Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker System

by Logitech

• 5.1-Channel speaker system for PCs, Macs, audio receivers, DVD players, or game consoles
• FDD2 satellite technology produces uniform sound field for rich results
• Dedicated center channel enhances dialogue
• Master volume and subwoofer level controls for convenient access
• 70 Watts RMS total system power (7.4 watts x 4, plus 15.5-watt center speaker and 25-watt subwoofer)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 16.8 x 13 inches ; 17 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002WPSCG
• Item model number: 970114-0403
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (290 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #56 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Computer Accessories > Computer Speakers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 2, 2004

Product Description

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Amazon.com Product Description

Get the most from your games and movies with the adrenaline-pumping surround sound of the Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker System. Its subwoofer and satellites use the latest technological advances to ensure consistent audio at any volume.

Plug the Logitech X-530 into your PC, music player, DVD player, or even your PlayStation® or Xbox® game console and immerse yourself in clean, crisp, consistent surround sound from your games, movies, and more. The high-tech subwoofer adjusts itself dynamically to deliver distortion-free bass. And the five wall-mountable satellite speakers use Logitech´s patented FDD2 technology to eliminate the uneven sound response created by conventional dual-driver designs. The result: a clear, uniform sound field without the "hot spots" and inconsistency of other dual-driver satellites.

• Frequency Directed Dual Driver (FDD2) satellite technology produces a uniform sound field for full, rich sound
• Matching front & rear satellites deliver balanced surround sound
• Dedicated center channel makes dialogue clear and intelligible.
• Dynamic, real-time bass equalization maximizes bass response while minimizing distortion
• Ported subwoofer design displaces more air for deeper bass
• Headphone jack enables private listening
• Master volume and subwoofer level controls placed for quick, convenient access
• Satellite speaker stands rotate for easy wall mounting

Product Description

Immerse yourself in clean, crisp, consistent 5.1 surround sound from your games, movies and more. The Logitech X-530 speaker system features a high-tech subwoofer that delivers distortion-free bass and five wall-mountable satellite speakers that eliminate the uneven sound response created by conventional dual-driver designs.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

172 of 200 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding! October 19, 2004

By ChirsB

These speakers are the first 5.1 speaker system i have bought. before, i had a stereo, and i connected to my PC, with PowerDVD and with Trusurround( a 5.1 simulation service with a 2.0 system), there were no complain at all, although i wanted to give it a try with true 5.1 system.

I was checking on Internet for a 5.1 system not too expensive, in fact creative speakers are cheap,but the bad reviews made me change my mind. so i dicided to go on Logitech.

i was about to buy the Logitech Z-640 6 Speaker Surround Sound System, the price is low (40 bucks!), but i checked the logitech web site, and there were new speakers, this speaker were just 10 more bucks than z-640, and the review i saw on: digitalreviews.net
that practically says that this speakers were comparable with the Logitech's higher end models such as the Z-5300 that cost more than 150 bucks, so i bought it.

i have just tested yesterday, connecting with a dvd player, that has dolby digital decode built-in, maybe this kinds of dvd player has no good quality decoding, but the sound i heard yesterday was amazing, especially the subwoofer, it's like the theater sound really.
Although the power is only 70 watts, and with peak of 140, the sound power were outstanding.

I tested with, Return of the king, Das Boot, The impire strikes back, kill bill vol 2, and it's like to see a new complete different movie!.

Imagine how it's gonna sound with my Audigy zs 2(thx certified), that i have just ordered from Amazon.

Update()
Well i have just set up my audigy zs 2 in my pc, and i was blown away, you can clearly notice the direction of the sound, i was watching kill bill vol 1, and for the fisrt time i was listening new sounds, i have never listened with my stereo system before.
and the subwoofer is really unbelievable, you can turn the volume of every speaker off and up, and the subwoofer too.
but in high volumnes the bass loses....

there's also another problem with the sub, it mixes with the front speakers, so when there's voices in the front speakers, you can hear voices comming out from the sub. bad!

After reading the bad reviews for these speakers, i must tell you that these sepakers are what you paid for.for music and games, the sound would be not so good(because of the lack of mid range), but for movies, o my god for 50.00 bucks you never find something similar, every night i watch the lord of the rings (the pallenor fields) in DTS with the audigy zs 2 sound card decoding, you hear voices, sounds(behind you) you'll never listened in an stereo system. it's amazing what you get for only 53 bucks.
There's also a scene in Kill Bill Vol 1 when the bride wakes up after the coma, there's is a mosquito sound that makes you belive you have one behind you, i always show these for demostration of sorround sound to my firends, and i have a good time watching their reactions, amazing.

i gave five stars because of quality - cost. you will never find something similar under 100 bucks.....

if you don' like it, go to buy the Logitech Z-5500 ($300.00).
So what's 250 bucks HE!!!!

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great price but.... January 29, 2005

By db

Speakers sound fantastic, up to a certain volume level, at which point they begin to show deficiencies in bass and mid-range response. They do a pretty good job filling a small room, but if you like your music loud, you'll find yourself maxing out all volume level controls, wishing you could go one notch higher. I have yet to watch a movie in 5.1 surround (remember, you'll need a sound card that supports a 5 speaker set-up), but I'm sure they'll handle quite well.

Certainly a good value, but if you are truly looking to upgrade to "the next level" like I was, you may consider spending a bit more money.

98 of 115 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent engineering December 8, 2004

By Karthik

This speaker system is designed to handle the audio specturm with high degree of professionalism. The handling of base is very excellent but guys unless u have a dolby 5.1 device or a adapter you wouldnt need all the speakers given. 3 speakers will simply sleep in the box. other than that i highly recommand this piece.

---Update--
I bought a 5.1 Dolby USB adapter to match this device's input requirement. Later I found another catch that the DVD player software which comes along with our laptop can only give a stereo output [Due to some license regards with Dolby systems]so even with this interface only 3 of the 6 speakers are producing sound and to make them [all 6] give 5.1 Dolby sound one needs to upgrade their DVD software. WinDVD 5 is my Sony Vaio's default DVD player software and i have orderd for its upgrade which costs some $12+shipping. So finaly to utilise this device to its full at a COMPUTER one needs to have

1.USB - 5.1 Dolby adapter device
2.DVD software that reproduces 5.1 Dolby [upgrade]
3 Most importantly Movie DVD with 5.1 Dolby sound track or a Player software that can simulate 5.1 dolby from ordinary stereo recordings.

The above will add a price tag $20+$15+Shipping minimum but they are worth the Music effect this device is capable of.

Another Update:
If you cant affort extra USB interface and a software, just use a "Y" male to female 3.5mm stereo adaptor to the green and black male pin and feed 4 speakers and the woofer [Not the center "two-eyed" speaker, its not going to make a difference for this idea]. Believe me by placing alike channel speakers [say "Left"] on your left side of your room/bed and the another channel ["right"] on the right side with the woofer facing you. you would get a good stereo phonic sound reproduction. let the source be a mp3 player or a walkman or your laptop or your movie player.

I bet, you will remember/thank me every time you enjoy the stereo phonic effect. Is the Dolby corporation reading this :P