Altec Lansing 621 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, Black)

by Altec Lansing

Product Details

Product Manual [716kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 22.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 25 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005U244
• Item model number: 621
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 21, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

While we can't send you on tour with your favorite band, our premium 621 system will take your senses for an unforgettable ride. With the best frequency response in its class, the 621 is the audio lover's choice for high performance multimedia sound.

• High Performance Drivers
• Mylar Tweeters
• Digital Controller
• Total Connectivity
• Auxiliary Input Jack
• Shielded Satellites
• Ported, Wooden Subwoofer

Features:

• 143 watts of total continuous power (rms) / 200 watts of total peak power--Experience what great performance is all about!
• Ported Subwoofer--Feel the exceptional low frequency bass from a 6.5" front-firing, long-throw woofer with a ferrite magnet set in a solidly-built wooden cabinet.
• High Performance Drivers--Deliver smooth mid and mid bass.
• Neodymium/Mylar Tweeters--Deliver crisp high-end frequency response.
• Digital Controller--Includes power on/off and volume control. Simply sit back and enjoy the experience!
• Auxiliary Input Jack--For increased signal input flexibility.
• Total Connectivity--Easily connects to video gaming systems*, portable CD players, MP3 players, PCs and other analog / digital sources.
• Color-Coded Cables--Ensures that you'll be up and running in seconds.
• Shielded Satellites--For use near video monitors.

* Requires add-on video gaming systems AAC1 Y-adapter, not included.

Product Description

Next time the house shakes and the dishes rattle in the cupboard, don't run for cover in the nearest doorway. It's not an earthquake--it's this Altec Lansing 3-Piece Speaker System. With 200 watts of sheer power and dual subwoofer drivers, this speaker system will have you moving and grooving to your favorite beats. And this system is versatile. It can be used with your PC or with your home theater or other high-end audio system.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound at a Great Price, February 19, 2002

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"ccc6588" (Chesterfield, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Altec Lansing 621 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, Black) (Personal Computers)

I purchased the 621 Altec Lansing not for a computer, but for a home theater system. I learned you could do this after purchasing a Altec Lansing 2100 speakers for my HP Pavillion. The 2100 is also a great product...The 621 speakers have 2 inputs (1 main and 1 aux.). One y-adaptor is included and you could purchase an additional 1/8 to 1/8 microphone jack and a Y-adaptor for the L/R audio output at [your local store]...The mid range, highs and lows are very accurate and precise. I expected some noise at higher volumes, but the speakers are so powerful and efficient that you don't hear noise except at ear drum damaging levels...This is a great set up if you don't want 6 speakers for surround sound. I replaced an expensive 2 speaker/1 subwoofer home theater system offering 5.1 sound and saved [money]...I think the power and sound quality of this speaker hooked up to a DVD with virtual surround and VCR would make most people very happy. It sure makes a lot of sense for me.

I wish I knew about this a while back and would not have wasted so much money in the past. Give it a try.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THESE SPEAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, April 12, 2004

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Chris V. (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Altec Lansing 641 Digital Computer Speakers (Personal Computers)

I spoke to an Altec Lansing tech today and he told me a very important thing about them.

The speakers had a flaw in powering down the system that made the subs die in about an 8 month periond.

If you used ONLY the remote to turn off the system and left the power switch located on the back of the subs on, the subs will still be powered thus shortening their life.

In order to keep the subwoofer life you have to:

1.) Turn off the power using the remote first.

2.) THEN then turn off the power switch on the back the subs.

If you do that simple thing, these awesome speakers will last you forever. I hope this helps out everyone!

-Chris

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you don't have these you are missing out, July 12, 2002

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Cryptinite Demon "cryptinitedemon" (Harrison, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Altec Lansing 641 Digital Computer Speakers (Personal Computers)

Well, when you see these as a pic on your comp, you're prolly thinking so what's the big deal they don't look so great. Well the satellites are about as big as my old sub. The sub is twice the size of my computer tower and weighs like 20 lbs itself. The box these things come in is mother freaking huge.

Aside from their sheir brilliant looks, the sound couldn't be better. Talk about crisp and clear. This is the loudest computer speaker system I'v every heard. And for it's power you couldn't get a better deal than altec. 400 watts total power You need not even go past the first led notch for volume cause I actually knocked some [stuff] off of my walls with just the second nothc. There are 5 volume level ligts. You can set bass and trebble with the remote control and I'm talkin you get some serious bass out of these things.

The remote has a pretty long cord and you can postition it just about anywhere so that's another pluss. The remote also has a stand. NO it's not plastic even though it may look like it in the pic. It's steel. It's pretty heavy too for how small the little stand is. The remote offers all the features you could wish for cept for a band tuner which you can do on most music software, but like anyone will ever put a band tuner on remote.

Ummm setup is pretty easy. Just plug in the speakers which are colored coded for the not so computer and speaker literate. Ummmm, cords are very long so you don't really have to worry about where to put them to get them close enough to the sub. The only short cord really is the line that connects to the computer, but it's 5 ft about, so it will work for most people.

Don't set the sub on a wall shelf cause it will tear your wall apart. THis little mofo weighs like 20 lbs and will rip it right out of your wall even if you got it planted in a stud.

Overall great system and loads of features. For this price you can't get a better deal. buy it buy it buy it!!!!!

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