Reddit mentions of Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System with Subwoofer

I have the logitech X-540's. I bought them a few years ago, but they still sound great. I think I only paid like $100 for them though.

Hey guys! Christmas isn't an incredible distance away and my parents tend to be very generous with me. I'm looking to get a starter audiophile setup for Christmas.

1. Budget $250-$300 USD
   
   
2. I am looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers, an amp, and a turntable to listen to vinyl.
   
   
3. I will be using the speakers for 50 percent music, 30 percent games, 20 percent TV shows and movies. They will be near field (on my computer desk).
   
   
4. As of right now I just have my desk top computer as well as a pair of Superlux hd688b headphones. I also have a crappy logitech 5.1 speaker set: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Speaker-System-Subwoofer/dp/B000JJM8XE/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1415032672&sr=1-3&keywords=logitech+x530 (I payed a LOT less for them i dunno whats up with the price here.)
   
   
5. I will hopefully be using my desktop computer for a source as well as a turntable so I can listen to vinyls. I have a spotify premium membership as well as a lot of cd ripped songs on my computer. I also have a small vinyl collection that I have inherited from my parents but have no way to play as of yet.
   
   
6. I listen to a large variety of music, mostly jazz, rap/hip hop, folk, and indie rock.
   
   
7. Used may be difficult since it will be a christmas present. I can send links to things to my parents and they will buy that just fine but they may balk at buying used otherwise especially if its from a craigslist type site.

Hi all!

I've been thinking about upgrading my setup, I don't have anything to complex right now, currently, I have a Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System . I have the opportunity to get a set of Thonet & Vander Kurbis BT Bluetooth Speakers for only $100. What I want to know is will I see a noticeable improvement? Is it worth it? Also is there an alternative to these speakers I might want to consider? I'm on a pretty tight budget ($100-120 or less). I use the speakers for about 70% music and 30% movies, youtube, games, etc. and the speakers are placed around my desk, so in a pretty small area.



Also with either of these setups would it be worth it/should I get an amp? What are some good amps I could get for $40 or less (used is absolutely fine)? I am currently connecting the speakers to the 3.5 mm headphone jack on my laptop.

Thanks!

You might be surprised how nice some budget sets can sound. That said, I do plan on building a nicer system, but since the price per speaker is a bit outside my budget for now, I make do with what I have. I bought that set of Logitech speakers because in the store they honestly sounded better than some of the other models that cost twice as much ($80 instead of ~$150).

Lol. That's really specific. No though, it's not that. It's visually identical in every detail to this set:
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Speaker-System-Subwoofer/dp/B000JJM8XE
However it's NOT that set because I paid like $60 for it literally about 14 years ago, so there's no way it's that expensive now. I have them connected by green, black, and orange wires.

So, to elaborate on what that remote is: it is part of this 5.1 surround system: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Speaker-System-Subwoofer/dp/B000JJM8XE.

It is connected to the subwoofer, which is connected to your audio outputs. It is just an example of the type of hardware I'm looking for, not the exact type I'm looking for.

That remote can be mounted on top of your desk, and makes it extremely easy to control volume, power, and hooking up headphones to override your speakers when you want.

I'm just looking for something similar that would allow my nieces and nephews the ability to override their speakers easily, seeing as the speakers are in a common room.

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.

Been using these:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Speaker-System-Subwoofer/dp/B000JJM8XE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1303260966&sr=8-2

for about 2 years now. Fantastic. Good sound, nice bass, 5.1 surround. I <3 em. They're lasting...

Here's a link to an Amazon page for the exact same speakers I have. Figured it had better photos than what I could take. :)

Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System with Subwoofer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JJM8XE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WDL1xbMYVEWB3

Should I upgrade my speakers? what is everyone's sound set up? I've been looking into home theater set ups and I really don't know what I want to do. I would prefer a wireless setup after my ugly 5.1 wires. [These are the speakers that I have.] (https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Speaker-System-Subwoofer/dp/B000JJM8XE) That is definitely not the price I bought them at ~6 years ago.

I had the telecast with these.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Speaker-System-Subwoofer/dp/B000JJM8XE

Not as fancy, but nice for the 5.1 experience.

So I have an old Logitech X-540 5.1 speaker set from probably 2005 I'm still using (https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Speaker-System-Subwoofer/dp/B000JJM8XE/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1511215396&sr=1-3&keywords=logitech+5.1)

I just built a new PC am wondering if I should upgrade my speakers too. I am no audiophile by any means and know really very little, but I also have AKG Q701 headphones plugged into the Schiit stack (Modi/Vali) and I don't even know if speakers can or should be plugged into that stack.

My question is - would the Klipsch 2.1 Pro Media be a noticeable improvement in sound quality over my current setup? I'm worried I won't be able to tell a difference and feel disappointed. The Klipsch is currently 150 on Amazon, but will be looking at black friday deals.

Alternatively, is it worth it instead for something like the AudioEngine A2 or A5+ which is like double the price of the Klipsch and no subwoofer. There's also the option of Logitech Z263 I guess as well which is about 100. I play a lot of games, listen to punk rock and jazzy electronic stuff, and watch a lot of Youtube/Twitch for reference.

So yeah, I appreciate any help and also appreciate treating me like an audio newb as well =) I don't know the difference between analog and optical and all these other things, so simple setups are better! Is the Klipsch my best bet, or would it a wiser and more noticeable upgrade to something like the A5s coming from my current Logitech 5.1 (which I don't even think the far side speakers work and takes up a lot of space...)

Pretty sure I bought them back in high school, so they're fairly old

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1. What is your budget?

Around $400 - $800

2. What are you looking for?

I am looking for some better audio (stereo only) for my desk, alongside the monitor and notebook.

3. How will you typically be using the gear?

I listen sitting at the desk, so near-filed. The desk is 160x80cm.

4. What gear do you own?

My current setup is 12 years old Logitech X-540 now used only at 3.1 setup. The subwoofer started to silently hum recently which gives me a headache.
Headphones Bayerdynamic DT 990 PRO (250 Ohm).
I also have Genius SP HF1250X used at my TV and they hum even more badly.

I tried to use the Genius bookshelves on my desk and they sound dull. I have also read that the bookshelves are actually not good for desk and near-field experience.

5. What do you intend on using for a source?

I listen from my USB-C Belkin dock station connected to my MacBook.

6. What material will you be using your gear for?

Mainly for music (pop, rock, classic - Spotify or my own mp3 / FLAC collection) and youtube. Then occasionally some series and films.

7. Are you willing to buy used?

Not really.

One important detail you didn't mention is whether you care what type of speakers you're looking for. I'm assuming PC speakers, and you mention that the ones you replaced were 5.1, but do you want another 5.1 set or would you be ok with 7.1, 9.1, 2.1, 4.1 etc.

I personally use Logitech X-540 speakers. They're 5.1, work great, and have a nifty feature that can output to all 5 satellites using just stereo audio. So if I'm listening to music it'll put the vocal track on the center, keep the left/right front as they would be, and put the instrumentals from their respective side on the rear channels. It's not perfect, but it sounds good in certain circumstances.

$82 on Amazon

Logitech x540 gets my vote. Usually its cheaper though. You can often times get it on sale for $60