The 3-piece Altec Lansing MX5021 delivers full, accurate, THX-certified sound, whether it be a sophisticated cello suite or intense PC game action. Two midrange drivers in each satellite produce extremely responsive sound, while the horn-loaded tweeter offers extra-wide dispersion of those crystal-clear highs. With its auxiliary input jack, you can connect to two different audio sources (such as a CD player and an MP3 jukebox) simultaneously. It has 90 watts of total power (50 watts from the subwoofer and 20 watts from each satellite). This set also features a control pod for fingertip management on your desktop of bass, treble, and master volume as well as a wireless remote control, a headphone jack for private listening, easy-to-connect color-coded cables, and shielded satellites for use near video monitors. What’s in the Box Altec Lansing MX5021 package contains 1 subwoofer, 2 satellites, wired controller, wireless remote, 2 speaker wires, console gaming Y adapter, and 3.5 mm stereo audio cable.
Altec Lansing MX5021 Multimedia Speaker System – Featuring a polished, piano-quality black finish, the MX5021 delivers big time in a powered audio system that not only sounds great – but looks terrific in your home or office. Two midrange drivers in each satellite produce extremely responsive sound, while the horn-loaded tweeter offers extra-wide dispersion of those crystal-clear highs. Not to be outdone, the woofer pumps out deep lows you’ll feel in your bones. Add in THX certification for cinema-quality sound, and you’ve got an excellent alternative to a high-end home audio system. Headphone Jack Color-coded Cables & Spring Clip Connectors 110V AC Power cord with USA Plug Magnetic Shielding Black One Year Limited Warranty
4.0 out of 5 stars
Altec Lansing MX5021 90-Watt Powered RMS 3-Piece Speaker Set
Easy to install and sounds great!!!
Comment by Anonymous — June 4, 2009 at 5:55 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Clear sounds and an audio education
Altec Lansing MX5021: THX, 90W RMS (total continuous power), 20W per satellite with tweeters and 2 midrange drivers, 50W subwoofer
I primarily use my PC for gaming…
Comment by Valerie — June 4, 2009 at 8:53 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic, Loud, Crisp and Clear
Excellent speakers for the computer, amazing low and and power to burn.
Comment by Kyler — June 4, 2009 at 3:25 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great, with a good sound card
I bought these speakers based on other reviews here. The hiss is annoying like others have mentioned. No excuse for that really.
Comment by Gioia — June 4, 2009 at 9:05 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good, but one big problem (and two small ones)
I was very impressed with these speakers when I got them with my new 20″ iMac for Christmas (I got the white version to match).
Comment by Gisli — June 5, 2009 at 4:33 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
Redesigned
I have owned three sets of these speakers. The first had stunning sound quality for the price. I replaced it with a white set which had equal sound but started to hiss after a…
Comment by Gulliver — June 5, 2009 at 11:27 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
deep and full
i got this set for my girlfriend for christmas. it sounds so deep, full and rich that i am going to purchase one for myself. oh- we are using only with her i pod.
Comment by August — June 5, 2009 at 5:54 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good sound, not very refined product.
First off these sound very good. They are balanced well, that is to say they are not made to blast you with base, but the base comes in as needed to make things sound as they…
Comment by Crazy Dog Videos — June 5, 2009 at 6:46 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT!
I do not write many reviews, but in this case I really needed to. All of the positive reviews of this product are really correct.
Comment by Iden — June 5, 2009 at 9:29 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Hiss, Hiss, Hiss!
I read the other reviews mentioning the hiss, and thought, “How bad could it be?” The hiss is worse than you can imagine.
Comment by Best Smartphone Software — June 5, 2009 at 11:46 pm