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Which Set?

Ultra 5.1
2 (33.3%)
Z-680
4 (66.7%)

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Voting closed: October 12, 2004 09:37 am CDT

Author Topic: Klipsch Ultra 5.1 vs Logitech Z-680  (Read 3142 times)

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Klipsch Ultra 5.1 vs Logitech Z-680
« on: October 12, 2004 09:37 am CDT »
Which system is better and why.  For purposes of reference, which is better for overall sound quality when plugged into a computer.
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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2004 12:33 pm CDT »
I thought you wanted volume?
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« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2004 12:58 pm CDT »
volume = +
sub thumping = ++
ability to shut chris down from half way down the hall = ++++ :D

the klipsch system allows you to add in multiple subwoofers to the same system, which means thumping power x3.  the 680's themselves have a 188w sub that peaks at 500 with 10% THD so it sounds like crap whereas the klipsch subs peak at 500 with 3% THD.  and i backed off volume because usually higher volume = more % THD loss and when I want to watch movies, clarity counts more than volume.  I can hear my current 2.1 sattelites all the way down the hall, so......

and for right now, i need a sound system, i can worry about building a custom setup for next year when i am back in washington for the summer and prices are rock bottom compared to the rest of the usa.
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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2004 01:36 pm CDT »
I suppose the z-5500's can get included into this.
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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2004 02:23 pm CDT »
triple post, w00t.

anyways, to go with the half assed specs i am after now, it doesn't need to hit the highs because the highs just destroy your ears but a solid mid range for dvds and gaming would be awsome even if it means the treble is a little deeper than normal.  but i want a system that can put out some hardcore thumping.  there are too many 680 systems currently on the floor and all their half assed bass drives me insane when i try to study, it isn't even clear bass lines, its just blah.  there are around 6-7 680 systems currently setup on our floor and seem to be working very well.
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« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2004 04:29 pm CDT »
Doesn't need the highs?  The highs are what Skinny Puppy is all about man...
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