Ameya Dalvi, Nov 03, 2004 0000 hrs IST
Everything that has a beginning has an end. Not just a line from Matrix Revolutions...
Good performance, Great highs and bass, Cool looks, Headphone jack
Slightly expensive, Certain frequencies sound muffled
Everything that has a beginning has an end. Not just a line from Matrix Revolutions but a fact of life. Luckily in the field of technology, more often than not, a good product is replaced by something better. The Altec Lansing ATP3 has ruled the market along with the hearts of music enthusiasts the world over for quite some time now and is still going strong. But we have received hints that it will be phased out in not too distant a future. And today we have for review, a potential successor for the same, the VS4121. Whether it is worthy of the crown, let's find out.
Package and Specifications
For those who have heard the ATP3, I can sum up this review in a single sentence. The Altec Lansing VS4121 is nothing but the ATP3 with a minor cosmetic change, a bit of more power and a couple more features thrown in. However this model certainly deserves a lot more than just one sentence. Let us start from the looks. The satellites borrow their looks and design from the ATP3 though not completely. This time Altec Lansing has opted for a dual-shade styling with a neat mix of black and metallic grey. This design is as classy as that of its predecessor. Though some might find the original looks better, no one would really complain about the new one. Just like the ATP3, these satellites have the tri-driver design with two 28 mm front tweeters delivering the highs and an inverted 3" driver taking care of the midrange frequencies. The right satellite has knobs for adjusting the master volume and the bass and treble. A power button and a headphone jack, absent in the original have been added here. As far as the subwoofer goes, it looks nothing like the one found in ATP3. This is a front firing sub fitted with a 6.5" long throw driver.
i like this speaker. where can i buy this item? i am from cebu, philippines. pls send me an info. to where i could buy this speaker as soon as possible. thank you very much.
by aurea b. colis, mandaue city, cebu, philippines, on Jun 14, 2008 12:25 PM, Report abuse Reply
i wnt 8 so much bcoz 8s small bt rly2 mpresve sond dat i tot drs a show n my dorm bt i dnt have the money..... yet..............
by napz, Quezon City, on Jan 30, 2008 01:57 PM, Report abuse Reply
When I first got these I noticed a slight hum like a heartbeat when there was nothing playing. Now a year later, I just tried to play some music then also tried video, both got a screech from the speaker. The more you turn the volume knob the louder it is. I will not be buyung this brand again.
by miranda, houston, on Oct 30, 2007 05:58 PM, Report abuse Reply
Well, this is a stunning 2.1 speaker system, its a must buy for anyone looking for a 2.1 system for under 4k. Comparing to ATP3 to VS4121 - Woofer- atp3's sub dosnt hv a firing port, due to which thr is inacuracy in bass, atps's bass is somewhat blunt at any vol level coz the beat dosnt hv a time span short enough to result in a KICK. But in vs4121, the bass is kicky at any vol level. atp's sub tends to boom at higher vol level and looses thump. But vs4121 remains kicky. The base of atp satelites faces completly downwards due to which the sound completly disperses in all directions, this results in not very good sound for the person sitting rite in frnt of them. In vs4121 the base is slightly tilted towards frnt which causes sound waves to bounce frm the desk towads the person in frnt and also some dispersion towards sides to fill up the room. Result is more clear and prominent sound for the person in frnt of spkrs. vs4121 satellites sound more louder due to the tilt in base. as far as the peak vol level is concerned i hv never been able to push them above half, coz they become too loud for me. So there you see, the difference.
by su30mki, Delhi, on Aug 05, 2007 05:13 PM, Report abuse Reply
comparing it with ATP is it wise iam not much of an audiophile but ATP3 satellites are Passive and these speakers have an active satellites wont there be a diffrence again the Woofer is about 18watts(rms) ans this one has a 19watt(rms) woofer wont there be a diffrence id really like to get an answer on this as as of now i see a only rs500 diffrence in ATP3 and these dunno if i should go in for ATP3 or pull out some 500rs and get these
by Atul, mumbai, on Feb 16, 2006 07:04 PM, Report abuse Reply
hi my name is james and i have a similar dilemma like you have. here in philippines the vs 4121 is 700 pesos higher than atp3. Pls email me at jamestan_911@yahoo.com if you have the answer. thanks and good luck
by james tan, manila, phils, on Jul 03, 2007 11:46 PM, Report abuse
hi, i bought a set of these speakers a few days back, they are far better than atp3, but my problem is that my package was missing the Y-Connector used to connect play station. can anyone help ???
by vikrant, new delhi, on Feb 27, 2007 11:01 PM, Report abuse Reply
I am intresting in buying on for me. Do you have any reseller at Bhopal (MP).
by Deepak Kaul, Bhopal (M.P.), on Nov 10, 2006 12:11 PM, Report abuse Reply
from where should i buy vs4121 in delhi and at what price
by nishank gosain, delhi, on Jun 23, 2005 01:05 PM, Report abuse Reply
You can buy from R.R.systems Pvt Ltd, Bajaj House, 97, Nehru Place. Tel.26224857, 26224356 Price I don't know S. C
by kcb, New Delhi, on Dec 14, 2005 02:41 PM, Report abuse
I need Low range Woofer, Mid range and Hi range speakers only. I am planning to build colums myself and try to sell in the market
by S. Chakraborty, Gurgaon, on Jan 23, 2006 04:01 PM, Report abuse
Hai I want to buy this speaker and where can I get this in MUMBAI.
by Srini, Mumbai, on Aug 05, 2005 02:43 AM, Report abuse Reply
Hi Where can I buy this speaker in Bangalore? what is the price ?
by Ramji Subramani, Bangalore, on Jul 27, 2005 09:38 PM, Report abuse Reply
Can you give some reviews on JBL & Bose speakers
by Clifford, Goa, on Jun 25, 2005 10:13 AM, Report abuse Reply
seller pls contact if would like to have one in lieu of my old altec lancing speakers.
by pratik, mumbai, on Apr 24, 2005 07:44 PM, Report abuse Reply
Hi! I've owned a pair of ATP3 for nearly a year now and the verdict is clearly "I love them". I use them purely for music from my PC (no games, no movies). On some sound tracks with deep guitar bass, the speakers tend of produce a larger than required bass tone leading to drowning of other sounds. Its like a loud "HHMMMM". It is definitely not hiss or humm. It is just reproduction of the original albeit louder. My question, how can I improve this situation? Bass and treble setting help but then I lose out on most of the desirable bass in other sections. Also, can someone throw insights on best possible placements/usage of such speakers. The usual knowledge I have (keep speakers at ear level, bass unit in corner) so I am looking for some deep inights. Like, should I place the bass and satellites on some special kind of wood to get better sound reproduction? Thanks, Gurdas
by Gurdas Singh, Vadodara, on Mar 23, 2005 06:30 PM, Report abuse Reply
Why do they say that for music buffs (no game no movies) a 2.1 Speaker system is more than enough. Could you enlighten me?
by Kiran Mathew, Cochin, on Apr 10, 2005 01:57 PM, Report abuse
i agree whole heartedly i bought a swet of atp3's fer my bday 2 yrs ago and they ROCK these r jus siblings get the big momma
by MysteryMan, Delhi, on Apr 11, 2005 10:29 PM, Report abuse
by kaivan, Mumbai, on Mar 19, 2005 01:55 PM, Report abuse Reply
Is there a THX certified 2.1 spraker system for less than 3000 in the market ? Pls email me if there is one
by Gobbledegeek, Pune, on Mar 09, 2005 10:21 PM, Report abuse Reply
contact us for buying this product.
by Ramesh Tailang, Delhi, on Jan 31, 2005 06:32 PM, Report abuse Reply
hi Ramesh i am looking for good set of speakers with powerful woofer ,seems that u can help out ,where can i contact u . Mohit
by mohit, delhi, on Feb 19, 2005 05:57 PM, Report abuse
I want to buy Altaclansing speaker 2.1 channel for dvd player. can i buy this speaker upto Rs.2000/-. kindly also tell the model and watt of the speakers
by ravinder, new delhi, on Feb 09, 2005 12:35 PM, Report abuse Reply
Please, send me the all information about your multimedia products. Thanks.
by Swayam Prakash, New Delhi, on Feb 01, 2005 04:08 PM, Report abuse Reply
Can you tell Price ? Or the Dealer Address of North East to Contact . It's great to hear with sound blaster.
by Boruah, Moranhat, on Jan 28, 2005 12:13 PM, Report abuse Reply
How is this speaker system connected to note book computers ? Can this just connected with a head phone jack ?
by Murali Krishna, Baroda, on Jan 21, 2005 02:01 PM, Report abuse Reply
Please give Distributers adress of Zeta Technologies in MP
by Hariom Agraawl, Gwalior, on Dec 26, 2004 07:01 PM, Report abuse Reply
We do have our Branch in Indore, for Detail see www.zetaindia.com website.
by Rajkumar, Nagpur, on Jan 04, 2005 12:46 PM, Report abuse
Allz Good with this review, but why the fetish with Altec Lansing ?, why dont U guys review some of the down market products like creative Insprire series SBS 2.1 370, 2.1-2500, which are reasonably priced.
by vijayshimla, Shimla, on Nov 04, 2004 07:39 AM, Report abuse Reply
hey vijay, if u would care to go thru the techtree website, u can easily find reviews for all the stuff u stated above...
by Kunal, Bombay, on Nov 06, 2004 09:18 PM, Report abuse
let me telly guys altec lansing speakers perform very well only f they have a huge price tag,i hav a avs 500 4.1 system whose performance is terribly pathetic
by aditya, bangalore, on Nov 30, 2004 06:02 PM, Report abuse
i was looking for something just like this...i got it now... thanks to tech tree
by madhusudan, hyderabad, on Nov 11, 2004 10:55 AM, Report abuse Reply
by dinesh, london, on Nov 10, 2004 04:17 PM, Report abuse Reply
I recently bought a set of ATP3 and am completely satisfied. For Rs. 3150 they are more than value for money. While they justify a price of rs. 4000 or even 4500, i wouldn't pay, 4500 for slightly modified atp3s when i can buy them for 1350 less. Looks wise I like the atp3 better than VS4121. the only real benefit seems to be the headphone jack which i miss in atp3s but that wouldn't make me shell out so much more.
by Anand Doctor, Mumbai, on Nov 05, 2004 08:41 PM, Report abuse Reply
ditto. i got mine for bout 3200 in feb 04. they simply rock.
by Kunal, Bombay, on Nov 06, 2004 09:23 PM, Report abuse
I have been listening to ATP-3 for over 3 years now which I acquired in Dubai for about Rs.1500/= I also use them wth my 3 year old MP3 CD player. So far I have no complaints.
by Pradip Shah, Mumbai, on Nov 05, 2004 08:01 AM, Report abuse Reply
Tell me how many units you have been able to sell in India ?!
by Tushar Khutale, Rohtak, on Nov 03, 2004 10:10 PM, Report abuse Reply
..and the reason you want this information for is ???
by Dennis Mendonca, Mumbai, on Nov 04, 2004 12:30 AM, Report abuse
maybe its a fetish with Altec Lansing ?
by ajax, hyd, on Nov 04, 2004 09:05 AM, Report abuse
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WHAT IS THE PRICE?i AM FROM AJMER WHERE CAN I BUY IT????
by ANUJ, AJMER, on Aug 03, 2008 11:39 AM, Report abuse Reply