Features:
- 15-watt subwoofer
- Two 5-watt satellites
- Max-X Drivers
- Dynamic Bass Equalization
- Volume control
Description:
While Labtec's LCS-2414 three-speaker set doesn't provide the surround sound benefit of its nearly identical (but with two more satellites) LCS-2514, it does cost $30 less. For only $50, the LCS-2414 speakers deliver excellent sound with booming bass at a price right for first-time speaker buyers. Setup is a breeze with this set. Plug the color-coded cables from the right speaker into the left, the sub, your PC's sound card, and a power outlet, and you're ready to go. With 9 feet of cable for each satellite, you can position the speakers almost anywhere. Although tiny, these little cubes of sound deliver a lot of audio oomph (5 watts per satellite channel). The 15-watt wood-enclosed subwoofer is more impressive than it looks. Although the bass level isn't separately adjustable, it pumps out appropriately according to the volume output you've set on the right speaker. Both the satellites and the woofer benefit from Labtec's Max-X drivers, which boosts bass and limits sound distortion at high volume levels. Even with the speakers turned all the way up, distortion was negligible. The size of the satellites makes them especially appealing to users with limited desk space. At roughly 3 inches square, they'll fit anywhere you can squeeze a spot open and deliver sound that belies their size. The set only offers basic controls (with the power button awkwardly located on the subwoofer and the volume control on the right satellite)--no treble or bass adjustments and no headphone jack. And unlike many two- and three-speaker sets, the LCS-2414 doesn't offer any kind of 3-D sound effects. But if that's your bag, you're better off spending the extra $30 and getting the true surround sound of the LCS-2514. You can find three-speaker sets for less than these Labtecs, but you'll be hard-pressed to find a set that sounds as good as these for the money. --J. Curtis Pros:
- Great sound
- Easy to set up
- Good price
Cons:
- No 3-D sound effects
- No bass or treble controls
- No headphone jack
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