Audigy 1 to Logitech Z-5

I have recently purchased a set of Logitech Z-5500 from Dell UK and am trying to connect to them to my Audigy (0090 is the model number, I think)
I have connected them according to the instructions given to both devices (Logitech and Creative) and am unable to get any sound through the centre and bass channels i.e. I cannot hear any speech/bass through these channels. (Test scenario is the Lobby Scene in the Matrix) The software I am using is PowerDVD 6.
Running through the Pink Sound Test option on the speakers gives pink noise through all speakers correctly so they are connected to each other properly.
I have run through the sticky posts in this forum and the general setup guide on the Creative website and this hasn't produced any results.
I have also uninstalled all Soundblaster software on my PC (Win XP Pro with SP2) and reinstalled them from scratch according to the Creative Knowledge Base and this hasn't produced any results.
The CMSS option in PlayCentre has also be disabled/reenabled to no effect.
Any suggestions would be appreciated?
Thanks

This sounds like something basic, please forgive me if I have guessed it wrong.
Let me get this straight, you in all probabilities have upgraded from Realtek onboard sound with jack sensing technology. So you would get a pop up through Realtek Audio Manager on chosing what you have connected to the jack eg. headphone, rear out front out Centre/SW etc.
Unfortunately this functionality of jack retasking or auto sensing is not available in any of the creative products.
For connectivity of the speaker system, please refer to the product manual. If you are still using the original analog 5. cables supplied with your Z-5500 speaker system just plug them in firmly with color corresponding color jack if you have value edition of Audigy.

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Hi,
I've got a new PC with an Audigy 2 soundblaster. The problem is, that neither the speakers (Logitech Z-5500) nor headphones etc. are found. I think I have installed all drivers for the Soundblaster. Actually, the speakers should be found when they are connected to the PC.
What can I do?
(Win XP SP 2)
thanks.

This sounds like something basic, please forgive me if I have guessed it wrong.
Let me get this straight, you in all probabilities have upgraded from Realtek onboard sound with jack sensing technology. So you would get a pop up through Realtek Audio Manager on chosing what you have connected to the jack eg. headphone, rear out front out Centre/SW etc.
Unfortunately this functionality of jack retasking or auto sensing is not available in any of the creative products.
For connectivity of the speaker system, please refer to the product manual. If you are still using the original analog 5. cables supplied with your Z-5500 speaker system just plug them in firmly with color corresponding color jack if you have value edition of Audigy.

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Hello,
I am running into the same problem. I had a audigy and the sound test would not output sound to the rear or center speakers. I then tried an x-fi card - same problem.
I also tried a different set of speakers... I am pulling my hair out here. This used to work great, can't figure it out. When I run through the speaker test with the x-fi, I hear everything coming out of the front two speakers. It says "rear right" out of the front right speaker. It also says "front right" out of that same speaker.

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Before I replaced the motherboard, graphics card, and processor, I had the SB Audigy [8000] version of the software for my Creative Sound Blaster Audigy sound card. All of the new versions I have downloaded, including the old one, are now [BF00]. Also for some reason, the drivers on the CD install [BF00] as well. Previously it didn't. I have the Logitech G5 surround sound speakers, and when I try to use the Matrix mode in-game, only some speakers will work. When I turn off the matrix, it becomes more surround sound, but I still do not hear some things - It shouldn't be doing this when the matrix is not turned on. When the matrix is not turned on, you would only be able to hear from the front left and right speakers only. When not playing a game, the Matrix seems to work fine, however when I don't have it turned on, I still get surround sound. Again, that shouldn't be happening.
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Any comments are welcome, thank you
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Sound: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy
Speakers: Logitech G5 Surround Sound
Monitor: LG E2350V
Graphics: Asus GTX 460 GB
Motherboard: Gigabyte 870A-UD3
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965
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Jim,
I am glad to hear you are all set now.
The reason I always use the nVidia Drivers for any GeForce card is: (This is the release order of Drivers.)
1) nVidia Makes the Drivers. (Same ones they post on their website)
2) Then the Card Makers get the same drivers and modify them so their logo show on the drivers along with some minor changes. In MSI's case they add their MSI Tabs.
So if you want the latest drivers with the most up to date fixes, you go:
nVidia for GeForce
ATI for Radeon
nVidia for nForce
VIA for 4in1
SiS For their Motheboard Drivers
Intel for their Motherboard Drivers
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Logitech for Mouse Drivers
etc.
It does not matter who sells the hardware, I use the Chipset Maker's Drivers whenever I can.
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All sound goes to all speak

Odd problem here...sound on a specific channel is played on all satellite speakers. It's louder on the appropriate satellite speaker and quieter on the other 5, but it's sent to all 6. Sound to the subwoofer is also played on all 6 satellites. I can test this most easily with the Creative Speaker Settings, cycling through the channels ("Front Left", etc, and the noise).
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All drivers are up to date bar the graphics card drivers, which surely can't be relevant, and the IDE drivers, which SP2 won't allow for some reason (another problem, but not relevant to this one).
I have no idea what the problem is. Any ideas?

Angilion,
Try this:
Unplug all of the speaker connections except for the front speaker output. Keep the sound card set to 5. and then run the test. Did you hear front left/front right from all of the speakers but not any of the other channels, or did you hear all of the channels from the front left/front right speakers with the front ones being louder?
If you heard only front left/front right from all your speakers then the problem with your speakers. If you heard the other channels then the problem is with the sound card and you will want to get your card repaired/replaced. If it was normal (you only heard front left/front right from the front left and front right speakers) then move to using the rear input in the rear speaker jack. Repeat the test listening for rear right/rear left. Let us know what happens.
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Hi There !
I have an Audigy with a Logitech X-530?( and had the same Problem?)?. The rear and center speakers are enabled only in Dolby Surround Sound and in games Supporting Dolby sound . if u want to make the Center speaker? ,? and the rear ones enabled , u should first fully install the software provided with the card then go to the EAX Console (Right Click on the Volume Icon on the taskbar then select it ) and enable audio Effect ( That's Optional ) , then Go to the CMSS 3D tab , enable it and select Stereo Sound . i had the same problem as u mentioned , i had an onboard Sound card , then i upgraded to Audigy and the Center & rear?Speakers were not working so i thought that may be the card was not working?Correctly , but?now Everythings is working
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I have an Audigy 2 ZS and Logitech z-5500 5. speakers. Everything was working fine and one day the volume was reduced to/0 of what it was supposed to be. The speakers are connected with analog cable (yellow/black/green) and all the connections are right (it was working before). I had the same problem when I installed the sound card at first, I just installed the drivers and the volume was way too low. I went to EAX Console and changed a few options and BANG, volume was normal. Some options on EAX will just make the soundcard stop working, like POP will work but ROCK will mute the sound completely (is it a crappy software?). Now I have the same problem, it works but it sounds like a walkman. I tried removing the drivers and installing it again several times, tried system restore and absolutely nothing works. Next step is re-installing windows and exorcising the sound card. Has this happened to anyone out there, I haven't seen any problems like this yet. Thanks

Hey,
I have a simmilar problem, i have a logitech z-680, and as i want to play audio-dvd my left rear channal has a very low sound. I played a bit in setup and it worked, i cleared my harddisc and installed windows and it worked for a few time, but then this happens. I had this problem that the whole left rear channel was quiet while every activity PC-games/normal stereo music but now is this problem only by the audio-dvd. I dont know whether it s an software problem or an hardware defect. But i think the last one is the cause.... I hope some one out there could help us/me

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Hello all,
I have an Audigy 2 ZS (standard, not the Gamer or Platinum editions) and I just upgraded from a Logitech Z-2200 to a Z-5500 speaker system. I -loved- the Z-2200. Absolutely loved it. Because of my high opinion of the 2200, I wound up developing a high opinion for ALL of Logitech's products. I bought myself a MX Duo keyboard, one for my wife, and another set of Z-2200s for a close friend. I recently assumed that if the Z-2200 was good through my Audigy 2 ZS, the Z-5500 had to be earthshaking. That what I read, anyway.
So, I ordered the Z-5500 and received them yesterday.
I spent a couple of hours carefully hooking them up using the supplied 6 channel direct cable, powered them up and...
....was seriously disappointed.
They didn't have the punch that the 2200s had. I had to turn ALL volume settings up to 00% to achei've the same power that the 2200's had at 75%-80%. Maybe that was just me expecting to shattter the windows like my 2200s were on the brink of doing. I had all operational effects, 6 channel, DPL, etc. through that 6 channel input.
Regardless, I figured that I had something wrong with my hookups or set up, so I started making sure that things were proper. I mounted the speakers accordingly on my walls with wall anchors and screws. I went to Radio Shack and bought an RCA to miniplug cable (part number 42-246A). I downloaded all Creative updates for the Audigy 2 ZS card and made the exact settings per this entry in the Logitech knowledgebase here: http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/...hZ2U9MQ**&p_li=
Once I had everything set, I turned everything on and now I have NO sound. NONE. When I press the "input" button to select "Coax", I get "No Digital Data" on the display.
Sure, I can use the 5500 remote to run the test and that works just fine, I get pink noise all the way around so the test works great. After being up all night attempting to find out why I once had semi-weak sound and I now have none with these 5500s, I am at my wit's end. I have checked and rechecked ALL software settings, cables, etc.
I have no idea what to do. I looked all over the Logitech message boards looking for a solution, and I see I am not alone in this problem but no answer has been posted. I am pretty frustrated by all of this. I called Logitech tech support and they told me that the cable I used does not work, even though people on the Logitech forums say it DOES. Logitech support said that with my Audigy 2 ZS card and these speakers, I need to use the supplied 6-channel (3 mini plug) cable and cannot use anything other than an optical cable or a coax-coax cable, which my sound card does not have outputs for.
I think that Logitech's support is very friendly and I love their products as much as I love my Audigy card, but I am questioning this. How can I have one of the higher end cards and sound systems and have them not work together on a higher end input level?
All I want to do is have kick-butt sound system in my home office for MP3 music and DTS/THX/5. movies, so I got a killer card and a killer set of 5. speakers. It is a shame that they do not work together so far. My sound card worked GREAT with my Z-2200s.
I figured I'd post this here, perhaps I can get some decent input.
Can ANYONE help with this? You can tell I am a bit of a newbie with this, so thanks in advance for ANY help anyone can offer.
Jason

Thanks for the reply!
Nep007 wrote:
What is that you mean Nightmare? Maybe your skills are contributing to the nightmare......maybe
Heh...no "maybe" about it! By "nightmare" I mean satying up until 2 am the other night trying to figuue out what could be wrong.
I have same setup and the sound will blow you pants off...no doubt about it ......reviles anything my XBOX throws at me through my $2000 sound system.
That's what I was expecting. Hence the reason for me being so bummed about the situation. It looks like it will get better, though.
If you wish to use Digital Coax to connect to the Logitech Control unit, then the part you list from Radio shack is not...... I repeat NOT correct.......
Yeah, I found that out from the Logitech tech. There is a bit of misinformation on the Logitech web site. I know they are not obligated to monitor the stuff, they make that pretty clear, but it HInk it would be a good idea if they at least kept bad info off fomr it as much as possible. Easier said than done, I am sure.
get Gold RCA to MiniPlug Mono adaptor...then get a Digital Coax Cable.....for good sound quality......both are $30 bucks total are Radio Crap..... If you want nothing but digital then find the tick boxes in Control Panel and Creative Speaker Setup......tick these and reboot.....you will be either 48 and 96khz sampling rate.... I use 96.....
Thanks! I'll make sure I get the right cables this time. If you happen to know part nubmers, it would be most helptful because I know me, and I know how some Radio Schlock employees are...me going in there and asking for that is about as close to the blind leading the blind as you can get.
the drivers from Creative are buggy as is the in game support for EAX3... I have problems getting that to work properly in some games.
Lucky for me, I am not much of a game player...lately.
div>Note that with Digital stream.....you will not be able to CMSS 3D or any other EAX effects....those are for Analog only....... I have both modes hooked up and the 3wire cable Logitech provides works fine.....hook it up.....run the 5500d's in 6Ch Direct mode and you have amazing CMSS3D mode for playing music.... I have used Itunes and Windows Media 0.....both produce music quality that is amazing in this setup......the CMSS3D is the real deal.
Okay...help me get this straight...
I got this system primarily to listen to music loud enough to make my ears bleed and sound good enough to make me wet my pants, plus watch some kick-butt DTS movies on DVD. Like I said before, I am not as much about games as I used to be. Music and movies is the goal here.
If I am understanding this right, I can have both the 3-miniplug (6 channel) cable AND the Minplug-Mono Adapter/Digital Coax Cable hooked up at the SAME TIME? If that is the case, I would listen to my music (using Winamp) using the 6CH Direct mode (which uses the 3 minplug cable) with CMSS3d for the optimal music experience, and then I would switch over to Coax Digital for watching a DTS movie on DVD? Please let me know if I am correct on this.
Also you can use the Creative DVD Audio player and sampler disc to hear even greater digital fidelity, although analog mode only......Creative is a little slow on their software eng, and didn't do a Digital option for playing this DVDAudio.......<
Is the lack of option for DVD audio a Creative hardware thing or a software thing? If it is a software thing, what do I use to listen to DVD audio through this system?
anymore issue......call me.......800-Neptune
Uh-huh...and who should I ask for if I were to call that number?
Anyway...here's something interesting about the situation...at leas you you MIGHT find this interesting, or you might find a hole in the theory. I do in fact know of a hole in the thoery, but I am not sure how accurate it might be. Read on...
Yesterday, I did what the Logitech tech told me to to... I got out my old 2. Z-2200s and set them up right next to the Z-5500 speakers here in my little home office. I set the volume and subwoofer level on both systems to about 25%.
Then, I grabbed an old portable CD player and put in a disc, played a song and then switched the plugs from one system and then to the other into the CD player to compare sound output. Again, this is what Logitech instructed me to do. I only had to go back and forth twice to realize that something was terribly wrong.
The outcome? My old Z-2200s were TWICE as loud, and had TWICE the sound quality and fullness as the Z-5500s. My old Z-2200s just sounded SO much better.
I did some more testing. I cranked the Z-2200 up a little past halfway and it was about as loud and most people would want to listen to them in a room the size of my home office. Then I switched over to the Z-5500s again and I could crank them to the highest volume level and it was about the same...maybe...in volume.
Now, I might be a newbie but here is one thing I do know...
Z-2200 = 200 watts RMS
Z-5500 = 500 watts RMS
=
Z-5500 > Z-2200
An e-buddy of mine said that it sounded like the amplifier was bad...and it made perfect sense. The Z-2200s sounded like it had an acti've amp, and the Z-5500s didn't.
I got on the phone with Logitech, explained that I did what they told me to do and they said, "Yeah...something is definitely wrong there." and instructed me to get a replacement from the company I bought it from.
Logitech support is great, but getting a replcement from Dell where I bought them from was a 3 hour telephone "nightmare". Ugh...
Anyway, when I get the replecements, I will let you know what happened. Thanks again for the reply and all of your help.
Jason

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So far I purchased the digital coax cable along with the /8" mono-to-mono miniplug so that I can plug the coax cable into the back of the sound card's digital out connector/din.
The logitech control pod shows the input as Coax, but that there is no digital signal being sent to it. I also have no sound from the speakers.
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Could someone please tell me specifically what I need to do and in what software (Creative, Logitech's, my DVD software) to get this set up? Again, all I've done is hooked up the Logitech control pod to the sound card's digital out via a digital coax cable. I haven't done anything else other than upgrade the Creative software.

I just received my Dell XPS Gen 5 system that I configured with the Audigy 2 ZS and Logitech Z-5500 speakers and as others before me, I can't get them configured to work together. My support tech at Dell is working on the issue, but I haven't heard from him yet. From reading the posts in this forum and others across the Internet, I am not alone in getting the sound card and speakers to work.
So far I purchased the digital coax cable along with the /8" mono-to-mono miniplug so that I can plug the coax cable into the back of the sound card's digital out connector/din.
The logitech control pod shows the input as Coax, but that there is no digital signal being sent to it. I also have no sound from the speakers.
I've read various ways to fix this issue, some of which talk about changing the sound card settings and dvd software settings (Catherina, the administrator for this forum posted some stuff); however, I don't know where to do this in my Creative software. One of the posts says to go to Start/Programs/Creative/Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS/Creative AudioHQ and click on the Device Controls icon and then select the Decoder tab and change the SPDIF settings or something. I don't have a Decoder tab as an option. I do notice on the Bit Accurate Mode tab that the section for S/PDIF input signal monitoring shows that the S/PDIF-In signal is an "Unknown or invalid signal."
Could someone please tell me specifically what I need to do and in what software (Creative, Logitech's, my DVD software) to get this set up? Again, all I've done is hooked up the Logitech control pod to the sound card's digital out via a digital coax cable. I haven't done anything else other than upgrade the Creative software.

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