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- Budget surround-sound PC speakers Logitech X-540 *Est. $60
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Budget surround-sound PC speakers
- Price
- Good for games and movies
- Game console adapter included
- Distortion at higher frequencies
- Limited features
- Unprotected subwoofer driver
- Short cables
According to reviewers, the Logitech X-540 is the budget choice for surround-sound speakers. This five-speaker-plus-subwoofer system pumps out 70 watts, so it's really only suitable for small spaces. If you want or need more power, Logitech G51 (*Est. $110) is a tad more expensive, but it can deliver 155 watts of total system power. Still, critics say sound quality for games and movies is great at this price, and the box includes a game console adapter. Music, though, doesn't fare so well, with some distortion evident at high frequencies. Additionally, the X-540 speakers are low on features, and reviewers express concern about the exposed subwoofer driver.
The best review we found for the Logitech X-540 speaker system was at TechLounge.com. The review at Techgage.com is less detailed, but user reviews at Newegg.com and Amazon.com are plentiful.
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Max Slowik gives the Logitech X-540 surround-sound speaker system a Recommended designation for sound quality at a budget price, especially for games. He notices, however, distortion in higher frequencies and warns consumers about the exposed subwoofer driver.
Review: Logitech X-540 5.1 Speakers, Max Slowik, May 3, 2007
2. Techgage.com
This photo-filled review of the Logitech X-540 5.1 speaker system gives it a high rating for value. Greg King mentions, but doesn't specify, shortcomings in sound quality, but adds that these speakers give good surround sound at a great price.
Review: Logitech X-540 5.1 Speakers, Greg King, Nov. 10, 2006
3. NewEgg.com
Plenty of owners -- more than 320 at last glance -- give feedback on the Logitech X-540 computer speaker system. Most are impressed with sound performance with games, but many also agree with pros in saying that these aren't the best speakers for music lovers.
Review: Customer Reviews for Logitech X-540 70 watts 5.1 Speaker, Contributors to NewEegg.com
4. Amazon.com
Amazon.com only has around half as many owner-written reviews for the Logitech X-540 5.1-channel speaker system as Newegg.com, but satisfaction and recommendations are similar. Most say that the X-540 is a great choice for gaming, though not for music. Short cables are an oft-cited criticism.
Review: Logitech 970223-0403 X-540 5.1 Speaker System (Black), Contributors to Amazon.com
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