Logitech today
expanded the award-winning G-series family of PC gaming peripherals,
unveiling the Logitech G51 Surround Sound Speaker System, a 5.1 speaker
system featuring 360-degree surround sound with dual Matrix modes for a
more immersive gaming experience. For gamers who want to bring their games to life, the Logitech G51 Surround
Sound Speaker System offers all the benefits of 360-degree surround sound –
and makes it available with or without a multi-channel audio source. With
Logitech’s dual Matrix technology, gamers can create a 5.1 surround-sound
experience from any common two-channel stereo source.
“The G51 delivers an immersive surround-sound experience, but it goes far
beyond that for gamers,” said Jef Holove, general manager and vice
president of Logitech’s audio business. “Surround sound is a competitive
advantage in true 5.1 games, plus the system also offers two Matrix
surround modes for classic stereo games or music. For online players, it
features headphone and microphone jacks with independent mute controls.
And, the system was designed to allow modders to easily customize the
satellite speakers with their favorite game art or to match their gear. In
short, the G51 is authentic gaming equipment.”
Nearly all digital music, and legacy games, are only primed for stereo – or
two-channel – sound. Using Logitech’s proprietary Matrix surround sound
technology, the G51 speakers split the audio signal into six channels of
sound, without degrading the audio quality. That means, even if their game
doesn’t provide six-channel audio, people can enjoy it anyway. As a result,
gamers can gain the competitive advantages of surround sound –
first-person-shooter gamers, for example, can now hear enemies creep up
behind them. If they’re being shot at, they’ll know what direction the
bullets are coming from.
