Altec Lansing FX6021 2.1 Speaker System

by Altec Lansing

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 3 x 14 inches ; 23.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001EMLXE
• Item model number: FX6021
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 27, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amp up the audio from your digital audio player or gaming console with the three-piece Altec Lansing FX6021 speaker system. Using Altec Lansing's proprietary InConcert technology, sound is directed straight ahead and to the sides, not up and down as you'll find with other three-piece speaker systems. The FX6021 has two ultra-slim satellites with a flat profile that feature a total of twelve one-inch neodymium micro drivers, with each pair of micro drivers powered by its own discrete amplifier. Rattle the room with low frequency bass from a 6.5-inch ported subwoofer set in a low-resonance wooden cabinet. The satellite speakers offer 12.5 watts of power apiece while the subwoofer pumps out 50 watts--for a 75-watt total.

Altec Lansing's InConcert uses three separate amplifiers to power a total of 12 high-performance, full-range micro drivers. A frequency filtering system beams intense, concentrated audio straight out. You'll get sound that is pure, clean, and uncluttered by reflections from the ceiling or floor. Whether you're sitting in front of the speakers or several feet away, you'll hear every nuance of sound with virtually no volume drop off.

The FX6021 comes with wireless remote and a wired control pod, both of which can control bass, treble and master volume. With the auxiliary input jack, you can connect to two different audio sources (such as your PC and an MP3 jukebox) at the same time. It also features a headphone jack for private listening.

What's in the Box
This package contains 2 satellites (with bases), 1 subwoofer, wired controller, wireless remote, 3.5 mm audio cable, and printed manual.

Product Description

FX6021 Powered Audio 3-Piece System. Concert-style fidelity in a Hom System!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best 2.1 Computer Speakers, October 7, 2004

By 

orange-man (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Altec Lansing FX6021 2.1 Speaker System (Personal Computers)

I've owned more computer speakers than I care to admit and now I've finally found the best. The sound is crisp and clear, stereo imaging is excellent.

Yes, the bass is a little quirky at times (sometimes too boomy and other times too thin), but on balance, they are the most enjoyable computer speakers I have ever owned.

When you spend so much time in front of the computer the extra money is well worth it when you factor in all the hours and all the years of great listening.

The form factor is perfect. I have a large monitor in a computer hutch and precious little space on either side and these speakers fit perfectly.

The little remote and the headphone jack option are also very cool.

I highly recommend these speakers.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a few hitches in an otherwise sonically astounding system, June 3, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Altec Lansing FX6021 2.1 Speaker System (Personal Computers)

Advice for previous reviewer:
If you get a rattling in the sub, the troubleshooting guidebook says one of the screws is probably loose on the back --- just tighten it up.

For everyone:
You can plug three different sound sources into this unit easily --- dvd/ps2 rca stereo input, computer single line input, and an auxillary input on the control pod for your tape player/mp3 player/ etc.

There is some static in the gaps of music (which I have come to expect from speakers at the volume I use them). Other than that, the sound is loud - crisp and undistorted even at ear shattering volumes.

Electronic/percussion/r&b/beat driven --- astounding.
Ambient -- gets me high.
Piano -- sounds right in front of you save for slight static in the gaps.
Rock/Pop/Jazz -- clear, all instruments are easily differentiated.
Spoken -- no distortion, some static.
Strings -- powerfully intense, some static in the gaps.

Note -- these speakers are very responsive to your software equalizer and to the control pod's bass/treble levels. What sounds good for one CD won't sound as good on the next. For someone like myself that listens to music from dawn til' dusk and back again, I love getting the feel for each instrument in a mix and trying to adjust the levels accordingly. For others, it might be a deterrence.

PS - REMOTE CONTROL!

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Speakers worth the splurge..., February 4, 2005

By 

Philip Lipton (Ketchum, Idaho United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing FX6021 2.1 Speaker System (Personal Computers)

...You will love these speakers! As soon as I plugged them in, the sound brought a smile to my face. When you spend more money on your equipment, you expect to get better results. This system keeps that promise. The six speakers in each unit produce a clear crisp sound. The mid range is clear without the muddy sound I hear in less precise speakers. Musical instruments sound separate and distinct, voices have a good presence that is not drowned out by the background tracks.

This system is plugged into my Sony television. It improves the audio on cable and satellite programs but it really shines when we play DVD movies. The enhanced sound tracks come alive and we get more of a movie theater experience. The control head on this speaker system has an input jack so you can plug in an iPod or MP3 player and listen to the player without unplugging the television (or computer) - very handy and thoughtful of Altec.

Compared to the JBL Creature II speakers or the Harman/Kardon Soundsticks, this set from Altec Lansing is superior. The speakers play louder, the placement is not so critical and the sound is more pleasant to listen to over time.