Altec Lansing Multimedia Computer Speaker System
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Sound System Specifications |
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| No. of Drivers (Satellites) | |
| Each Driver(Satellite) | 1 x 3" Shielded Full Range (Front Facing)
1 x 3" Shielded Full Range (Side Firing) 1 x 1/2" Dome Tweeter (Active Bass Reflex) |
| Drivers(Subwoofer) | 1 x 6" Dual Voice Coil, High Compliance, Long Throw Woofer |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 20kHz |
| Cabinet Resonance | 42Hz |
| Satellite Power | More than 12 watts at Less than 0.4% THD |
| Subwoofer Power | 40 watts at less than 0.4% THD |
| Input Impedance | Larger than 10k ohms |
| Others | Dolby Pro-Logic Surround Sound decoder circuitry built-in |
Introduction
The Altec Lansing ACS 400 Surround Speakers system is a 3-piece multimedia surround sound speaker system. It consists of two large Satellites that deliver the higher frequencies, surround sound and are capable of handling low range bass & the subwoofer pumps out very powerful low range bass that completes the audio output from the Surround Speaker system.
Unfortunately, the ACS400 speakers that sell in Singapore so far, are the OEM models that come in a plain box & has NO SUBWOOFER. I'm unsure of why this is so as you can buy the retail top-of-the-line Altec Lansing ACS500 with subwoofer. Both the ACS400 & ACS500 share the same Subwoofer, but the ACS500 has an even more awesome pair of satellites. The ACS-400 is just a step behind the ACS500.
The removal of a subwoofer & packing it in a simple white box rather than the retail box, reduces the price dramatically. But don't be disappointed, read on!
The Speaker-set was tested with many games, Audio/Video CD's, & wave/midi files using a Creative Infra-2400 16x CD-Rom drive & a humble Creative Sound Blaster 16pnp + 3D.
The Good
The box is heavy, & upon opening the package, you can take out the 2 large satellite speakers. Although large in size, they do look handsome, have a nice design & makes your PC look powerful(get the ACS500 & people would think you have a theatre!) Placing this set of speakers near a 15" monitor makes your monitor look small, because of the speakers large height, width & depth. They still seem large next to 17" monitors. Oh yes, since these are magnetically shielded speakers, you can place them really close to the monitors. But as with all speakers, they do cause some jumping when placed next to a Trinitron monitor, so beware. You will not see the jumping if you place the speakers some distance away from the Trinitron monitor. If you insist on placing them close, you can always switch off the main power outlet for the speakers & switch them on when needed only. Here are the physical dimensions: 10.6" high x 4.2" wide x 7" deep (or 27cm high x 11cm wide x 18cm deep.
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