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<blockquote data-quote="SwissBuster" data-source="post: 420929" data-attributes="member: 78168"><p>I went through the same dillema as you. I was concerned about adding an extra box (the amp) under the TV as well as the cost of a decent 5 speaker set and amp. Whilst deliberating on this, a local store had a deal on the Logitech Z5500 so I decided to give this a go. </p><p></p><p>I'm very happy with the setup. I'm using it is a large open plan living area (7m x 8m) and the sound is fine. I'm not an audiophile but need a decent sound quality. </p><p></p><p>The Z5500 has a sub-woofer which powers the speakers and serves as an amp. This is a pretty large box that you have to hide somewhere (but not necessarily under the TV - mine is behind the couch). I'm not sure it would work if you put it in your attic, though. The satelite speakers are reasonable dainty and unobtrusive. </p><p></p><p>I've connected the HDMI cable from HTPC to TV, and the sound then transfers out from the TV to the Z5500 with an optical cable. This choice was made because I can hide one (thin) optical cable under the skirting boards. I could have used the SPDIF out from my motherbaord but that meant too much tinkering in the HTPC box. Or I could have used the audio out jacks from PC but this meant feeding 6 cables to different parts of the room. The only downside on my setup is that the TV has to be on to listen to surround sound. </p><p></p><p>I also use a Logitech Harmny remote so I can control both TV sound and surround sound with one remote. Before anyone asks, I'm not in an way connected with Logitech.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SwissBuster, post: 420929, member: 78168"] I went through the same dillema as you. I was concerned about adding an extra box (the amp) under the TV as well as the cost of a decent 5 speaker set and amp. Whilst deliberating on this, a local store had a deal on the Logitech Z5500 so I decided to give this a go. I'm very happy with the setup. I'm using it is a large open plan living area (7m x 8m) and the sound is fine. I'm not an audiophile but need a decent sound quality. The Z5500 has a sub-woofer which powers the speakers and serves as an amp. This is a pretty large box that you have to hide somewhere (but not necessarily under the TV - mine is behind the couch). I'm not sure it would work if you put it in your attic, though. The satelite speakers are reasonable dainty and unobtrusive. I've connected the HDMI cable from HTPC to TV, and the sound then transfers out from the TV to the Z5500 with an optical cable. This choice was made because I can hide one (thin) optical cable under the skirting boards. I could have used the SPDIF out from my motherbaord but that meant too much tinkering in the HTPC box. Or I could have used the audio out jacks from PC but this meant feeding 6 cables to different parts of the room. The only downside on my setup is that the TV has to be on to listen to surround sound. I also use a Logitech Harmny remote so I can control both TV sound and surround sound with one remote. Before anyone asks, I'm not in an way connected with Logitech. [/QUOTE]
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