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- Inexpensive
- Feature-laden remote
- Good bass and frequency response
- Sound less robust than other speakers
- Interference from cell phones
If you want good basic PC speakers without any extras, the Altec Lansing VS2421 receives the best reviews in its budget price class. At reasonable volumes, reviewers say these speakers' frequency response of 35 Hz to 20 KHz allows for a full sound, and at 28 watts, the Altec Lansing VS2421 offers surprisingly robust bass. These computer speakers include a hard-wired remote that allows you to control the volume and treble (bass controls are located on the rear of the subwoofer); the remote also includes a microphone, mute button and an auxiliary input for your MP3 or CD player. We read several complaints that the speakers get interference from cell phones, however. And bear in mind that the sound from these budget speakers can't compete with more-expensive speakers.
The Altec Lansing VS2421 PC speaker system is reviewed by two professional sources -- TechTree.com and HardwareTechReview.com -- and gets a fair amount of owner feedback at Amazon.com.
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1. Techtree.com
The Altec Lansing VS2421 PC speakers score well here; reviewer Frazier Barretto says they're an excellent value for the price, and suitable for anyone looking for good sound on a budget.
Review: Altec Lansing VS2421, Frazier Barretto, Feb. 20, 2008
2. Amazon.com
These speakers receive reviews from more than 50 owners, who bestow an average of 4 out of 5 stars. There are several complaints that the speakers get interference from cell phones.
Review: Altec Lansing VS2421 2.1 Music and Gaming Stereo Speaker System with Microphone (Black), Contributors to Amazon.com
This blog, which is dedicated to reviewing computer hardware, includes an in-depth report about the Altec Lansing VS2421. However, the fact that all of the reviews here are fairly positive doesn't inspire much confidence.
Review: Altec Lansing VS2421 Speakers Review, Editors of HardwareTechReview.com, Jan. 12, 2008
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