Altec Lansing MX5021

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 620 reviews of Altec Lansing MX5021. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and size. The design and usability 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 MX5021 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Altec Lansing MX5021 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the reliability and size. The design and usability are also appreciated.

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

Jan, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 337 user reviews of Altec Lansing MX5021 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. Opinions about the reliability and size are on the whole positive. The usability and design also get good feedback.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Troy Dreier (cnet.com)

Altec Lansing MX5021 review: Altec Lansing MX5021

Altec Lansing MX5021

Lets you bring Roady or Roady2 XM receivers in from the car; solid sound reproduction; includes a subwoofer; provides line-in support for other audio devices.

Remote doesn't control the receiver, just the speakers; not a full stereo system (doesn't receive AM or FM signals); speakers take up much more room than standard desktop speakers; there are less expensive ways to hook up a Roady or a Roady2 if you...

Altec Lansing's three-piece speaker system lets you get more mileage from your Roady XM radio.

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : Don Labriola (pcmag.com)

Altec Lansing XT1

The Altec Lansing XT1 illustrates the right way to adapt a successful desktop speaker design into a portable one.

Solid construction; good selection of accessories; powered by USB port; extended high-end.

Low volume levels; can't be powered by batteries or AC.

The XT1 may not get very loud, but it's one of the more sonically accurate portable speakers we've tested. Factor in a robust accessory bundle that includes a reinforced carrying case and a nifty pair of high-quality braided and retractable USB cables,...

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Don Labriola (pcmag.com)

Altec Lansing MX5021

This is a smart-looking, three-piece speaker system that produces blistering output levels, but suffers from too much high end and too little bass.

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Jul, 2004

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Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

Altec Lansing XT1 notebook speakers Review and Prices

Considering its long-running success in the desktop speaker market, it makes sense that Altec Lansing would branch out to offer a speaker system for laptops that lives up to the manufacturer's reputation for quality engineering and sound reproduction....

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Ryan MacDicken (bonafidereviews.com)

Altec Lansing MX5021 2.1 Speaker System

Design: Clean and stylish, but will still blend with most décor. Performance: Though the styling isn't loud, the speakers perform. Volume is rated at a very loud and very believable 103db, and the sound remains undistorted even at max level. Bass is...

May, 2006

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Expert review by : Gary Coyne (applelinks.com)

Altec Lansing XT1 Laptop Audio System

The XT1 are speakers for your laptop. That's it. There are probably two main users for these speakers: the person who wants better sound for his laptop and/or the person who makes presentations and wants the sounds for his Keynote presentation to be...

If you want speakers for your laptop that are small, easy to travel with, and offer wonderful sound, you'd be hard pressed to find anything better than the XT1 speakers.

May, 2005

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Expert review by : Brandon Miniman (pocketnow.com)

Altec Lansing MX5021 2.1 Speaker System

N 2.1 speaker systems are ideal for music, but can also compliment movies and games if you are using the proper hardware. Alec Lansing's new MX5021,

Subwoofer is strong ; Great design and colors ; Remote works well ; THX certification

Too few inputs ; Midrange lacks in some music types ; Volume could be greater ; Lacks 3D filtering system ; Slight ...

For the price, these speakers are still a good value despite my complaints. For those looking for a solid set of 2.1 speakers that can handle movie, game, and music audio, while punching out some great bass, the MX5021 may be...

May, 2005

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Expert review by : Eric Schwarz (schwarztech.us)

Review: Altec Lansing XT1

What happens when you take the proven drivers found in the Altec Lansing FX6021 and inMotion speaker systems, and put them in a portable system? The result is the XT1, a pair of speakers perfect for anyone who wants speakers better than the small ones...

Small, convenient, crisp sound, USB integration, auxiliary input

Expensive, auxiliary input still requires USB port for power, case a bit small

The Altec Lansing XT1 system is great for anyone who wants a portable speaker system that sounds good.

May, 2005

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Expert review by : Rob Williams (techgage.com)

Altec Lansing XT1 Notebook Speakers

You think just because you have a Notebook PC, that you have to have poor sound? Altec Lansing disagrees, and they prove it with their XT1 Notebook Speaker set. Read on to see how they perform.

Great design and quality ; USB powered ; Extremely portable ; Quality Bass is great

Auxiliary setting requires your computer be on

I tested the sound from the speakers by listening to different types of music, as well as checking out a movie. My music tastes range from Metal to Rock to Dance, so I couldn't wait to see how each genre sounded.

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by : John Chow (thetechzone.com)

Altec Lansing XT1 Laptop Speaker Review

If you're a laptop user than you know built-in laptop speakers are pretty underwhelming. The Altec Lansing XT1 system is designed to change all that. For such small speakers, the XT1 delivers superb sound quality.

Great sound quality, Easy setup, Ideal size for mobile use

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The XT1 allows you to arrange the satellite speakers to suit your listening tastes - from right next to the laptop computer to as far apart as the speaker cord will allow. The XT1 is magnetically shielded and can be placed right next to a laptop LCD...

Apr, 2005

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