Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Speaker System

These are basically high-end 'computer speakers'. Being advertised as "THX-Certified", and with quite a hefty price tag you'd expect them to be excellent for film, we'll yes and no. They reproduce the 'cinema sound' experience well, with decent bass, LOUD satellite speakers and okay sound quality, but there is a lot missing here. Being limited to a small bass speaker and satellite speakers, there is zero bass cross-over between the sub and satellites, and mid-range from the satellites is very weak! This made for some hard to hear dialogue along side ear bleeding action sequences, at the same volume!

For viewing TV shows it does fairly poor...view more These are basically high-end 'computer speakers'. Being advertised as "THX-Certified", and with quite a hefty price tag you'd expect them to be excellent for film, we'll yes and no. They reproduce the 'cinema sound' experience well, with decent bass, LOUD satellite speakers and okay sound quality, but there is a lot missing here. Being limited to a small bass speaker and satellite speakers, there is zero bass cross-over between the sub and satellites, and mid-range from the satellites is very weak! This made for some hard to hear dialogue along side ear bleeding action sequences, at the same volume!

For viewing TV shows it does fairly poor, unless at high volumes, making night viewing a pain when trying to keep the noise down. Dialogue can be too quiet, as with film, which means you're having to turn the sound up more than you should.

Music listening is passable. You'll have to play with your equaliser on whatever music source you are using, and fiddle with the sub settings when changing genres, as well as changing the speaker field settings to find the sweet spot. Audiophiles will be somewhat disappointed here, but it's to be expected with a system like this

Pros:
-Decent number and variety of inputs
-A competent control box
-A remote that actually does everything!
-Bass that punches above its weight (to a point, see cons)
-Long speaker cables
-Includes audio cable for PCs
-Easy to set-up
-Loud!

Cons:
-Suffers from 'Jack of all trades, master of none'
-Film viewing; must be ear bleedingly loud just to hear dialogue in action scenes
-Low volume listening is not good
-Bass dies off at higher volume, most noticeable with music
-Sub-woofer placement is difficult due to design, making bass less impact-full
-Power button light is much brighter than the rest, I had to tape over it!
-Built in audio delay for rear speakers when on '3D' sound field makes placement of rear speakers difficult

Conclusion: Don't let the THX-Certification fool you! These are good enough as computer speakers or as a cheap home theatre system for Netflix or gaming (ie; an alternative to a sound-bar), but audiophiles look elsewhere! I gave them a 4/5 as they're better than everything else in this category, but don't hold a candle to a proper, much more expensive, home-theatre system!

I have had 2 of these systems now and the control console in both crapped out after a few years and logitech don't sell spare parts. thats a lot of money to just throw away. really disappointed with their after sales service.good sound while they work. I have had 2 of these systems now and the control console in both crapped out after a few years and logitech don't sell spare parts. thats a lot of money to just throw away. really disappointed with their after sales service.good sound while they work.

GlennM95 review is correct, I had the same exact issue with my control console, this is a common fault with this model. My unit stopped working after a year of the warranty running out, it was then such a waste to throw away perfectly good working speakers and subwoofer.

This system was great when it did work, but a total frustration when it stopped working GlennM95 review is correct, I had the same exact issue with my control console, this is a common fault with this model. My unit stopped working after a year of the warranty running out, it was then such a waste to throw away perfectly good working speakers and subwoofer.

This system was great when it did work, but a total frustration when it stopped working

It comes with a hefty price tag so be sure to buy on sale. Just know that this system is not built for movies. All dialogue is too quiet while action scenes can sound genuinely great, but deafening. That said, this system sounds awesome when used for gaming. I have mine hooked up to the Xbox and my computer. Loving it so far. It comes with a hefty price tag so be sure to buy on sale. Just know that this system is not built for movies. All dialogue is too quiet while action scenes can sound genuinely great, but deafening. That said, this system sounds awesome when used for gaming. I have mine hooked up to the Xbox and my computer. Loving it so far.

Great sound, but has an auto-off feature so has to be manually turned on each time you start your pc. Great sound, but has an auto-off feature so has to be manually turned on each time you start your pc.

Would have loved if it came with the wallmount brackets for the sattelite speakers. Would have loved more setting controls for the surround speakers. You can do a lot better for the expensive price. Would have loved if it came with the wallmount brackets for the sattelite speakers. Would have loved more setting controls for the surround speakers. You can do a lot better for the expensive price.

The best sound system for PC hands down...I was going to skimp and by the Z506 system but after having a chance to hear the 506 in action I decided to get the 906 and am so glad I did.Fantastic for gaming..easy setup..I also got a spdif cable which I recommend as it really pumps with crystal clear sound..I have amp set at half volume and adjust pc volume from there and have plenty of sound.HIGHLY RECOMMEND spending the extra $ to get this system. The best sound system for PC hands down...I was going to skimp and by the Z506 system but after having a chance to hear the 506 in action I decided to get the 906 and am so glad I did.Fantastic for gaming..easy setup..I also got a spdif cable which I recommend as it really pumps with crystal clear sound..I have amp set at half volume and adjust pc volume from there and have plenty of sound.HIGHLY RECOMMEND spending the extra $ to get this system.

Pros
Powerful sound
Excellent build quality
Clever, convenient control console
Clever wiring that goes into and behind in the subwoofer.

Cons
No HD audio decoding or HDMI inputs
Design might not suit living room
Dedicated home cinema speakers dish out more detail
As is the case with these kind of speakers that you do end up running the wires around left and right side.

Was bought from West Auckland store, PB Tech always have deals on or you can ask the staff member for a nice price or wait for their discounted deals day or buy outright if the price on offer is right. Good customer service, and great fast delivery. This product ...view more Pros
Powerful sound
Excellent build quality
Clever, convenient control console
Clever wiring that goes into and behind in the subwoofer.

Cons
No HD audio decoding or HDMI inputs
Design might not suit living room
Dedicated home cinema speakers dish out more detail
As is the case with these kind of speakers that you do end up running the wires around left and right side.

Was bought from West Auckland store, PB Tech always have deals on or you can ask the staff member for a nice price or wait for their discounted deals day or buy outright if the price on offer is right. Good customer service, and great fast delivery. This product is good and I like it but it can't be recommended to all due to its limits and based on the fact that these are more for pc modes than TV etc mode but you can still use it. Good wattage and audio in options but lack of hdmi is a killer. If you do not want to spend a lot and buy a quality product then this might be for you.

Pros:
- 5.1 Surround Sound on the cheap
- Great Sound Quality
- Awesome Bass
- Lots of Inputs
- Very Loud
- Easy to Use and Setup

Cons:
- Short cables
- Cheap remote
- Console too light so cable moves it
- No option to dim the console

Bought these back in 2017 almost a year ago and i'm now here to review them.

The Logitech Z906 speakers provide a GREAT solution for 5.1 surround sound on your TV at a great price. Forget the sound bars with simulated surround and the cheap home theatre set ups with dvd players that have crap quality. The Logitech Z906 blows both of those two options out of the water with it's pricing and soun...view more Pros:
- 5.1 Surround Sound on the cheap
- Great Sound Quality
- Awesome Bass
- Lots of Inputs
- Very Loud
- Easy to Use and Setup

Cons:
- Short cables
- Cheap remote
- Console too light so cable moves it
- No option to dim the console

Bought these back in 2017 almost a year ago and i'm now here to review them.

The Logitech Z906 speakers provide a GREAT solution for 5.1 surround sound on your TV at a great price. Forget the sound bars with simulated surround and the cheap home theatre set ups with dvd players that have crap quality. The Logitech Z906 blows both of those two options out of the water with it's pricing and sound quality.

Obviously it's not going to beat a proper home theatre set up with a nice amp and some speakers but this is a great alternative if you don't have the space or budget for a full blown 5.1 system, at a fraction of the price, it's well worth it.

Plug it in via optical digital to the TV, load up a 5.1 movie on your smart tv and enjoy cheap yet quality 5.1 surround sound. I'm majorly impressed and love this product.

Have had this for about 5 years and it is still going strong. In the lounge and used daily through my PC which all media goes through. Great sound and does a good job. Have had this for about 5 years and it is still going strong. In the lounge and used daily through my PC which all media goes through. Great sound and does a good job.

Stopped working after few weeks, it doesn't decode hd audio formats of most of brays (kinda obsolete), no hdmi, needs optical cable or jacks. Audio quality isn't that bad for the price, but it's not reliable. (2 1/2 stars) Stopped working after few weeks, it doesn't decode hd audio formats of most of brays (kinda obsolete), no hdmi, needs optical cable or jacks. Audio quality isn't that bad for the price, but it's not reliable. (2 1/2 stars)

Lows that rumble your belly, and crisp mid and upper tones...these speakers ar the best that i've ever owned for this sort of price! Highly recommend!!! Lows that rumble your belly, and crisp mid and upper tones...these speakers ar the best that i've ever owned for this sort of price! Highly recommend!!!

By: RhysC96 03/06/24

Verified Owner