From the ManufacturerSurround sound at a price that?s music to your ears Sure, its compact satellites and gnarly subwoofer are good-looking. But listen to the VS3251, and you?ll forget about looks. This system rocks! You can get awesome 6-channel surround sound from a PC or game console.* But you can also plug in your iPod or DVD player and get 70 watts of full-bodied, hard-charging stereo. And it includes a wireless remote. This is a romping good deal! Crystal-clear Sound: Thrusts you into the movie and gaming experience! Powerful Bass: Feel shakes and quakes from the front-firing, long-throw subwoofer housed in a ported, wooden cabinet. Full-featured Wireless Remote: Sit back and enjoy the experience! Includes controls for stand-by, volume levels, stereo/surround modes, and toggle switch for your MP3 player and PC.** Dual-Mode System: Each listening mode is specially engineered to provide outstanding performance. Gamers and movie enthusiasts: Use the Surround mode with your PC?s 6-channel sound card, or even your gaming console or DVD player*, to thrill your senses with the vivid, panoramic experience of surround sound. Music lovers: Switch to the Stereo mode to experience what great stereo sound is all about. Wall-mountable speakers: Features removable stands for a convenient and flexible installation. Distinctive Styling: Looks great next to your flat panel monitor or anywhere in your home. Headphone Jack: For private listening. Secondary input jack: Connect two different audio sources ? your MP3 or CD player ? at the same time. Shielded Satellites: For use near video monitors. *PC or game console must be outfitted with a 6-channel sound card. **Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included.
Altec Lansing’s superior sound come from our proprietary technology, which utilizes custom-built, high-fidelity drivers, state-of-the-art equalization circuitry and a harmonious mix of features. Distinctive Styling looks great next (more…)
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dirt Cheap 5.1 system but sub-par sound quality.
I got these speakers from a well known tech deal site for about 1/4 of what Amazon marketplace is currently charging for them so I cannot attest to the value you get at the Amazon…
Comment by Iorwen — June 20, 2009 at 7:12 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound, solid buit, for system under $50
Got it cheap @ buy.com for [...] shipped. One check of the price elsewhere and I am sold.
The good: Sound is very clean, does not distort when I turn up the…
Comment by Xenon — June 21, 2009 at 12:27 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound quality!!
I purchased this product after going through many 5.1 speaker systems, to connect with my Philips DVD player, but I am still awaiting my 5.
Comment by Galya — June 21, 2009 at 12:51 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Developed buzz in bass unit
Well, what more is there to say? Terrible buzz developed in the sub-bass unit. And no, I didn’t push them too hard.
Comment by Nadie — June 21, 2009 at 1:36 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
very good for a while
i bought this about 3 months ago and sound was great! but… after a good period of time i started hearing a lot of fuzz in the sound so this is very good for price but not so…
Comment by Henri — June 21, 2009 at 8:46 am
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good Sound Bad Remote
The sound quality is great for the price. The remote is junk. It only works from about four feet away from the eye.
Comment by Gale — June 21, 2009 at 11:31 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Product! Excellent Service!
I’ve used these speakers with use as an entertainment system and the sound is awesome! As always with Altec Lansing, product setup is easy and the quality is always good.
Comment by Fallon — June 21, 2009 at 4:51 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top notch sound!!!
This is a great audio system, fairly easy setup, shielded speakers, remote volume control. The subwoofer is fairly powered, it’s good but my old Harman Kardon sub was a lil…
Comment by Yamka — June 21, 2009 at 6:08 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exellent
This is a great system well worth 60 bucks(when I got it it was $60) it has lots of bass. If you do not have a three way sound card just plug the cord from your computer in to the…
Comment by Gioia — June 21, 2009 at 9:01 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
One of the rear satellite speakers did not work for me. I connected the speakers to two different computer systems to rule out problems other than the speakers themselves, and the…
Comment by Zahavah — June 22, 2009 at 12:28 am