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Altec Lansing MX5021

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Company:
Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc., www.alteclansing.com
Price:
$150 street
Spec Data:
Two channels; two satellites; separate bass unit; THX certification; 150-Hz crossover frequency; tethered and wireless controllers; 20 watts RMS per satellite; 50 watts RMS bass unit.

Pros:
High volume levels. Elegant style. Rock-solid construction. Tethered and wireless controllers. THX certification. Both 3.5-mm and RCA input jacks.
Cons:
No deep bass. Too much treble. Expensive.
Bottom Line:
The MX5021 is a smart-looking, three-piece speaker system that produces blistering output levels, but suffers from too much high end and too little bass. It's a good choice for larger listening environments like conference rooms, but isn't as well-suited for gaming, playing music files, or watching DVDs on your PC.

Review
The MX5021 simply reeks of chic. Its construction quality is in a class with that of the best systems we've reviewed, and its high-gloss piano-black... click here for full review

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