Logitech 5.1 speakers.....X530 OR Z640?

[rbownes]

I need some speakers for my new computer and I have heard good things about Logitech. The z640 system has quite a good reputation. I believe the x530 system is the newer line. They are almost the same price.

Which would be the better buy for a gaming PC??

Thanks for your imput.

 

[rbownes]

I will be connecting them to the onboard audio on my Asus K8V motherboard.

 

[ApacheChief]

The x-530 is what I just ordered, if you want to wait a week I'll tell you how it turns out .. it already has EXCELLENT reviews.

I'm going to use it with a creative sound blaster live! 5.1 pci card.

 

[ts3433]

I have the 2.1 version, the X-230, and they're great for listening to music and stuff. I'd imagine the X-530 is good as well.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Z640's here, love them for surround.

- M4H

 

[jpeyton]

X-530; newer speakers, newer drivers, better sounding.

 

[rbownes]

I see they have a 2.1 model called Z-3 as well.

How does a 2.1 system do with gaming? Is 5.1 far more superior because you are surrounded by sound? Would a 2.1 speaker system work just as good?

5.1 setups do take a lot of room and you have wires going all over the place

 

[ts3433]

That's an issue of personal preference. I just got 2.1 because I'm not much of a gamer, but 5.1 would seem to be a no-brainer if you're doing things like that.

 

[rbownes]

Yeah, mostly gaming and a little music every now and then. I dont watch dvd's on my computer.

 

[rbownes]

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