Altec Lansing FX4021 2.1 Powered Audio Speaker System

by Altec Lansing

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 12 x 14.7 inches ; 19 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HSS78M
• Item model number: FX4021
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #26,628 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get great sound and awesome design in one system: The Altec Lansing FX4021. It's tasteful enough to sit alongside your finest electronics and small enough to fit on your desktop. And it features dual 5.25-inch drivers and an isobaric subwoofer. Isobaric? It's a fancy technical term for two woofers in a single cabinet that are positioned to deliver deeper bass in half the usual space. Satellites feature removable bases for easy wall mounting. System includes a wireless remote.

This Beauty is More Than Skin Deep
• Crisp, clean sound: Custom-designed two-way speakers deliver a great performance.
• Understated Elegance: Contemporary design with removable cast-metal stands looks terrific next to your flat-panel screen or mounted on wall (satellite speakers are magnetically shielded.)
• Feel the Bass: Isobaric-configured dual 5.25" woofers deliver bass comparable to systems twice as large.
• SFX Technology: Sound Field Xpander Technology delivers a wider stereo image for bigger sound at the touch of a button.
• Wireless Remote and Control Pod: Volume, bass, treble and loudness controls are at your fingertips. Just sit back and enjoy!
• iPod/MP3 Player Jack: Connect your iPod, MP3 player, or CD player at the same time as your computer.
• Headphone Jack: For private listening.

What's in the Box
Subwoofer, two satellite speakers, wireless remote, control pod with phone input and headphone jack, manual and warranty information

Product Description

Product Name: FX4021 Speaker System

Marketing Information:

Get great sound and awesome design in one system. The Altec Lansing FX4021. It"s tasteful enough to sit alongside your finest electronics and small enough to fit on your desktop.

Product Type: 2.1 Speaker System

Technical Information

Speakers Details: 2 x Satellite Speaker

Speakers Details: 1 x Subwoofer

System Power: 11W RMS @ 10% THD per Satellite

System Power: 24W RMS @ 10% THD Subwoofer

System Power: 46W RMS @ 10% THD Total Continuous Power

Controls: Volume

Controls: Bass

Controls: Treble

Controls: Loudness

Shielding: Magnetically Shielded Satellite

Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports: Headphone Jack

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 7" Height x 3.2" Width x 2.3" Depth - Satellite

Dimensions: 13.6" Height x 8.6" Width x 8.6" Depth - Subwoofer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Altec system!!, March 19, 2007

By	D. Heisler "ReeBorner" (Upstate New York United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Altec Lansing FX4021 2.1 Powered Audio Speaker System (Electronics)

This is my second Altec subwoofer system, [...]Setup took five minutes, making this a cool system right out of the box. The satellites look and sound great, and can even be wall-mounted. The subwoofer isn't overly big; it tucked neatly under my desk. The control pod is a super nice feature; it enables me to get just the sound I want with a fingertip - deep, throaty bass, good midrange, treble that isn't too "bright". The remote comes in handy for controlling everything from across the room. One setting I especially like is the room-filling SFX.

All in all, this is a real step up from my old Altecs, well worth the price.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Cool Features, nice subwoofer, tinny-sounding satellites, February 5, 2008

By	Lucky Jack (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Altec Lansing FX4021 2.1 Powered Audio Speaker System (Electronics)

I really like Altec Lansing. I have their inMotion iM7 and have been really happy with that product. Altec Lansing inMotion iM7 Portable Audio System for iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, mini, and nano (1G) It was my satisfaction with that product that drove me to this purchase. I purchased the FX4021 as an alternative to the iM7 which has been serving as a simple stereo setup in our family room. I wanted something small that I could hook up to our iPod for decent sounding music source. Occasionally we like to dance with our young children in the family room so I wanted a little bass!

This system really delivers all of my primary goals (small, easy to use, and good bass). The control pod is very handy and lets you adjust sound (up to a point). The subwoofer is smaller than it looks (which I appreciated) and kicks out some very good thump for your rump. The satellites, however, are not good sounding. If you have a discernable ear, I think you are going to miss the midrange which the tiny satellites just can't produce.

In the end, I found I couldn't stay with the satellites. Some music sounded OK, but most sounded way too tinny. So, I replaced the satellites with some small bookshelf speakers which I find very balanced (Sony SS-B1000). Sony SS-B1000 5.25" Bookshelf Speakers (Pair). The resulting sound is very nice. The bookshelf speakers are bigger but the sound is just so much more natural. (By the way, if you want to do this yourself, go to radio shack and buy some speaker wire with RCA plug and plug your speakers directly into subwoofer). With the better Sony's in place, I can really adjust sound with the control pod and get a great sound and the system is plenty loud to kick out the jams.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Speakers!, March 28, 2007

By	D. Price (Meridian, ID) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Altec Lansing FX4021 2.1 Powered Audio Speaker System (Electronics)

We have been using these speakers for the past month. They are excellent. Great sound! The subwoofer delivers all of the bass you would ever need. The handy control panel is truly convenient for powering on the system, adjusting the volume and other sound settings, or just plugging in accessories like mp3 players. Excellent overall value.