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Altec Lansing FX2020 Expressionist Classic Speakers for PC and MP3 Players (Black)
by Altec Lansing
(28)

Best Price: $79.99 $62.20

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get the most out of your digital audio with the Altec Lansing FX2020 Expressionist Classic Speakers. Made for computers and digital audio players, these compact and powerful stereo speakers fill the room with big sound. The speakers’ unique design gives them a distinctive look and a small footprint, which means you’ll have plenty of space on your desk or coffee table for your other peripherals.

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What did the reviewers say about the Altec Lansing FX2020 Expressionist Classic Speakers for PC and MP3 Players (Black)

Decent Speakers for the Price
Wow. Nice Upgrade if You Ask Me.
Better sounding, better looking, better price than Bose

Reviewer Comments:

‘Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?)

Pros: These speakers are hooked up to my Desktop PC, they sound good with decent bass for a set without a subwoofer.

Cons: The left speaker and right speaker are “stuck” together by a 5′ or 6′ wire. You cannot detach one from the other.

Other Thoughts:

I got a very good deal for these speakers from this site for $35.

There is no aux out port f…(Read More)

I’m currently using these with my laptop and Ipod Shuffle, and I cannot complain about the sound at all. I wasn’t using anything else besides some by Logitech that I moved to the desktop PC since they were just fine, too (and came with a subwoofer). I do notice the lower sounds enough that I like this upgrade for my laptop, and it even sounds great at high volume when you’re at the computer abo…(Read More)

I’ve always been a fan of Bose, especially back in the good old direct/reflecting 301 days, but Altec Lansing has caught up and passed them in quality, looks, and obviously price. The expressionist classic speakers in particular, deliver beauty and bang-for-the-buck.…(Read More)

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Altec Lansing VS2621 2.1 Channel Speaker System
by Altec Lansing
(55)

Best Price: $49.95 $23.94

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Offering a bold and striking design, the Altec Lansing VS2621 speaker system delivers enhanced stereo sound, giving your games, movies, and music added depth and realistic sound. Optimized for computers and MP3 players, these speakers also give you the ability to expand your listening options through a front auxiliary input. Each stereo satellite features dual three-inch speakers matched with dual-tuned three-inch passive radiators for deeper low notes a…(Read More)

What did the reviewers say about the Altec Lansing VS2621 2.1 Channel Speaker System

Great speaker overall, excellent speaker for the price.
Best value 2.1 speaker system
Great upgrade from the VS2620–added punch with the subwoofer!

Reviewer Comments:

‘These Altec Lansings are quite a bit of speaker for the money. Having previous experience with Creative, Logitech, and Altec Lansing, I initially wanted to give those a shot, but eliminated the Creatives due to price.

The Logitech system, the X-240, was an ok set. Decent looking, similar wattage, and the sub even had a bass volume knob. Speaking of the sub, it is a great little piece, deliveri…(Read More)

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Altec Lansing VS2621 3-Piece Computer Speaker System delivers a really good sound quality without blowing your budget. The size is compact enough to fit smaller tables or shelves. The subwoofer gives good bass for it’s size (13 Watts). The 2 full range speakers are compact and deliver decent power (7.5 Watts each). The…(Read More)

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This system is an upgrade from a previous version: the Altec Lansing VS2620 where you only get 2 satellite speakers. The VS2621 adds a subwoofer for some serious punch. Where the VS2620 only sounded adequately, with the addition of a subwoofer, this system now sounds serious enough to listen to serious music. Again, you …(Read More)

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Altec Lansing VS2521 2.1 Computer Speakers with Powered Subwoofer (Black)
by Altec Lansing
(38)

Best Price: $59.99 $29.99

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description–Posted October 14, 2008

Amazon.com Product Description–Posted October 14, 2008 The Altec Lansing VS2521 Computer Speakers bring powerful sound to your PC and MP3 player. With a three-piece setup–including left and right speakers and a subwoofer–that delivers total continuous power of 28 Watts RMS with a peak of 56 Watts, you’ll get clear highs and powerful bass for your music, games, and videos.

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What did the reviewers say about the Altec Lansing VS2521 2.1 Computer Speakers with Powered Subwoofer (Black)

Excellent Computer Speaker
terrific sound
volume galore

Reviewer Comments:

‘Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?)

Altec Lansing makes excellent computer speakers. The VS2521 2.1 computer speakers with powered subwoofer delivered what I need in my PC speaker. Excellent bass sound, very solid, excellent treble and tweeter sounds that compliment the subwoofer’s very solid bass sound. It is outstanding. I am very satisfied with my VS2521 2.1 computer speakers with…(Read More)

We wanted speakers to work off our family room’s laptop so we could listen to Pandora.com in the public end of the house. The space to fill is large and includes the kitchen and dining room - we didn’t want just LOUD, we wanted good sound, good fidelity. When we hooked the unit up and turned it on we totally could not believe our ears! For about 20% of what we spent for our big stereo speakers …(Read More)

lots of volume, excellent controls and easy set up. Best subwoofer I have had. Highly recommend this one.…(Read More)

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Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technolgy
by Creative Labs
(10)

Best Price: $149.99

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description The Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speakers bring rich, full sound to your games, videos, and music in a convenient, compact package. Each speaker uses two midrange drivers and one tweeter to provide a well-rounded reproduction of your favorite audio. Integrated BasXPort technology delivers deep bass tones without a subwoofer, saving you even more precious space.

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What did the reviewers say about the Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technolgy

Simple and Excellent
Finally, some decent desktop speakers.
Great Speakers for the price and no sub!

Reviewer Comments:

‘For a computer speaker, this is unbeatable for both quality and user-freindliness. very simple buttons: volume, bass, and treble. Sound is excellent. It’s like a small concert playing in my room. But it probably can’t satisfied those who are used to complicated and wired sound systems. But for a computer speaker, I believe few can beat this one.…(Read More)

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I’ve tried so many different computer speakers that I’ve lost count. The speakers that come with any new computer go straight into the trash without even being connected. That’s a given. Then comes the dilemma of what to replace those cheap little tin cans with. I’m not a finicky audiophile. I just want good sounding speakers with moderately loud v…(Read More)

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I didn’t have room for a sub on my desk and really wanted some good speakers. I just use them for music. After reading tons of reviews on-line about speakers I finally decided on these. Make sure you get the series 2 though because series 1 has some flaws such as the bright blue light on the front and the power switch being on the back of the speak…(Read More)

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Altec Lansing BXR1121 2.1 PC Music and Gaming Speaker
by Altec Lansing
Our Reviewers Said: (10)

Best Price: $27.99 $24.95

Product Description

The three-piece BXR1121 system features the most power in its class. It lets you enhance your listening enjoyment and get the full spectrum of sound. Two separate satellite speakers improve perception of both gaming action and stereo recordings. The ported wood subwoofer adds a new level in gaming realism. Treble and bass controls and AUX input are built in. MP3 player cradle included. Quality stereo Gaming, music or movies your PC will come alive! Satellite Speakers - 4 Watts @ 8 ohms @ 8%THD @ 100Hz - 20KHz / 2 channels loaded Subwoofer - 7 …(Read More)

What did the reviewers say about the Altec Lansing BXR1121 2.1 PC Music and Gaming Speaker

Speaker set up
Best bang for the buck
Computer speakers at a good value

Reviewer Comments:

‘For the price of this product and it coming from ALtec Lansing they have always produced superior sound for the price.…(Read More)

If you are simply looking to replace or add computer speakers, look no further. You will not find a better pair of speakers for the price — which, at $9 and change, is an absolute steal. (Heck, it costs Amazon just as much to ship them!)

If computer speakers are your only means of listening to music, you might want to consider something more high-end. But if computer speakers are your only me…(Read More)

I bought these speakers to improve the sound of my laptop and they have fulfilled that wish and then some. No complaints here, I love em. I plug in my iPod and listen to music through them. You can’t go wrong with this nice set of computer speakers. And the price was right.…(Read More)

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Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 200-Watt 2.1 Speaker System (Silver)
by Logitech
Platform:   Windows XP
Our Reviewers Said:

Best Price: $155.27 $83.94

Product Description

If you love music, you’ll love the Logitech Z-2300, a 2.1 speaker system that combines everything you need in a sound system: THX®-certified performance and quality, beautiful looks, and more than enough power to fill your room with great sound.

• 200 watts of RMS power (400 watts of peak power) deliver thunderous audio for music, movies, and games
• 8-inch long-throw subwoofer driver with flared bass port pounds out powerful, distortion-free bass
• Polished aluminum…(Read More)
  

  What did the reviewers say about the Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 200-Watt 2.1 Speaker System (Silver)

  If you want the skinny on these speakers read this.
  Superb speakers!
  Logitech Z-2300 vs Klipsch ProMeida 2.1

  Reviewer Comments:

  ‘First, I will have to say that I am a music engineer/producer, so when it comes to music, I know what I’m talking about. Secondly, I just bought this product and, no I don’t work for Logitech, or anyone else who`s related to the company, or their distributors.

  Setting up:

  For those who are curious a bit about the speaker set up, it is very easy. The subwoofer acts as the “motherboard”, so to…(Read More)

  My judgement may be a little skewed as I haven’t upgraded my speakers for about 10 years. I originally bought these for my wife as she’s just getting into mp3 music and her old speakers just didn’t cut it. She didn’t like the Logitechs because the subwoofer was too big and there was not a convenient place to put it. So I gave her my 10 year old speakers and took the Logitechs. Boy did I com…(Read More)

  Logitech Z-2300 and Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 are the best 2.1 systems for computers out there. I recently tested the two side by side and found Logitech has a small edge overall with the dynamic lows as its winning point. Z-2300 also beats ProMedia in design with only one wire coming to each satellite (its competitor having three or four to the control console attached to one satellite.) This bein…(Read More)

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Logitech S220 2.1 Speaker System (Black)
by Logitech
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Best Price: $24.99

Product Description

The new Logitech S-220 Speaker System contains several upgrades to its predecessor, the S-200 Speaker System. Unlike the S-200, the new S-220 encompasses increased usability with a newly styled control base to manage improved acoustics, volume and VoIP connectivity. Bass tuning by the end user is often permanent once a setting is established. With the end-user experience at the forefront of Logitech¿s design strategy to minimize desk clutter the S-220 bass control is located directly on the subwoofer. This allows the end user to tune the speaker…(Read More)

What did the reviewers say about the Logitech S220 2.1 Speaker System (Black)

Recording Engineer says YES
Not just for computers - improves cheap TVs
Great Speakers!

Reviewer Comments:

‘I am a recording engineer and i bought these speakers to use as reference monitors to compare my mixes on a pair of consumer speakers. They sound a whole lot better than i expected! At low volume levels, these speakers aren’t far from my pair of $1000 professional studio monitors. They do lack a bit of mid to low-mid on the frequency spectrum, but that is expected with consumer speakers.…(Read More)

I recenty got a inexpensive 19″ HDTV which has decent enough video quality but it burdened with the WORST sound I’ve heard on a TV. Tinny sounding speakers with little volume. But there was a headphone jack on the TV. With headphones, the TV sounded excellent. My computer speakers were connected with a headphone jack… They worked just fine on the TV. I looked for powered 2.1 computer sp…(Read More)

I just got my speakers today and I’m absolutely impressed and stand in awe of the quality of sound. The output is somewhat similar to my $2500 entertainment center speakers (I’m not kidding). I’m no audio expert but I know quality when I hear it and these speakers deliver. The best part is the PRICE! You get so much for so little; it is worth the “sacrifice” of $25 or better yet the “steal” for…(Read More)

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Logitech S120 2.0 Multimedia Speakers (Black)
by Logitech
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Best Price: $11.32

Product Description

Enjoy rich, full sound, edgy design, and convenient controls. The Logitech S-120 speaker system is the perfect audio companion to your PC or notebook.

Logitech’s S-120 stereo speaker system with its refresh design features enhanced acoustics delivering a smooth audio performance with low distortion. The S-120 speaker with its redesigned base offers sturdy design, strong audio performance and exceptional value for money. The integrated power and volume control is conveniently located on the satellite at your fingertips…(Read More)

What did the reviewers say about the Logitech S120 2.0 Multimedia Speakers (Black)

Great inexpensive speakers
Little Logtech, Lots’a Sound
Great Value

Reviewer Comments:

‘I was looking around for a while for the least expensive and still good quality speakers on Amazon, and these seem to be them. These have great sound quality and get plenty loud. All you have to do is plug the power cord into the wall and the green audio cord into the computer and it works. And I have to say that i think they look better in real life than in the pictures. Good buy. I cant …(Read More)

Living in a quiet college community I wanted to have access to music while not disturbing other residents. I wanted a nice quality sound for listening to music via the internet and I found it in my new Logtech Stereo Speakers. The sound quality is not unlike that from any good audio system. For such a compact size the sound is awesome. I would recommend these speakers for listeners who enjoy go…(Read More)

I wanted cheap speakers for my desk at work, I was never going to set the sound very high. For the money I paid, I expected some cheap plastic things that would fall over if I looked at them wrong and a volume knob that would fall off if it got the feeling I was thinking about turning it. Boy was I surprised when I opened these today.

Heavy enough to feel planted, solidly built, plenty of co…(Read More)

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Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 505-Watt 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System
by Logitech
Platform:   Windows XP
Our Reviewers Said:

Best Price: $413.97 $192.05

Product Description

We’ve taken the award-winning Logitech Z-680 speaker system and made it even better. How? By improving everything from the subwoofer to the satellites and adding new innovations like real-time digital sound equalization.

The result is the Logitech Z-5500 Digital, a THX-certified, 500-watt 5.1 surround sound speaker system that offers everything you could possibly want… and some things you didn’t even know you needed. And once you plug in your PC, DVD or m…(Read More)

What did the reviewers say about the Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 505-Watt 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System

Awesome
Logitech lover
Phenominal Speaker setup

Reviewer Comments:

‘These speakers are even better than I read about. The main thing that nobody seems to mention is that these speakers basically have a built-in receiver so you can plug your DVD player or whatever directly into the speakers. This, imo, is so important that all the other competing speaker systems really don’t compete. Obviously, it’s not as good as having a real receiver and can’t amplify as m…(Read More)

After getting the MX1000 laser mouse and the Z-5500 speakers i fell in love with logitech. These speakers produce quality sound, they sound better than the Z-680 my friend has. I have SB Audigy 2zs platinum with front panel and an optical output. I am using Monster THX certified optical cable bought from amazon for $22 and my system rocks. the sound on my computer cost me $470 but it is worth i…(Read More)

Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Oh and Did I mention WOW ?

I have three cables for 5.1 going from my sound card into the box. I have the digital out going from the soundcard, into the logitech for 5.1 dvd movies through my computer. As well i have fiber optic coming out of my sattelite into the setup box so i can listen to 5.1 while watching tv. Maybe not 5.1 but emulate pro logic it sounds great. So …(Read More)

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Harman Kardon SoundSticks II 2.1 Plug and Play Multimedia Speaker System
by JBL
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Best Price: $169.99 $94.88

Product Description

Harman Kardon’s SoundSticks II three-piece speaker system produces high-quality stereo sound for Music, MP3s, movies and gaming experiences.

The SoundSticks II system encourages you to step out of the ordinary speaker world and offers sound in an original and unique package. The system, described as curvy, sleek and sexy, delivers sound that is loud and clear.

SoundSticks II employs a new computer-optimized multi-band parametric equalization and Harman’s unique “capacitance touch” control buttons on the right satellite allow for direct…(Read More)

What did the reviewers say about the Harman Kardon SoundSticks II 2.1 Plug and Play Multimedia Speaker System

Astounding design, improved electronics
Amazing Soundsticks!
Now I view my computer as a music system–awesome product

Reviewer Comments:

‘I recently bought the Soundsticks 2 from Amazon. I have been a music teacher for more years than I care to think about and good quality sound is really important to me.
I have a great Hi Fi system at home in the living room and our family computer is in the kitchen. I’ve connected the Harman Kardons to the computer and to say the least, I’m over the moon with their performance. I listen to all …(Read More)

I’ve seen pictures of these speakers at the Appple web site and I thought Apple Compputer chose them because of the clear plastic modern look. Wrong.

These speakers are the best computer speakers I’ve heard or seen. I tried them out at Comp USA and had trouble leaving the store.

Amazon’s prices are far better, with reliable shipping, so I plan to buy some here. Don’t take my word for it,…(Read More)

I have been looking for a decent pair of speakers for my computer for almost a year. After going through many user reviews, as well as actually listening to some of them, I have to say the Soundsticks are one of the best computer speaker sets out there. You will be surprised that plastic speakers can sound this great! I have had the Soundsticks speaker for close to a month already. As with many…(Read More)

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