Price: $49.99 $41.99

I've owned the Logitech X-230s for several years and have always been more than pleased with their performance. They're easily the best sounding speakers in their price range. When it came time to buy another set of speakers for a second computer, I went searching for a new set of X-230s, but in my search I saw that there was a newer X-240 line of speakers, comparably priced. I assumed that I would be getting nearly the same or better sound quality out of a newer generation of my X-230s, but when they arrived the next day (amazon prime has changed my life) I was sorely disappointed.

The sound quality is lacking significantly compared to the X-230s, and no matter what I did to my sound settings on my computer and the bass level on the subwoofer, I could not get away from the muddled mid-range tones. The highs are quite tinny and the speakers put out almost nothing in the lower range, instead relying on the subwoofer to do all the low-end sound. Even with my the subwoofer turned all the way down on the X-230, you still get fairly deep tones, but not so with the X-240s. If you turn the sub all the way down, you're left with speakers that sound no better than the ones Dell throws in free with your purchase of a discount computer.

Just to make sure there wasn't a problem with the computer I hooked it up to, like a bad setting in the sound card properties making the output sound hideous, I swapped computers that the X-230 and X-240 were connected to. Sure enough, the X-240 still sounded awful while the X-230s still put out that beautifully clear, rich tone that I've always expected from them.

About the subwoofer. The cone is a standard paper cone, which is no big deal, but I'm very bothered by the fact that it is not protected in any way. There is no cover for the cone itself, which is located on the outer side of the bottom panel. The legs raise it off the ground a little bit, but heaven help you if the sub gets knocked over or something gets kicked underneath it. The X-230 features an extremely sturdy metal cover over its cone and it is very well protected, and has survived numerous bumps and kicks over the years.

The only advantage this speaker has over the x-230s is the little MP3 player port, if you can even really call it that, mostly just a cheap plastic stand which just requires more space on your desk, and requires you to run more wires... Great if you're into that sort of thing!

So my best advice is to get the [[ASIN:B0002SQ0A4 Logitech x-230]] instead of the x-240 if you're looking for great sound from an inexpensive 2.1 package.

I purchased the Logitech X-240 system for my office computer about 2 months ago and couldn't be happier with it. With my small business the budget is tight when it comes to 'extras' but I got more than I expected with this computer sound system. The little sub produces good deep bass and the overall sound reproduction is also very good. I paid a little under $40 for the system and I can't imagine getting a better system for anything under $80. I do wish it had bass and tremble controls and a little more flexibility in the wiring, but for under $40 with this level of sound quality I can't really complain. For the money I love this system.

Honestly, i saw these on sale and thought that they would be decent speakers for the money. I use other things made by logitech like wireless mouses and i thought they would put the same effort into making good speakers. the sound quality ok and there is too much bass and almost no mid range and the highs are way too tinny. These speakers are just not good. the hum that starts when you turn them is annoying and it is horrible for the music. other than the annoying buzz sound the sound from playing songs is ok at best. im glad i now own the jbl creature II speakers and they are much better and are about 40 bucks. i own a macbook pro and the jbl's work much better. hopefully this review helped