I keep seeing references in the forum to the Logitech Z5500. It's a 5.1 system with the specs of:
Satellites: 317 watts RMS (2 x 62 W front, 2 x 62 rear, 69 W center) Subwoofer: 188 watts RMS
People on this forum has sung its praises. For those who use it.

1. Do you use it for playing out? If so, how are you positioning a 5.1 system?
2. If you use a Tyros 2, why this over the TRS-MS02 since you can't get integrated control with the Logitech like you can with Yamaha's system.
3. Why this over a more traditional solution like Mackie 450? I wonder how a system designed for home theatre works as a live PAS.

Has anyone tried the Z-2300? A 200 watt 2.1 system.

I Look forward to responses from Logitech users.

[This message has been edited by RobertG (edited 05-21-2006).]

Talk to Gary Diamond [travlin easy] hes a Logitec EXPERT

BTW dont be fooled, the Z5500 couldnt hold a candle to the Mackie SRM 450's

http://www.mackie.com/products/srm450/index.html


[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 05-21-2006).]

the info you want is here, [URL=http://psrtutorial.com/Resources/musictips.html]
click on projects

[This message has been edited by nardoni2002 (edited 05-21-2006).]

Overall, the Z-5500 is an outstanding system, and those of us that have ventured into the unknown and purchased the 5.1 system and used a system that was primarily designed for home theater and computer use are very pleased with the sound quality--and so are our audiences. If you plan on purchasing the Z-5500 system, I recommend buying it from an outlett that has liberal return policy. Then if you do not like what you hear, you can return it.

Good Luck,

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

Z2300 sounds much better than the Yamaha system to me.
DonM

Gotta' agree with Don with this too--it sounds a lot better than the Yamaha system.

Cheers,

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

The TRS MS02 sub with Two BOSE 161's w/ T2 brackets is a great small setup that sounds very good for small venues.....
just ask Scott Yee

I initially purchased & auditioned the Logitech system and ended up returning it. I concur that the Z2300 system is both more powerful (200 watts vs 80) & sounds better than the TRS-MS02 speaker (stock version) system, but still found BOTH systems to seriously suffer from the stereotypical subwoofer + satellite system type PA syndrome: Lack of mid range presence & clarity, of which is particularly critical for delivering vocal clarity & instrumental lead solos.

The reason I prefer the Yamaha TRS-MS02 system over the Logitech systems (for small gigs of less than 50 people) is better transport (lighter) convenience and quicker/neater setup (no extraneous wires to string about, or trying to figure out how/where to mount/position the satellite speakers. In addition, UPGRADING the TRS-MS02 satellite speakers with Bose 161's provides impressive mid-range clarity and smoother mid-range frequency response, which I find absently missing on both the Z2300 and TRS-MS02 stock satellite speakers. For larger venues, I of course rely on my EV's (SxA100's) in conjunction with/instead.

Robert, if you require one "single PA system" solution to cover venues varying from 20-90 people, the Logitech System is perhaps the better solution, but only you can determine if the sound quality trade off (lack of mid range presence & clarity) is acceptable or not. Either way, here's wishing you years of Tyros2 keyboard playing enjoyment.- Scott

[This message has been edited by Scottyee (edited 05-21-2006).]

Scott Yee scores again. I just added Bose 161 speakers to my Z2300 and they sound great --Big improvement.
Total cost;
Z2300 $72
Bose 161 $144 -- A small good sound system for $216. Best for your dollar.

John C.