From the Manufacturer
It’s a unique benefit: The Altec Lansing FX5051 system gives you genuine 5.1 surround sound with no hassles and no 6-channel sound card required! You simply plug a USB cable from your subwoofer into your PC and get six discrete channels of powerhouse sound. The FX5051 features dual drivers in every satellite, plus a “two-barreled,” isobaric subwoofer that gives you awesome bass in half the space. What’s more, it’s long on looks. The perfect complement to your flat-panel displays. Satellites feature removable bases for easy wall mounting. System includes a wireless remote. 6-channel sound card? Forget about it! Crisp Surround Sound: Hear the enemy creep up from four satellite speakers and enjoy lifelike dialogue from the center speaker. Feel the Bass: Isobaric-configured dual 6.5″ woofers deliver bass comparable to systems twice as large. Dual-Mode Selector: Each listening mode is specially engineered to provide outstanding performance. Use the 6-Channel Surround Mode with the USB port on your PC or 6-channel sound card to thrill your senses with the vivid, panoramic experience of true surround sound. Use the 2/4 Channel Mode to enjoy immersive six-speaker sound from any source–MP3 players, CD players. Understated Elegance: Contemporary design with removable cast-metal stands looks terrific next to your flat-panel screen or mounted on wall (satellite and center speakers are magnetically shielded.) Wireless Remote and Control Pod: Volume (master, center, and rear), bass, and treble controls are at your fingertips. Just sit back and enjoy! iPod/MP3 Player Jack: Connect your iPod, MP3 player, or CD player at the same time as your computer. Headphone Jack: For private listening. What’s in the Box Subwoofer, two front speakers, two rear speakers, one center speaker, wireless remote, control pod with phone input and headphone jack, manual and warranty information
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Good System (I think) but horrible “User Instructions.”
I just recieived this system and have spent hours trying to set it up with my Sounblaster X-Fi Sound Card.
Comment by Edmund — June 12, 2009 at 7:21 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Sound
I just purchased these speakers. I’m a musician and found this system to be very good. The sounds are lifelike, and the songs almost sound as if they’re being played live.
Comment by Anonymous — June 12, 2009 at 11:06 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Quality
If you have a laptop these are the speakers to get. They are easy to hook up, and the quality is really good.
Comment by Emeric — June 13, 2009 at 3:05 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Altec Lansing FX5051 Powered Audio System
Now, I love Altec Lansing. However, and I’m not sure how your computer is handling these, these never played in 5.1 for me. And yes…
Comment by How To Start A Garden — June 13, 2009 at 10:56 am