Logitech Z506

Logitech Z506 5.1 Speakers Review

Logitech, no introduction needed, has been the go-to company for computer and gaming peripherals for many years. On occasion, the company does a product refresh, covering the same price point but taking advantage of modern advances. The Z506 5.1 speaker set is one such product refresh, replacing the now aging X-540, reviewed by Greg King way back in 2006 when Techgage was in its infancy. The Z506 is a 5.1 surround sound system on a budget with a more introductory price point of $100; introductory for a surround system anyway. The size of the unit remains minimal and compact without sacrificing too much on style - this is meant for gaming after all. So what's changed from the X-540? The remote is no longer of the wired variety, so nothing to take up precious desk space with a hose-pipe for a cable; in-fact, there's no remote at all! Wait, what? Well, as is quite common, volume and power are now integrated into the front right speaker instead of a dedicated remote. The only other major difference is that of style, gone are the 90's super-blocky look and it's back with the more friendly curved edges.