Altec Lansing 221 Amplified Speaker System Reviews and Ratings
- Don’t miss a single wham, bump or thump of your favorite music or games.
- Includes: 3 speakers, manual, cords
Description
Altec specializes in making speakers and audio equipment. Their 3-pc 40 watt speaker system offers higher quality of sound that will be sure to enhance your user experience. Featuring 2 high performance drivers and 1 subwoofer, with digital control the system is clear and produces a powerful sound. Connect up your portable CD player, laptop or even MP3 player. The 3 piece design allows for you to get the best out of what you’ve paid for and will satisfy almost any type of listener! Easy to transport all over, feel free to take it with you on your travels! Made from a durable cast alloy material this speaker can stand many falls and bumps but is far from ugly. A gorgeous case and smooth finish make it more attractive than most heavy piece speakers out there! (1 inches thick x 7 inches long x 2 inches wide).
This Altec 3-piece speaker system delivers excellent and accurate sound that will add to your listening experience. Featuring 2 high-performance micro driver speakers and a powered subwoofer, you’re sure to get the most enjoyment out of any music genre. Its total connectivity ensures great sound regardless of where your source is located – be it at home or out on the go – and its cast alloy stands add stability for better performance as well as aesthetics. The Altec Lansing ACS40 speakers offer listeners an enhanced multimedia experience with rich, high quality audio and superior bass from 6.5″ subwoofer. Features 2 high-performance satellie speakers and a powered subwoofer with digital controller. Dual connections for use with portable CD players, MP3 players, PC and gaming systems. Super sound through superior 3D refreshment technology. Cast alloy stands for stability and better audio performance. Imported. 7Hx2Wx1D”.
From the Manufacturer — Designed for watching movies, listening to music and playing games too. This three piece audio system will surely make you feel as though you were in a movie theatre or concert hall. The 3″ full-range drivers bring clear highs making your favourite songs sound crisp and new while 4″ long-throw woofer pumps out a steady bass that won’t leave you asking “what just happened?” You’ll be sure to enjoy top quality imagery with matching surround sound without spending an arm and leg on a whole surround sound set up — all at an affordable price!
Jack –
I bought these for a friend after owning a pair since they were available brand new, close to three decades ago. He loved them as much as I did! They are the best little inexpensive computer speakers I have ever owned. They are bass heavy and you need to be careful about turning them up too high as the bass speaker will distort badly. The only negative with these is there is no control over high end and low end. (Treble & Bass)
Also, the sound quality depends upon the quality of the sound card or the sound chip on your computer. All of my old desk top computers sound was great through these speakers. Not so on the new HP Pavilion laptop I bought last year. The sound chip on this machine is utterly HORRIBLE and no speakers can fix that and so garbage in, garbage out.
It’s really too bad these are not made any more.
Mic –
Like many others have said, the sound is just great. But the default base out of these speakers is just way too much. I’m all for bass don’t get me wrong. I won’t buy speakers that doesn’t have a lot of bass but the problem is there is no control nob for bass or treble. The main problem is that the bass is so powerful, it just totally overpowers the sound quality because you’re hearing way too much base where it would be better to have a good balance of bass and treble together. If there were some control over those two here, these speakers would stand through time as being very good even after 5-10 years from now.
So I wouldn’t recommend it just because of the lack of control of the both powerful bass and treble that these speakers generate.
Anna –
Didn’t work as advertised. Volume control shot.