Edifier Vs Logitech z-5500 - The Test We All Wanted To See

Just a test comparing the Edifier Signature (s530,s550,s730,s750) with the Logitech z-5500.

Not much to say,not much to show,mostly because in the video you won't hear any difference of the how both speakers sounds like.
There is a little difference,the Edifier speakers are have more alive frequency response,but you can hear it only if you have good speakers (not Logitech),or good headphones.

In this test i aimed the mid-range frequency response,and the bass.

I noticed that the Logitech speakers cannot produce any midrange frequency with the ease the Edifier speakers do.

The Logitech amplifier is well made,but not calibrated for this kind of speakers,because for example it sends signal below 100hz to the satellites,but it's bad because the plastic cabinet does not tune to these frequencies,and the result is bad.

The Edifier amplifier can send signal down to about 130-150hz to the speakers (150hz-22khz official specs),but the wooden cabinet plus the two way crossover,makes it sound as good as it designed to be.
However i found the Edifier speakers sounding a little bit confusing when the mid and low range frequencies are adjusted from the control pod,and the speakers are playing low frequencies.
Also when the volume is nearly max,the THD level is the same as the Logitech speakers,but the Midbass driver (130-150hz to 10-12khz) is producing a little bit of intermodulation distortion,and the tweeter sounds sharp.

The Logitech speakers on nearly max volume also producing intermodulation distortion and high audible levels of THD,and the lack of tweeter plus the inefficient cabinet,makes a result of sharp sound in all the frequency ranges (at least those who can play).

The enclosure of the subwoofer of the Logitech and Tangband driver are not the best combination for a subwoofer.

The result of this subwoofer is loose uncontrollable bass (it's too boomy),not too deep,and the subwoofer also due to enclosure design can play midrange frequencies,at least it gives you the feeling of a "tinnitus" of midrange frequencies.
I noticed the same thing with the Edifier subwoofer when i removed the one of the two passive radiators.

The Edifier subwoofer is producing more tight bass,deeper and cleaner,and it also fills my room with bass better,because of the Passive Radiator Enclosure.

With the Edifier s550 (5.1) costing this moment 250-300 euros (338-406 USD),
and the Logitech z-5500 (5.1) going from 300 euros to 500 euros (406-677 USD),
i found the Edifier speakers cheaper and more comfortable to ear for a better listening experience,
without the need to jealous something from the z-5500,because they are providing you louder sound than the Logitech,better frequency response,and are suitable for all the Multimedia applications,plus casual music listening.

Edifier - 8* Best Buy at this Price
Logitech - 4* A little bit Overrated and Overpriced

All the sounds played are royal free and downloaded from Soundsnap.com

The song called "No Frills Comparsa"
which is used on the last test and the outro founded at Incompetech.com

Category:

Science & Technology

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• edifier
• s530
• s550
• s730
• s750
• Logitech
• z-5500
• z-2300
• edifier vs logitech
• review
• comparison
• bass
• test
• quality
• price
• performance

[PsycoHaze]

Thx for the Comparsion,now its easy for me to choose the Edifier Brand.Thx very,very much for this Vid !

[truebassB]

@PsycoHaze No problem,you wont go wrong,but search for the lowest price because the s550 is going at around 380 euros lately and the s730 around 300 euros,while they used to cost way less,if you can't find lower prices take a look in person at the Xoro 614 and a few monitor speakers with 8" woofers on thomann.

[truebassB]

Damn for some reason i feel Nostalgia for back when i was making those tests... I didn't had any special good time in 2010 but for some reason i do.

[anaruson]

Hello truebassB,

How good are the Edifier S530D speakers for listening to mainly metal (harsh bands with alot of drum hits like Slipknot) and Pendulum?

I use onboard sound (VIA VT1708S) which has 90dB Signal to Noise ratio. Basically, the onboard sound is very good.

I plan to listen to the speakers on analog outputs, and use an equalizer.

Have you heard the S530D in action? Also, it's the same as S530, except it has an optical input.

[truebassB]

@anaruson They are the same good,i can say the 530D on digital is worse than connected with analog to a new midrange onboard sound card as the internal DACs they put sucks badly.

They are pretty good for music that includes guitars,drums,etc,though not perfect,they are more suitable for music like rock and roll more than metal,but i'm not sure if you can find anything better at this price,except if you buy monitor speakers.

[PBeF]

Thanks for the comparison. I concluded the Edifier to be better - even as I only listened on Youtube - before your concluding comment. (Now I only wonder if Edifier 730 is better in some way than the Edifier 530.) I will by speakers very soon. Maybe tomorrow. ;)

[truebassB]

@PBeF It's pretty much close quality wise,the 730 is a little bit better but i don't like the subwoofer for small rooms,and for big rooms the satellites are a little bit small,the 530 is more balanced and costs less,but it's up to you,whatever you'll get from these will leave you happy.

If i was going to pick again i would either get the 530 or a pair of monitor speakers,the second regardless what it'll be it will beat all the multimedia speakers.

[truebassB]

@majkua Thanks,have a nice day.

[truebassB]

@PierreValois100 I have cut it off and i still have it,if you want me to use epoxy resin and make you a hair dildo with it just say it.

[beardguy45]

Salsa at 5:07 ,good for test due to the lot of instruments Salsa music use.

Thanks

[uzziniho]

And deees is da lowgitek :P

[jimmyboy1196]

i once masterbated to the 4th song with my logitech sub. ill say this, it sure did the trick for me! ;)

[Choice777]

damn that logiteck sound like crap.