When the Z-680 5.1 channel digital speakers from Logitech, gamers ranted and raved about finally getting a solid surround speaker set for under $500. While they didn't have mind-blowing specs, and personally I thought they sounded quite dull, they were better than anything in their price range. They were a good alternative to Klipsch, who at the time only had a 2.1 channel set available. And besides; the woofer pounded, and that's all that matters to a lot of people.

Logitech has since replaced the Z-680 with a brand new 5.1 channel set; the Z-5500. Several improvements have been made, and we'll get right to them

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