logitech x540 or z4

minimus · 12-16-2007, 09:29 AM

I am in the market for new speakers. I am trying to keep costs below 80 dollars but I want the most bang for the buck. Sound quality is key. I will mostly be listening to music (mostly jazz, classical, instrumental stuff.) I would like some boom for metal when I am in the mood though. Between the x540 and the z4 which would you suggest? I am using a laptop so probably wouldnt be able to fully utilize the true surround capability of the 540. Is it that big of a deal? I may buy an external sound card eventually. I am also open to any other suggestions below $80. Thanks,

Nick

Interest · 12-18-2007, 02:04 AM

Get x540. Trust me. There are 4 satellite speakers, 1 center speaker, and 1 Sub. You can mount the 4 satellite speakers on the walls, the center you could put on your monitor (or anywhere around you) and the Sub should go on the floor. Make sure the Sub is positioned the way it should be. Oh YEAH! Get this off eBay. Here are some good ones, and they're under $80.http://cgi.ebay.com/Logitech-X-540-X...QQcmdZViewItem

oscaryu1 · 12-18-2007, 03:28 AM

The X-530 or the X-230 are also good choices. Ebay has some cheaper refurbished ones too.

Interest · 12-19-2007, 01:51 AM

yeah or 530 or 230, but I would rather suggest x540 or x530 because they are 5.1 and the x230 are 2.1, which means they are 2 speakers and 1 sub. On the other hand x530 and x540 are 5 speakers and 1 sub

Interested · 12-20-2007, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Interest

yeah or 530 or 230, but I would rather suggest x540 or x530 because they are 5.1 and the x230 are 2.1, which means they are 2 speakers and 1 sub. On the other hand x530 and x540 are 5 speakers and 1 sub

bs. i have 5.1 surround with 6 speaks and 1 sub. doesnt have to be 5

minimus · 12-20-2007, 05:21 AM

With the 530 or 540 would i need to upgrade my sound card to fully utilize them? I am using a laptop with only one headphone out jack and one mic jack.

Interested · 12-20-2007, 05:29 AM

nope...plug into the headphone jack

12-16-2007, 09:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
minimus New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2	logitech x540 or z4 I am in the market for new speakers. I am trying to keep costs below 80 dollars but I want the most bang for the buck. Sound quality is key. I will mostly be listening to music (mostly jazz, classical, instrumental stuff.) I would like some boom for metal when I am in the mood though. Between the x540 and the z4 which would you suggest? I am using a laptop so probably wouldnt be able to fully utilize the true surround capability of the 540. Is it that big of a deal? I may buy an external sound card eventually. I am also open to any other suggestions below $80. Thanks, Nick

12-18-2007, 03:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,859	The X-530 or the X-230 are also good choices. Ebay has some cheaper refurbished ones too. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

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minimus New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2	another question With the 530 or 540 would i need to upgrade my sound card to fully utilize them? I am using a laptop with only one headphone out jack and one mic jack. Last edited by minimus; 12-20-2007 at 06:03 AM. Reason: typo

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12-18-2007, 02:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Interest banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 75	Get x540. Trust me. There are 4 satellite speakers, 1 center speaker, and 1 Sub. You can mount the 4 satellite speakers on the walls, the center you could put on your monitor (or anywhere around you) and the Sub should go on the floor. Make sure the Sub is positioned the way it should be. Oh YEAH! Get this off eBay. Here are some good ones, and they're under $80.http://cgi.ebay.com/Logitech-X-540-X...QQcmdZViewItem

12-19-2007, 01:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Interest banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 75	yeah or 530 or 230, but I would rather suggest x540 or x530 because they are 5.1 and the x230 are 2.1, which means they are 2 speakers and 1 sub. On the other hand x530 and x540 are 5 speakers and 1 sub

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