Customer Reviews

Advent AV570 70-Watt 2-Way Powered Multimedia Speaker System (Pair)

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Very competent sound for the size and low power output (35wpc on paper but probably closer to 20-25w in reality). Each speaker weighs in at about 10 lbs which would normally be a very respectable weight until you figure in that they have built=in amps. The independent bass and treble controls are a great feature.

I'd compare listening to these to be like listening to a high quality boombox, except that with the ability to place the speakers a lot farther apart you'll enjoy better stereo separation and also less distortion at high volumes.

However for two hundred fifty dollars you could also pick up a cheap Sherwood receiver and a cheap pair of small speakers like the Polk R15 which would still sound better, just look at the jr dot com website.

The main plus of these Advents though is that they are compact and portable (AC/DC operation)...otherwise for home PC listening I'd still recommend the Logitech Z-2300 2.1 system with subwoofer for just above a hundred bucks.

I believe that the Advent AV570 is the same as the Acoustic Research 570 Powered Partners that were made from 1984 until Advent gobbled up AR. I have one of the older 570s. What a great product! AR570s were invented well before every house had a computer sound system. "Bookshelf speaker" wasn't a widely recognized concept either. The AR570 was invented as a compact and tough package to monitor or reinforce sound in recording studios. It has exceptionally clear and linear acoustic performance. The thick cast aluminum housing is both rugged and dissipates heat from the internal amplifier quite well.

That this design hasn't been copied by every speaker manufacturer is a mystery to me. The AV570 is a unique combination of ultra clean sound quality, high output for size, and rugged construction. Buy 'em for your bookshelf, home theater, computer, or ANY application that calls for accurate and powerful sound reproduction in a compact package. I use mine as an acoustic guitar amplifier. I use an adaptor to go from my guitar's 1/4" mono jack to the AV570's RCA input. It sounds better than guitar amps that are twice as expensive and 10 times as large.

Highly recommended (IF the Advent AV570 is the same product as my Acoustic Research 570s)!

These speakers sound very clean, and work very well together. They can't quite replace the need for a subwoofer, as the bass sounds a little forced. They're perfect for listening to classical music, which I do a lot of. The sounds is especially crisp for vocal and orchestral works. However, for hip-hop, which I also listen to, the bass is somewhat weak. Overall, a great deal!

I bought 2 sets of these in 1991 and still use both pair everyday.
The base is very low and clean. The highs are crisp and clear. It sounds as if there is a sub-woofer. They are heavy but very durable. I have traveled with them to Europe and around the U.S. One pair I use with an old IBM ThinkPad as a kitchen kiosk to play yahoo radio. I can blast them and hear them great out on the deck. I have used them often and play my music loud. (korn, filter, rap, rock, classical) They still sound perfect and have no rattles or distortion after 15 years. If the new speakers are manufactured they same way as they were 15 years ago then I would recommend them highly. In fact I am considering buying two more pair while they are still available. They can be used for mp3 players, tv, computer, cdplayer, DVD players..etc

I had a pair of these for a couple of years that were recently stolen. These puppies kick ... . I used them with a portable Sony CD/FM player on big exhibit set-ups in So. Cal. These speakers would fill a whole hall in the Anahiem convention center with wonderfully clear music. They are awesome and everyone who heard them would comment and want some. The only draw back I found is the wieght. They are small but they are heavy. The volume, tone and base controls are a must.I bought some Bose roommates to replace them but they do not compare. I just ordered another pair of 570's and I can't wait to hook them up to the 40 gig Nomad Jukebox 3 that I have since picked up. You won't belive the sound that cranks out of these babies.

I've had these speakers for a over 10 years now, and I must say they are among the best-sounding and versatile speakers I've ever owned (and I own LOTS of speakers).

I've used them for lots of things -- playing background music at patio parties, as a PA for a vocal concert in a garage (at a party), as STAGE MONITORS in concerts (which they are great for, because they angle upward when placed on the ground). As computer speakers (they are mag shielded to prevent distortion in your CRT).

They are clear, tight, loud, and reliable. They are a bit heavy though. I lug them around in their original box, and it requires two hands to carry them around. I have friends who have them who lug them in a tote bag, but it's a bit heavy for one-hand toting, banging against your leg.

There's something really special about the sound of these speakers, though. They don't sound boxy at all, and the bass is amazing for their size. Their tone controls work great.

I wouldn't pause before buying a pair if you want really great sound from your iPod. I've never heard small speakers sound this good.

I had my computer for about two years without any speakers. Finally, I decided to add shielded, self-powered speakers that occupied a small footprint. When a pair of Advent AV570 70 Watt 2-Way Powered speakers arrived, I removed them from the packing. Small, yes; heavy, yes; easy to hook up with the enclosed cables, yes. I fired up the computer and headed to iTunes. The sound's magnitude is huge, beyond my wildest hopes! Movie sound tracks came to life. Via the stereo imaging, dialogue is magically centered. The AV570 speakers remarkably handle low frequencies. It's easy to adjust the EQ, should anyone want more treble or bass. Each speaker also has a knob to set the volume levels, and no distortion whatsoever emerges. Other people stop by to listen. They can hardly believe their ears. In my opinion, the AV570 is the best small speaker system on the market!

Use them in combination with an AirPort Express Base Station and you can kiss all the wireless speakers on the market good bye. Tons of power and great sound quality.

These speakers sound GREAT. However, there appear some design flaws. First and foremost, the power cords don't "seat" well and tend to pull out too easily. Secondly, the loud "pop" when they are turned on and off is annoying--I don't know if it is damaging to the speakers or not, but it sure sounds like it. Thirdly, they're not really a "pair", just two of the same speaker, so there are two on/off switches, two volume controls and two sets of tone controls. That being said, they are very good sounding portable speakers. Very convenient--just plug in your IPod and you're done. I bought them for my daughter's dorm room, but I have used them outside with a projector to show movies on the side of the house! When she leaves for school, I am probably buying another set!

I bought a pair of these speakers nearly 10 years ago. They're still going strong! The best set of computer speakers I've owned by far. I've recently begun looking at speakers again fearing that I'll never find a pair like this again (and these can't last forever can they?), and low and behold they're still around! I'm seriously considering buying another pair if and when the first set eventually gives out.