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Logitech G51 March 16th, 2008 | by Josh Norem

Features and Design

The Logitech G51 is a 5.1 speaker system with five satellites and a subwoofer. The satellites feature two 2” drivers apiece, while the subwoofer houses a 5.25” downward-firing driver. The whole system is controlled by a tethered remote that offers a number of control options.

Satellites

The four surround satellites output 20 watts RMS, while the center channel pumps out one watt less at 19w. Each satellite features a removable “skin” that can be customized either by downloading new skins from the Logitech website or by making your own with Logitech’s software. The center channel features a clamping attachment that allows you to mount it on top of your LCD; a clever idea if you ask us. The satellites can be wall-mounted too by swiveling the base around and then hanging it on a support, but Logitech does not provide any hardware to accomplish this goal.

The center channel can stand on its swiveling base, or be clamped to your LCD.

Subwoofer

The down-firing subwoofer pounds out 56 watts from its 5.25” driver. All the inputs are on the back of the subwoofer as well. It uses a bass reflex enclosure and there’s a plastic covering on the port designed to match the satellites.

Remote

The control “pod” is weighted and features non-skid feet so it won’t move around on your desk. In addition to volume control, it also allows for adjustment of the subwoofer level, surround level and center channel volume too. It sports connectors for both headphone and microphone, along with mute buttons for both too so you can mute the mic while still listening to the game, and vice versa. A button on the right side toggles the Matrix surround mode, which emulates surround sound with two-channel audio sources. It has both a gaming mode and a music mode.

Image Courtesy of Logitech