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Altec Lansing VS4121 2.1 Computer Speaker System, 3 piece | List Price: $79.99
Discount Price: $59.95
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Brand: Altec Lansing
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Serious Power
- Deep Bass subwoofer
- Crisp high end specially engineered micro drivers
- Exceptional Sound Dispersion from down-firing midrange driver
- Low-Profile Design
Pretty good as a Sirius speaker system [Posted on 2008-01-02]
I bought this from St@ples for $20 on black Friday. Hard to beat the price, hence the 4 star rating. I think the sound is pretty good, I would be happy if I spent more, but glad I did not.
Without an audio source, there is an irritating hum, but I use them with my Sirius receiver, so I don't notice it very much, unless Howard stops talking for a few seconds...which doesn't happen too often!!
If these were PC speakers, I would return them or have them turned off until I needed to hear something.
Very good value + a tip for improving mid-range [Posted on 2008-01-16]
I bought these as a last minute add-on to a computer system I was buying withot reading any reviews first (mistake). As others have mentioned, the setup, build quality, and placement of the controls for these speakers is excellent. But when I first tried the speakers, I noticed that the voice quality sounded a bit empty, though I couldn't put my finger on why. I pulled up Amazon and lo and behold, I realized that it was the weak mid-range that many others had complained about (by the way, I do not have the humming noise). I was a bit disappointed, but did not want to go through the hassle of returning the system.
I wound up going to my iTunes equalizer, cranking up the mid-range frequencies while leaving the bass and treble the same. The sound has improved dramatically, and the voices sound much richer and more balanced. Of course it would be even better if the speakers themselves generated a more well-rounded response, but as a compromise I think this works well and I am very happy with the sound that I'm now getting. If I had to do it all over again, though, I would buy the Altec Lansing FX4021 2.1 system instead, which has better reviews and is apparently being offered at a huge discount on Amazon.
Neophytes [Posted on 2008-01-26]
Hmmm, hum you say? None here. Read the reviews about humming, no mid range, etc. I just installed these on my pc with some skepticism. I have a pretty good home audio system, Bose speakers, Pioneer amp, Sony dvd and this system for my pc sounds spectacular. Try plugging your power cord into a good surge protector. Anyway, for $25.99 from Bestbuy, I made out like a bandit, plus $5.99 for a two year unconditional replacement. I'm in a real good mood about these speakers. Best purchase I could have made. Thank you and goodnight.
What's this about a hum? [Posted on 2008-05-24]
Let me start out first by saying I have a decent amount of experience with audio systems. I have a multiamp Rockford Fosgate system with a Pioneer HU in my car which I bought and installed myself. My car has the most impressive audio system I own, its a $2,500 system. I also have a 7.1 (Kenwood HU and Sony speakers) system in my entertainment room.
For several years I had some very old Apple II speakers and my Philips stereo hooked up to either my custom PC, or PowerBook, whichever I'm using. It was a 5.1 system. Sadly however, my Apple speakers bit the dust (they were definitely getting up there in age). I decided to move my Philips stereo to a different part of the house, and I bought these speakers for $50. I'm quite pleased with them.
From the reviews I've read, many people complain about a hum. Well, the only hum I've heard is barely audible, its so quite it puts most smaller speakers to shame. My bed is right next to my desk, so I sleep next to them at night, believe me, they barely make any noise. Oh, and no hum from the sub whatsoever. Even if there is a hum issue, there's an off switch on the right satellite, right below the bass, treble, and volume knobs.
Quality is quite nice. The reviews about the speakers not having enough midrange are uninformed, find me a computer that you CAN'T set the EQ on. Seriously. Lack of midrange is very easily fixed in about two minutes max. Bass is also easily set. Though I really didn't find the bass that overpowering. The satellites are right by my head, and the sub is under the desk by my feet.
For computer speakers, they go as loud as you would ever want them to go, also as low as you want them to go, which is excellent for playing games at night without disturbing anyone. I've always hated speakers that don't have a wide volume range.
Overall I am extremely happy with these speakers and throughly recommend them.
HAVE HAD THESE FOR OVER 4 YEARS... [Posted on 2008-08-21]
and they still rock! i got mine for $90 on 1/04/2004 and have been enjoying them since. awesome build quality, great clarity, and the sub is good too!
good all around system. i give this 5 stars easily.
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