Originally posted by RobertG:
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Has anyone tried the Z-2300? A 200 watt 2.1 system ....

Robert, as I just posted above, I just got my 5500s and am very pleased with them.

In regards to your interest in the 2.1 2300s, I have not looked into the 2300s so other than power and price, I don't know what other differences there are, but I wanted to point out that the 5500s can also be used as 2.1, 4.1, and 5.1.

When I switch to "Stereo Effect", only 2 speakers and subwoofer are live, "Stereo x 2 Effect" comes thru all but the center speaker, and then there's "PLII Music Effect" for the 5.1.
On the 5500s, I'm thinking of getting those banana plugs for simplifying setup/teardown on the speaker wire connections.

Forgot to mention that -AFTER- playing in the 5.1 mode, the stereo mode really lacked big time, and 'stereo x 2' mode was ok but noticeably lacking over the 5.1 which adds that center channel's speaker.

Man, I may have spoiled myself with 5-channel sound and may never be able to turn back!

[This message has been edited by MrEd (edited 05-27-2006).]