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i want to buy new 5.1 speakers and i am thinking about the Altec Lansing FX5051. my budget is about rs 10k. please tell me is it value for money and what is the current price of this speaker ?
i will buy it locally but need advice.
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FX5051 are nice but i think they cost 14k.

I wud rather recommend Logitech X-540 - 5.3k + XONAR DX Sound Card - 4.6k.

U cannot beat this combo! period.
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Do you have an external soundcard or is it the default onboard soundcard? An external/dedicated soundcard is the way to go and will give better output too.
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FX5051 are nice but i think they cost 14k.

I wud rather recommend Logitech X-540 - 5.3k + XONAR DX Sound Card - 4.6k.

U cannot beat this combo! period.
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U can even consider G51 if u are into gaming/watching movies.
For audiophiles Mx5021 2.1 is the way to go.
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Old 15 May 09, 11:13 PM
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i dont have an external sound card but will buy one soon. i am thinking about speaker only. the price of altec is rs10700 on theitwares.
do games support usb speakers in 5.1 mode ??
i am seriously thinking about a 5.1 from altec. i heard that altec is VFM and very good sound quality. is there any 5.1 speaker from altec ?
which one is good -- g51 or X540 ??
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g51 is better than X540 these are good VFM @ their respective prices.
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FX5051 are nice but i think they cost 14k.

I wud rather recommend Logitech X-540 - 5.3k + XONAR DX Sound Card - 4.6k.

U cannot beat this combo! period.
+1..

this will actually sound the best..
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Default Re: 5.1 speakers

@rahuljin
Altec Lancing VS3251 + Xonar DX is also a gud combo to consider. But if u hav the budget for FX5051 then buy it without any doubt, and buy a sound card any sooner or later as u hav mentioned above.
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the site says FX5051 does not require any sound card as it is connected through usb. now i am confuse ?
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I would personally vouch for X-540... as I own these and they really rock in gaming and movies.
You can read my mini-review here : The X of Sound...

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Altec Lancing VS3251 + Xonar DX is also a gud combo to consider. But if u hav the budget for FX5051 then buy it without any doubt, and buy a sound card any sooner or later as u hav mentioned above.
VS3251 are the saddest 5.1 speakers ever! they sound worse than Intex 5.1, im not kidding.

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the site says FX5051 does not require any sound card as it is connected through usb. now i am confuse ?
hmmmmm... Still its sound card wont be powerful enuf..
and personally i dint like the FX5051.

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# Type: 5.1 Surround speakers (USB & analog)
# Dimensions: 3.2" x 2.3" x 7" (satellite), 9.8" x 9.8" x 13." (subwoofer),
# Output: 48W (4x 12W) front/rear speakers, 13W center speaker, 28W subwoofer
# Driver size: 40mm mid-range, 18mm tweeter
# Response range: 30Hz - 20kHz
# S/N ratio: > 75dB
11k speakers with a total of only 80W rms? a Big No No.

Rather lay eyes on X-540 - 5.3k (70W rms)
Techgage - Logitech X-540 5.1 Speakers
.......................

Advantages of FX5051 over X-540:
1. SEXYYYYYYYYYYY DEEEEEEEEEPPPPPP BASSSSSSSS
2. Nice looks

Disadvantages:
1. Double the Price of X-540

.......................

Choice is urs. i wud again recommend X-540 only evn if u have a 11k budget. money shudnt be burnt uselessly. the product shud be worth the budget.


UPDATE: Yes, the USB soundcard of Altec FX5051 sux more than onboard audio. End of discussion, these speakers are for bass-maniacs ONLY.

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ok than i will buy the x-540 but first please tell me is z5300 disconnected by logitech ?
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it is discontinued...

but u can still get a 2nd hand one if u try hard.

i myself sold one to a te member and he did to another te member..

hope they both are happy
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thanks all for help and replies. i will buy X-540 soon from NP delhi.
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thanks all for help and replies. i will buy X-540 soon from NP delhi.


Bring a XONAR DX also.. U cudnt be happier.
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