Altec Lansing ATP3 3-Piece Speaker System
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(4.5 out of 5)
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(5 out of 5)Perfectly integrated system!
This system has everything you need and sounds absolutely breathtaking. The subwoofer's sound, which is extremely rich and deep, not the "boom boom boom" sound you hear from cheaper systems, is perfectly integrated with the sound from the satellites. They look great on any desk (they hover about an inch above the surface of the desk with their little stands, so they really look futuristic) and I have to tell you, they sound AMAZING. The subwoofer actually sounds like a real instrument, not a "thump box". The sound positioning is really great, too... turn the satellites to face towards you, put the sub on the floor, and you'll have better sounding music than you thought possible in a 3-piece set.. for under 100 bucks. The people at the store I bought this from were really trying to discourage me from getting these, wanting me to buy the Harmon/Kardon Soundsticks instead (I have a Mac), because these Altecs are probably the best-kept secret in computer audio. Anyone who tries them out is amazed by them and wouldn't think of buying a more expensive set, and that's exactly what the stores don't want you to know :)
(5 out of 5)Speaker system uses innovative design to produce great sound
Upon purchasing this system, I was a little skeptical of what it would sound like. I had never seen speakers with such a design and down-firing midranges. However, these speakers produce a great sound for the price. The bass is deep and clear, and the trebel, a bit tinny at times, is not overpowered by the lower ranges. The unique three way design of the satellite speakers provides great quality, and exceptional bass response for 3" speakers. Great deal, you will not be disappointed.
(5 out of 5)Awesome speakers
hunting for speakers for 2 months now, i landed upon these beauties. Needless to say, they sound great, but you can get a 5 piece surround sound set for cheaper, if you have a sound card that supports 5 piece speaker systems. But you will be hard pressed to find a better 3 piece speaker system for those of you with stereo sound cards. the control on the right sattalite speaker consists of volume/power knob, treble, and bass. It has a downfiring speaker design which i have never seen before but is surely not a bad thing, sounds are crisp, bass is low, and the highs are clear. The best 3 piece system you can get.
(4 out of 5)Not incredible
I'm sorry. These speakers are not incredible. Given that computer speakers have sounded like garbage for so many years, these are pretty good. They sound "thin" especially in the mid-range. Highs are OK and the bass is good. The on-off/volume/bass/treble controls are nice touch.
I recently got these and I haven't decided if I want to keep them. At one point I wondered "these sound like low-to-mid grade drivers aimed at my desk surface" -- and they are. They are not "flat-panel"; they are 3" cone-drivers facing down (novel) and 2 small tweeters in the towers (aka micro-drivers...???)...
I don't know. These are probably not bad for well under 100 bucks. However, I don't know if they are really very satisfying. Will I make do or choose to step up?...
(3 out of 5)OK
Altec Lansing, in my opinion, does not make very good speakers, even though they are probably the longest lasting computer speaker manufacter. In many of their surround systems like their 4.1 and 5.1 systems, they dont have many options, and sound quality is crummy. The same goes for this rather stylish 2.1 system. These cost as much as the ACS 54's, which are 4.1 systems, but they sound MUCH better.
Being an audiophile, I would not choose these speakers over a set of 5.1 yamahas or klipsch pro medias, but if you have a tight budget, and this is the best u can pack, then by all means, this might be your only choice.
These flat panels are rather stylish, but it does not mean that they have good quality. I found the bass either overpowering the weak satelites, or I could barely hear the bass at all.
Because these speakers do not have surround sound, I do not recommend these speakers for gaming or DVD playing. DVD's should use a system like Klipsch Pro Media or any Yamaha 5.1 system. Same goes for games. This is mainly a budget music speaker system. Not many people exactly want a speaker system for music that you can hear all of the different channels. Although it would be nice, its not what speakers focused on music is made for.
These speakers are supposed to crank loud. They don't. They come almost to par with audio volume. I have to compliment Lansing though because this model happens to be one of the best sounding speaker systems that will not get all distorted at mid-level sound.
If you crank these speakers, they will kill you with all of the static.
All in all, I do not recommend these speakers unless you are on a tight budget, and only want to listen to your MP3 collection without static at low volume levels. Just be forwarned, that these are NOT surround speakers, meaning DVD and Gaming is OUT OF THE QUESTION, and THEY DO NOT CRANK LOUD. IF YOU CRANK THEM, THEY WILL BE DISTORTED. I have to award them with 3 stars because they are a sleek, stylish, and affordable speaker system. But remember, you get what you pay for.