Altec Lansing MX5020

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 reviews of Altec Lansing MX5020. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and usability are overall positive. The size and design are also mentioned favorably.

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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 MX5020 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Altec Lansing MX5020 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the usability and size are overall positive. The design and price are also appreciated.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of Altec Lansing MX5020 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and size. The design and price are also mentioned favorably.

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

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Don Labriola (pcmag.com)

Altec Lansing MX5020

Separate bass unit': No, THX certification': No, # of channels: 2, # of satellites: 2, Crossover Frequency: 4000 Hz...

Pleasant, natural-sounding output. Excellent upper bass. Reasonable price.

Limited volume levels. No mid- or deep low end.

The MX5020 is a terrific PC speaker set for the money. This inexpensive two-piece system doesn't get too loud and has little deep bass output, but what's there sounds great. Few models in its price range can match its tight, clean bass, natural-sounding m

Dec, 2004

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Expert review by : Gary Coyne (applelinks.com)

Altec Lansing MX-5020 speaker system

Got a job for you, design some inexpensive personal speakers with clarity, nice bass, full sound, simple to set up, and oh yeah: make sure they look beautiful. Sure, why not.

for the price range and design, these are good speakers. I am not trying to "damn with feint praise" by that statement, only trying to not raise expectations more than is warranted. These speakers have a good sound, but I don't want anyone to purchase...

Apr, 2005

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Awesome speakers

I have used these speakers for teaching in group trumpet lessons. Sound is great over all frequencies (adjustable treble and bass controls), good volume (versus 6 trumpet players!), portability, aux input and headphone jack. Mine have lasted 7 years,...

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Altec Lansing MX5020

My wife really likes the design.

The electronics do not seem to be very well shielded - the speakers are prone to picking up a hum if the cordless phone is placed too close to the speaker, which is annoying. Centre of gravity is a bit high; speakers are sometimes prone to getting...

Feb, 2006

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