Altec Lansing ACS33BW 2.1

39 reviews

May, 2024

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usability (5)
design (5)
reliability (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews of Altec Lansing ACS33BW 2.1. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the reliability and usability are on the whole positive. The design and size are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Altec Lansing ACS33BW 2.1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Altec Lansing ACS33BW 2.1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Altec Lansing ACS33BW 2.1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the usability and reliability. The design and price also get good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

big sound small price

I was going to buy more sets of these speakers, any volume discount?

good sound for price, excellent in a small home setting, easy setup and the bass is great

has the price gone up in two months

Dec, 2006

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1 week old

If the speaker didn't die, these would be great speakers for the office or even at home for basic uses.

For the price, these speakers sound really good. Nice sound from the small speakers and the bass isn't too bad (for the office)

I have had these speakers for 1 week and one of them already died. So that is not good ; The only other issue is you can't control the sub volume (make it higher at lower volumes)

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good

For the price and free shipping this was the best choice when there was no other sound available except from the monitor. If you are looking for acceptable sound for a non-audiophile this is it. Bass has to be turned down by equalizer on computer...

Pricepoint is the best feature of this brand

Subwoofer is less than desireable

Dec, 2006

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Great Speakers

Great SQ for the price.

Great Sound, Great Price

If I have to list one...maybe too bulky wires? Maybe I should say, the wiring in kinda awkward

Dec, 2006

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Great Value!

You get change from a 20 for speakers. It can't be beat. Sure this isn't a premium sound system but for the price I'm very happy. More than enough to play music and games. I'd buy it again if I had another computer.

Amazing price for what you get. Very deep and powerful bass

Speakers can't be placed far away from each other

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Horrible

Not a good choice at all. I just can't return this because RMAing will cost the same amount of money as the price of this speaker.

Cheap

The sound quality is very horrible. You need to spend more money to have a quality sound system. I dont think mine is a dud, and it sounds as if I am listening to something behind a wall

Nov, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

A Classic - and a good deal

These are a classic -- I bought my first set in 2000 when I built my first machine, a Celeron 433. They have surprising sound, with amazing bass for their size and price (which is always the first thing to go in a cheap speaker). I've moved on to...

Surprisingly powerful for a system of this price. Placing the sub on the floor produces the best bass response, as with any subwoofer. Smooth midrange, and clear highs

The connection from the satellite speakers to the subwoofer went bad after three or four years of kicking it around on the floor. Also, the volume control got dirty and causes a "shuffling" sound when you adjust it, though it does not affect playback...

Nov, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent Speakers For the Price

Despite the lack of any equalizers, I'm very impressed with the performance. I could probably spend twice as much, perhaps a little more, but the sound quality would still be the same.

As I do with every speaker I get, I turn them up to full blast, and make sure the simple sound utility that comes with window has the volume at full blast. Very, very loud. The sound is also very clear

No equalizers on it, but with the sound quality I'm getting from these, it's hardly an issue

Oct, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Once again - Good for the price

For the price, and for that only, this is an good speaker system. Don't expect a lot, you didn't give the $$ for that. But what you get for what you've given works well.

Good tone, placing the sub on the floor (carpeting) gave the best bass results. I previously owned Altec AVS300 and liked the bass volume control, but never adjusted it anyway, used software controls

No bass control but as stated, but I never used hardware volume, just software bass adjustments. No on/off switch on speakers. Just as well, kept the previous speakers on all the time eventually

Oct, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great speakers for the $$$

NOT BAD!

I needed cheap speakers and wouldn't buy any without a sub so I picked these up. The sound is exceptional for $xx speakers

The volume dial was engineered by someone who spend too much time in design school and not enough time training in ergonomics. A true pain to adjust volume on the sattelites. Also, as many have mentioned before - no indepedent bass / treble controls /...

Sep, 2006

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