Features:
- 3-piece system
- Electronically controlled satellite speakers
- Speakers are magnetically shielded
- Powered subwoofer in all-wood cabinet
- 1-year warranty
Description:
With the popularity of MP3 music files and the growing sophistication of audio quality in computer games, traditional two-piece speaker systems no longer cut it. After listening to Altec Lansing's three-piece multimedia system, you'll wonder how you ever got along without it. Setup is as easy as a two-piece system: just plug the right satellite into the subwoofer, the left speaker into the right, and the subwoofer connector into your computer's audio output port. The two PowerCube satellite speakers provide excellent treble and midrange. The sound quality of the subwoofer, the third piece in the Altec Lansing's ACS48 system, compares favorably to a good pair of bookshelf stereo speakers. For the best positioning, set the subwoofer on the floor underneath your computer. We found the ACS48 ideal for playing music. Even cranking the volume to top level didn't distort the warm bass tones. Coupled with MP3 Jukebox software, these speakers provide the makings for an excellent entertainment system, good enough to keep your friends dancing at parties. Our only complaints are the ACS48 lacks treble control and the bass-control knob is on the back of the subwoofer, making it tough to adjust. These caveats aside, you'll be hard pressed to find a better set of computer speakers that sound like the ones hooked up to your stereo. --John Frederick Moore Pros:
- Terrific sound
- Easy to set up
- No distortion at high volumes
Cons:
- No treble controls
- Bass control placed on back of subwoofer
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