i managed - no my dad managed - yes - he still needs me to tell him how to use a mobile phone, hopefully now you understand.
But still seriously, x540's aint bad, i know you had them and you know yourself what they sound like but i find mine superb, although matrix button does.... ummm nothing
Hmm i got logitech x540's and to be honest they are pretty dam good for the money i paid, £70 is a bargan for these speakers, i have got speakers which cost £140+ at the other house and quality is as good as x540's.
My opinion: x540's aint the loudest i've ever heard but unless you live in the middle of a forest these are quite sufficient.