Altec Lansing SoundBar

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 82 reviews of Altec Lansing SoundBar. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Computer Speakers for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability also get good reviews, whereas opinions are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Computer Speakers the Altec Lansing SoundBar is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 74 user reviews of Altec Lansing SoundBar from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Computer Speakers on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability also get good reviews, but there are some mixed views about the reliability.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jason Dumbaugh (techwarelabs.com)

Altec Lansing SoundBar

Are you tired of having to shift speakers around on your desk for more room? Does the area under your monitor just plain bother you? Well, the folks at Altec Lansing have invented a fun new speaker system that will solve both of those problems. We...

What Altec Lansing has created is a decent main speaker. The bass seems fairly worthless. I don't know exactly what the XdB Technology entails, but it needs some adjustments. The quality of the two treble speakers is amazingly crisp (for the first 85%...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Bob Buskirk (thinkcomputers.org)

Altec Lansing Soundbar

When you think of desktop speaker systems you normally think of the 2.1 or 5.1 systems, but not a small compact system. The problem many people face with a 5.1 or even 2.1 system is that it takes up a lot of desk space, especially the subwoofer. Altec...

Compact Design ; Xdb technology works well ; Headphone and AUX connections ; Easy to setup, plug in and your ready to go

Will not fit under all monitors ; 2.1-speaker systems are the same price

For those with a crowded desk and don't have a lot of room for speakers the SoundBar is a great solution. It is small enough to fit under most LCD monitors; even though it is small it packs a punch and has enough power to fill the entire room with...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Rory Buszka (techgage.com)

Altec Lansing FX3020 SoundBar

Altec Lansing grabbed some attention at the 2007 CES with their PT7031 and PT8051 'Powered Theater' speakers, which created a virtual surround sound field around the listener. Their new FX3020 SoundBar features a similar concept - but does it deliver?

Slim, stylish design ; Inoffensive sound quality ; Expansive stereo sound ; Simple to set up and useCons ; Won't fit under all flat panel monitors ; Amplifier is underpowered ; Little deep bass

Won't fit under all flat panel monitors ; Amplifier is underpowered ; Little deep bass

Altec Lansing touts the FX3020 SoundBar as providing a quick, easy way to an 'Immersive Audio' experience – thanks to its one-piece design and simple controls. In this section, we'll check out the two main selling points of the SoundBar: sound quality...

Oct, 2007

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