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- Good sound detail
- Affordable
- Great for games and movies
- Useful control pod
- Poor music quality
- Short speaker cables
Reviewers say the Logitech G51 5.1-channel speaker system successfully delivers most of the performance of higher-end speakers but at a more consumer-friendly price. It doesn't have the superior sound quality of its more expensive sibling, the Logitech Z-5500 (Discontinued), but sound detail is good for games and movies. It has plenty of punch at 155 watts of total system power, but reviewers say it isn't the best choice for music. The G51 speaker system comes with a useful control pod, but it may be a challenge to set up in larger spaces because of short cables.
PCMag.com has a detailed write-up on the Logitech G51 PC speaker system. Techgage.com, MaximumPC magazine and Australia's GoodGearGuide.com.au also provide worthwhile reviews. A fair amount of owners posting at Newegg.com and Amazon.com give feedback on these speakers.
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Jamie Lendino gives the Logitech G51 speaker system 4 out of 4 stars in this detailed report. The speakers are great for games and movies, Lendino says, but they aren't the best for music because high frequencies can sound a little artificial.
Review: Logitech G51, Jamie Lendino, Jan. 16, 2008
2. Techgage.com
Rory Buszka compares the Logitech G51 computer speakers with Logitech's budget 5.1 system, the X-540. Though bass is "beefier," he says he's disappointed by the G51's music performance. He likes the control pod, though, and thinks the Logitech G51 is a good speaker system for gaming.
Review: Logitech G51 Gaming Surround Speakers, Rory Buszka, Oct. 31, 2007
Jesse Sutton says the Logitech G51 speaker system is a good value. It's excellent with games and movies, though "bass lacks some definition" and can get muddy on some music tracks. The control pod is also very handy.
Review: Logitech G51, Jesse Sutton, Oct. 26, 2007
4. MaximumPC.comDetails/Subscribe
Although Michael Brown says Logitech G51 computer speakers are a good value for games, he's disappointed by their performance on music tracks because of uneven bass response. He also criticizes the short length of the speaker cables.
Review: Logitech G51 Surround Sound Speakers, Michael Brown, Jan. 17, 2008
5. NewEgg.com
More than 200 owners give feedback on the Logitech G51 surround-sound speakers here, with about two-thirds awarding them a perfect rating. Most owners agree with most pros that they are an excellent value for gaming, but they may not be the best choice for music lovers.
Review: Logitech G51 155 Watts RMS 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers, Contributors to Newegg.com
6. Amazon.com
Most posters on Amazon.com are satisfied with the Logitech G51 PC speaker system, giving it a 4.5 out of 5 rating. Some owners say mid ranges are weak, however, and several complain of short cables, especially on the rear speakers.
Review: Logitech G51 Surround Sound 5.1 Speaker System (Black), Contributors to Amazon.com
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