- 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)
Product Description
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 ha… More >>
Altec Lansing VS2621 2.1 Channel Speaker System
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#1 by Amateur Handiman and Athlete on April 22, 2010 - 12:13 am
I got my set from Amazon yesterday and returned it the same evening. I was hoping to use it with laptop in the office. Fiddled with it for a while and was severely disappointed. Very low volume output (yes, I know how to adjust all the various volume settings on a PC). The fit of the DIN-like plug that connects the two smaller speakers to the subwoofer was very poor. When I turned up the volume over just very low (in a quiet office) the speakers made crackling noise instead. In addition to be being very low volume, the sound was also very murky and muffled. When I tried to adjust the tone with the control on the right speaker there was tremendous screeching. I have three or four different similar two speaker/subwoofer set-ups at home with various kid and spouse computers. This set was in a league of its own. Worst I have ever seen.
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by ratyoke on April 22, 2010 - 1:34 am
I wasn’t expecting a whole lot from these speakers, but they are actually very good, especially when you consider the price. Much better sound than my $150 speakers from Creative, probably because the Creative speakers do not include a subwoofer. I like that an MP3 player can be plugged into them without unplugging the speakers from the computer, but you need to supply your own cable for that, they don’t include one.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Peter Goodman on April 22, 2010 - 2:10 am
For me these didn’t work out and I gave them away. The directions warn you about adjusting the volume before even setting them up and every thing is plugged in. However (due to circumstances) the volume switch got turned before it got set up. Maybe this is why the speakers wouldn’t get all that loud and not as loud as the ones that came with my computer but why this volume warning thing is even involved I don’t know, seems stupid. Also the sub woofer was to big for my desk with the printers and scanners but that’s just me.
Rating: 2 / 5
#4 by John J. Rogan on April 22, 2010 - 4:05 am
This is my third set from altec that broke within the first three months. They are cheap Don’t Buy.
Rating: 1 / 5
#5 by J. Lee on April 22, 2010 - 4:50 am
Unfortunately we can’t review the sound quality of these speakers because we never got any SOUND! The first time appeared to be damage during shipping (the packaging from Altec Lansing was flimsy particularly for the subwoofer). Second time around (Amazon was great about the returns BTW), only one speaker put out sound and not very well. It appeared that the cable was not hooking up probably. Basically our experience with these was not good and the speakers are not of good quality. I used to think Altec Lansing made good speakers. Oh well….
Rating: 1 / 5