Z-680 problems (what do you think?)

[noobtech]

My dad got me the Z-680's when it was released eons ago and had firmware 1.0.3... I see that the new ones came with 1.1.2 which I guess fixed some problem.

I seem to be the only one that had a problem with 6 channel direct where my two rear speakers would have a nasty static sound. I tried replacing it with new wire, changed soundcards... and through the upgrades of different generations of mobo's... currently using it with my Audigy 2 ZS...

So my question is..

1. Do you guys think that if I replaced the control pod then the problem would go away?
(thinking it was just one of the first ones off the line that had problems)

or

2. Do you think that the amp is defective and I should replace the subwoofer as well?

I really love these speakers and they were also a gift so I don't want to get rid of them for Z-5500's or 5540's...

*Already tryed RMA but they are way passed 2 years

 

[legcramp]

probably the control pod most likely... and I dont think u can buy the parts seperately either. So.. umm I dont know..

 

[noobtech]

I'm watching two control pods on eBay... I asked the sellers which firmware they are and awaiting their reply.

 

[legcramp]

really.. I dont see any pods, do you see any z-5500's ones? Can ya link me? thanks.

 

[noobtech]

double post

 

[noobtech]

really.. I dont see any pods, do you see any z-5500's ones? Can ya link me? thanks.

Do you have problems with your Z-680?? I'll see if I can get some links and i'll update this.

Here you go... this guy has two Z-680 controllers for buy it now 49.95...

I see you have Z-680 and Z5500... can you use z5500 control pod with z680 and vice versa?

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcarterelectronicQQhtZ-1

 

[legcramp]

nope, I gave my z-680's to my lil bro, but they dont work, it powers up, but there's nothing showing on the LCD screen.

thanks for linking me too.. weird, I searched Ebay but nothing showed up

 

[noobtech]

Did the link work for you? Are you going to get a pod? He has two... I am just waiting to see what firmware they are.

 

[yujie]

how do you check the firmware version on the pod?

 

[noobtech]

When the power is turned off (standby) on the control pod... hold down the upper left and upper right buttons...

Like this...

x o x
o o

That is how the buttons are...

where the x's are... hold those down until it shows.

 

[noobtech]

Well, I ended up winning the control Pod for $65 bucks... I hope it corrects the problem. I still think it's better than shelling $240 for the Z5500 when mine still works somewhat... lol. If not, i'll end up selling her on eBay and get the Z5500. w00t!

 

[yujie]

no wonder i dont hear hissing on my z680s, my pod has the 1.1.2

 

[noobtech]

Ha, you're so lucky... you figure that Logitech would test their items before they sell it... I guess it was a widespread problem. They even knew I had an old control panel and I did register it when I got it eons ago... but they told me I am out of luck cause they have no more replacements or anything... all long gone. I was told my best chance is justdeals.com, but even they don't tell me what firmware it is... I would have to buy a whole new set. I can't wait til I get the pod and try it out...

 

[legcramp]

Hey noobtech, did you find any pod at justdeals.com ? Can ya link me thanks.

 

[noobtech]

Hey noobtech, did you find any pod at justdeals.com ? Can ya link me thanks.

They only sell sets... they don't sell pods alone, otherwise I would have tried my luck there. There should be two left on eBay for the pods.

 

[noobtech]

HEY GUYS!!! My problem is fixed!! There is no more static or hissing... it's so silent! I have a renewed love for my Z-680's... I can finally use 6 channel direct! The eBay pod I wont had the 1.1.2 firmware.... it was a gamble cause the guy didn't know and already boxed it... I was going to test it and if it was the 1.0.3 then I would have re flea bayed it. lol

WOOHOO!!!!