Where the G51 excels is when it comes to gaming (which makes sense, since this is a “gaming-specific” set of speakers). The issues that affect music playback quality do not adversely affect gaming sound. In fact, for gaming, the G51 sounds great. The boomy, but loose bass that detracts from music listening really rocks the house when gaming is concerned. Explosions really benefit from the bass heavy system, as do gunshots. With “Matrix” mode activated, games that are mixed in 2.1 sound or lower expand their sound field significantly, which adds a level of immersion that these games might not have normally.

Conclusion:

Whether or not you decide to purchase the G51 speaker system should depend on what your intended uses are. Since you are reading this article on a gaming site, it is probably safe to assume that your computer sees most of its action in the gaming arena. If this is the case, then the G51 is a quite capable speaker system. If, however, you use your PC for music and movies, there may be better options for around the same $200.00 price tag.