Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System with Subwoofer
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Customer Review: good for me
Summary: 5 Stars
Bottom line... If you don't have a computer with three audio outputs(rear speaker, front speaker, sub)I think you are better off looking at something else. If you have three mini-jack audio outputs to plug into, you are all set and have full controll over sound levels on all speakers from your pc/mac/whatever. If you have three sets of rca plugs to hook up to on a stereo or such, you are provided with one mini-jack to rca converter and will need to get two more to connect the rear and sub channels for full audio control from the unit this is hooked up to. This unit itself does not have any control of speaker levels aside from the main volume. You CAN hook this up by just using the green front audio input mini-jack, which provides music to the front speakers but then if you wish to expand the music to the rear and sub, you simply push the "matrix" buttom on the volume control box and then all speakers play. This works, but not all that well. Without independant control of the volume levels of the front/rear/sub you can't really tweak the sound to make the most of what a 5.1 surround system should be. I started by hooking up my ipod/iphone to just the green front speaker mini-jack input and using the "matrix feature to get "surround sound." It's not bad audio when set up like this, but sometimes you can hardly hear the rear speakers. The front, center and sub all sound great set up like this but without a volume control of the rear speakers, you really don't have the control needed to dial in great audio. I am going to be hooking these up to a computer that has the three plugs, and therefor full control of speaker levels, so I am giving it 5 stars for sound quality, appearance, cost, shipping time, and shipping condition. Oh yeah, speaker cable/wire length, it comes with what I feel to be fair lengths but if you want to really spread these out you will need to extend them (the speakers are connected to the back of the sub with rca connectors, so rca extensions will be needed for this. I did extend the two rear speakers for my needs). It's not Bose, but it is a fraction of the cost and it sounds really good!Customer Review: Worth the Money
Summary: 5 Stars
I looked around for a long time looking at speakers until finally purchasing these speakers. My computer's speakers are really old ones that came bundled with a computer so they are pretty crappy. my original plan was to buy a less expensive 2.1 speaker system but these were not very much more money for some nice extras. After receiving them and hooking them up to my computer I was very pleased. I have a sound card capable of utilizing the surround sound and everything worked great. After a couple days I decided to use the included converter to hook up the speakers to my Playstation 3. These speakers are compatible with anything that has a red/white audio output so hooking them up to my playstation was no problem. After hooking them up I was extremely pleased and have them still hooked up that way right now. I play a small amount of games on my computer and music but I play a lot of games on my PS3 and can even play music through it also(everything is in the same room too) so I enjoy having these hooked up to my PS3 more since they are an improvement over my speakers built into my TV.
Now hooking it up this way with the red and white cables is only two channels, that means that there won't be true surround sound. Actually sound will only come out of the front speakers and sub woofer unless you turn on matrix mode when you are only receiving audio through the green cord. So my games aren't in true surround sound though I do hear the sound coming from all angles, which is nice.
Also these are no high end system or going to replace a true TV/home theater set up. But for a teenagers room, a college dorm, or just something cheap these are great speakers to have.
Also I have had no problems with the speakers malfunctioning, no humming or crackling and they are plenty loud.
Overall great speakers for this price range and are definitely speakers to consider if you're on a budget.
Customer Review: Amazing value!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I moved to school, I had a 13" TV with one speaker, which rattled so bad at times that you could hardly hear the actual sound that was coming out. I decided to purchase the X-540 because it was cheap and would certainly be a step up from what I had - and, it would fit nicely in my dorm.
I admit that I am not an audiophile, so my standards probably aren't that high - but I am pleased and even impressed (especially for the price) at the sound this set puts out, as well as the bass. The unit is very simple to set up, and although the wired remote can be inconvenient, it was a trade-off I was willing to make.
I do not use it for every-day TV, as I like to be able to control volume with a remote. My new TV only has an optical audio output, so I cannot connect the speakers directly to the TV; however I had them hooked up to my old TV's headphone jack, and they worked just fine. The "gaming adapter" that comes with them is very useful, allowing you to plug both audio cables into the system. I hook my video games (Wii, N64, XBox and 360), DVD player, and the TV (on occasion, via the audio cables from my cable box) up to the unit and they all sound fantastic. I also hook my computer up to them when I want to play games through my TV.
Haven't had any problems with the hardware, other than some of the foam pads coming off the bottom of a couple of the speakers. Additionally, I have noticed that one of the rear speakers is rattling like the speaker on my old TV - I assume the grille is coming loose or something, and a rubber band around the unit fixed that. I like the TV clip on the center speaker, it works great, and the matrix mode is nice as well.
I would think the length of the cables would make this a little inconvenient for a bigger living room setup, but for a small room/dorm room I have found this to be a terrific set of speakers.
Customer Review: I've had this system for a long time... still satisfied
Summary: 5 Stars
I ran across this item in the "best sellers" list in Electronics while searching for something else. I am closing in on the 2 year mark after my purchase of this system. I was surprised to see a negative or so-so review on this item. My system sounds as good today as it did 2 years ago; I've never experienced a humm or buzz (as one reviewer puts it)& I'm guessing my neighbors would probably call the police on me if I raised the volume enough to cause distortion.
Its been a while, but I remember narrowing my choices between this system, and a much, much more expensive Bose system. Although I'm a big Bose fan (and owner of Bose products), this system sounded better to me.
Perhaps the previous reviewer should check his connections or his sound card. If there are no problems there, then maybe he has a "dud" set of speakers that should be returned.
I do have a custom built system that revolves around media (Intel DG965WH), but usually I'm running only a 2.1 audio setup. Anyway, the speakers are the most important component of an audio system, and a similar Logitech setup at my office on my laptop sounds great.
I would say they are rugged and durable (as I have moved my system around many times), and even though I'm somewhat an audiophile, they sound great. IMHO, you could double the price of this system, and still get a big bang for the money.
Next to the sound (which easily compares with my, well high dollar, home theater system)is the handy wired control. That has to be the best idea since a pocket on a shirt!!!
In summary, this system jamms!!. Good for me when I'm at the computer, not so good when I'm trying to go to bed and my kids are on the computer :-) My wife hates this setup, along with my home theater system. What better recommendation could one offer?
Customer Review: An Awesome System for the Price!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been looking to upgrade my speaker system for a while and had my eyes on the Logitech X-540 and a good deal to go along with it. As usual, I found everything I was looking for on Amazon.com.
This system totally rocks, and at a very affordable price point - currently less than 75 bucks, PLUS free shipping, PLUS a $10.00 manufacturer's rebate! The X-540 is more than adequate for everything from gaming to DVD videos to music, and I've been completely satisfied since purchasing it in early November, 2009. The cable lengths could have been a bit longer, but I was aware of this prior to purchasing this system and the cable lengths were quite sufficient for my particular installation. Otherwise, an inexpensive set of RCA extension cables will easily solve the prolem.
At first the speakers sounded a bit "tinny", but that was due to the sound card adjustments for my previous 2.1 channel configuration. Once you properly configure your PC sound settings to 5.1, these speakers will knock your socks off. Even if your PC is not equipped with 5.1 surround sound, the X-540's "Matrix" feature will fill the air with amazing 5-channel sound from standard 2-channel stereo sources.
The other feature I like is the corded control pod which allows you to control power, volume, bass equalization and the matrix feature very conveniently from one location. It even features a headphone jack, so there'll be no more reaching down or around the back of your computer. Everything's right there on your desk!
Overall, you will be hard pressed to find a more feature-packed PC speaker system at this price point. I give it a solid 5-Stars for sound quality, features, ease-of use and value. You won't go wrong with this one!