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Originally Posted by Poison
So is this system upgradeable, say if i want to add a couple huge tower rear speakers? Just out of curiosity why this logitech system? Is it the best bang for the buck? Considering i want to spend up to about 600 theres nothing better for a couple hundred more?
Oh and the blu ray at this point really makes no difference to me, this is mainly for sports watching etc.
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I'm constantly a little bit behind in this discussion!!
Yes, the Z-5500 is the best bang for your buck at this price point. If I thought you could get a significant upgrade by moving up another $200-$300, I'd tell you so. I don't think you can.
You'd have to move into the next realm... the realm of capable, reasonably priced (for what they are) tower speakers; unfortunately, you can't get 5.1 competency in tower form for $600. Think double that as a starting point.
Of course, you can start small and work your way up. You could get a receiver and a couple of good towers as L and R right now, and then save up some more for a sub, then for two more rear towers, and finally a center channel to complete the 5.1. It will cost you substantially more than $600 to make it worthwhile, IMO, but you will certainly be satisfied, and it doesn't have to strain you financially.
ANOTHER option is to completely ditch the surround sound idea, as your only real source material will be television by the sounds of it (certainly not Blu-Ray). Some people (not everyone) actually prefer a system where more money is put into the main front channels instead of spreading the $$ thin across 5 or more cheaper speakers. I don't know what you think about this, but it's an option.
The last idea is going with a HTiB. They are not ideal, but they are quick and easy. The main reason I don't recommend them right away is because they just don't offer the sonic fidelity of other systems (like you piecing together towers, for instance), and they are not usually any better of a value than the Z-5500 @ $330, believe it or not. I haven't had my pulse on the Canadian HTiB market for some time, so I don't know what you could pick up for $600 these days. It could be worth a look... there's always an opportunity for a smoking deal. Speaking of which, if you do decide to go thsi route, I would strongly suggest waiting for Boxing Day. Usually Visions or Future Shop (sometimes others) have a few deals worth waiting in line overnight for that time of the year.