[mythtv-users] Powered 5.1 speakers or A/V Receiver?

[Paul Bender]

Norm wrote:
>>>   
>> Depending on budget and subjective requirements the logitech speakers 
>> may be an appropriate option.
>> The Logitech Z-5500 has multiple inputs, including 2 (1 coax, 1 optical) 
>> digital SPDIF and will decode 5.1 surround.
>> I am sure there are many speakers out there that beat the logitechs but 
>> I have yet to find another option with comparable many inputs (I 
>> currently use 4 out of the 5), good enough looking speakers and minimal 
>> clutter (WAF is of utmost importance when picking speakers).
> 
> Thanks -- in fact these were the speakers I were looking at since they
> are on sale right now.  The options/price make it hard to turn down and
> the current logitech speakers aren't that bad.
> 
> Norm

I use these speakers on a MythTV setup in one room and I am quite happy 
with them. While their output would not fill a large room and they are 
not as accurate as my Marantz receiver with M&K Sound speakers, they are 
great for where I am using them.