just raw power. Polk? ... surprise yourself, it rivals Bose easily for far less $$$ (and ya can get it here on Amazon :)~. Yamaha amps. I would go further but my point is: I KNOW sound. I KNOW quality. I had it then and I have it now. I'm running 2 computers side by side and do most all my music on them both. The Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506 was a compact welcome full sound addition to what I already listen too.
YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED !! Logitech did quite well at an extremely fair price for the quality of sound you get.
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