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Logitech G51

*Est. $115

Reviewed June 2009
Logitech G51

Best value 5.1 computer speakers

pros
  • Good sound detail
  • Price
  • Great for games and movies
  • Useful control pod
cons
  • Bass and high frequencies suffer at high volumes
  • Short speaker cables
 
 
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(102 customer reviews)

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amzing sound, October 26, 2009
the best surround sound they sound like 500.00 speakers the bass is hard and clear the speakers provide a amazing 3d environment
Does its job well, September 30, 2009

I ordered these so I could finally have a 5.1 setup for my PC at home and it sounds amazing no matter what, whether I'm playing games or listening to music. My only complaint is that the speakers do not really get that loud at all in my opinion, I mean it will do I guess, but the old Creative 2.1 speakers that I had for a very long time before I ordered these were much louder with good audio quality. Overall its a great product and it was packaged very well, but just wish that the speakers could get louder.

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wonderful 5.1 speaker, September 24, 2009
I prefer creative than this one.But this time the logitech G51 can compare with creative about sound system.It is very amazing.I am satisfy about this speaker.
Antiquated!!!!, September 12, 2009

The system requirements state that this item is compatable with pc and mac. I am a mac user and once I received the item I found out it is not compatable with Mac. Your computer must have 6 audio outputs to accomodate each speaker. Mac has never made a computer with this many outputs so I don't know why they claim it to be Mac compatable...nor do I know why anyone would ever have to have 6 outputs for an audio system on there computer. This product was poorly designed and poorly describe...it is antiquated...Amazon would let me return the item either and in fact they never responded to my request about this matter...Do not purchase this itme...

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G51 is a great surround system for a great price., September 12, 2009

I bought my G51 system used, so I was worried about any defects or problems, but there were none, other than the box it was shipped in being very dinged up. The G51 sounds amazing...a huge step up from the older 4.1 Creative I was using. It's not top-of-the-line, but it's the best you can get for being in the $150 range. I love using the Music matrix mode to put music over all my speakers...makes it sound so much better. However, I don't use the Gaming mode at all, even though I play plenty of videogames. Sometimes voices will be cut out because it's ignoring the center channel, and most of time, like in TF2, it just sounds weird and too amplified using the Gaming mode. It sounds just fine in the normal mode though.

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1. PCMag.com

Jamie Lendino gives the Logitech G51 speaker system four out of five 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's disappointed in 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

3. GoodGearGuide.com

Jesse Sutton feels that 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.com

Although Michael Brown admits that Logitech G51 computer speakers are a good value for games, he's disappointed with 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 180 owners give feedback on the Logitech G51 surround-sound speakers here, with around two-thirds awarding them a perfect rating. Most owners agree with most pros that this is an excellent value for gaming, but they may not be the best choice for music lovers.

Review: Customer Reviews for 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 an impressive 4.5 out of five rating. Some owners feel midranges 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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