Build or buy? Logitech Z-680 & College student

donga · 19th August 2004, 06:52 AM

My younger brother just went off to college and decided to buy the Logitech Z-680 speakers for his computer. Logitech.com product link.
If you are familiar with this particular set of speakers you know about the rave reviews, THX certification, and 500Watts RMS.

When I was in the very same position two years back I had my eye on the same set of speakers but decided not to buy due to the price. ($275 then, $235 now) I now have my own house and am looking for quality sound and extreme loudness (loudness with moderation ;)

After installing them in his dorm room I was amazed by the quality and loudness of the sound (104dB according to reviews) that these Z-680's are capable of. Aside from some minor issues with hissing which Logitech has since fixed, the speakers are, in my mind, flawless.

I would like to start building a set (read 2 right now) of desk speakers and eventually expand the system into a 5.1 home(bedroom) theater system. The problem is that when I went to buy the materials they almost always would total around $150.00 for two speakers. Mind you I also need to start thinking about building or buying a preamp, amplifier, DTS decoder, and subwoofer. All of these things are compacted into the Z-680's that my brother has.

I got somewhat discouraged tonight and am extremely tempted to just buy the Logitech Z-680's right now and be done with it.

Any advise here on whether I should build or buy?

Kittle · 19th August 2004, 04:42 PM

If you want the speakers now.. with minimal effort -- buy them.

If you want the pleasure of learning, of creating something that didnt exist before, and are willing to spend the time -- then DIY.

You may also want to visit a home theater store in your area and compare sounds with what they sell vs what the logictek stuff sounds like. Chances are you can build something yourself that sounds better.

motherone · 19th August 2004, 05:07 PM

I agree.. The logitech are a helluva lot of speaker for their price and function. But if you're really into getting some good speakers quickly, pick those up or take a peek on a site like Audiogon .. You'd be amazed what kind of speakers you can find for sale in the $200-300 range.

For computer speakers, I think the Logitechs are hard to beat. I wonder if anyone has upgraded them with the Tangband 871's?

donga · 19th August 2004, 08:09 PM

Thanks guys!

19th August 2004, 06:52 AM	#1
donga diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California	Build or buy? Logitech Z-680 & College student My younger brother just went off to college and decided to buy the Logitech Z-680 speakers for his computer. Logitech.com product link. If you are familiar with this particular set of speakers you know about the rave reviews, THX certification, and 500Watts RMS. When I was in the very same position two years back I had my eye on the same set of speakers but decided not to buy due to the price. ($275 then, $235 now) I now have my own house and am looking for quality sound and extreme loudness (loudness with moderation ;) After installing them in his dorm room I was amazed by the quality and loudness of the sound (104dB according to reviews) that these Z-680's are capable of. Aside from some minor issues with hissing which Logitech has since fixed, the speakers are, in my mind, flawless. I would like to start building a set (read 2 right now) of desk speakers and eventually expand the system into a 5.1 home(bedroom) theater system. The problem is that when I went to buy the materials they almost always would total around $150.00 for two speakers. Mind you I also need to start thinking about building or buying a preamp, amplifier, DTS decoder, and subwoofer. All of these things are compacted into the Z-680's that my brother has. I got somewhat discouraged tonight and am extremely tempted to just buy the Logitech Z-680's right now and be done with it. Any advise here on whether I should build or buy?

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19th August 2004, 04:42 PM	#2
Kittle diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: KC	If you want the speakers now.. with minimal effort -- buy them. If you want the pleasure of learning, of creating something that didnt exist before, and are willing to spend the time -- then DIY. You may also want to visit a home theater store in your area and compare sounds with what they sell vs what the logictek stuff sounds like. Chances are you can build something yourself that sounds better.

19th August 2004, 05:07 PM	#3
motherone diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle	I agree.. The logitech are a helluva lot of speaker for their price and function. But if you're really into getting some good speakers quickly, pick those up or take a peek on a site like Audiogon .. You'd be amazed what kind of speakers you can find for sale in the $200-300 range. For computer speakers, I think the Logitechs are hard to beat. I wonder if anyone has upgraded them with the Tangband 871's?

19th August 2004, 08:09 PM	#4
donga diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California	Thanks guys!