5.1 speakers

**rahuljin** · 15-05-09, 09:01 PM

hi,

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.

**sato1986** · 15-05-09, 09:06 PM

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.

**moserw** · 15-05-09, 09:45 PM

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.

**Audiophi1le** · 15-05-09, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by sato1986

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

U can even consider G51 if u are into gaming/watching movies.

For audiophiles Mx5021 2.1 is the way to go.

**rahuljin** · 15-05-09, 11:13 PM

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 ??

**Audiophi1le** · 15-05-09, 11:20 PM

g51 is better than X540 these are good VFM @ their respective prices.

**whacky_rohan** · 15-05-09, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by sato1986

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..

**j1n M@tt** · 15-05-09, 11:31 PM

@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.

**rahuljin** · 15-05-09, 11:58 PM

the site says FX5051 does not require any sound card as it is connected through usb. now i am confuse ?

**YoGi-Sama** · 16-05-09, 12:01 AM

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 : http://www.techenclave.com/show-off/...nd-125700.html

**sato1986** · 16-05-09, 02:23 AM

Originally Posted by j1n M@tt

@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.

VS3251 are the saddest 5.1 speakers ever! they sound worse than Intex 5.1, im not kidding.

Originally Posted by rahuljin

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.

# 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.

**rahuljin** · 16-05-09, 03:09 AM

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

**Dinesh_Malhotra** · 16-05-09, 04:18 AM

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

**rahuljin** · 16-05-09, 08:43 AM

thanks all for help and replies. i will buy X-540 soon from NP delhi.

**sato1986** · 16-05-09, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by rahuljin

thanks all for help and replies. i will buy X-540 soon from NP delhi.

:hap2:

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

**j1n M@tt** · 16-05-09, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by sato1986

VS3251 are the saddest 5.1 speakers ever! they sound worse than Intex 5.1, im not kidding.

I seriously doubt dat man!!

. Personally I like X540 with its amazing bass punch. But VS3251 is wat recommended by audiophiles due to its exact sound reproduction than enhancements over original source.

**VanishingNerd** · 16-05-09, 01:04 PM

FX5051 is discontinued now. It has been for a while now. There are no new replacements for it yet.

**shanmumanoj** · 14-09-09, 10:51 PM

does anyone own a FX5051 . I bought one last week, but not able to figure out how to connect the power plug. Can someone help pls

**sato1986** · 14-09-09, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by shanmumanoj

does anyone own a FX5051 . I bought one last week, but not able to figure out how to connect the power plug. Can someone help pls

you can ask for help from local TE members incase you dont find any online (TE/google) help.

**jillam123** · 15-09-09, 12:15 AM

thinka bt logitech z5500.......its out of ur budget but....save a lil. money and go for it....as i am doimg the same...

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