Originally posted by RobertG:
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?

Yes, I've been using the Z-5500 for smaller jobs, mainly those with audiences of 50 to 75 people, but it will easily handle audiences to 125 and still have lots of headroom.

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.[/]

I've used the Z-5500 system with a friends Tyros1 and it produced far superior sound quality than his TRS-MS02. He immediately went to the nearest Computers USA and purchased the system and has used it for every venue during the past six months. He loves it, and so do his audiences.

[b]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.

A pair of Mackie 450s tips the scales at more than 200 pounds, they're bulky and placing them on speaker stands is anything but a piece of cake. And, while the Mackies do an admirable job, especially in larger venues, a pair or 450s, IMO, are overkill for most jobs. Additionally, a pair of 450s is going to slam your checking account pretty hard, while the Z-5500 is selling at $199 at some Internet sites with free shipping. If you want to get an idea on how the system is set up, go to the PSR Tutorial site , click on projects, then click on the Z-5500 section at the bottom of the page.

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

The Z-2300 system was a replacement for the Z-2200 system, which came out a few years earlier. While it seems fine for some applications, it lacks some of the mid range quality that the Z-5500 provides. Additionally, it does not have the power of the Z-5500, which is 500-watts RMS (1,100-watts peak).

I Look forward to responses from Logitech users.

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