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Altec Lansing VS4121 2.1 Computer Speaker System, 3 piece | 
 enlarge | Brand: Altec Lansing
Category: CE
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $68.99
You Save: $11.00 (14%)
New (7) Used (3) Refurbished (1) from $34.00
Rating:  67 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 5 x 4 x 9
MPN: VS4121
Model: VS4121
UPC: 021986940166
EAN: 0021986940166
ASIN: B0000C20XD
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Serious Power | | • | Deep Bass subwoofer | | • | Crisp high end specially engineered micro drivers | | • | Exceptional Sound Dispersion from down-firing midrange driver | | • | Low-Profile Design |
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Product Description
When it comes to awesome performance in a compact design, few speaker systems compare to the VS4121. You've got to hear it to believe it. The tweeters sing with crisp, clear highs, while a unique, down-firing midrange driver in each satellite uniformly disperses sound around the room - creating a warmer, more natural ambiance. The long-throw woofer brings out the thumps and bumps that make listening to music, watching movies and playing games truly intense. This versatile and compact system fits anywhere - and sounds great everywhere.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 62 more reviews...
Highs and Lows but Sketchy Middles October 13, 2008
Excellent product. The base is outstanding and the highs have little clipping even at the louder volumes. Does a great job handling everything from music to video games to movies. Only drawback is that the middle frequencies are a bit muffled but considering the price, name brand, and performance, it's a small trade-off for a fantastic product.
 Nice sound for the price September 18, 2008
I'm no audiophile, so I was looking for a nice cheap set of speakers---for my big screen TV! I have these speakers hooked up to my JVC RP HDTV (there are audio jacks in the back of the TV). The set up is in the family room downstairs (around 300sf)where there are ceramic floors and a large area rug, plus several pieces of furniture (tables, sofa, chair, armoire, etc. Because there is no acoustical ceiling and/or wall-to-wall carpeting, I expected the speakers to sound somewhat echo-ey, and they do. But not irritatingly so. I'm pretty impressed with the sound I get and the placement (of the 2 speakers) is such that I get a surround-sound effect. It's just fine for me since I don't spend most of my life plopped in front of the TV. So I've settled for this "pseudo-home entertainment" setup, and for those who are like me who just want a bit more "oomph" from their TV (or computer for that matter), this inexpensive set will serve your needs. In fact, I'm thinking of getting another set of these to hook up to the upstairs TV as well. I'm giving them 3 stars so some of you won't be disappointed by thinking these are kick-a$$, plus I don't want to upset the "true" audiophiles. And one more thing--I have not noticed any kind of humming or other weird buzzing like some have mentioned in their reviews.
 HAVE HAD THESE FOR OVER 4 YEARS... August 21, 2008
and they still rock! i got mine for $90 on 1/04/2004 and have been enjoying them since. awesome build quality, great clarity, and the sub is good too!
good all around system. i give this 5 stars easily.
What's this about a hum? May 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Let me start out first by saying I have a decent amount of experience with audio systems. I have a multiamp Rockford Fosgate system with a Pioneer HU in my car which I bought and installed myself. My car has the most impressive audio system I own, its a $2,500 system. I also have a 7.1 (Kenwood HU and Sony speakers) system in my entertainment room.
For several years I had some very old Apple II speakers and my Philips stereo hooked up to either my custom PC, or PowerBook, whichever I'm using. It was a 5.1 system. Sadly however, my Apple speakers bit the dust (they were definitely getting up there in age). I decided to move my Philips stereo to a different part of the house, and I bought these speakers for $50. I'm quite pleased with them.
From the reviews I've read, many people complain about a hum. Well, the only hum I've heard is barely audible, its so quite it puts most smaller speakers to shame. My bed is right next to my desk, so I sleep next to them at night, believe me, they barely make any noise. Oh, and no hum from the sub whatsoever. Even if there is a hum issue, there's an off switch on the right satellite, right below the bass, treble, and volume knobs.
Quality is quite nice. The reviews about the speakers not having enough midrange are uninformed, find me a computer that you CAN'T set the EQ on. Seriously. Lack of midrange is very easily fixed in about two minutes max. Bass is also easily set. Though I really didn't find the bass that overpowering. The satellites are right by my head, and the sub is under the desk by my feet.
For computer speakers, they go as loud as you would ever want them to go, also as low as you want them to go, which is excellent for playing games at night without disturbing anyone. I've always hated speakers that don't have a wide volume range.
Overall I am extremely happy with these speakers and throughly recommend them.
Neophytes January 26, 2008
Hmmm, hum you say? None here. Read the reviews about humming, no mid range, etc. I just installed these on my pc with some skepticism. I have a pretty good home audio system, Bose speakers, Pioneer amp, Sony dvd and this system for my pc sounds spectacular. Try plugging your power cord into a good surge protector. Anyway, for $25.99 from Bestbuy, I made out like a bandit, plus $5.99 for a two year unconditional replacement. I'm in a real good mood about these speakers. Best purchase I could have made. Thank you and goodnight.
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