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Altec Lansing AVS500 4 Speakers

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(3.50 out of 5) from 8 reviews

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Surprisingly lousy sound

(2.00 out of 5) by pepsipepsi on Jan 30, 2005

Pros: Price
Cons: Poor sound quality.

I bought this system because of the name and price, and because it came with a sub. I have a large M ...
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Altec Lansing AVS500: A decent sound system under budget

(4.00 out of 5) by Gr8ful on Apr 21, 2004

Pros: Low cost, 4 point surround with a subwoofer.
Cons: No digital connection.
The Bottom Line: Looking for a 5.1/6.1 or digital speaker system? This isn't the one you want. You need clear sound, some surround at decent volume? It's the perfect system for you.

This speaker system was gifted to me by my brothers for my birthday in 2001 and have been plugged in ...
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For just a little more $ you'll get a lot more sound...

(2.00 out of 5) by pcmaster on Mar 25, 2003

Pros: Cheap
Cons: Cheap
The Bottom Line: They only cost 30 bucks, but: There are better options at a similar price.

I returned these speakers. That should tell you a lot. I then bought a set of logitech z-640's off ...
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Is that sound coming from MY computer???

(4.00 out of 5) by atlanta_red on May 27, 2002

Pros: Great surround sound, high definition.
Cons: Not wall-mountable.
The Bottom Line: Great sound for a relatively small price--a hearty thumbs-up!

I am a music freak...I want music everywhere, in the bedroom, in the kitchen, in my car...and I want ...
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Best 4.1 For The Price

(4.00 out of 5) by MjrVodka on Mar 23, 2002

Pros: the best 4.1 system for the price
Cons: nothing big - seems to still suck power even when it's turned off
The Bottom Line: The best 4.1 system for the price. Good lows, clear high end, good surround.

These are flat out great speakers. The subwoofer delivers a solid bottom end and the satellites are ...
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