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Summary: Perfectly integrated system!
Review: This system has everything you need and sounds absolutely breathtaking. The subwoofer's sound, which is extremely rich and deep, not the "boom boom boom" sound you hear from cheaper systems, is perfectly integrated with the sound from the satellites. They look great on any desk (they hover about an inch above the surface of the desk with their little stands, so they really look futuristic) and I have to tell you, they sound AMAZING. The subwoofer actually sounds like a real instrument, not a "thump box". The sound positioning is really great, too... turn the satellites to face towards you, put the sub on the floor, and you'll have better sounding music than you thought possible in a 3-piece set.. for under 100 bucks. The people at the store I bought this from were really trying to discourage me from getting these, wanting me to buy the Harmon/Kardon Soundsticks instead (I have a Mac), because these Altecs are probably the best-kept secret in computer audio. Anyone who tries them out is amazed by them and wouldn't think of buying a more expensive set, and that's exactly what the stores don't want you to know :)
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Summary: Phenomenal Value
Review: I purchased these speakers based upon the positive reviews that other owners had posted. I must admit that I too am impressed. These deliver Exteremely clean sound. Combined with the fact that they cost about 1/3 of other systems, makes them the only choice for anyone simply looking to improve their PC sound capabilities without spending a lot of jack.I recently upgraded my sound card to an Audigy MP3, and noticed a considerable improvement when I plugged these babies in. Sure, they won't "BLAST" you out of your chair, but considering they don't produce 100+watts (35 per channel RMS), they are outstanding! I wish I had something that sounded this good in my truck......(Food for thought) If you have OEM speakers on your PC, you should seriously think about upgrading to these. They don't include 5 channel surround, but who really needs that on a PC anyway? That's what my "REAL" stereo is for!! To summarize: These are the best sounding, best priced PC Sub/Sat speakers available. Hands Down. Sound is just fantastic at general listening levels. And even when you turn them up, they still sound rock solid, with very little distotion.
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Summary: Perfect For the College Student! (and everyone else)
Review: I'm a college student and I had been doing a little research on which kind of speakers to get for my laptop (because the ones that come integrated on the laptop are lousy), and I finally decided on the Altec Lansing ATP3 set. I am extremely pleased with the quality of this product, its sound, and especially with the subwoofer--it has great bass. They are extremely easy to install because the cords are color-coded. The first time I turned them on in my dorm room, my roommates thought it sounded like a club in our room. You could hear it all the way to another floor plus they are really small that they fit anywhere. Several people came into my room to check out my speakers and now some of them have the same exact ones. Our room is so cool now, because we have a small disco light, and my speakers make it sound like a club, so we have parties from time to time. These are the best speakers I have heard, and was surprised to get them for such a cheap price (I had had my eye on them for quite some time and decided to buy them when the price lowered). You won't be disappointed with these speakers....BUY THEM!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I had originally bought Yamaha speakers, which werent as good as i had heard. I read the reviews and they all claimed the speakers to be good. They were alright but not what i wanted. So i decided to look for some new speakers. I remembered trying these out in circuit city, and they were great. I went bargain shopping and i found them for around 80, about 20 dollars less than any store. I order them and wait patiently for them to be delivered. I finally get them, hook them up. wow. they sound great, plenty of tight full rounded bass, the 3 inch mids really complement the bass. No distortion at full volume. Best speakers you can get if you are lookin for less than 100 bucks. Excellent job altec
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Summary: Wonderful Sound!
Review: These speakers are absolutely wonderful, they sound better than our living room surround sound setup! Don't let the size intimidate you, the speakers themselves are very small, and very professional looking, I specifically use them in my home office. The sound is superb from Mp3s, DVDs, CDs, to anything else that would make a sound out of your computer speakers. I keep the subwoofer on the floor, works well there. The volume and bass controls are well-placed on one of the flat panel speakers. The cords are a good enough length to position the speakers and subwoofer anywhere around a large desk. I must say that I recommend these speakers to anyone that asks for a quality 3 piece set such as this one. The quality surpasses any other sets that I've listened to, especially in this price range.
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Summary: Awesome speakers
Review: hunting for speakers for 2 months now, i landed upon these beauties. Needless to say, they sound great, but you can get a 5 piece surround sound set for cheaper, if you have a sound card that supports 5 piece speaker systems. But you will be hard pressed to find a better 3 piece speaker system for those of you with stereo sound cards. the control on the right sattalite speaker consists of volume/power knob, treble, and bass. It has a downfiring speaker design which i have never seen before but is surely not a bad thing, sounds are crisp, bass is low, and the highs are clear. The best 3 piece system you can get.
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Summary: BEST SPEAKERS EVER
Review: These are the best! I have them hooked up to my computer, and they sound better than anything i have heard! The bass is great(espically on rap) and they sound great, even with the sound up HIGH. they are great get them now!
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Summary: Wow! Fork over the cash for these amazing speakers!
Review: So I'm not a huge computer guy, not even an over the top MP3 collector, but I found these speakers on a good deal and went for em. I shucked out the slightly high $ for them and wasn't happy about it - at first - and wonded what I was doing. It was good thing as Martha would say. Very good! Wow its so worth it! The sound is as good, maybe better than my Sony TV (yeah its a big fancy TV). The bass is clear and smooth, the tower speakers are unobtrusive and make the sound feel like its all around you. They're easy to set up, just stick a few RCA plugs in and your good so no issues there for you techno phobes. I can't imagine not having these now. I'm so sold on them that I actaully took the time to write this review and that should account for something in this apathy filled world! I'm the man! Anyways, really great speakers and they're worth every penny for sure. Pretty amazing sound comes out of these and for not all that much cash output too once you hear the sound quality you'd swear they should cost more. Give them a shot and see for yourself.
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Summary: The proverbial "BANG" for the buck...
Review: Let me start by saying that yesterday (4/29)I was perusing sites in search of a decent, reasonably priced speaker setup. I ran across this model, and scoped it here at Amazon. After a bit of research, I decided to take the plunge ... and I placed my online order at 2 in the afternoon.
Talk about fast and efficient ... they arrived this morning (4/30), no less than 18 hours after I submitted the order. I didn't even request overnight delivery, just the standard 3 day shipping. Kudos to Amazon for the lightning quick delivery. I just hooked the speakers up a half hour ago, and right out of the box I can only say ... WOW! The design is even sleeker than I thought, and the subwoofer is also as streamlined as possible. A very handsome unit, with space economy at a premium. Ok ... so, they arrived in the blink of an eye, and they look fantastic... but, how do they sound, right? The sound surpasses the delivery and style raves! I decided to test drive the speakers by spinning one of my favorite discs: Blondie's "Parallel Lines" I felt one song in particular, "Fade Away And Radiate" would be as accurate a barometer of the capabilities of the sound as I could find. And I'm pleased to report that the ATP3 kicked major butt. The song has a very deep bass line, and thundering bass drum hits during the intro. I left the bass and treble controls at the neutral (middle) position, and turned the song up. The subwoofer handled the drum and bass quite well, and the clarity of the highs and vocals was outstanding. A very neat balance, with nothing getting overwhelmed or drowned out. I am a musician, and the great majority of my work on the PC centers around music... and these speakers are definitely CAPABLE of delivering the deep, rich sound one would expect to find on a more conventional stereo setup... After that song, I decided to crank up the volume, bass and treble. The results were nothing short of outstanding. This system can handle it, I assure you. I purchased mine yesterday at $64.00 ... I see that now the price is even lowewr. My advice to those who are considering buying this is GET THEM! They perform as well as speakers you might pay twice as much for.
These are a frickin' STEAL at the current price. Go for it, you will NOT be disappointed.
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Summary: Superb Speaker System at a gem of a price
Review: I just bought an Lcd Monitor and decided I wanted new speakers to match as well. I was use to Polk Audio speakers with a subwoofer and thought the sound on them was quite good. It was not until I connected the ATP3 system that I realized the difference.
I read reviews on different systems before I purchased these. And ...anyone who left a positive review I couldn't agree with more.
I was looking for a fair priced system and was willing to pay [worth the money] with quality sound. What I got was a great surprise of unbelievable clarity...great bass ... overall rich sound ... (...) Don't even think about it..just BUY THEM! Honestly, if I had paid more than double I would not have been disappointed.
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