Altec Lansing SoundBar Speakers by Altec Lansing Technologies
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Digital camera reviews of Altec Lansing SoundBar Speakers
Digital camera Review: Good sound bar for office desktop or laptop
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this speaker to use with my all-in-one Samsung NC240 thin-client monitor. Good sound and is best placed under a monitor.Digital camera Review: Good speakers for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this speakers to use with my desktop but now using it with the TV too. It nests perfectly under my LCD TV. The volume/mute knob is big.This sound bar is the perfect solution for great sound for the price. It can not be used for loud music but definately it can produce really clear sound for a small room.
Digital camera Review: Great Computer Sound Bar!
Summary: 4 Stars
I am no audiophile. I just needed/wanted decent sound for a new computer I bought that did not come with speakers (I wasn't interested in buying the optional computer speakers because I wanted decent sound since I planned on using my 22" monitor to watch movies across the room). SO, I read A Lot of reviews on Many different speakers and chose the Altec Lansing SoundBar Speakers. They never received Rave reviews nor did many have horrible things to report. That was interesting (often items get "polar reviews"). I braved the $40 bargain and hoped I hadn't wasted what I thought was half of what I should pay for a decent computer speaker. I AM VERY happy with my new speakers let me tell you why:
PROS:
1- Volume is loud enough to hear movies 10-12' across room
2- Sound is rich enough to listen to music files 10-12' away!
3- Handy volume dial AND mute function at fingertips!
4- Optional headphone jack on side of unit!
5- You probably won't wake the neighbor with this speaker!
CONS:
1 - A power cord and speaker cable exit the back (it cannot run on batteries). This is not a "portable" speaker if that is what you need.
2- It sits a little too high for my new monitor. I don't know why it was designed to sit 1" off the desk (it would be perfect height for me if it didn't, so I put my computer on a platform and put the mouse there when not in use).
3- A little "bulky" looking - do not buy it for its looks!
4- You probably won't wake the neighbor.
After a week of testing, I can honestly report that this speaker has surprised me! The Altec Lansing SoundBar Speaker has impressed me with it's rich sound, volume capability, convenience features and saved me from paying what I thought I Had to for decent sound!!!
Digital camera Review: Great Soundbar for the Price
Summary: 4 Stars
The form factor of this sound bar is great - fantastic design. It nests perfectly under my Samsung 245BW LCD. The volume/mute knob is large. The lines are sleek.
I use a laptop and docking station, and this sound bar is the perfect solution for great sound.
The reviews that said this sound bar will "fill the whole room" are exaggerated in my opinion. For the price, this is great sound, and plenty loud. But it certainly won't "fill the room". I also use it for movies in the bedroom, and the monitor and sound bar sit 12 feet away and it is loud enough. But don't mistake this soundbar for a high end, high power unit you would use for home theater - it can't produce really clear loud sound like those units.
In short - it is great quality for the price and I am very happy with the purchase.
Digital camera Review: Great little sound bar
Summary: 5 Stars
Altec Lansing sound bar is a great addition for a little flat screen TV. This little unit provides a full sound experience for a little unit. My tv has a simulated surround sound feature and with this little unit it seems to fill the tv with sound. If there is a downside the little unit does not have a lot of bass. I just added a subwoofer and it will fill a small room with sound.