Logitech Z-5500 possibly fubar :(

Schnippzle · 23 Nov 2007 at 20:36

Howdy,
My brand new Logitech Z-5500 system arrived on Wed this week so I plugged it all in like is said in the manual, turned it on and it worked fine. Yesterday I used it for a short period of time for some CoD4 and when I went to turn it on today there was no life from it. I have checked the fuse on the plug and even changed the cable to see if that made any difference but it still doesnt work. I dont have a multimeter here so I cant check the fuse in the actual system.

When I switch them on at the back on the sub which is the main power button Im supposed to see a red ring around the power button on the controller unit but it stays unlit and I cant turn it on. Has any1 else experienced a similar event? What should I do?

Regards,

Schnippzle

mysticsniper · 23 Nov 2007 at 20:42

I had a similar problem a few months ago. I thought mine were dead, and was just about to send them back, when I was told about a fuse in the Sub Woofer. I couldn't see if the fuse was dead, so I just got a new one for 20p, and replaced it. Job done. Might be worth checking out before you RMA them

Schnippzle · 23 Nov 2007 at 20:48

Will give it a go now. What amp fuse did you use? The one in my sub doesnt have any markings on it

Xon · 23 Nov 2007 at 20:52

Its a 2a slow blow fuse

mysticsniper · 23 Nov 2007 at 20:53

Schnippzle said:
Will give it a go now. What amp fuse did you use? The one in my sub doesnt have any markings on it

Mine didn't either, I just took it to my local sparky shop. I am at work at the moment, and unable to check, sorry.

Schnippzle · 23 Nov 2007 at 20:54

Cool, will have a walk about tomorrow. Cheers man.

Schnippzle · 23 Nov 2007 at 21:02

Xon said:
Its a 2a slow blow fuse

Will any other appliances be running these so I can quickly change the fuse to see if it is the problem? I cant think of any off the top of my head

dovey · 23 Nov 2007 at 21:35

My firs set of z5500 were fine for years but had the radio interference problem so i swapped em. The new set blew a fuse after a few days when I switched them back on one day (I switch them off by the sub at night due to the bassy humming the sub it emits with power connected). Bought ten 2A slow blow fuses from ebay for less than a pound which work perfectly. Have only had to swap the one that came with the set, no more blown since. Probably just a dodgy set of fuses in them, which whilst is a pain in the ass is more than worth it as the z5500 are great.

Schnippzle · 23 Nov 2007 at 21:46

Would changing the fuse void the warranty?

Xon · 23 Nov 2007 at 22:57

Schnippzle said:
Would changing the fuse void the warranty?

No

but I'd say keep the old one just in case you ever return it..that way you can send it back with the original one

willhub · 23 Nov 2007 at 23:43

When my fuse blew I replaced the fuse with a 5A Glass Fuse, been working fine ever since, even when thrashing the system its been fine too.

McDaniel · 24 Nov 2007 at 00:38

the sub woofer blowing is a common problem, my mate sent his back 4 times before he realised

Oddly mine have been running 2 years now without a single issue...

*touches wood*

willhub · 24 Nov 2007 at 01:42

My first set of Z5500's died, front channels went and weird stuff happened, second set has been going fine, the best thing to do is NEVER switch the system off by the switch on the back of the sub.

Xon · 24 Nov 2007 at 04:35

willhub said:
My first set of Z5500's died, front channels went and weird stuff happened, second set has been going fine, the best thing to do is NEVER switch the system off by the switch on the back of the sub.

True. My Decoder really is fubar though! On direct connections it gets hot and sound stutters unless I switch on an 80 mm fan i've had to attach to it :|

Schnippzle · 24 Nov 2007 at 08:47

Wicked, cheers for the help guys. Gonna head out and get one of these fuses this morning.

willhub · 24 Nov 2007 at 11:42

Xon said:
True. My Decoder really is fubar though! On direct connections it gets hot and sound stutters unless I switch on an 80 mm fan i've had to attach to it :|

Check the PID number, ever different PID number comes a different problem, my PID is R638 and half of the LCD Screen is abit darker and also flickers, known problem with other people having it.

There is sets with a different PID that seem to be known for an extreamly crappy sounding sub weirdly enough, there is too many problems tbh and Logitech either need to get there quality control standards up a notch of make a new better set.

badbob · 24 Nov 2007 at 11:49

Replacing the fuse with a much higher one is stupid thing to do, it's there to protect from electrical fire in case of a electrical failure.

Seems like the Log are pretty low quality, and you've been arguing with me for yonks why seperates are better?

smsmasters · 24 Nov 2007 at 11:51

I've got the newer version of these speakers and they're pretty good. No idea why other people have been having worse problems? Maybe the older batches aren't as good?

willhub · 24 Nov 2007 at 11:54

badbob said:
Replacing the fuse with a much higher one is stupid thing to do, it's there to protect from electrical fire in case of a electrical failure.

Seems like the Log are pretty low quality, and you've been arguing with me for yonks why seperates are better?

I've been using the fuse for nearly 6 months and nothing has gone wrong...

Its a fuse I dont see why the hell you feel the need to flame me for using a 5A fuse :rolleyes:

I never leave the speakers on when I'm out of when I'm asleep.

I know seperates are better, but the drivers in the Z5500 I dont think are low quality, the 3" drivers are very popular and over at DIY Audio people have been doing projects with them, the 10" driver aint the best, but you cant ask for much in a 5.1 system for £150-£200 and it'll take on most All in one systems. They are cheap compared to your 2.1k system yes, but not everyone can afford a 2.1K 5.1 surround sound, hell even some people cant afford the Z5500's.

badbob · 24 Nov 2007 at 11:58

Its a fuse I dont see why the hell you feel the need to flame me for using a 5A fuse

Because what you're doing is irresponsable and possibly dangerous. Has Logitech confirmed it's safe to use a 5A fuse?