Altec Lansing SoundBar Speakers

by Altec Lansing

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000V74FMQ
• Item model number: FX3020
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 9, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

"Immersive sound" is an audio advance that changes the listening experience. Music no longer seems to come through a speaker, but from an extended soundstage. Altec Lansing's proprietary SFX signal-processing immersion technology audibly widens the soundstage to a startling degree. Tuck it under your flat-screen monitor for a new audio experience--and enjoy a refreshingly open desktop, improved wire management, and simplified speaker connections to your PC and iPpd or CD player.

Immersive, Crystal-clear Sound
Powerful 2+1 system maximizes performance and clarity with two 2-inch precision-engineered speakers and a large bass pressure driver.

Expanded Sound Stage
Full-range angled speakers and Altec Lansing’s proprietary SFX technology combine to widen the audio image.

Powerful bass
XdB technology brings out the bass without a subwoofer.

Creative use of space Tucks under your flat-screen monitor.

Reduced clutter
Connections are simplified. Elegant wire-management gives you more room on your desktop.

Convenient Controls
Volume and mute controls are at your fingertips.

Headphone Jack
For private listening

Auxiliary Input Connects other audio devices, including older iPod models, iPod shuffle, other MP3 players, or laptops (cable included).

Product Description

Immersive sound is an audio advance that changes the listening experience. Music no longer seems to come through a speaker but from an extended soundstage. Altec Lansing s proprietary SFX signal-processing immersion technology audibly widens the soundstage to a startling degree. Tuck it under your flat-screen monitor for a new audio experience and enjoy a refreshingly open desktop improved wire management and simplified speaker connections to your PC and iPod or CD player.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Computer Sound Bar!, September 7, 2008

By 

D. Oxley "A child of God" (PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing SoundBar Speakers (Personal Computers)

I am no audiophile. I just needed/wanted decent sound for a new computer I bought that did not come with speakers (I wasn't interested in buying the optional computer speakers because I wanted decent sound since I planned on using my 22" monitor to watch movies across the room). SO, I read A Lot of reviews on Many different speakers and chose the Altec Lansing SoundBar Speakers. They never received Rave reviews nor did many have horrible things to report. That was interesting (often items get "polar reviews"). I braved the $40 bargain and hoped I hadn't wasted what I thought was half of what I should pay for a decent computer speaker. I AM VERY happy with my new speakers let me tell you why:

PROS:
1- Volume is loud enough to hear movies 10-12' across room
2- Sound is rich enough to listen to music files 10-12' away!
3- Handy volume dial AND mute function at fingertips!
4- Optional headphone jack on side of unit!
5- You probably won't wake the neighbor with this speaker!

CONS:
1 - A power cord and speaker cable exit the back (it cannot run on batteries). This is not a "portable" speaker if that is what you need.
2- It sits a little too high for my new monitor. I don't know why it was designed to sit 1" off the desk (it would be perfect height for me if it didn't, so I put my computer on a platform and put the mouse there when not in use).
3- A little "bulky" looking - do not buy it for its looks!
4- You probably won't wake the neighbor.

After a week of testing, I can honestly report that this speaker has surprised me! The Altec Lansing SoundBar Speaker has impressed me with it's rich sound, volume capability, convenience features and saved me from paying what I thought I Had to for decent sound!!!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent buy, January 29, 2008

By 

D & A "Dan" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Altec Lansing SoundBar Speakers (Personal Computers)

Fits like a glove under my SyncMaster 204BW. Probably won't fit under monitors that can't be height adjusted. Sound is full, clear and can surprisingly fill a large room. It's out of the way, uses up otherwise useless space and hides its own cord as well as the monitor's. The volume dial is large and it's easy to locate in a hurry - and pushing it to mute couldn't be easier. On the right side is standard headphone jack. Highly, highly recommended.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Form & Function in a small package!, November 13, 2007

By 

looking around "aworldtraveler" (Alexandria, Virginia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Altec Lansing SoundBar Speakers (Personal Computers)

I am extremely pleased with my Altec Lansing SoundBar - the sound is exceptionally good for its size - it is a full and rich sound, nothing whiny about it, no tin-can effect; it's not audiophile quality, but for that I have my separate stereo set up in the living room (curiously enough it is also a sound bar - this one albeit a Yamaha YSP-1000.)

It's very basic, but then again for the price is just perfect (I paid less with one of Amazon's coupons!) - it has the standard head-phone jack and an aux jack to hook up anything extra (like a mp3 player.) I mainly use it to listen to Internet radio (I-Tunes, Live 365, etc) - people that want to do a bit more rumble (i.e. kids playing games) will probably want a more complicated set up.

It fits pretty neatly under any standard flat screen monitor, and blends in with its modern lines and black and gray color.

If you're looking for a simple solution and do not want a "spider-web" of cables - something that sounds very good and looks neat - this is the solution for you.

I highly recommend it.