Altec Lansing VS2121 2.1 Computer Speaker System (3-Speaker, Black & Silver)

List Price: $49.99

Features:

• Compact 2.1 PC speaker system with stereo speakers and a powered, front-firing, long-throw 4-inch subwoofer in a ported, wooden cabinet
• SFX (Sound Field Xpander) Technology widens the stereo image at the touch of a button
• 6 watts x 2, plus 16 watts for the subwoofer; built-in controls include power on/off, volume, and the SFX switch
• Wall-mountable speakers broaden placement options; stereo headphone jack affords private listening
• Shielded satellites for distortion-free use near video monitors or TVs

Accessories:

Boston Acoustics P4TS (Ea) Table or Floor Stand for Bravo II and all P4 speakers

Customer Reviews:

Worst buy I ever made [Posted on 2006-04-02]
When the unit is turned off, there is a lot of noise coming
from the speakers, as long as it is plugged in the wall. Had
to disconnect the system from the electric plug at night time
- otherwise I could not fall asleep ;)

Then, I tried to connect my guitar effects to the RCA input
jacks. However, I could barely hear any sound coming through
the speackers, even if I turn it all the way up. I've
used the same setup to connect my guitar effects to my stereo,
and no problem there, so I know it's this unit.

Wanted to return this [...] the next day, but could not find
my receipt. Shucks. Now I've taked the unit to the office,
assuming the noise would be less annoying because of our office
air vents. Nope. Noise is so bad, I have to unplug the system
if I don't want to listen to music.

For $50, I'm sure this is a very very bad buy. For $50,
any other alternative is most likely a better buy that this.
Beware.

And if you choose to go against this advaice, make sure you
know where you keep your receipt.

Terrific for the price [Posted on 2006-04-17]
I don't understand why so many people are complaining about these. I was passing my cell and cordless phones all around them and heard only minimal interference when the phone was 3 inches away. I'm sorry, but these are excellent speakers.

Love these speakers! [Posted on 2006-04-30]
I was thinking about buying a small stereo for my dorm room but decided to get these speakers for my computer instead. The sound is AMAZING!! Very powerful speakers and nice crisp, rich sound. I am so glad that I bought these instead of a stereo, much cheaper and sound better than any stereo systems I looked at.

I have never seen any interference with them and I use my wireless laptop and cell phone near them all the time.

Great buy for the money [Posted on 2006-09-08]
I bought these speakers, and I really like them. I do get the noise others mentioned, but if I keep my phone away from the speakers, I don't get the noise. For $20, it's a no brainer. The sound is very, very good, not great, but very good.

AAA+++ [Posted on 2007-10-05]
I LOVE THESE SPEAKERS! Very low price for a SUPER high quality sound! The base is AMAZING! By far the best speakers I have ever owned. I bought a second pair for my brother and they blew him away too. Sound quality is comparable to speakers that cost 4 to 5 times as much! For only 2 speakers and a woofer this thing packs a punch!

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