Frazier Barretto, Jul 05, 2007 2042 hrs IST
Do you like a personal sound session or creating a neighborhood frenzy? Once you decide that, you may or may not consider this 5.1 channel speaker system option.
Good Sound Quality, Control Pod, Remote Control, Long Cables, Good Highs
Inadequate Bass at high volume, Confusing Rear Speaker Volume Adjustment, Bit expensive.
We reviewed the Bose Companion 5 sometime back which imitated a 5.1 channel surround sound system. Today we have with us a proper 5.1 system from Altec Lansing, one of the best in the multimedia systems. This system is similar to Bose, it supports plug-n-play. The inbuilt audio processing and the isobaric sub-woofer, it all seems to sound good; but is it good enough? Let's find out.
4 Satellite Speakers
News > Consumer Electronics , September 08, 2008 0909 hrs IST
It's a bit underwhelming, though ...
News > Software , September 07, 2008 0843 hrs IST
What do you think of Windows Vista? Love it? Hate it? Don't care about it? Let us know ...
News > Gaming , September 07, 2008 0737 hrs IST
...or face extinction! ...
News > Gaming , September 07, 2008 0728 hrs IST
Ever wondered what went into creating the awesomeness that is Spore? Now experience it first hand! ...
News > Gaming , September 06, 2008 0727 hrs IST
Build cities, people and creatures, wherever you are ...
|
Altec Lansing Announces iM9According to reports, Altec Lansing has announced the latest addition to its... |
|
Altec Lansing Unveils Inmotion iM7Altec Lansing has introduced Inmotion iM7, the newest and highest-performing... |
|
Rashi Audio Mela Kicks OffRashi Peripherals has announced the launch of its multimedia PC speaker... |
|
Altec Lansing VS2421Reviews | Entertainment | Speaker systems | 20 Feb 2008 Those on a tight budget would do well to consider this 2.1 set |
|
|
Altec Lansing FX5051Reviews | Entertainment | Speaker systems | 05 Jul 2007 Do you like a personal sound session or creating a neighborhood frenzy? Once... |
|
Altec Lansing GT-5051RReviews | Peripherals | Speakers | 03 Jun 2005 What is that one thing you hate about any 5.1 channel speaker system? The mess... |
|
Headsets (AHS-322) HeadsetAltec Lansing | Headsets | Sat, 01 Mar 2008 good1 |
|
Speakers ATP3Inspire 6.1 6600Altec Lansing | Speakers | Fri, 29 Sep 2006 The speaker is satisfactory but not upto the Mark thing. as the Noise level is... |
|
Speakers ATP3Altec Lansing | Speakers | Tue, 04 Jul 2006 A well priced 2.1 speaker solution. Great build quality. Sound quality is also... |
|
Bose Introduces Computer MusicMonitorNews | Consumer Electronics | 27 May 2008 The Computer MusicMonitor has been developed for listening with laptop and... |
|
Logitech Intros AudioHub SpeakersThe new system combines a 2.1 channel one-piece speaker system and three... |
|
Bose Launches SoundDock for iPodsThe system features active electronic equalization that balances the output of... |
|
Telome Digital Home Theatre TS10xReviews | Peripherals | Speakers | 04 Sep 2008 Telome's most recent addition - the TS10x is perfect for those looking for a... |
|
BOSE Computer MusicMonitorReviews | Peripherals | Speakers | 19 Jun 2008 Should you buy the BOSE Computer MusicMonitor even if you had the money? Read... |
|
Logitech G51Reviews | Entertainment | Speaker systems | 28 May 2008 These speakers can deliver a decent gaming experience and that's it |
|
Logitech S-120 Multimedia Speaker SystemSpeakers | Logitech | Tue, 26 Aug 2008 sfsf |
|
|
Intex 2.1 2000wattSpeakers | Intex | Mon, 03 Dec 2007 amzing 4 such a price..... quality is less as compared to creative sbs 370....... |
|
|
Creative Inspire 4.1 4400 |
I want to buy Fx5051 Can i use as home theatre? Is it Dilby sound sytm? Sony is good or Altec lancing?/
biren | ahmedabad | 23/06/08 02:09 PM | Report abuse Reply
creative gigaworks G500 and G550W are best 5.1s out ther.... yah altec lansign wotn come close... but has to admit.. altec and lansings are the best out ther without THX certification and if u r genuine user, THX aint so much a thing.. lol u dont c a BOSE or Schneisser with THX.. do u??? any idea how much a creative G500 will cost??
jst anthr guy | here itself | 10/05/08 06:15 PM | Report abuse Reply
what about altech lansing ?? is it better than creative T6060 at this power and price.?? please tell me.. and are u sure the price of creative T6060 is Rs.4400.
karan | gurgaon | 31/03/08 04:49 PM | Report abuse Reply
This system is crap when compared to the logitech Z-5300 it really outdelivers(dude its a freakin 280 Watt RMS Vs just 80 Watt RMS minus the bass FX5051) and if u really want something near this at a good range go for the Creative T6060 for rnd Rs. 4400/- or the Creative T6100 they are 5.1 speakers with an RMS of 72 and RMS of 76 respectively. These babies have the bass, i.e. u cant get a better bang for ur buck at this price and u can get a wireless remote which can connect to it purchase the Creative IP200 (seperately). give me a mail at anirudh_narain@hotmail.com if u want some further advice.
Anirudh Narain | New Delhi | 07/07/07 01:18 AM | Report abuse Reply
Hey Anirudh, Please help me out, which one to chose. My budget is 6K. I want 5.1 speakers + sound card. Let me know if creative T6060 is good choice and if sound blaster is perfect for that
Prakash | Hyd | 23/09/07 07:53 AM | Report abuse
I read that the LOgitech 5300 is not that clear when it comes to music, Games and DVD's it's great,
James | Deltona | 19/01/08 02:31 AM | Report abuse
what about altech lancing , i have heard they are better than creative T6060 is it so.??
karan | gurgaon | 31/03/08 04:39 PM | Report abuse
wat is the rate of Altec Lansing FX5051 speakers in chennai, is it good
bala | chennai | 20/10/07 12:46 PM | Report abuse Reply
What is the out put in terms of PMPO. What is its cost in Bangalore
Amarnath | Bangalore | 06/07/07 09:57 AM | Report abuse Reply
Never rely on PMPO ratings. PMPO ratings are mostly a marketing gimmick than a real measure of speaker power. In many foreign countries, it's mandatory for vendors to declare RMS rating of a speaker.
Anil | Bilaspur | 06/07/07 01:18 PM | Report abuse
Multiply RMS value by 10 to get PMPO... For example the above mentioned speaker set has 89 watts rms or ~900 watts PMPO. But you should know that PMPO is just a fake specification... because 89 watts rms speakers can easily beat 1000 watts PMPO speakers...
saxenaas | Lucknow | 09/07/07 03:49 PM | Report abuse
PMPO is pseudo rating. Higher the better for an ENT surgeons appointment.
asimpleson | Mumbai | 10/07/07 08:53 AM | Report abuse
1 Watt (RMS) = 20 Watts (PMPO) RMS= Root Mean Square Value PMPO= Peak Music Power Output So 89 Watts (RMS) = 1780 Watts (PMPO)
2mydesire | Bangalore | 21/08/07 02:21 AM | Report abuse
at 12000 Rs. this aint bad. "no punch in bass... dont you tell that to nobody dude. Punch is enough to distribute to ur neignbours :) Still if you use 'Enhancer' plugin for Winamp and rock and roll. This system seems reasonably priced too..
Asimpleson | Mumbai | 05/07/07 11:02 PM | Report abuse Reply
well at such a price one can go for Logitech Z5300 Speakers with much more thump along with THX certification.
Nitin | Delhi | 06/07/07 12:00 AM | Report abuse
I totally agree with Nitin, i got my Z5300 2 years back for 15000 & they managed to kill my pesky old neighbour whith just their loud sounds , yeah they are THX certified & are also 280 watts RMS as opposed to 80 in this weakling
Rahul | Gurgaon | 06/07/07 07:29 AM | Report abuse
I got mine Z5300 for 11500 8 months ago...and i must say..they rock
Nitin | Delhi | 07/07/07 01:43 AM | Report abuse
Yes Nitin but Z5300 is not offering IR Remote and it is really nice and handy to have one. Also IMHO the DSP processor Enhancer for Winamp you must check out dudes if you have not..let me know how it sounds.
asimpleson | Mumbai | 10/07/07 08:50 AM | Report abuse
Altec Lansing speakers have always been very good.
Ahit Dasgupta | Mumbai | 05/07/07 11:07 PM | Report abuse Reply
u r one of those ignoramuses who read one atp3 review and then went on to be brand loyal. what a waste that u even visit review sites
Anonymous | kithe | 08/07/07 06:38 PM | Report abuse
As far as I know, mp3s are not 5.1. So if you intend to use these speakers for mp3 mostly, then its a waste, you will get only 2 speaker output. Better go for 2.1 speakers from altec lansing like atp3 or mx-5021 (best 2.1 IMHO commonly available in the market). 5.1 would be useful if you play original DVD movies and games.
WilderNess | pune | 06/07/07 03:13 PM | Report abuse Reply
even if u play mp3 on the 5.1 speakers..though its a stereo sound..it playes from all the channels...so u get the immersive sound which cannot be generated with a 2.1 set of speakers
Nitin | Delhi | 07/07/07 01:45 AM | Report abuse
"One connector is a USB for the plug-n-play aspect" what does that mean? Is it, that I can plugin my USB MP3 player in it and hear the music?
Gilbert | mumbai | 06/07/07 08:37 AM | Report abuse Reply
Sir, You can plugin your Pc,mp3 player or any other segment which is has USB port.
vimal | delhi | 06/07/07 10:48 AM | Report abuse
I GUESS ONE SHOULD TRY PRODUCTS FROM TECHCOM INDIA,
VIKAS | MUMBAI | 06/07/07 09:40 AM | Report abuse Reply
lol man u pay some amount of money to by this 5.1 channel and what u get is Inadequate Bass at high volume what a joke
Tushar | Pune | 06/07/07 04:11 AM | Report abuse Reply