logitech z-540 or altec lansing 251?

Don't know about the Altec Lansings. The Logitech Z-540 and Z-640 are very similar except the former is a 4.1 system and the latter is a 5.1 system and would be better for DVD listening. The satellites and subwoofer are basically the same, though.

I have the a set of Logitech Z-340 which is only a 2.1 system (don't have room for surround) which replaced my Cambridge Soundworks "Soundworks" (original). The Z-340's also use the same satellites and subwoofer design. I believe the original Soundworks and your FPS1000 4.1 are very similar. The Z-340's were a huge improvement in sound.

I paid $40 USD ($62 CAD) about 6 months ago. Your Z-540's for $59 CAD sound like a really good deal.

Just one last thought. My Z-340's have a headphone jack as do the Z-640's. The Z-540's do not.

<b>99% is great, unless you are talking about system stability</b>

Thanks, but JiN is the one looking to buy. He is also in Canada and can't purchase from Newegg.com but his price of $116 Canadian is $74.79 in US dollars so the price is about the same as yours.

His deal on the Z-540's is amazing though. $59 CAD is about $38 USD. I think they were $67 at newegg.com the last time I checked.

I was thinking about upgrading to the Z-560's until I re-arranged my room. My monitor now acts as my TV and I will be able to use my Home Theater system for gaming. I'll still use the Z-340's most of the time because they do sound great.

Do you know if the Z-560 will be revised for 5.1, similar to the Z-540 --> Z-640? Got a friend that would be interested. On the otherhand, he might just swing for the Z-680's. (I'd love to hear those).

<b>99% is great, unless you are talking about system stability</b>

Just looking at the specs of the Z-680s. I didn't realize they were related to the Z-560s. Thanks.

I like the control pod, remote control, and input options. However, the price takes the Z-680s out of the budget category which Logitech's other speakers occupy.

I think I would prefer something more basic like the Z-560 but with just the center channel added. I would also like something cheaper than the Z-680s, just a budget 5.1 system similar in design to the Z-560s. That is, if I was looking, which I am not.


<b>99% is great, unless you are talking about system stability</b>

Sorry, you opened your previous post with, "The 680's are coming out right now, in Dallas". I thought you were recommending these.

Besides, I wasn't putting down anything, not any speakers nor anything that was said. I was trying to convey that the Z-560 are good <b>and cheap</b> but the Z-680 while also good they are no longer cheap, retailing at $399.95 USD.

<b>99% is great, unless you are talking about system stability</b>