I am looking for another set of speakers to replace my old set. I don't want to spend much more than $50. I was doing a little bit of research and I think I've narrowed it down. I realize these are all Logitechs, and while they might not offer the performance of some of the higher brand names, I am sure they will sound good regardless. I really like Logitech's design, and they will match the rest of my setup well.
Logitech X-530 for $56 + free shipping.
Logitech Z-3 for $64 after shipping.
Logitech X-230 for $47 after shipping.
Naturally, I think those 5.1s are the best deal. The 530s are only $9 more than the 230s, and they appear to use the same speakers/sub, except there is just 3 less, so I assume sound quality would be superior on the 5.1s. The Z-3s on the other hand, they actually cost more than the 530s, and are only 2.1s. I assume they use a higher quality driver/sub, which drives up the cost. I'm not sure if that'll be good enough to offset the 5.1s sound quality though.
I am mostly concerned with the clutter of having 5 speakers. I think I would have a tough time finding room on my desk, but I am sure I'll manage if I did choose those.
I rather have a good set of 2.1s than a crappy set of 5.1s. Has anyone had experience with both the Z-3s and the X-530s? How do the 230s sound? If either of the 2.1s sound decent, I might get those instead. I'm leaning towards the 530s just because they offer a better value, and I'll manage the clutter some how.
On a somewhat related note, I'm wondering if the 5.1s would work properly with my system. I currently use the onboard Nforce2 (Abit NF7-S v2.0) for sound. IIRC, I remember on the features list, it was Soundstorm certified, so I think its 5.1 compatible. But I am just looking to confirm if my mobo will properlly support the 5.1s.
I think I see 5 jacks on the board, but some of them are for headphones and a microphone. I assume they share the jacks, but can I still use headphones and microphones even with the 5.1 system? I don't want to be under the desk switching out jacks all of the time. If that is the case, I might be interested in the X-3/230s instead.
Thanks
Logitech X-530 for $56 + free shipping.
Logitech Z-3 for $64 after shipping.
Logitech X-230 for $47 after shipping.
Naturally, I think those 5.1s are the best deal. The 530s are only $9 more than the 230s, and they appear to use the same speakers/sub, except there is just 3 less, so I assume sound quality would be superior on the 5.1s. The Z-3s on the other hand, they actually cost more than the 530s, and are only 2.1s. I assume they use a higher quality driver/sub, which drives up the cost. I'm not sure if that'll be good enough to offset the 5.1s sound quality though.
I am mostly concerned with the clutter of having 5 speakers. I think I would have a tough time finding room on my desk, but I am sure I'll manage if I did choose those.
I rather have a good set of 2.1s than a crappy set of 5.1s. Has anyone had experience with both the Z-3s and the X-530s? How do the 230s sound? If either of the 2.1s sound decent, I might get those instead. I'm leaning towards the 530s just because they offer a better value, and I'll manage the clutter some how.
On a somewhat related note, I'm wondering if the 5.1s would work properly with my system. I currently use the onboard Nforce2 (Abit NF7-S v2.0) for sound. IIRC, I remember on the features list, it was Soundstorm certified, so I think its 5.1 compatible. But I am just looking to confirm if my mobo will properlly support the 5.1s.
I think I see 5 jacks on the board, but some of them are for headphones and a microphone. I assume they share the jacks, but can I still use headphones and microphones even with the 5.1 system? I don't want to be under the desk switching out jacks all of the time. If that is the case, I might be interested in the X-3/230s instead.
Thanks
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