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The big thing for desktop consumers is getting the most for their money and also getting surround sound in the process if possible. Most 5.1 systems in the sub $100 level offer decent performance but nothing to really write home about. Generally suffering from bad highs or a lack of midrange sound. The Logitech X-530's are a new entry into this crowd with an MSRP of $79.99 and they introduce a few new methods to overcome the issues that many value system face. Lets take a look at the specs and see what they bring to the table.

Tech Specs:

Total RMS Power: 70 watts RMS
- Satellites: 45 watts RMS (2x 7.4 watts front, 15.5 watts center, 2x 7.4 watts rear)
- Subwoofer: 25 watts RMS

Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kHz

Drivers:
- Satellites: (2) 2" drivers per satellite
- Subwoofer 5.25" ported driver

Features:

- Frequency Directed Dual Driver satellite technology
- Matching front & rear satellites to deliver balanced surround sound
- Dedicated center channel
- Dynamic, real-time bass equalization
- Ported subwooder design
- Headphone jack on controling speaker
- Master volume and subwoofer control knobs.
- Rotating satellite speaker stands.

Testing:
Audio Output: Hercules Digifire 7.1

Movies:
Die Hard With a Vengence
Bad Boys 2

Games:
Unreal Tournament 2004
Call of Duty United Offensive Demo
Doom 3