I’ve really got no complaints here; it’s an easy piece of software to use, even down to the fact that you can reprogram the G key that handles lighting brightness if you really want to.

Because the G560 supports surround sound, you can even position your speakers a little creatively and feel like a whole game is taking place right around your ears. While these port standards exist, Logitech has recycled them to use for both left and right speakers (DB9 = Left, VGA = Right). For example, the Corsair SP500 came with a chunky remote that would sit on your desk, letting you very quickly adjust volume or tinker with the bass settings. Others, like Logitech’s Z623, sound maybe a bit worse, but not enough that you’re likely to notice, and that set costs half as much.This design allows the speaker stand firmly on your desk but also contains a row of RGB lights that reflect off the inner surface of the arc.

Ocuk Limited trading as Overclockers UK is a credit broker, not a lender, and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. For example, you can configure your speakers to cycle RGB colors while playing the audio visualizer effect, but have your keyboard lights beat to the music in a single color. The multi-input functionality is another perk I didn’t expect to get much out of, but was pleasantly surprised. I can only assume that my software version is newer or the negative reviews never even bothered to install the Ghub software?

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. But to use the more advanced LIGHTSYNC RGB options, as well as the screen sampler for bias lighting, you must use the USB connection. Carbon Neutral Certified by SCS Global Services enables companies to demonstrate carbon neutrality for their products by reducing carbon emissions throughout their operations and offsetting their remaining carbon footprint through the purchase of carbon credits. Integrated DTS: X ultra surround sound renders 3D positional audio so you hear your gaming environment from every angle. Furthermore, you can't see all four quadrants on-screen at a single time, meaning that setting up the perfect distribution requires a bit of guesswork (or an eidetic memory).

Since the subwoofer is exposed, be sure not to set the speakers down on top of anything other than a clear and empty floor or desk as you could damage the cone. DTS: X Ultra engine renders 3D surround sound from PC games and music, delivering positional audio for heightened realism. The G560 has one significant drawback, though, tied directly into its physical design: Because the speakers route directly through the subwoofer, it's not possible to turn the subwoofer off completely. The G560 is right in my line of sight, and the screen sampler is intelligent enough that it’s contributed to really eerie moments in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Destiny 2, and a few other games this year with intense and purposeful lighting. The effect updates constantly, so if the camera panned across the scene you might see the left zone eventually turn blue and the right turn orange, in line with the fire.Enter the Logitech G560 Gaming Speakers: a full-featured, three-part set of peripherals that also provides one heck of a light show. Those who just need functional speakers probably won’t want to spend this much, while audiophiles will be let down by the G560 and opt for something better. The G560 isn’t bad, but it doesn’t surpass these other (often cheaper) options, at least to my ears. SCS Global Services is a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing and standards development.

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Considering the size of the box, I’m pleasantly surprised as to how large the subwoofer actually is. Unfortunately that lighting effect will run you quite a bit of money, relative to the sound quality. Naturally the brightness of these lights can be turned down or even off entirely if you don’t want your room looking like a disco in the 90s, but personally I loved having the soft glow they created. Marshall Honorof is a senior editor for Tom's Guide, overseeing the site's coverage of gaming hardware and software. I’ve even left the G560s plugged in and running while using a headset or another pair of speakers, because once I tested the lighting effect I never wanted to go back.