Entry level 5.1 for movie and gaming

[satyanjoy]

Hi all, I am new to this forum and this my 1st post after my intro post. I am looking for a 5.1 speaker set primarily to connect with my pc to get surround sound in gaming and movies. So far I like Logitech x-540 and Logitech Z-506 -which seems to be affordable to me also. Later on I also plan to attach xbox360 or a ps3 to it.any suggestions //

Note: what about other brands like Mitsun,Mitashi & ,john barrell

Thanks in advance

 

[theironhorse]

welcome to the forum and logi is good choice however we have more options .. please mention the max budget you will be looking at..

 

[satyanjoy]

welcome to the forum and logi is good choice however we have more options .. please mention the max budget you will be looking at..

budget is biggest show stopper.. 5k
I am not that much of a enthusiastic in this segment right now, for me this will be entry so dont want go for a high setup,just need a good entry setup

 

[cavallino]

Hi all, I am new to this forum and this my 1st post after my intro post. I am looking for a 5.1 speaker set primarily to connect with my pc to get surround sound in gaming and movies. So far I like Logitech x-540 and Logitech Z-506 -which seems to be affordable to me also. Later on I also plan to attach xbox360 or a ps3 to it.any suggestions //

Note: what about other brands like Mitsun,Mitashi & ,john barrell

Thanks in advance

Logitec x 540 is the older model and the last time I checked ( months ago) it was not available in the market. . I had to go for z506 paid 5500 for it. Performance wise, its average. Hope that helps.

 

[Anilvarma]

budget is biggest show stopper.. 5k
I am not that much of a enthusiastic in this segment right now, for me this will be entry so dont want go for a high setup,just need a good entry setup

Hi I own Logitech x-540 and they are value for money, but since the logitech discontinued the model, i think they are hard to find, and y dont u take a look at altec lansing they make good 5.1 systems too. and there is no way u can connect these things to xbox 360, I connected my xbox 360 like this

Xbox360-------->TV---------> logitech 5.1
(HDMI) (3.5mm)

So its just stereo sound heard through 6 channels....thats y i am building a HT:licklips:

 

[satyanjoy]

Logitec x 540 is the older model and the last time I checked ( months ago) it was not available in the market. . I had to go for z506 paid 5500 for it. Performance wise, its average. Hope that helps.

yeah I know that, but it is better than the new model in terms of usability ( optional matrix mode and better wall hangable features)

Hi I own Logitech x-540 and they are value for money, but since the logitech discontinued the model, i think they are hard to find, and y dont u take a look at altec lansing they make good 5.1 systems too. and there is no way u can connect these things to xbox 360, I connected my xbox 360 like this

Xbox360-------->TV---------> logitech 5.1
(HDMI) (3.5mm)

So its just stereo sound heard through 6 channels....thats y i am building a HT:licklips:

I have a 24 inch lcd monitor with hdmi,
what will be the startup options for HT ? any suggestions

 

[Anilvarma]

yeah I know that, but it is better than the new model in terms of usability ( optional matrix mode and better wall hangable features)

I have a 24 inch lcd monitor with hdmi,
what will be the startup options for HT ? any suggestions

An entry level HT setup will cost u around 23k.

Check Onkyo 3300, 3305

 

[satyanjoy]

An entry level HT setup will cost u around 23k.

Check Onkyo 3300, 3305

oh:sad:..thats way too much of my budget right now..is there any cheaper solution

 

[Anilvarma]

oh:sad:..thats way too much of my budget right now..is there any cheaper solution

Ok Here is the problem..

X540 --- Good with PC, but u cant connect them to xbox 360

Logitech 506 ----- Not as good as x540, no wall mounts, sound controls on the speaker but can be connected to console (although u will only get stereo sound)

So to get 5.1 from ur pc and consoles u should get either A HTIB or Logitech z5500 (Has Optical in) but priced around 15k.

Or else search for a Speaker system which has optical in.

 

[Anilvarma]

I am going to skip the optical in for this purchase..how is edifier speaker in compare to logitech ?

Hey

If you are going to skip optical in and want to buy a 5.1,go for logitech x540.

 

[satyanjoy]

how is Zebronics ZEB-SW7000R and JBL Creature III ( i know its a 2.1 but its a looker for sure)