Logitech Z-5450 Digital 5.1 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Nathaniel Wilkins

Reviewed on: 27 October 2005

Tags: Logitech, Logitech Z-5450 Digital 5.1, Star Trek, inputs, performance

We like:

5.1-channel multimedia speaker set with 2.4GHz wireless surround speakers; Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS 96/24 and PCM 96/24 decoder; wireless remote control; multiple digital ins; THX certified

We don't like:

Expensive; less powerful than Logitech's Z-5500; bandpass subwoofer sounds boomy; can interfere with wireless phones

CNET UK judgement:

It's not as powerful as Logitech's wired Z-5500, but the benefits of the Z-5450's wireless rear-channel speakers outweigh the minor quality issues

Full review:

It has been a trailblazing year for Logitech, which introduced its innovative Bluetooth Wireless Headphones for iPod in June before extending the concept to wireless headphones that work with non-Apple MP3 players. Now Logitech brings its wireless initiative to multimedia speakers with the new Z-5450 Digital 5.1 speaker system, the first 5.1-channel multimedia speaker set to incorporate wireless surround speakers. With the Z-5450, you can experience true surround sound from your PC or videogame console without running messy wires all over the place. Despite having a high price and being outmuscled by the less expensive (though wired) Z-5500 (£223) system, the Z-5450's (£279) unbeatable convenience makes it a winner. Continue Reading...