Altec Lansing 2100

Advantages Snazzy design. Very compact. Excellent sound
Disadvantages Quite expensive just for PC use. No other inputs limit their application

...and very stylish silver and charcoal aluminium-framed loudspeakers. Of course, at this stage he forgot to mention the 50-watt floor standing sub-woofer (yes Sue M, it goes under the dog!), but even so, it was tempting. So I got a set of my own – Altec-Lansing 2100 multi-media speakers, for just under £80. No doubt some Herbert will now tell me where you can get them for 50 quid, but no-one likes a smart-a***, and anyway, I’m not at home to Mr. Boastie, OK? INSTALLATION These truly do represent the real meaning of Plug and Play. You plug ‘em in and play ‘em! The sub-woofer, which has its own built-in amplifier, is mains-operated. All low voltage wiring routes through here first. The stereo co-axial cable from the PC sound card’s output socket plugs in here, and each of the “satellite” speakers also, with a clear indication... Read review

Advantages Great sound, great design, easy setup
Disadvantages Bass can be a little difficult to get just right

...--What made me choose these?-- Quite simply it was the look and design of the entire system. I had recently bought a flat panel screen for my PC and the general speakers that came with my computer did not only sound awful, but were beige - not in-keeping with the general design of my room. --Design-- As the look and design of this speaker system was my primary reason for splashing out on these, I thought I better start and explain this. I was able to see this system set up in store before I bought, and I would recommend that if you are thinking of purchasing these you try and see them in their full glory first. They truly are a work of art. You can tell that Altec Lansing have really spent time in designing these speakers. You can always tell the difference between products that have been set a budget and then designed within... Read review

Advantages Trendy looks, Excellend sound/build quality
Disadvantages Perhaps the remote control

...Altecs 2100 is a 2.1 speaker system (2 speakers, 1 subwoofer) In the box you get 2 x Satellite speakers, 1 x Subwoofer, 1 x Wired Remote Control with stand, all required wiring, Instruction Manual and a quick connect card (very useful). Sound Quality: Upon initial setup this system would appear to be a bit lacking, but once you’ve tweeked with the controller on the sub and the various media settings on your PC it turns into a monster of a system. The sub makes the floor vibrate if the volume is up high and makes gaming really good, but the combination for music playing is also phenomenal. They combine crispness and bass very well. A combination of high performance microdrivers and ported dual subwoofer drivers is the technology that makes this system so good. Don’t be fooled into thinking that because they are slimline... Read review