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Altec Lansing BXR1220 2 Piece Desktop Speaker System
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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Sound Quality
145price, altec lansing, sound, loud, volume
+86%
-14%
" ... Sound really good. ... "
" ... Imagine a decent pair of computer speakers, but louder. ... "
" ... freekin sounds great, always have loved AL and these guys just made my movie watching and music listening on my computer that much better. ... "
" ... Easy, sound decent - better than I expected. ... "
" ... The speakers work great for their size, I am totally satisfied with the sound. ... "
" ... These will not eclipse your living room surround-sound system, but will be just fine for watching movies in the bedroom. ... These speakers are nothing spectacular but they are a great value if they're sufficient for your needs. ... "
" ... The VS2621's sound amazing and take up little space. ... "
" ... Surprisingly decent sound for the price point. ... "
Price
52speakers, sound, money, point, pay
+94%
-6%
" ... worth the $15 or so if you can score them for that or cheaper. ... "
" ... Top notch for the price point and no sub. ... "
" ... Perfect for the price. ... "
" ... Surprisingly decent sound for the price point. ... "
" ... Beyond impressed with sound level and price point. ... "
" ... The sound is good for the price. ... "
" ... They price was also fantastic! ... "
" ... Really good for the price ... "
Volume
46speakers, loud, bass, volumes, sounding
+87%
-13%
" ... Imagine a decent pair of computer speakers, but louder. ... "
" ... Work perfectly, put out good sound in a high school classroom, easy to adjust volume quickly ... "
" ... The VS2621's sound amazing and take up little space. ... "
" ... Decent sound and ease of volume control. ... "
" ... The sound is decent even at fairly loud level. ... "
" ... The smooth response and clarity of the two mid to upper end speakers, will also surprise you. ... "
" ... It is not important how loud sound is, but it is very important how clear and distinct. ... "
" ... I have them hooked up to an echo dot and they fill the room with sound. ... "
Bass
29treble, subwoofer, sub, mids, highs
+83%
-17%
" ... I wasn't comfortable with the price difference at first, but the sound quality (to include crisp highs and driving bass, with zero background interference or buzzing) and manufacturing of the product impressed me. ... "
" ... Good bass and smooth mid-range. ... "
" ... I can face the port from the corner of my living room and hear the bass well (although a little more power in it would be nice). ... For a very strong bass I would recommend the Klipsch Promedia 2.1. ... "
" ... For those who are expecting booming bass, well they do pretty good for what they are, but they aren't a car stereo system so don't expect that. ... Great mids and tweets bass is awesome for what it is for the price you can piss off your annoying roommates just fine :). ... "
" ... The main concern I had before buying this was that the bass would be too overpowering and that it might not last very long, but you don't really have to worry about that because even though it does have a very powerful bass you can control how loud it is compared to the treble and overall volume with the control system on the right speaker. ... "
" ... I was looking for a speaker that sounds clear and doesn't get drowned out in the bass heavy electronic I like to listen to. ... I am in an apartment and have neighbors and others in rooms nearby and don't have the luxury of blasting deep bass through the walls. ... I needed a clear sounding speaker that doesn't get muffled out with bass especially at lower volumes. ... "
" ... Great speaker system the bass provides a nice enough boom for when I'm playing music and gaming when I have guests over as opposed to wearing headphones and not letting friends indulge in the whole gaming experience ... "
" ... Not super great for music with it's limited bass response - but for a quick round of PC gaming these work great. ... "
Device Compatibility
18computer, laptop, pc, plugged, desktop
+67%
-33%
" ... Great product for small TV's. ... "
" ... It doesn't get much easier to setup PC speakers since they connect via USB and they don't need to be plugged into a power outlet which we all know can come at a premium at some peoples desks these days. ... "
" ... In my case I plugged both into the dock station. ... "
" ... Perfect for my computer - and I like the fact I can easily move them from the desk top to my work laptop or my personal laptop. ... "
" ... I just use it for work at home, not music or anything fancy. ... "
" ... I opened immediately and hooked them up to my small television. ... "
" ... I use these for my work PC. ... "
" ... Works great for computer speakers. ... "
Size
18size, compact, powerful, space, desk
+100%
" ... The VS2621's sound amazing and take up little space. ... "
" ... Great compact design, doesn't obscure the monitor(s)! ... "
" ... Love, love love don't let the size fool you they pack a powerful punch. ... "
" ... Small and works for me. ... "
" ... For the size, it performs well ... "
" ... great small branded speaker. ... "
" ... Great speakers, and they fit in small spaces. ... "
" ... Bigger then expected. ... "
Product Reliability
17months, speakers, lasted, years ago, ago
+47%
-53%
" ... Only worked for 2 weeks. ... Even tried them on another computer and still the same problem. ... "
" ... After only a few months of use, the speakers no longer work. ... "
" ... My last Altec Lansing system blew out after 17 years. ... "
" ... product substandard right speaker already failed I'm pissed just bought in november please send me replacements ... "
" ... However only lasted 2 months the main speaker went dead sound only comes out of the extended speaker, it's upsetting. ... "
" ... I used it one time and it never worked again. ... "
" ... They lasted less then 2 months and the sound started to crack. ... "
" ... I just hate they quit making these because some of the ones Altec Lansing have replaced them with today don't even come close to these. ... "
Design
14design, cool, plastic, looked, black
+86%
-14%
" ... Great compact design, doesn't obscure the monitor(s)! ... "
" ... It doesn't have the power to shake your guts, but you can certainly feel it. ... "
" ... When I bought them I was hoping for speakers that not only looked aesthetically pleasing, but also had the sound quality to back it up. ... "
" ... They look good out of the box. ... "
" ... Looks good, works well ... "
" ... Looks and sounds good. ... "
" ... The unique design of these bad boys looks pretty cool on my desk. ... "
" ... Looked way cheaper than the silver accents. ... "
Controls
10control, controls, treble, sub, right speaker
+60%
-40%
" ... Decent sound and ease of volume control. ... "
" ... Quality sound and volume control. ... "
" ... The best feature is the volume dial on the top of one of them. ... "
" ... still love them for that tone control knob though, would recommend. ... "
" ... Easy controls (vol, bass, treble), great design, and more than enough sound to fill a room. ... "
" ... Nice having a volume control. ... "
Cables
10speaker, speakers, short, subwoofer, desk
+30%
-70%
" ... Cords when moved cause the sound to go in and out. ... "
" ... But still I was disappointed in the sound quality and it's just so many wires in an increasingly wireless world. ... "
" ... Jiggled the cords a bit and got intermittent contact but nothing permanent. ... "
" ... But the wires are too short if you want to put the subwoofer on the floor and the others on a desktop, there isn't much flexibility on speaker placement. ... "
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