Logitech Z5500 Sound Bad?

[DrSunnysock]

I just got the Logitech z5500, but they seem to sound noticeably worse than my last speakers.

My last speakers were just these:
http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/sc/31629377-2-200-0.gif
Sony SRS-D21

Details I could hear with those speakers seem to be lost, the sound is much less crisp and clear, and the bass feels hugely uncontrolled and sloppy.

My sound card is:
http://images.smarter.com/300x300x15/2/81/1070881.jpg
Soundblaster x-fi xtreme audio

The system is definitely louder, but seems to sound a good amount worse. I've tried experimenting with bunches of equalizer settings to no avail.

Please help?

[DrSunnysock]

I was actually being a little stupid...the sound isn't worse, but I'm sure that it could be improved! (I'm actually not. x.x)

Any software I should check out? Or something?

[Sheep]

That's how the logitech systems sound. I preferred them for games only. You can try EQing them with whatever music player you use. Other then that, there isn't much you can do.

SheepStar

[WmAx]

If you can still return them, do so immediately. I can recommend to you speakers that are far, far superior.

-Chris

[Audiacc]

There is X-Fi Crystallizer and CMSS settings on the card. Play with them a little and see what settings suit you. I have X-Fi on at about 40% most of time and use CMSS for headphones when gaming.