Logitech Z-5 Speakers Lack Direction

By Nick Mokey Published September 16, 2008

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Ordinary PC speakers work great in situations where you can jam a computer in the corner and only worry about sound travelling in one direction, but if your room setup is a little more complicated, that might leave one side of the room woefully quiet. Logitech set out to fix this problem by creating a pair that throw sound equally in all directions: its new Z-5 desktop speakers, introduced on Tuesday.

The tall rectangular speakers have grilles on all sides, hinting at their omnidirectional nature, and connect via a 6.5-foot USB cable rather than a more conventional quarter-inch mini plug. According to Logitech, they use front-and-rear-firing drivers to accomplish the even spread of music, a technology adapted from high-end ominidirectional home theater speakers. An included remote control makes them easier to control from afar, as well.

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The speakers will debut later this month in the United States and Europe, with an MSRP of $100.

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