Altec Lansing 5100

44 reviews

Jan, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 44 reviews of Altec Lansing 5100. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the size and usability. The reliability and design are also appreciated, but there are some less positive views about the price.

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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 5100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Altec Lansing 5100 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design, but some have doubts about the usability.

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

Jan, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Altec Lansing 5100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Altec Lansing 5100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the price and usability are overall positive, but there are mixed views on the reliability and size.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : PC Magazine (pcmag.com)

Altec Lansing 5100

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by : Nathaniel Wilkins (cnet.com)

Altec Lansing 5100 5.1-speaker system review: Altec Lansing 5100 5.1-speaker system

Altec Lansing 5100 5.1-speaker system

Slick, space-saving speaker design; solid sound; headphone jack; analog auxiliary input.

No digital inputs; not very powerful.

This 5.1-channel system offers distinctive styling and a small footprint, but it won't rock the house.

Sep, 2003

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Expert review by : SLCentral (slcentral)

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Aug, 2003

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Expert review by : Nathan Glentworth (tweaknews)

Altec Lansing 5100 5.1 Surround Sound PC Speaker System

Computer speakers of today have come a long way from the basic, tiny, 2 channel, tinny pieces of audio junk that the consumer was stuck with only a couple years ago. Those days are gone, and trust me, they will be gladly forgotten.

Jan, 2003

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Expert review by : M. Wiley (gear.ign.com)

Altec Lansing 5100 Review

I should really ask my point woman at Altec about the company's sales figures. Considering the number of models they introduce you'd think they sell s...

Aug, 2002

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Expert review by : Modsynergy stuff (modsynergy.com)

ModSynergy.com - Review 34 - Altec Lansing 5100 5.1 Speaker Review

Remote is better, Memory function, More power

Subwoofer has smaller drivers than the 2100's, Price may be steep for some, Plastic look at sub grill, Some issues with satellites distorting

The Altec Lansing 5100 speakers are a great system to enter 5.1-channel audio. It provides very good sound quality, construction, and theater-like cinema sound. The bass was also very good. I did however feel that they were a little cheaper than the...

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Altec Lansing 5100 5.1 Speaker Review

The last time we looked at the 2100's, we came away with a very solid impression, leaving us with some gripes that we liked to have fixed. Today we are looking at Altec Lansing's 5.1-channel audio solution.

Very good sound, Remote is better, Memory function, More power

Four satellites with alloy stands, One center channel with monitor grip, Subwoofer, AAC1 Y-adaptor, Quick connect card, Wired remote, Subwoofer has smaller drivers than the 2100’s, Price may be steep for some, Plastic look at sub grill, Some issues...

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Expert review by : Nathaniel Wilkins (cnet.com.au)

Altec Lansing 5100 5.1-speaker system review: Altec Lansing 5100 5.1-speaker system

Altec Lansing 5100 5.1-speaker system

Slick, space-saving speaker design; solid sound; headphone jack; analog auxiliary input.

No digital inputs; not very powerful.

This 5.1-channel system offers distinctive styling and a small footprint, but it won't rock the house.

Sep, 2003

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Expert review by : Ameya Dalvi (techtree.com)

Altec Lansing 5100

It's been a while since I got my hands on a speaker system that appealed to my eyes even before I got my ears into play. The last time that happened was when I tested the Altec Lansing ATP3 speakers. It had everyone drooling over its looks as soon as I...

Oct, 2003

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