Reddit reviews Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker System

I'm European, as in Portuguese, and in Portugal there are no stores to "test drive" these kind of speakers.

The difference between the BX5's and the MS40 is 20£, I'm going to order them from eBay.

I don't have a standalone subwoofer, at the moment I have these Logitech speakers, I love the mid/highs the speakers produce, but the bass from the subwoofer is a bit muffled, so I always have it with a lower volume, because if I turn it too high, it won't be as good as it should, so my question is how good is the bass from BX5s? With the subwoofer turned to the lowest volume, I can get the bass I want, not very strong, but still hear what the bass player is playing and hear the drum kick from the drummer, it's just not as powerful as if it was a standalone subwoofer added to the speakers.

And how do you connect the speakers to the computer? RCA only? Does it not lose any sound quality?

Thanks.

I bought these speakers at Walmart for $69. I'm very satisfied.

Well, first I suggest you to read the sidebar and the faq (DON'T TL;DR it!). Then:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-3550 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor | $199.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | MSI Z77A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $109.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $59.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $104.64 @ Amazon
Video Card | MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card | $234.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | SeaSonic 520W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $68.00 @ Newegg
Optical Drive | LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer | $17.99 @ Newegg
Monitor | Dell U2312HM 23.0" Monitor | $245.41 @ Mac Connection
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) | $90.37 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $1131.37
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-11 17:27 EDT-0400 |

Okay, actually I wanted to to use the 3570k and the ASRock Extreme4 but then I decided to choose a version without overclocking ability since the 3550 will be enough for recent games. The "heart" of your new rig is the 7850 which has the best cost-benefit-ratio out there. I added an IPS monitor which has a big viewing angle and should be pretty awesome. As you can see, I did not add a mouse, keyboard and a sound system - but there is also around 120$ left for these. I didn't do it because I like to go to a store and test them and I suggest you the same. Most redditors here suggest mechanical keyboards but I'm no fan of them (they're really loud and cost 100$+. Although you can use them for 10 years or so I prefer buying a "normal" keyboard for 20$ every 5 years.). I think you can find a keyboard you like for about 20 bucks, a good mouse for around 50 and a good 2.1 or 5.1 sound system for 60$ (for example this logitech here.

btw: Do you live near a microcenter?

I've owned these bad bois for many years. Haven't had a single problem with them for about 10 years.

This speaker system and these Mario guys. Totals less than $50, leaves a little for garbage pile.

pretty sure it is these http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-X-530-5-1-Speaker-System/dp/B0002WPSCG

No, they're these https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-X-530-5-1-Speaker-System/dp/B0002WPSCG

Logitech X-530

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-X-530-5-1-Speaker-System/dp/B0002WPSCG

My suggestion would be to check your local thrift stores. I found a complete Logitech X-530 system for 18$, it's been over a year and everything still works flawlessly.

I used these, a slightly cheaper different version of iPeeLavaLampGoo's suggestion, but like you've already found out, unless you're using the Optical audio output, which these don't, then you're going to need a receiver of some sort, or just put up with simulated 5.1. Tbh, I love these speakers and the simulated 5.1 is still pretty impressive and the subwoofer has a hell of a kick on it.

I agree with Tekar, I had these Logitechs for a few years, and they were great and cheap.

They've since come out with a newer model, which I'm sure is even better.

Specs:

Desk: GeekDesk v3 It is adjustable height.
Center monitor: Dell U2410 IPS
Right monitor: Asus VW246
Monitor mount: Duel Stand
Speakers: Logitech X-530
Headphones: Logitech G930
Keyboard: Max Keyboard Nighthawk X7 - Cherry Blue Switches
Mouse: Razer Deathadder
Mousepad: Razer Goliathus
Tablet: Nexus 10
Ambient light: Accent Multicolor LED
PC

• CASE: NZXT Hades Gaming Case
  
• CPU: Intel Core i7-950
  
• MEMORY: 6GB (2GBx3) DDR3/1600MHz
  
• MOTHERBOARD: MSI X58A-GD65 Intel X5
  
• VIDEO: AMD Radeon HD 6870

No I don't need 5.1, that's just what I've been using and would probably get if I didn't need studio monitors as well.

This is what I currently have: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-X-530-5-1-Speaker-System/dp/B0002WPSCG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496030169&sr=8-1&keywords=5.1+speaker+system+x-530 ... but the ones I have are like 10 years old and need to be replaced lol.

I saw someone ask for an amp here a while back, so I'm sorry if this sint the place (I've looked for a place to ask for amps on the sidebar and wiki but cant find it, just guides)

I have the Audio Technica ATH M50x on the way, and I have some cash left over, about $60, and was wondering if I could benefit from an amp/DAC in that price range. Nothing special, but I've heard that having an amp can help in some cases, and I think they're nice looking on a desk.

Budget: 0-$60 USD

Source: My PC, also this old, low priced stereo setup I have can be used.

Thanks if anyone can help, if this is the wrong place please let me know (and maybe link me to the right place). Thanks!!

I've got this Logitech 5.1 set, I've had them probably over ten years (I don't remember them being this expensive then either), and I think they sound great. The biggest problem is that they use 3.5mm connectors instead of digital, so it eats up all the audio connections in the back of my mobo. Also, it can be hard getting the rears mounted somewhere, because of wires.

I've been using these for a few years now, Logitech X-530 .

Probably these, but with the stands removed.

Well, just from what I was reading it seems its always best to go with proven deivers and crossover design, especially for someone like me who has not made any enclosures. Due to that, I didn't find any very small options that had significant plans. Other than that barrier, I have no issues with the mecahnics of hooking anything up.

Honestly most of the stuff I see online and youtube for a form factor I am looking for rarely has specs or parts listed.

I mean honestly right now I have a little D-class amp powering two of the speakers from an old set of computer speakers (https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-X-530-5-1-Speaker-System/dp/B0002WPSCG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1467651033&sr=8-7&keywords=logitech+5.1+computer).

If it sounds better than that, I probably wouldn't complain and just salvage the parts in the future for a more robust build as you suggest.

Source would be mostly streaming or mp3 as well. So my question is, if I get a driver like the HiVi B3N, will it be just as useful as a mid later one as the FE85s (assuming i eventually take it apart to do something else with)?

3.3GHz six core AMD processor (fx-6100), 10GB of ram, and a Radeon 7450 GPU. The only thing I needed to add was a hard drive, but I had one sitting around from another dumpster dived computer that I gutted.

I also found this sound system next to it:

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-X-530-5-1-Speaker-System/dp/B0002WPSCG

Dumpster diving has given me so much awesome stuff, as has thrifting.

logitech x-530 are really good. Dont recommend ones under $30 though if you want bass and loud clear sound. Logitech overall has really good ones. My cousin has these and they sound great too when he was playing Crysis and Battlefield.

I currently use and love the Logitech X-530 5.1 Surround speakers. Even better is that I only paid $40 for a refurbished set.

These coupled with this, and I have been set since '06. I want to have a decent turntable and better speakers eventually, but nothing any time soon.