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Logitech X-540 speakers
Ilse Jurriën : October 15th 2006 - 15:18 CET
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 Logitech X-540 Matrix speaker system : Logitech, a leading manufacturer of multimedia speakers, today announced the Logitech X-540 speaker system, an affordable surround-sound system designed for gamers, which solves two distinct problems. The X-540 system enables people to enjoy the experience of surround sound even with two-channel audio sources, by including matrix surround-sound technology. And for those playing games using a flat-panel display with no convenient place to set a center-channel speaker, Logitech’s patent-pending integrated center-channel clip gracefully and securely attaches the speaker atop the monitor, saving desk space. The X-540 system will be a hit with gamers, it outclasses in its price range.
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 Logitech X-series speaker line
"Over the past five years, Logitech has achieved market leadership in the multimedia speaker category with our bestselling X-series speaker line, by delivering great performance, style and value," said Jef Holove, Logitech’s vice president of product marketing for audio. "The X-540 system leaps beyond that to provide more pragmatic innovation, offering matrix technology and the innovative center-channel clip. It is sure to be a hit with gamers, and our customers can rest assured that, for baseline audio performance, this system outclasses the competition in its price range."
Logitech X-540 speaker - Matrix surround sound technology
Audio sources - including many games and nearly all digital music - are coded only for stereo sound, limiting the purpose of having a 5.1 system. The Logitech X-540 speakers, the company’s first to offer matrix surround-sound technology at a price under $100 (U.S.), split an audio signal to create five channels of sound from common two-channel stereo sources - and without distorting the audio quality. For convenience, the matrix button is located on the control center, along with the power button, volume controls and a headphone jack.
CRT monitors - Center-channel satellite clip
Many gamers today are using flat-panel displays - however, unlike traditional CRT monitors, these displays don’t offer a flat place on top for a center channel speaker to rest. Logitech solves this with its patent-pending center-channel clip, another company first. The clip securely fastens the center speaker to the back of the display’s top edge. For gamers who prefer CRT monitors, the center-channel clip also acts as a speaker stand that sits atop the monitor or in front, on the desk.
Logitech X-540 speaker system - Dual driver technology
With a dedicated center channel and acoustically matched front and rear satellites, the Logitech X-540 system produces balanced surround sound. The X-540 speakers use Logitech’s Frequency Directed Dual Driver technology. This technology helps the speaker system produce richer sounds by having two drivers in each satellite speaker. It also overcomes high-frequency overlap that leads to uneven sound - a major barrier to dual driver speakers in the past. The result is uniform, intense sound from any place in the room.
RMS system - Satellites & Subwoofer
The combination of five satellites plus subwoofer delivers 70 watts of power using the audio industry’s official RMS (Root Mean Square) measuring system. The system includes a down-firing subwoofer and a dynamic, real-time equalizer that maximizes bass while minimizing distortion.
Logitech X-series speakers - Price & Availability
When compared to Logitech’s other X-series speakers, the X-540 speakers feature a new industrial design that adds more angles and style to the five satellites. Durable metal grilles protect the satellites and a down-firing design shields the subwoofer driver. With a convenient headphone jack built into the control center, people can also enjoy their games or music privately. The Logitech X-540 speaker system is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in November. Its suggested retail price in the U.S. is $99.99.
About Logitech
Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures and markets personal peripherals that enable people to effectively work, play, and communicate in the digital world. Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded on the SWX Swiss Exchange and in the U.S. on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
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