• Digital LCD: Clear, crisp high contrast display
• Input: Select audio source (optical, coax, or direct)
• Effect: Select digital surround sound effect
• Settings: Adjust parameters of digital surround sound effects
• Mute: Mute the entire system
• Level: Adjust volume, subwoofer, center, and fader levels
• Pro-audio style knob: Oversized, weighted control knob with digital precision
• System Power
• Auxiliary input jack: For convenient connection to portable audio devices (CD, MP3, MiniDisc®, etc.)

Specifications

• Total RMS power: 505 watts RMS
  • Satellites: 317 watts RMS (2 x 62 W front, 2 x 62 rear, 69 W center)
  • Subwoofer: 188 watts RMS
• Total Peak power: 1010 watts
• Maximum SPL: >115 dB
• Frequency response: 33 Hz — 20 kHz
• Amplifier: Ultra-linear, high-capacity analog
• Signal to noise ratio: >93.5 dB, typical 100
• Input impedance: 8,000 ohms
• Drivers:
  • Satellites: 3” polished aluminum phase plug drivers
  • Subwoofer: 10” high-excursion ported driver with 6th order bass reflex enclosure
• Surround sound effects
  • Hardware decoding for Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and DTS®, 96/24 soundtracks
  • Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie and Music modes)
  • 6 Channel Direct
  • Stereo x2
  • Stereo
• Supported digital formats:
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS and DTS 96/24
  • PCM (uncompressed stereo): 44.1 kHz / 16 bit through 96 kHz / 24 bit
• Source Inputs
  • Digital optical for DVD or CD players, PlayStation®2, Xbox®**
  • Digital coaxial for DVD or CD players or PC sound cards (requires coaxial cable, sold separately)
  • 6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 2, 4, or 6 channel PC sound cards OR
  • 6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 3 stereo analog mini audio sources, like CD and DVD players, Playstation 2, Xbox, or 2 channel PC sound cards (some devices may require stereo mini to dual RCA adapter, sold separately)
  • Analog stereo-mini (on side panel of control center) for portable CD, MP3,or MiniDisc® players

Features

• Powerful, distortion-free bass: The new, larger 10-inch long-throw subwoofer driver with flared bass port delivers 188 watts of thunderous bass.
• Innovative driver technology: Polished aluminum phase-plug satellites combine two drivers into one--the clarity of a tweeter with the richness and fullness of a separate mid-range.
• Digital equalization: The Z-5500 Digital actively adjusts frequency response in real time for the cleanest, most accurate sound reproduction.
• DTS® 96/24 support: Enjoy studio-quality sound thanks to the Z-5500's support for 96 kHz / 24-bit digital audio streams
• Amazingly powerful controls: The Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center lets you control volume to all speakers, set inputs, and much more. And the separate wireless remote is great for home theaters and video game consoles.
• Innovative satellite design: Cloth grilles are removable for a pro-audio look. Pedestals rotate for easy wall mounting or desk placement. Center channel can be mounted on wall, above or below monitor.
• Connect to multiple sources: Simultaneously connect 6 audio sources including PCs, video game consoles, and DVD, CD & portable music players… and control it all from the Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center.