Batteries Included: 0 Binding: Electronics Brand: Altec Lansing EAN: 0021986942597 Feature: Includes controls for stand-by, volume levels, stereo/surround modes and toggle switch Is Autographed: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: Altec Lansing Technologies Manufacturer: Altec Lansing Technologies Model: VS3251 Publisher: Altec Lansing Technologies Studio: Altec Lansing Technologies
Features
Includes controls for stand-by, volume levels, stereo/surround modes and toggle switch Crystal-clear Sound thrusts you into the movie and gaming experience Powerful Bass let's you feel shakes and quakes from the front-firing, long-throw subwoofer housed in a ported, wooden cabinet Full-featured Wireless Remote sit back and enjoy the experience Wall-mountable speakers with removable stands for a convenient and flexible installation
Altec Lansing's superior sound come from our proprietary technology, which utilizes custom-built, high-fidelity drivers, state-of-the-art equalization circuitry and a harmonious mix of features. Distinctive Styling looks great next to your flat panel monitor or anywhere in your home Dual-Mode System Surround Mode for gamers and movie enthusiasts, stereo mode for music lovers Headphone Jack for private listening Secondary input jack connects two different audio sources, your PC and iPod for instance at the same time Shielded Satellites for use near video monitors Total Continuous Power - 70 Watts RMS Front Speakers - 9 Watts/channel at 4 ohms at 10% THD at 120 Hz - 17 kHz 2 Channels Loaded Rear Speakers - 9 Watts/channel at 4 ohms at 10% THD at 120 Hz - 17 kHz 2 Channels Loaded Center Speaker - 9 Watts at 4 ohms at 10% THD at 120 Hz - 17 kHz Single Channel Loaded Subwoofer - 25 Watts at 4 ohms at 10% THD at 40 - 120 Hz Single Channel Loaded System Response - 40 Hz - 17 kHz (-10 dB) Signal to Noise Ratio at 1 kHz input - More than 70 dB One full-range 2.5-inch driver per speaker Surround Speakers Dimensions - Width 3.7 x Depth 2.3 x Height 5.4 inch / 95 mm x 58 mm x 138 mm One 5.25-inch long-throw woofer Subwoofer Dimensions - Width 10.4 x Depth 14.2 x Height 6.6 inch / 265 mm x 360 mm x 168 mm
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: very good for a while Comment: i bought this about 3 months ago and sound was great! but... after a good period of time i started hearing a lot of fuzz in the sound so this is very good for price but not so good in long term use Customer Rating: Summary: Beware: NOT eligible for Prime Shipping! - Amaz(on)ing!...and that's from somewhat of an audiophile! Comment: Edit/just wanted to add: This item is somehow not eligible for Amazon Prime, even though it's direct from Amazon! Since the option for 1-Day via 1-click was available, I clicked it... Shipping cost way more than the speakers did! Not sure why it's excluded, since I've bought an over-the-range Microwave and a Lawn mower from Amazon, and have gotten them overnighted for just $3.99 each...
These speakers are great! I had an Altec Lansing m604 dock/speaker thing for my Zune and, while it sounds ok, I was looking for "fuller" sound. I tried, for a few days, the Bose Sounddock - the $399 version, since that's the only one with an aux input - and it truly disappointed.
Then I saw this set... I bought this along with a Zune Dock, and it sounds great, is super easy to use, and the remote, in my opinion, is both easy to use and full featured. I especially like that I can adjust the bass, center, surround, and everything else with the remote, that way, I can hide the main unit and forget about it! The batteries the remote came with were junk, which could be why the other reviewer had no range with his remote. I especially like that the "eye" for the remote is detached from the subwoofer/main unit...so that way I can put each component in an optimum location.
Obviously, the sound quality isn't going to rival a $1,000+ setup, but for passive type listening (i.e. when you're not sitting there waiting to hear every breath the artist takes and every time his/her shoelace drags across the floor), gaming, and movies, it's not bad! Do take note that for surround sound with movies/games, your computer will have to have discrete outputs for the rear, front, center, and subwoofer. With an MP3 player plugged into the aux jack, I'm really happy with how well it "assigns" sound to the front and rear speakers.
What I ended up doing was putting one speaker on each wall of my bedroom, and the center speaker directly above the middle of my bed. It's amazing how much easier it is to relax and fall asleep with music all around you!
So...in conclusion, GET THIS! Cheapest price out of anywhere I've seen...by far. Also, it blows the socks off of the Bose Sounddock, for 1/8th of the price! I could literally buy a plane ticket out to the Altec Lansing HQ, pick up my VS3251, and fly back, for less than the cost of a Bose Sounddock! Customer Rating: Summary: Good Sound Bad Remote Comment: The sound quality is great for the price. The remote is junk. It only works from about four feet away from the eye. Furthermore, there is no display to let you know what function you have selected on the remote so you are constantly guessing as to what controls are being selected. You get what you pay for I guess. Pay a few bucks more and avoid the frustration. Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent Product! Excellent Service! Comment: I've used these speakers with use as an entertainment system and the sound is awesome! As always with Altec Lansing, product setup is easy and the quality is always good. Every transaction I've done with Amazon.com has been just as awesome! Customer Rating: Summary: Top notch sound!!! Comment: This is a great audio system, fairly easy setup, shielded speakers, remote volume control. The subwoofer is fairly powered, it's good but my old Harman Kardon sub was a lil better, but with that being said, it wasn't 5.1 so...that is besides the point. Bang for buck this is probably the best way to go. I like the design and it looks top notch on my desk. Amazon's service is top-grade the system arrived a day after I placed my order. This is why I go with amazon!
