Altec Lansing VS2621 2.1 Channel Speaker System
by Altec Lansing Technologies
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Manufacturer: Altec Lansing TechnologiesFormat: CD
Model: VS2621
Color: Black
Product features:
- Stylish multimedia speakers with auxiliary input
- Add a CD or MP3 player without disconnecting from your computer
- Separate subwoofer adds bass from a compact enclosure
- Audio Alignment technology for balance and accuracy
- Each satellite speaker measures 5.1 x 5.2 x 4.7 inches, subwoofer measures 4.9 x 8.8 x 10.3 inches (WxHxD)
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Customer Review: Hard not like these amazing little guys
Summary: 5 Stars
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I wanted to not like these speakers being that they are only 2.1, are marketed as being for MP3 players despite being non-portable, and because I recently picked up a set of 5.1 speakers for slightly more money. But despite all that, I love these speakers. They are absolutely fantastic.
For their small stature, the speakers that accompany the subwoofer are giants with respect to the sound that they can put out. It's both clear and powerful. I am very impressed. And the subwoofer is equally impressive because it is also smaller than a typical subwoofer and yet still has tremendous power. You wouldn't think so from the appearance or even the specifications. These speakers must be experienced in order to understand how impressive they actually are.
As far as value goes, for slightly more money, you can get yourself a 5.1 set from Creative or Logitech that sound fine. But if all you want is something to blast music from your computer or MP3 player, I would absolutely recommend these bad boys. I would even wager that they can compete with Bose Acoustimass speakers if you consider that they cost far less.
Let's talk design. The speakers are aesthetically pleasing. They're classy looking. Even the subwoofer looks well built. Obviously the internals of these speakers are well designed or they wouldn't sound as well as they do. So, really, the only thing I can criticize is the way they power on and off. You must use a switch on the sub to turn them on and off. A better design probably would have been to use the volume control. But this is hardly a game changer. Everything else about these speakers is perfectly fine to absolutely exceptional.
One has to wonder why only $50 for such exceptional speakers. I'm guessing it's because they are proprietary. The two satellite speakers are hard wired together with a plug that goes from the control speaker to the subwoofer. So, while satisfactory, there is limited distance by which to separate the speakers. Also, the only input is a hard wired stereo jack -- no digital audio via optical or anything like that. No RCA cables without an adapter. Just the stereo jack. So, the usage is rather limited to a specific set -- computer and mp3 player. But that is not necessarily a bad thing. It just makes it easier to manufacture as well as adding a limited amount of portability. It wouldn't be too difficult to bring these speakers from one room to another rather quickly.
I tested these speakers on my ipod and ipod shuffle. Because you must use a stereo jack to plug the ipod in, it means you have 2 volume controls -- the ipod and the speakers themselves. With other speaker setups that use a stereo jack, I have heard the scratchiness that's associated with over-modulation. You may have experienced this if you've ever had to lower your ipod volume in order to prevent it in whatever setup you were using. But with these speakers, you can turn your ipod volume all the way up and just rely on the volume controls on the speakers. There's no modulation involved -- just amplification, which is a very good thing. So, again, this product passes the test brilliantly.
So, with all that in mind, I would absolutely recommend these. It was easy to give this product 5 stars.
Description of Altec Lansing VS2621 2.1 Channel Speaker System
The VS2621 three-piece speaker system for computers & MP3 players was built with one purpose in mind deliver blow-your-socks-off sound without blowing your budget. The unique angled shape of the satellites directs full-spectrum audio toward you for improved audio dynamics while the side-firing subwoofer pumps out impressive bass. Its compact size makes it ideal for small spaces, but there¿s nothing small about the sound. All controls are at your fingertips and a handy secondary input jack lets you connect your MP3 or CD player while still linked to your computer.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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