The Logitech company was founded in 1981 in Switzerland and it is one of the most famous producers of computer accessories in the world. It started by producing mice for computers and now it expanded its products in other areas too. Today it is also making keyboards, webcams, gaming accessories, microphones and computer speakers. Logitech is selling its products in many countries all over the world, and it has become so famous due to the good and accessible products. Most of them are not so expensive, so they can be afforded by any home user.

As you got used, we are presenting a different model of computer speakers from Logitech in each article. Today we are going to talk about a pretty good set of speakers, the Logitech X 540 system.

As you can notice in the image the system is composed out of many speakers. Each of these speakers has its own name and characteristics. Let’s begin with the biggest speaker from the image, which is the subwoofer. As you may already know, the subwoofer is specially made to give the low and deep frequencies, in another words: the bass. The subwoofer will really make a difference between a 5.1 system and some regular stereo speakers, and it will bring a new dimension to your music. If the subwoofer is powerful enough, and it is played at high volumes, it can give you some great sensations and can bring the night club (or a live concert) into your own room. Usually the recommended position for the subwoofer is under the desk. The speaker sitting on the subwoofer (in the image), the one that stays horizontally is the center channel. This component usually gives the high sounds, such as voices of actors and singers and that’s why it is also an important part of a 5.1 surround sound system. The recommended position for the center channel, is in front of the user, pretty close to him. We all know that the 5.1 systems are famous for their surround sound. But you can’t have a surround sound only with a subwoofer and a center channel. For these kind of sound you will need some satellite speakers. A 5.1 system (and also the Logitech X 540 system) has 4 satellite speakers. You can also see them in the image, they are the 4 speakers that are sitting vertically. Usually the satellite speakers have to be placed in certain places, and you will learn about this from the user manual. But if you don’t have one, just think about it because it is simple: each of the satellite speakers has a name : rear left, rear right, front left and front right. So this is exactly how you have to position them. If the arrangement is correct, then you will be able to enjoy some great surround feelings, such as the sensation of someone attacking you from behind.

Now let’s get back to our system, the Logitech X 540. This system is not expensive at all, compared to other surround sound systems that can cost hundreds of dollars. The price for this one is slightly under 100 dollars (99 dollars). So you will not spend a fortune, and you will still be able to enjoy a rich, clear and balanced sound. The sound will be spread through all the room, so you won’t have to worry about dead zones or hot spots like in other surround systems. This feature is available thanks to the position of the drivers, which are both forward and backward firing drivers. All the clear and rich sound from the center channel and satellites will be completed by the deep bass (without too much distortion) offered by the subwoofer.

The design is quite simple and elegant, so they will easily assort with your room. The speakers are also quite small, meaning that they will easily fit even in a small and crowded room. The satellite speakers can be mounted on walls, while de center channel can be placed directly onto most flat-panel displays. Along with the six speakers you will also receive a wireless control pod. This small and wireless device is very useful. Most of the surround sound systems have the controls mounted on the subwoofer. And like we said the subwoofer has to stay under the desk, so this means you will always have to crawl under the desk to change the volume. But this is not the case with the Logitech x 540, because you can place the control pod right next to your hand, and be able to control all the volume levels. From the control pod you can also turn the system on and off.

For those times when you want to enjoy some music all by yourself you can use some headphones and they can be connected into the wireless control pod. You can connect this system to a computer and also to a MP3 or CD player. The dimensions for the subwoofer are: 11.25 inches H, 6.5 inches W and 9.75 inches D while a satellite speaker has 8.4 inches in height, 3.2 inches in width and 5 inches in depth. The centre channel has dimensions of 7.8 inches H, 4.74 inches W and 3.75 inches D.



The Logitech x 540 system has a total power of 70 watts RMS which is quite good, considering the small price. This can be enough for a small room, and just with 70 watts, turned at maximum, you can still annoy your neighbours. The power is divided into 45 watts for the satellite speakers and centre channel  and 25 watts for the subwoofer. The frequency response is between 40 and 20.000 hertz. This will mean that the system will give all the sound ranges, from a deep bass to some clear high sounds.

The ratings and reviews for this system are quite really good, and most of the sites and users are giving the perfect score (5 out of 5). Reading the reviews of some of the home users, you will find that they were really pleased with the product.   A person tested it both by playing some loud music, or by playing a video game, and the results were very good.

So if you want a nice audio experience, with a pretty good surround sound at a low price, you should definitely choose the Logitech X 540 5.1 audio system. Enjoy!