Logitech's G560 system could use better speakers and better software, but the RGB lighting effects are so good you might put up with the annoyances.

Loud; Immersive and platform-agnostic lighting effects; Subwoofer doubles as a great foot rest

Like; really loud; Sound quality is only decent for its price tier; Volume controls are wonky

Logitech’s illuminated speakers feature smart colour-changing technology – and earth-shattering bass

Reactive RGB lighting; Good connectivity options; Lots of bass;

Expensive; Excessive for quiet environments; Dipped mids;

Back in 2013, Logitech moved its G-Series gear into the new ‘Logitech G’ sub-brand (one of five under the company’s umbrella), signaling a newfound dedication to developing top-shelf tech for PC gamers. Since then, the G family has expanded to include numerous mice, keyboards, and other peripherals built to optimize your gaming experience, and look awesome doing it. The new G560 speakers reflect this philosophy, packing an abundance of unique features into a powerful 2.1 setup. We spent some time evaluating them, and as we expected, they’re pretty impressive. The box for the G560 was bigger and heavier than we expected. Turns out, that’s thanks to the hefty subwoofer, which measures a whopping 16 inches tall and weighs more than 12 pounds. The stereo speakers are smaller (about 6 x 6 x 5 inches) and weigh just a few pounds each. They’ve got a cool, distinctive design featuring circular grilles mounted in oblong plastic casings with a brushed finish. Each speaker is equipped with two LE...

Powerful sound; Highly customizable EQ; DTS: X virtual surround sound; Integration with other Logitech G sync gear; Tons of cool lighting options;

Short list of supported light-sync titles currently; Software can be confusing;

RGB is the buzzword in peripherals these days, but few have found any real use for them. It’s all well and good to have an RGB-enabled mouse or headset or keyboard, but aside from a few gimmicks like “imitating the sirens in Grand Theft Auto,” it’s still more about aesthetics than functionality.

Logitech’s G560 system could use better speakers and better software, but the RGB lighting effects are so good you might put up with the annoyances.

Loud; Immersive and platform-agnostic lighting effects; Subwoofer doubles as a great foot rest;

Like, really loud.; Sound quality is only decent for its price tier; Volume controls are wonky;

When it comes to getting sound out of your computer, Logitech is a beast. Logitech is one of the biggest players in the game. Ironically, though, the company has never released a set of gaming speakers – until now.

The Logitech G560 are designed to be the dream set of gaming speakers, offering a compact design, powerful sound, and RGB lighting that reacts to in-game events. In practice, they're a bit of a mixed bag.

Great for gaming; Engaging Lightsync effects; Works with any device; Compact and attractive design

Way too much bass; High price tag; RGB can be distracting; Jarring volume controls

Great for gaming; Engaging Lightsync effects; Works with any device; Compact and attractive design;

Way too much bass; High price tag; RGB can be distracting; Jarring volume controls;

The Logitech G560 gaming speaker system demonstrates the raw potential of what RGB-enabled gaming speakers could offer. It doesn't quite manage to fully harness that potential - but that potential is definitely there.

Solid sound; Mood lighting is cool

Doesn't really deliver on its potential; Expensive for what it is

I was really excited to buy this set. I have a Corsair Ecosystem but no other company has speakers with ambient light as beautiful as these. Unfortunately, that's all about I has going for it. There was an update that fixed the OP subwoofer, so the 2.1 sound is great.

With gaming mice, keyboard, headsets, mousepads, components and even select monitors now incorporating RGB illumination, it’s sometimes difficult to think of any part of a modern gaming setup that can’t come with configurable lighting attached. Gaming brands like Logitech G, Corsair and ROG are always on the lookout for new categories and form-factors to branch into - and any experiment could soon become a mainstay.

The Logitech G560 gaming speaker system demonstrates the raw potential of what RGB-enabled gaming speakers could offer. It doesn’t quite manage to fully harness that potential - but that potential is definitely there.

Solid sound; Mood lighting is cool;

Doesn't really deliver on its potential; Expensive for what it is;