Opinion on Logitech X-530 5.1 speaker system?

[kumarshah]

So I got more RAM, a new gfx card (6800) and think a nice sound system would go along nicely with it all. But since I have spent like 350$ already, I can't go above 60$. At newegg.com I found them for 49.99 and the reviews there were pretty good. What do you guys think?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836121118

 

[love2skate824]

for around $60 you can pick up logitech z3e's on newegg. much better sound quality than the 530's except there 2.1 vs 530's 5.1 config. id go with the z3e

 

[t3h l337 n3wb]

I have the X-530's and I think they sound great. Then again, I'm not too picky on audio...

 

[w00t]

Speakers are overated get a headset some reasons why

1. you can listen to it as loud as you want
2. small
3. portable
4. very very easy to understand where someone is coming from left or right side improves you skills in games
5. cheap

 

[suicidalpigeon]

or you can join the big boys league and buy some onyx rockets like yoyoyohowsdajello did.

 

[kumarshah]

onyx rockets?

Sorry, but I am interested in speakers as I don't like sound blaring directly into my ears.

What about:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836116153

Thanks a lot

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: kumarshah
onyx rockets?

Sorry, but I am interested in speakers as I don't like sound blaring directly into my ears.

What about:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836116153

Thanks a lot

You can turn them down

It's not all about volume for nicer speakers.

Deal of the momeny looks like B-stock ref1s

ELTs are hot now too.

In summary, the x-530s are a nice 5.1 set to get for the money.

EDIT: oh, and it's Onix

 

[Pabster]

X-530's are the best bang for the buck in that price range.

 

[kumarshah]

What about those creative speakers?

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: Pabster
X-530's are the best bang for the buck in that price range.

:thumbsup:

I have them and love them.

 

[duckdown]

Yeah, I've also got the X-530's and i picked em up on sale (which they happen to be quite often) for only $45 CDN!

They're great I think personally, and would NOT hesitiate to reccomend them again..

Not to mention Logitech's RMA's are one of the best in the business

 

[JTalbain]

im planning on picking some of them up after i heard them at a friend's house. good 5.1 system considering that they can be had for around $50... but then again im not too anal about my sound quality.

 

[t3h l337 n3wb]

I got them for like $37 (non-shipped) on sale I believe

 

[Ike0069]

Just get the X-530's. Best 5.1 setup for that price.

 

[kumarshah]

My friend keeps telling me that Sound Quality won't be that good.

What to do...what to do...

 

[Unkno]

Originally posted by: kumarshah

My friend keeps telling me that Sound Quality won't be that good.

What to do...what to do...

go to a store and listen to them yourself. Problem solved.

 

[spazo]

Originally posted by: kumarshah

My friend keeps telling me that Sound Quality won't be that good.

What to do...what to do...

I was just shopping for speakers myself and I must say that these "cheapo" 5.1s really don't sound better than a good 2.1 setup. The most impressive speakers that I've heard were the Logitech Z-2300s. If I only had that extra $50 to add to my budget...

The Logitechs Z-2300swere heads and shoulders above the rest of the speakers that they sold(circuitcity)

 

[hellokeith]

GREAT 5.1 setup for the price.. BF2 & HL2 sound great.. if you have a good sound card, these speakers will do fine

 

[Powermoloch]

X-530 JUST BLOWS MY MINE SINCE IT IS THE L33T SHIZNAT AROUND !

 

[kumarshah]

On the topic of soundcard, how do I check exactly which one do I have?

 

[Insomniak]

Very very good sound for what you pay. They certainly won't compare to Klipch's, but for $50, they can't be beat.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: kumarshah
On the topic of soundcard, how do I check exactly which one do I have?

Do you know if you're using a soundcard or integrated sound?

If you know your motherboard, you should be able to look up the integrated sound it uses if that's what you're using.

 

[kumarshah]

It says in Sound and Audio:

SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio

 

[Glib]

Originally posted by: t3h l337 n3wb
I have the X-530's and I think they sound great. Then again, I'm not too picky on audio...

Same. I bought Logitech's 2.1 setup a couple years ago (don't remember the model #) for around $50 and I've been really happy with them.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: kumarshah

It says in Sound and Audio:

SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio

Well, that's what you have then.

You could benefit from a soundcard, but a good one is going to cost you about as much as the speakers cost.