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[–] M137@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speaker System. Bought it on sale for about $250 back in 2005, I've used it for hours almost every day since then and still absolutely love it. The only issue I've ever had is the back-light of the control module breaking but it's just a minor annoyance, just need to shine a light on it at nighttime to see the screen.

[–] Davel23@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I got a set of Z-5500s right around 2005 as well. Unfortunately mine started making super-loud popping noises at random a year or so back. So far I haven't found anything to replace them, Logitech doesn't make anything in their class any more either.

[–] checksout@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maybe have a look at Teufel CONCEPT E 450 Digital, if they're available in your country.

[–] Davel23@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Those look great, but I can't seem to find any place that sells them in the US.

[–] SauceFlexr@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I got the wireless 5450s. Had to replace the controller. Getting the replacements it was a guess between the sub and the controller. Which netted me backup of everything except the controller. Still works just fine and was used as primary surround sound until recently.

[–] WillyWonksters@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I've had a set of those circulating through the family for well over a decade. But, they don't sound all that great.

Fort the same budget, I'd recommend instead to buy a higher quality pair of bookshelf speakers that you would actually enjoy using fort the rest of your life.

I also made a YSK post recently to explain how to objectively identify good speakers.

[–] Surp@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I have these and have the same problem with the back light