This is the cable for z-5500 systems with pre636 PIDs!! (PID between R200-R636, see below for more details)

This cable is different from the cable for post636 PIDs, if you want to by the cable for post 636 systems, you should click this link: post 636 1 minijack bypass cable, or post 636 3 minijack bypass cable

(BTW, if you just need to plug your z5500 to your MP3 device or a regular laptop, which has only 1 earphone port, you might want the all-new 1 minijack version of this bypass cable with volume control. Simply click on this link:pre636 1 mini jack bypass cable, or search keywords "Logitech Z 5500 (PID pre 636) Control Pod Bypass Cable w/ volume ctrl", or search item number "320835307449" to learn more details.)

(Now we proudly introduce out new product z5500 replacement control pod black edition, It features in full control on the volume of front, center, surround speakers and the bass. It is also 2.1/5.1 self-adaptive, which means you can use either a 5.1 sound card or just any regular 2.1 sound device to power it up. You can get the black control pod at a much lower cost compared to the original control pod.)

It's true, my Logitech Z-5500 subwoofer produced better bass with this cable than with its original control pod.

The specifications are listed below. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have! 

 ONLY the cable is included in this auction!  

Have a set of Logitech Z 5500 Speakers with no control pod? Well, here is a solution you can make use of that set of speakers. No need to buy a control pod for $$$ since you have this cable!

• This is a customize made ~12 feet db-15 connector to 5.1 channels direct stereo jacks cable that allows you to connect your Logitech Z-5500 without a control pod!!!
• High quality shielded cables are used in making this custom bypass cable so the EFI/RFI is reduced to minimal level. (You can hardly tell there's any noise even with your ears attached to the speakers or the subwoofer in a normal living room environment) Read my feedbacks to get an idea.
• This cable will only work with the newer spring clip version of Z-5500 shown in the picture below (incompatible with the RCA version).
• Please also note, for pre636 cables, all satellite speakers as well as subwoofer will work, but not the center speaker. pre636 models require modification inside the subwoofer in order to make the center speaker to work, which is impossible to be realized just by the cable.

• Please note this cable works on systems with Pre-636 PID numbers. That is, any PID number that is between R200 and R636. 
• How to check your PID number: Look at the bottom of your speakers or subwoofer for a small white sticker with a 3 digit number following an 'R' on it.
• The cable has been tested and is guaranteed to be 100% working flawlessly. If in any rare cases you are not satisfied with it or have any issues, I will send you a replacement for free or issue you a full refund.
• How to connect your sound source with your speakers using this cable: The three minijacks goes into the three ports on your 5.1 channel sound card shown in the following pic.

  

• To take full advantage of 5.1 surround sound, you should enable CMSS 3D and Bass Redirection or Bass Management features on your sound card. Depending on your sound card, the software interfaces might differ, but there will be an option for you to enable subwoofer and adjust it. Some sample interfaces are shown in the pictures below. Sound effect (such as movies, music, theater etc.) can totally be adjusted with more flexibility using sound card software instead of the Z-5500 control pod (you get better results adjusting by software).