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Slideshow: These Speakers Go to 11

No, really, they do. Logitech's Z-5500 speaker set cranks up the sound for computers, game consoles and home theaters. By Leander Kahney.
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The Z-5500 multimedia sound system features six speakers: two front, two rear, one center (pictured) and a big, bad subwoofer.Leander Kahney

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Logitech's super-loud Z-5500 speaker set literally goes to 11.

Leander Kahney
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The Z-5500's subwoofer features a 10-inch speaker -- one of the largest on the market, according to Logitech. It sure does rumble, even at low volumes. At high volume, you can feel the wind.

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The Z-5500's control console puts a big, illuminated volume dial right where you need it: front and center. It also has mini-jack inputs. Plug in an iPod's docking cradle, and you have a very loud iPod speaker system.

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