Logitech currently has two 5.1 surround sound speaker systems on the market with the Z606 and Z906. So, what are the differences between these products?
You can find out in this comparison guide.
Quick Summary
The Logitech Z906 features a more powerful subwoofer, as well as satellite speakers, than the Logitech Z606. It has also been THX certified with support for Dolby Digital and DRS.
Last but not least, the Z906 also comes with support for digital coaxial input, digital optical input, headphone jack and 6-channel direct input.
The only advantage the Z606 has over the Z906 is wireless support via Bluetooth 4.2 as it is compatible with the A2DP and AVRCP 1.3 profiles.
So, unless you want to connect to your speaker wirelessly, the Z906 is easily the better option out of the two.
Z606 vs. Z906 Comparison Chart
You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two Logitech speaker systems below.
| Logitech Z606 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System | Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System | |
|---|---|---|
| What’s in the Box | Subwoofer with fixed power cable 4 x satellites 1x center channel 1x wireless remote 1 x 3.5mm to RCA cable | 4x satellite speakers 1x center channel Subwoofer Six-channel direct cable Control Console 1x wireless remote 3x AAA batteries User documentation |
| Center Channel Dimensions | 7.01 in x 4.33 in x 3.42 in (or 178.0 mm x 110.0 mm x 93 mm) | 3.90 in x 6.50 in x 3.70 in (or 100.3 mm x 166.3 mm x 93.5 mm) |
| Center Channel Weight | 0.93 lbs. (or 0.42 kg) | 2.00 lbs. (or 0.89 kg) |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 11.69 in x 7.60 in x 11.0 in (or 297 mm x 193 mm x 267 mm) | 11.50 in x 11.10 in x 12.60 in (or 293 mm x 281 mm x 319 mm) |
| Subwoofer Weight | 7.7 lbs. (or 3.5 kg) | 19.8 lbs. (or 9.0 kg) |
| Satellite Speakers Dimensions | 7.01 in x 4.33 in x 3.42 in (or 178 mm x 110 mm x 93 mm) | 6.50 in x 3.90 in x 3.70 in (or 166.3 mm x 100.3 mm x 93.5 mm) |
| Satellite Speakers Weight | 1.0 lbs. (or 0.45 kg) | 2.0 lbs. (or 0.89 kg) |
| Total Peak Watts | 160 Watts | 1000 Watts |
| Total Continuous Watts | 80 Watts RMS | 500 Watts RMS |
| Subwoofer Peak Watts | 50 Watts | 165 Watts |
| Subwoofer Continuous Watts | 25 Watts RMS | 67 Watts RMS |
| Satellites Peak Watts | 55 Watts | 67 Watts |
| THX Certified | No | Yes |
| Digital Decoding | No | Dolby Digital DRS |
| Connections | 3.5mm input Bluetooth 4.2 RCA input | 3.5mm input Digital coaxial input Digital optical input Headphone jack RCA input Six-channel direct input |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP AVRCP 1.3 | None |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty | 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
What’s in the Box
You can check out what’s included in each box below:
Logitech Z606 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System:
- Subwoofer with fixed power cable
- 4 x satellites
- 1x center channel
- 1x wireless remote
- 1 x 3.5mm to RCA cable
Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System:
- 4x satellite speakers
- 1x center channel
- Subwoofer
- Six-channel direct cable
- Control Console
- 1x wireless remote
- 3x AAA batteries
- User documentation
Center Channel Dimensions
The central channel of the Z906 is smaller than the Z606.
You can take a look at the measurements below:
- Z606: 7.01 in x 4.33 in x 3.42 in (or 178.0 mm x 110.0 mm x 93 mm)
- Z906: 3.90 in x 6.50 in x 3.70 in (or 100.3 mm x 166.3 mm x 93.5 mm)
Center Channel Weight
The Logitech Z906’s center channel is more than twice as heavy as the central channel unit of the Logitech Z606.
You can find the weight specifications below:
- Logitech Z606: 0.93 lbs. (or 0.42 kg)
- Logitech Z906: 2.00 lbs. (or 0.89 kg)
Subwoofer Dimensions
The Z906 also has a bigger subwoofer than the Z606:
- Z606: 11.69 in x 7.60 in x 11.0 in (or 297 mm x 193 mm x 267 mm)
- Z906: 11.50 in x 11.10 in x 12.60 in (or 293 mm x 281 mm x 319 mm)
Subwoofer Weight
The subwoofer of the Logitech Z906 Surround Sound Speaker System is also more than twice as heavy as the subwoofer of the Logitech Z606 Surround Sound Speaker System:
- Logitech Z606: 7.7 lbs. (or 3.5 kg)
- Logitech Z906: 19.8 lbs. (or 9.0 kg)
Satellite Speakers Dimensions
The Z606 has bigger satellite speakers when compared to the Z906.
You can find the measurements below:
- Z606: 7.01 in x 4.33 in x 3.42 in (or 178 mm x 110 mm x 93 mm)
- Z906: 6.50 in x 3.90 in x 3.70 in (or 166.3 mm x 100.3 mm x 93.5 mm)
Satellite Speakers Weight
The satellites of the Z906 is twice as heavy as the satellites of the Z606:
- Logitech Z606: 1.0 lbs. (or 0.45 kg)
- Logitech Z906: 2.0 lbs. (or 0.89 kg)
Total Peak Watts
The Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System has more than six times the amount of peak wattage than the Z606 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System. You can find that specification below:
- Z606: 160 Watts
- Z906: 1000 Watts
Total Continuous Watts
The Logitech Z906 also has four times the amount of continuous wattage than the Logitech Z606:
- Logitech Z606: 80 Watts RMS
- Logitech Z906: 500 Watts RMS
Subwoofer Peak Watts
Furthermore, the Z906’s subwoofer is more than three times as powerful as the Z606’s subwoofer:
- Z606: 50 Watts
- Z906: 165 Watts
Subwoofer Continuous Watts
The Logitech Z906 also uses more than twice the amount of continuous wattage than the Logitech Z606:
- Logitech Z606: 25 Watts RMS
- Logitech Z906: 67 Watts RMS
Satellites Peak Watts
When it comes to the satellite speakers, the Z906 is more powerful than the Z606:
- Z606: 55 Watts
- Z906: 67 Watts
THX Certified
Only the Logitech Z906 has received THX certification, which means that it meets standard for 5.1 surround sound reproduction.
As a result, it should sound more accurate than the Z606.
Digital Decoding
The Z906 is the only Logitech 5.1 surround sound speaker system in this comparison guide to support Dolby Digital and DRS.
Connections
When compared to the Logitech Z906, the Logitech Z606 is the only one to feature wireless connection over Bluetooth 4.2.
The Z906 does support more wired connections with digital coaxial input, digital optical input, headphone jack and 6-channel direct input.
Both speaker systems support 3.5mm and RCA inputs.
You can find a full breakdown of connections for both products below:
Logitech Z606 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System:
- 3.5mm input
- Bluetooth 4.2
- RCA input
Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System:
- 3.5mm input
- Digital coaxial input
- Digital optical input
- Headphone jack
- RCA input
- Six-channel direct input
Bluetooth Profiles
As we stated above, the Z606 is the only one of the two to support Bluetooth. It is compatible with the A2DP and AVRCP 1.3 profiles.
Warranty
The Logitech Z606 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System and Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System each come with a 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty.
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