Altec Lansing VS1520

38 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 reviews of Altec Lansing VS1520. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and design. The usability and price also get good reviews.

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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 VS1520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Altec Lansing VS1520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, 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 size and design. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably.

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68% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Not Bad

Not sure I'd buy again. But they fit the bill.

Needed a cheap set for my wife's new comp. She picked them out based on style mainly. Kind of need design and that they hook together

As one reviewer said, it's lame that both speaker as hardwired directly to each other (no substituting for a longer cable). So you can keep them more than 2-3' apart. Makes neat cabling kind of an issue ; They're light and knock over easy, but for this...

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Compact, but very low quality

Very disappointed, considering the price. Would be OK throw-aways for $5-10, but for $30 I expected a bit higher quality.

Compact ; Produce sound

Horrible sound quality ; Low quality volume regulator - produces screeching sounds ; EXTREMELY short non-detachable cables

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Pratical

Oh yea, like someone mentioned, the I/O light is very bright. I put some tape over it to dim it a bit.

Cheap, decent sound quality, compact. You can link them together

Its cheap, so don't expect a sound enthusiast to be pleased. The wires aren't very long, so definitely keep that in mind before you purchase these speakers

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Worth the money, but...

I always enjoy getting a new set of speakers and re-exploring my music collection. These speakers sound a bit bright, which could be due to the lack of bass. I like the sound, though. These Altecs replaced a pair of Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 2.0 Speaker...

Great sound from such a compact set of speakers ; Built-in headphone and aux jacks ; Cheap

Not only are the speakers are hard wired to each other, but the input cable is hard wired to the right speaker. This cable is 45 inches long, which should do the job if your computer is on the right. If it isn't (and mine wasn't, or I wouldn't be...

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

VS1520 speakers

I was able to purchase these at an office supplies store for under $20. For that price the speakers were worth it. We use them connected to a PC to play audio cds, plus use the auxillary input for our MP3 players. Bass is not existent that can be...

Nice design, compact, versatile, Auxiliary input for mp3 players / portable CD

Missing deep bass

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good Speakers

I chose by name brand and it could have been better if it were free

The speakers are hard wired to each other, which means you have to know fight them a little to get them where you want them. Knobs are a little short and close together. I can't grab the knob to turn it I have to put pressure on it to move it

Jul, 2009

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Good Speakers for half the price

I needed cheap speakers for my computer that i just purchased. I bought the altec lansing Vs1520 speakers about two years ago. I love that these speakers are really "LOUD" for such a small speaker. I use the speakers everyday and have not had an...

Good Value, Great Design, Easy to Use

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Nov, 2009

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