Spec me 5.1 speakers.

Robert1986 · 2 Oct 2008 at 12:09

I've been using a cheap £10 stereo speakers from logitech for about a year now and I think its time for an upgrade. The logitech speakers do sound good, but nothing special.

Budget = £50

I've had my eye on either the Logitech X-530 or Logitech X-540.

Thanks.

willhub · 2 Oct 2008 at 12:43

I dont think an X-530 or X-540 would be an upgrade in terms of sound quality tbh. I'd say if you want better SQ Logitech does those Z10's and they sound superb for their size, the bass and sound quality is impressive imo.

Robert1986 · 2 Oct 2008 at 12:50

They cost more than £50 though.

willhub · 2 Oct 2008 at 12:55

Robert1986 said:
They cost more than £50 though.

Surley your budget is not limited totally to 50? Cant you go over like 10 quid?

Look around I'm sure somewhere will do it closer to 50, but thats the best you are going to get for its price.

Robert1986 · 2 Oct 2008 at 13:08

Guess I'll go sing a song or two out on the street to raise some extra money.

Was wanting 5.1 but if the 2.1 z10's are better SQ, then I guess thats the better choice. I already have a 5.1 setp-up for my tv anyway.

Thanks.

-Aura- · 3 Oct 2008 at 14:26

These will set you back a bit extra, I`ve got them and they`re excellent, though I rarely have the rear two hooked up.

AtaRo · 3 Oct 2008 at 14:32

this speaker fits nicely in your budget Creative Inspire T6100 5.1 Speakers £39.94 inc VAT

willhub · 3 Oct 2008 at 14:37

Robert1986 said:
Guess I'll go sing a song or two out on the street to raise some extra money.

Was wanting 5.1 but if the 2.1 z10's are better SQ, then I guess thats the better choice. I already have a 5.1 setp-up for my tv anyway.

Thanks.

They are 2.0, if you like bass then the Z10's wont be for you.

Robert1986 · 3 Oct 2008 at 14:56

AtaRo said:
this speaker fits nicely in your budget Creative Inspire T6100 5.1 Speakers £39.94 inc VAT

Nice. Just what I was looking for. The z10's look good but I'm not liking the touch screen controls or LCD.

Thanks for all the help guys.

Maccy · 3 Oct 2008 at 15:14

I used to have the X-530's until I recently switched to studio monitors.

They were fantastic speakers tbh, clear sound, could be pushed a long way and just generally good value for money.
Recommend them if you're after a 5.1 set.

Robert1986 · 3 Oct 2008 at 18:27

Went with the logitech speakers as I've always liked logitech.

I'm using an old Creative Sound BlasterÂ Audigy 2 6.1 sound card, will this be good enough or is it time for an upgrade?

Maccy · 3 Oct 2008 at 18:46

At first I used them with onboard sound which was ok, I then went up to an XtremeMusic by Creative which made them sound great.

Robert1986 · 3 Oct 2008 at 19:37

I noticed the Logitech X-540 is only £10 more, so, I went with that.

MikeHunt79 · 3 Oct 2008 at 19:46

Your not gonna get much for £50... It's like asking what monitor to go for and saying "budget = £80"...

-Aura- · 3 Oct 2008 at 19:46

Robert1986 said:
Went with the logitech speakers as I've always liked logitech.

I'm using an old Creative Sound BlasterÂ Audigy 2 6.1 sound card, will this be good enough or is it time for an upgrade?

That card will be fine. X-Fi boasts 192khz over 2 channels but only 96khz over 5.1+ systems, same as earlier SB cards. Both 24 Bit.

Latest drivers for XP, Daniel Ks modded drivers for Vista here if you want full surround support via CMSS.

I wouldn`t have splashed out on a X-Fi Xtreme if I knew about the modded drivers at the time of sale. My Audigy SE sounds undistinguishable vs X-Fi under Vista 64 :\

Robert1986 · 3 Oct 2008 at 19:52

MikeHunt79 said:
Your not gonna get much for £50... It's like asking what monitor to go for and saying "budget = £80"...

A £50 5.1 set-up is good enough. I already have a £300 logitech 5.1 set-up for my PS3. Just need something good for my pc.

snowdog · 4 Oct 2008 at 20:22

Robert1986 said:
A £50 5.1 set-up is good enough. I already have a £300 logitech 5.1 set-up for my PS3. Just need something good for my pc.

Why not use the 300 quid set on the pc too, surely it comes with multiple inputs ?

Robert1986 · 4 Oct 2008 at 20:35

snowdog said:
Why not use the 300 quid set on the pc too, surely it comes with multiple inputs ?

Kinda hard to do that. My pc is one side of the room and the TV is on the other. I did think about it though, just wouldn't work.

-Aura- · 4 Oct 2008 at 22:05

Got just the ticket for you here Rob

Robert1986 · 4 Oct 2008 at 23:36

auraindigo said:
Got just the ticket for you here Rob