Logitech X530 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Great value, clear and defined high and mid ranges

Cons: Bass is either muddy or flat, limited controls

Verdict: A great set of speakers for users interested in getting their hands on a cheap and decent 5.1 setup, but don't expect thumping bass.

Review summary: One of the most common aftermarket peripherals users have been purchasing have been speaker systems. Speakers enhance everything from listening to MP3s to playing the latest first person shooter. Now considered a vital component in most computer ...

Verdict: Today we have Logitech's X-530 speaker system, a 5.1 surround configuration consisting of 5 satellites (with frequency directed dual 2 inch drivers) and a 5.25 inch high excursion subwoofer. It totals 70 Watts RMS and a peak power of 140 Watts. Can ...

Review summary: Moreover, frequency response is excellent, with low bass tones and high treble coming through crisp and clear. To that end, playing tunes, watching movies and blowing away baddies in Doom3 was a joy, which makes the X-530 well worth your time.

Pros: Good frequency response, sleek looks, aggressively priced

Cons: No remote-control, cable lengths are too limiting and cannot be detached either

Verdict: A sound all-rounder if you're after crisp sound quality and strong bass. At $87 they're also well priced.

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Verdict: A budget 2.1 speaker set

Review summary: Logitech's budget 5.1 set is passable, but a high-end 2.1 set that costs only a little more will provide better audio quality.

Pros: Affordable 5.1-channel system, Desk stands double as wall mounts, 1/8-inch headphone jack

Cons: Lacks secondary inputs, Subwoofer not powerful

Verdict: Although it lacks the power and the clarity of some speakers, the X-530 set provides a cheap way to add respectable 5.1-channel surround sound to your computer.