Logitech Cinema z on a mac, will it work?

[mladenz]

Hi guys,

I really wanted the Bose companion 3 speakers, but i just got from the store where they have discount on the Logitech Cinema z speakers for 150euro.

Now i was wondering if this speakers will work on a mac and if i would be able to control the speakers with my keyboard, because the remote is too big of a hasle.

Does anyone have experience with the cinema z speakers? If so, i would really like to know.

PS: if you dont know the cinema z speakers, which speakers would you recommand for me? Price <300€

Thanks!

Mladenz

 

[mladenz]

anyone?

 

[T-Stex]

I'll start this with saying that I know absolutely nothing about the Logitech Cinema Z speakers, but I'd recommend the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers. This is a great set, and you won't be disappointed.

 

[rhyx]

I use the Logitech Z Cinema at work on my Mac Pro. They are VERY finicky. I would avoid getting them if at all possible. The Klipsch 2.1 set will serve you far better.

If you do get the Z Cinema - you have to set your initial volume with the remote (I put mine at about 50% as shown on the speaker lights). Then you can control the volume normally using your keyboard. None of the special surround stuff works and you can't control bass or treble levels.

 

[mattcube64]

Yeah, I've got them.

When I first hooked them up, I could set a "highest level" volume on the speakers with the remote, and then control the volume output to those speakers with my computer. Then I installed them on the Vista side. In Vista, they're great. Great sound, clear and loud bass, etc... But when I went back to OSX, they wouldn't even change volume... They're *really* finicky.

If I had a Windows-only rig, they'd be great. If Logitech provided OSX drivers, they'd be great. But as it stands right now, there are better options out there to avoid headaches.

However; they do look FANTASTIC next to my iMac.

 

[mladenz]

Ive been researching a bit and i think the best solution is to get the Logitech z 5500, they cost 50 euro less then the Bose speakers and i get more for my money. And the cinema z is just too much of a hassle.

Good decision?

 

[peapody]

I have the older z5450 but I LOVE these speakers. I would say its a good route, and if you have a MBP I believe you can hook up the optical for true 5.1. That is what I do for the z5450