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Altec Lansing AVS500 5-Piece Computer Speakers (Gray)
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(3.5 out of 5)
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Most Helpful First | Newest First | + Share11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
It's ok for the money..
(3 out of 5) by Stupendousmen on Apr 17, 2002 (philadelphia, Pa United States)I KNOW about sound systems.. trust me and Altec Lansing AVS500 is a good speaker for average person with limited budget.
Only the basic controls are provided: volume, surround level, subwoofer level, on/off switch, and a switch to select Stereo (two-channel) or Gaming. There are no tone controls (most important option to me)!! I didn't like the satellites lack of rubber feet of any sort, so they kept sliding around my desk and computer. Highs were zippy, although emphasized in such a way that cymbals became overbearing and strings too strident. It did have nice Bass and gave you a descent sense of "surround sound." BUT.. It's easy to setup that even your gramama can do it.
It came with my computer (upgraded) but I rather choose monsoon or JBL or higher end of altec lansing.. but it's only my personal opinion. Average joe (like everyone here) would like it enough.
Only the basic controls are provided: volume, surround level, subwoofer level, on/off switch, and a switch to select Stereo (two-channel) or Gaming. There are no tone controls (most important option to me)!! I didn't like the satellites lack of rubber feet of any sort, so they kept sliding around my desk and computer. Highs were zippy, although emphasized in such a way that cymbals became overbearing and strings too strident. It did have nice Bass and gave you a descent sense of "surround sound." BUT.. It's easy to setup that even your gramama can do it.
It came with my computer (upgraded) but I rather choose monsoon or JBL or higher end of altec lansing.. but it's only my personal opinion. Average joe (like everyone here) would like it enough.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Great Speakers, Great Price
(5 out of 5) by Aaron on Jan 28, 2002 (Los Angeles, CA USA)I found these speakers on sale for 39.99, and, since they were the same price the other set of three-piece speakers by Altec Lansing, I decided to by the AVS500s. To make a long story short, they work great. They have really good base and great high notes. My only gripe is that the two front speakers are hard-wired together, which makes them harder to set up. If you want great speakers at a great price, buy these.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Good Price And Perfect Quality
(5 out of 5) by CIHAN AYDIN on Jan 14, 2002 (Levittown, PA United States)This Item is very good with its nice price. Excellent sound quality enough for music lovers. But Just Only white colored.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
A well priced high quality set of speakers
(5 out of 5) by Brett G. Naumann on Feb 20, 2002 (Wauwatosa, WI United States)I recently purchased the AVS500 set of speakers. I have been well pleased with them. Their design is not all that attractive, but their sound quality more than makes up for it. A great set of high quality speakers, for a small amount of money--You can't go wrong!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Its ok for the money..
(3 out of 5) by Stupendousmen on Feb 2, 2002 (philadelphia, Pa United States)I KNOW about sound systems.. trust me and Altec Lansing AVS300 is a good speaker for average person with limited budget.
Only the basic controls are provided: volume, surround level, subwoofer level, on/off switch, and a switch to select Stereo (two-channel) or Gaming. There are no tone controls (most important option to me)!! I didn't like the satellites lack of rubber feet of any sort, so they kept sliding around my desk and computer. Highs were zippy, although emphasized in such a way that cymbals became overbearing and strings too strident. It did have nice Bass and gave you a descent sense of "surround sound." BUT.. It's easy to setup that even your gramama can do it.
It came with my computer (upgraded) but I rather choose monsoon or JBL or higher end of altec lansing.. but it's only my personal opinion. Average joe (like everyone here) would like it enough.
Only the basic controls are provided: volume, surround level, subwoofer level, on/off switch, and a switch to select Stereo (two-channel) or Gaming. There are no tone controls (most important option to me)!! I didn't like the satellites lack of rubber feet of any sort, so they kept sliding around my desk and computer. Highs were zippy, although emphasized in such a way that cymbals became overbearing and strings too strident. It did have nice Bass and gave you a descent sense of "surround sound." BUT.. It's easy to setup that even your gramama can do it.
It came with my computer (upgraded) but I rather choose monsoon or JBL or higher end of altec lansing.. but it's only my personal opinion. Average joe (like everyone here) would like it enough.