Logitech Z680 - Clearance $199.99 @ BB (YMMV)

[FuzzyPalms]

Originally posted by: MontyBurns

Originally posted by: FuzzyPalms
Best Buy is probably dumping their inventory of the first production runs of the Z-680's. I bought mine new online for a higher price, but they have no hiss at all and sound great.

First production runs? Those sold out ages ago.

They are dumping inventory to make room for newer models.

Uh, do you work for the manufacturing facility of Logitech? I'm just curious, since most products containing electronic components are bought in very high quantities. Also considering that Z-680's are still fairly new and the top of the line Logitech speaker offered, I just found this comment to be strange. What new model is Logitech introducing to replace the Z-680? Thanks.

 

[redass1876]

i wish i had $200

 

[Armoth]

Originally posted by: Razorguts
Found the Z680s at a Best Buy in Tennessee on clearance price, apparently the newer Logitech Z-5300s were released within the past month, and they are clearing out old stock of the 680s. (btw, the newer 5300s are retailing $200, and they are a notch or 2 below the 680s regarding quality, according to reviews)

Furthermore, this particular best buy has been opened < 3 months, I bought the floor model 680s(which are practically mint, very low mileage) for an additional 10% off. Came with box, manuals, warranty card, even batteries.

So, final cost was $179.99 + tax (and TN tax is a whopping 9.25%!!!) = $197.54.

Not sure if the stock clearing for the Z-5300s is nationwide or just local (so YMMV), but good luck! These 680s are just the thing to replace my Klipsch ProMedia 4.1s...

Razorguts
Herff College of Engineering

Why would you want to replace your Klipsch 4.1's (unless they're broken or 5.1 is that important to you)? Just curious...

 

[lupi]

I just bought a set of these at C@USA. It is about $250 before tax with the rebates and the 10% off, but still not too bad.

Only thing is my remote was DOA. Will see how good Logitech support is cause I'd have to rebox the entire thing just to get a new remote as I doubt there will be a sensible manager that would just give me a new one at the store

 

[DaveNCheez]

Uh, do you work for the manufacturing facility of Logitech? I'm just curious, since most products containing electronic components are bought in very high quantities. Also considering that Z-680's are still fairly new and the top of the line Logitech speaker offered, I just found this comment to be strange. What new model is Logitech introducing to replace the Z-680? Thanks.

He is correct. Best Buy is dumping old product line for new product line. The UPC/SKU of all production runs on these speakers are the same. Selling all inventory off wouldn't be sensible. Besides, BBY typically moves boxes. If they feared all of the speakers were "First production run" and therefore potentially defective, they would send them back to logitech for new sets.

Dave

 

[Blackforge]

Regarding the "hiss" in these speakers. Well.... do me a favor and try this.

Go to the volume control and mute all playback devices. See if the hiss goes away this way. If it does slowly uncheck each until you start hearing a hiss. I have an "analog" internal cable between my cd-rw and my sound card and picks up system noise. This causes a hiss in my Z-680. With it muted they are quiet.

 

[Razorguts]

Originally posted by: Armoth
Why would you want to replace your Klipsch 4.1's (unless they're broken or 5.1 is that important to you)? Just curious...

Hey Armoth - My original intention was to replace the Klipsch 4.1s with a 5.1 system. I wanted a center channel for upcoming games (like Doom3) that will utilize true 5.1 sound. Having a center channel also makes a considerable difference when gaming in EAX 3.0. Also, the remote control (and control pod options) were more attractive than the remoteless 3-knobber on the Klipschs.

When I found the Logitechs, I bought them immediately because I knew I could sell my 4.1s (they were near-mint) for a decent price. After all said and done, I just about broke even, but have a much better sound system now.

The Klipsch 4.1 system was great, no doubt, but after having my Z680s for a while now, there is just no comparison. But it all depends on what you use your speakers for. I'm largely a gamer, and listen to internet radio, that's it...

Razorguts
Herff College of Engineering

 

[FuzzyPalms]

Originally posted by: DaveNCheez

Uh, do you work for the manufacturing facility of Logitech? I'm just curious, since most products containing electronic components are bought in very high quantities. Also considering that Z-680's are still fairly new and the top of the line Logitech speaker offered, I just found this comment to be strange. What new model is Logitech introducing to replace the Z-680? Thanks.

He is correct. Best Buy is dumping old product line for new product line. The UPC/SKU of all production runs on these speakers are the same. Selling all inventory off wouldn't be sensible. Besides, BBY typically moves boxes. If they feared all of the speakers were "First production run" and therefore potentially defective, they would send them back to logitech for new sets.

Dave

TY

 

[lupi]

After playing with them, I've got no hiss. But my remote only works when the computer is off. Is this normal?

 

[QuicknDirty]

Originally posted by: lupi
After playing with them, I've got no hiss. But my remote only works when the computer is off. Is this normal?

Are you running a wireless keyboard/mouse setup?

 

[lupi]

Yes, also a logitech item.

 

[QuicknDirty]

Hmm. Wonder if you're getting some kind of interference...is your wireless setup IR? Could be.

QnD

 

[lupi]

I'llhave to look in the manual (something logitech is skimpy on) and the website. It is the MX Duo hooked up to the same computer as the z-680.