Altec Lansing ACS45.2 Powercube Speaker System with 20 Watt Subwoofer/3Watt Satellites (3-Piece)

by Altec Lansing

Product Details

Product Manual [82kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 16.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004Z7BJ
• Item model number: ACS45.2
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The absolute best speaker system I've used as of yet., November 2, 1999

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Chris Bozeman ([e-mail]) (Jackson, Mississippi) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Altec Lansing ACS48 Computer Speakers (3-Piece) (Personal Computers)

I have had seven different computer speaker systems, including numerous four and five piece systems, and I will honestly say, I've never heard a better set of speakers than the Altec Lansing ACS48. They are incredibly clear and vibrant, the all wood subwoofer cabinet ensures that bass is clear and responsive, the main speakers are equipped with midrange speakers and tweeters, and treble is outstanding. Pros: Excellent sound quality, low cost, easy to set up Cons: large bass module, no treble adjustment, bass adjustment knob not easily accessible (on the module itself)

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Doubtful most users need more than this, December 28, 2000

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tropic_of_criticism - See all my reviews

This review is from: Altec Lansing ACS33 PowerCube Computer Speakers (3-Piece) (Personal Computers)

Certainly not the best speakers you could ever have for your computer, the ACS33 nevertheless fills an important niche in the market. If you're looking for subwoofered sound on the cheap, this is probably your best bet. They're competent performers, without taking price into consideration. Look at how much they cost, and you'll think there aren't better speakers made on the planet. They have the potential to work, as do most speakers, on both Macintosh and Windows machines.

Interestingly, they also have a secondary use. Because they don't need a computer to work at all, they can be plugged directly into any stereo system that has the ability to output its sound (that is, one which has an AUDIO OUT jack). They can thus give resonant stereo sound--even to lowly portables. You'll think twice about whether you really need to upgrade to a whole new system after hearing these speakers. (Before buying for this purpose, however, I'd recommend you go to altec-lansing.com and grab the manual for this product, just to make sure that it's compatible with your stereo.)

Inasmuch as there are drawbacks to the speakers, they are ones you would expect from a product so inexpensive. As another reviewer has rightly pointed out, there's no volume control on the woofer. There's also no bass, treble, or speaker-independent volume control. And the speakers are rated at only 10 watts, with a relatively indelicate frequency response.

But, big deal.

If, like most people, you've got your computer jammed into a corner in a busy room, you don't have the soundspace to set up a truly extraordinary auditory experience. If you've got a lot of people living with you, anything more than 10 watts is discourteous, anyway. Unless you have a room that you can dedicate to the computer, and that's relatively isolated from others, it's extremely unlikely you would actually be able to use more than this system offers.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice features, nice price, January 21, 2001

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E. JOHNSON (Woodinville, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing ACS22 Computer Speakers (2-Piece) (Personal Computers)

I bought a set of these for a co-worker because they were inexpensive, but I was very impressed at how nice they sounded for the money. They have 3 other features I really like: 1, a simple volume control that controls both speakers. 2, the voltage adapter is built it, so there's no external AC adapter to use up 3 spaces on a power strip (it has a standard AC plug). 3, an external headphone jack that makes it easy to disable the speakers and listen quietly. I was so impressed, that I bought a set for myself.

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