Altec Lansing VS2421

Altec Lansing VS2421

Frazier Barretto, Feb 20, 2008 1358 hrs IST

Those on a tight budget would do well to consider this 2.1 set

Good bass, feature-rich remote, wall-mountable satellites, well-priced

No bass control on the remote, short satellite cables, average mids and highs



The Experience

This set is pretty powerful; it really took me by surprise. I didn't expect such good bass from such a small unit -- definitely impressive. The highs and mids, on the other hand, aren't as good -- there was invariably something that didn't feel perfect about the highs and mids while I was listening to our test tracks. It could be that the satellites were made to deliver across the spectrum instead of dedicating them to the highs and mids. Some detail: the highs were a bit too sharp, and the mids weren't distinct enough. Adjusting the treble knob didn't help much.

Don't forget, however, that this is not a high-end system; for a budget system, the performance is quite acceptable.

The system sounds best if you keep the treble to about 30 percent and the bass at 80 percent. The speakers sound fine until you turn the volume beyond the 85 percent mark. They don't crack at peak volume, but the balance between the bass and the rest of the frequencies goes for a toss. Now this set isn't for those who need a loud system, but again, they're worth the price tag.

Our Conclusion

The market cost for this set is Rs 2,250, and it comes with a one-year warranty. It's priced a grand lesser than the ATP3 (yes, the price of the ATP3 has gone up), so it doesn't make sense comparing it to them. The VS2421 does very well to stay on top of the Genius 2.1 speakers (which we've tested), which is priced at around 2K. At a budget of about Rs 2,000, this speaker set is easily one of the best 2.1 systems one can opt for.

Test Unit sourced from Rashi Peripherals Pvt Ltd



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USER COMMENTS

how can i use the mic for messenger ....:| i need an extra cable ? i dont have a cable that come or leve my pc from MIC sorry my language:)

by marius, iasi, on Sep 12, 2008 02:44 PM, Report abuse   Reply

kya madachod pana hai...

by Nikita, RAND-PUR, on Jul 03, 2008 06:40 PM, Report abuse   Reply

I also want say that!!!!!!!!!!! Kya madarchodh pana hai

by vikas, Loada Ghat, on Jul 20, 2008 12:41 AM, Report abuse

its ok

by suresh, trivandrum, on Apr 15, 2008 03:29 PM, Report abuse   Reply

any idea anyone what's price of Logitech Z5500 in Mumbai and any dealer no. if possible?

by Asimpleson, Mumbai, on Feb 21, 2008 12:08 PM, Report abuse   Reply

Considerably goood.. But pretty unsatisfied with Frequency response

by Marun, Chennai, on Feb 20, 2008 06:48 PM, Report abuse   Reply

Is this better than Altec Lansing ATP3 ? as i am going to purchase atp3 pls. revert

by shriniket, mumbai, on Feb 20, 2008 08:00 PM, Report abuse

@shriniket...it is best to check the result in actual demo somewhere and compare..I own ATP3 and they are too good speakers with "THX like" sound..best of luck.

by Asimpleson, Mumbai, on Feb 21, 2008 11:40 AM, Report abuse

i like it

by sam, mumbai, on Feb 20, 2008 05:54 PM, Report abuse   Reply

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