Logitech G launches new PC Gaming Speaker with Lightsync

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/15/2018 10:24 AM | source: | 26 comment(s)

Logitech G today announces two new additions to their family of gaming gear. The Logitech G560 PC Gaming Speaker is the first dedicated gaming speaker system with Lightsync, a technology that synchronizes light and sounds to gameplay.

Joining the speaker is the new Logitech G513 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. The Logitech G513 also features LIGHTSYNC RGB, provides the choice of two Romer-G mechanical key switches and a premium palm rest for a comfortable experience. Logitech G continues to expand its range of high-performance gear that is purpose-built for the needs of gamers, and push innovation in RGB to new immersive levels.

The Logitech G560 provides 240 Watts Peak/120 Watts RMS power, which delivers amazing sound for music and PC games, and 3D audio with DTS:X® Ultra 1.0 for in-game positional audio. Together this improves accuracy, and heightens intensity and realism, giving gamers a more immersive and fun experience. The G560 speakers are built on Logitech's rich 25-year heritage in designing premium audio devices.

Powered by advanced LIGHTSYNC technology, the Logitech G560 synchronizes brilliant RGB lighting and powerful audio in real time to match on-screen gameplay action. Light and animation effects can be customized across approximately 16.8 million colors, with four lighting zones. The Logitech G560 features multiple connection options including USB, 3.5mm and Bluetooth. This combined with built-in Logitech Easy-Switch™ technology, enables you to switch seamlessly between any four connected devices such as a PC, smartphone and tablet, so you can listen to your favorite playlist off your phone while playing a PC game. LIGHTSYNC technology also works with video and music content allowing you to enjoy immersive light and sound beyond gaming.

LIGHTSYNC Powered Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

The Logitech G513 takes Logitech’s award-winning design in keyboards to the next level with RGB lighting and LIGHTSYNC support. The keyboard offers the choice of two Logitech G exclusive Romer-G mechanical key switches, Romer-G Tactile and Romer-G Linear. The tactile version provides soft tactile feedback during actuation for gamers who prefer direct feedback, while the linear version gives you a smooth keystroke. All Romer G keys offer fast and quiet competition-grade performance, and bright sharp lighting, all in a key that is more reliable and durable than standard mechanical switches. The switches actuate up to 25 percent faster than the leading competitor at a distance of 1.5mm, combined with a low-force 45g actuation, to provide near-instant responsiveness.

The Logitech G513 features an anodized and brushed aircraft-grade 5052 aluminum top case for a slim, premium design with rigid durability, an integrated USB extension passthrough port and an optional palm rest to deliver comfort during long sessions.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech G560 PC Gaming Speaker and G513 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard are expected to be available at global retailers beginning April 2018 for suggested retail prices of $199.99 and $149.99, respectively. The keyboard is available in two colors, Carbon which is available worldwide and Silver (Romer-G Tactile only), available in select markets.

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IchimA
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#5528402 Posted on: 03/15/2018 11:25 AM

Wake me up when they have a good 5.1 system like Logitech G51. Been using it for almost 8 or 9 years now with no problem . For my 3by3 room is more than I need

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#5528411 Posted on: 03/15/2018 12:17 PM

Last month my Z-5500 had its 10th anniversary! Ok, the backlight stopped working a few years ago, but the rest is still completely fine! And if I compare it with my Yamaha HS8 they really sound quite nice for a PC-Speakersystem that had the pricetag of only one HS8! a kind of Z-7700 would be very cooool.... ;-)

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#5528417 Posted on: 03/15/2018 12:53 PM

Used a Creative T20 II system for almost 7 years before it gave up. Best speakers I've owned! Great sound, build in bass (no sub) and played pretty loud. Nowadays it's gotta be RGB and gimmicks...sigh! The other Creative T range products has build in power saving (in EU) which cannot be turned off, absolutely terrible.

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#5528428 Posted on: 03/15/2018 01:35 PM

Yeah the old skool creative sounded the best nothing beats a gigaworks s750 7.1 surround set, shame mine broke after 8 years of use, best 7.1 set i ever had.

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#5528431 Posted on: 03/15/2018 01:43 PM

I've been using an onkyo 7.1 av receiver and full range sony speakers and a sub for the past 15 years. They sound fantastic. The new stuff I speculate are for the new folk or older folk with broken gear. The older era speakers and amps are just fantastic and upgrades unlike a gpu or cpu cannot be justified for audio. Sound has reached its maximum progress.

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#5528449 Posted on: 03/15/2018 02:50 PM

Yeah the old skool creative sounded the best nothing beats a gigaworks s750 7.1 surround set, shame mine broke after 8 years of use, best 7.1 set i ever had.

How did you manage the placement of 8 speakers?

I remembered having a 5.1 system and although I had a corner table at that time, the left front/rear were not that far from each other

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#5528450 Posted on: 03/15/2018 02:53 PM

So, basically a retry of the Philips AMBX range?

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#5528452 Posted on: 03/15/2018 02:58 PM

I'm still using the Z-5300e speakers

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#5528453 Posted on: 03/15/2018 02:58 PM

How did you manage the placement of 8 speakers?

I remembered having a 5.1 system and although I had a corner table at that time, the left front/rear were not that far from each other

I'd imagine most people wall mount them. I had my Z5500's wall mounted - typically you don't want speakers close to the wall due to SBIR but computer speakers aren't exactly amazing performers to begin with. I do miss my Z5500's though.

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#5528463 Posted on: 03/15/2018 03:49 PM

I really have to laugh. Ive been waiting for a replacement for my Z-2300 2.1 sound system that I bought 2003, 200 watts, and 8" subwoofer and speakers so good, they cant even make them anymore. A used Z-2300 goes for 199.00. The only thing I don't have are the lights to distract me and cause some glare whilst I am playing PubG or CSGO. Oh well, we cant have everything.

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#5528468 Posted on: 03/15/2018 04:17 PM

A used Z-2300 goes for 199.00.

That's too expensive, here where i live i could get the Z906/Z-5500 with that money. I actually bought a Z906 last year for just 149,99 euro.

EDIT: After a quick look i could find the Z2300 for 45 euro and one for 65 euro.

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#5528469 Posted on: 03/15/2018 04:20 PM

signex
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#5528470 Posted on: 03/15/2018 04:21 PM

Yeah I was thinking about selling my z5300e after I saw this.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z-5300e-THX-Certified-280-Watt-Surround/dp/B0002SQ0AE/ref=sr-1-1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521123621&sr=8-1&keywords=z5300e

Probably cause they are rare to find brand new, and it's their last one. :p
Really like the design of tho's, might pick one of these sets up in the future.

EDIT: Found one for 60 euro. :p

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#5528472 Posted on: 03/15/2018 04:24 PM

More stupid lights!

This is my favorite bit- "This combined with built-in Logitech Easy-Switch™ technology, enables you to switch seamlessly between any four connected devices such as a PC, smartphone and tablet, so you can listen to your favorite playlist off your phone while playing a PC game.". Because we can't leave a music player running in the background while playing a PC game lol.
Anyway, the feature itself is nice. I wouldn't have minded BT connectivity on my z623 if I could use it to connect it to my PS4. I hate my TV's speakers

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#5528495 Posted on: 03/15/2018 05:06 PM

You and me both ! My 5500's cannot be beat, they still sound amazing I really wish Logitech remade them with quality components.

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