Logitech PC Speaker Setup

Gajate

I read with quite interest a post on Logitech.com about getting the perfect setup for 5.1 THX Surround Sound speaker for your PC. Besides using better speaker wires (the ones supplied are 18 GA), he suggests adding a pair of tweeters:

2. Get a couple tweeters from [email]am@zon...not[/email] too expensive just look for ones with good reviews..got mine for $13...

and then he adds:

Immediately since you now have added tweeters connected to front left and right speaker jacks, you will notice higher treble, go to treble setting in the sound card software and lower to 4-40%

My question is: How do you connect the tweeters to an existing setup. This is for the Logitech Z906 system. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

~Ed

ambiophonics

I honestly wouldn't bother. That system isn't meant to be upgraded and I would be surprised if it has eneough juice to handle any additional speakers.

Drenis

Whoever wrote that was able to fool you.

Return the tweeters if you can because there is no easy one step solution to do what your implying.

Gajate

First of all, thanks to you both for responding:

@ambiophonics - I originally had the Z5500, but it fried on me and I got this one at half off with free shipping.

@Drenis - LOL!! I haven't bought the tweeters! Hahahaha!! I wanted to see how it was done first. I've C&P'ed the posting below (I have the same audio card that he references below):

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Great Mid entry multichannel audio..February 24, 2012
Remmy


Okay..for all the people hating on this system, let me break down a few steps so that those can understand how to get the most out of these speakers.

First off...they are not $1000+ set of professional grade 5.1 drivers with a standalone Receiver (amp)..you get what you pay for...that said, here's what I did to get midgrade sound from these speakers using a PC of course:

1. Ditch the included cables....ALL of THEM...garbage quality 18 GA cable and SPDIF cable...go with 16GA copper (brand doesnt matter, just go with whatever copper) $8... plus optical cable from newegg $5......$13

2. Get a couple tweeters from [email]am@zon...not[/email] too expensive just look for ones with good reviews..got mine for $13...

3. Get yourself a good sound card IMPORTANT..I got Creatives xfi titanium fatality for $80..dont skimp on this..

4. settings settings settings! Play with settings to get the most from your z906 set (keep in mind i got my set with the half off promo sooo i got it for $200). .here's what I did:

Immediately since you now have added tweeters connected to front left and right speaker jacks, you will notice higher treble, go to treble setting in the sound card software and lower to 4-40% (preference). Now set software to 5.1 in the speakers tab, keep crossover frequency at 80hz, set CMSS 3D tab to 30-40% front with surround or expand setting to Surround, set EAX tab (this will make the speakers shine in music) to theater mode @3-8dB (whatever sounds good for you), go to graphic equalizer tab and select your genre of music (adjust frequencies if you want), go to xfi crystalizer tab and set to 50%+, next go to encoder tab and select DTS or Dolby Digital Live (again your preference) i have DTS. Now using your Creative control for the speakers, hit the LEVEL button...adjust the subwoofer option to your preference, press twice and adjust rear speakers keep them to about 4-5..raise center speaker. Done...adjust above settings for ear preference.

I got tired of seeing bad reviews from inept people who dont quite know how to get the most from their speakers..keep in mind my above settings are for PC use only, the speakers will still sound great with PS3...you may have too much treble with both tweeters for PS3, if this happens simply disconnect one tweeter and you should be fine. I HOPE THIS HELPS MOST..if you are not satisfied, RMA the speakers, get yourself an onky0 receiver ($300+) and a decent set of satelites and sub..this of course will cost you anywhere from $600 on upwards of thousands of dollars so stop complaining..these speakers are bottom of the barrel when it comes to home theater but they can still pack a punch when used correctly..

Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: One month to a year

Gajate

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