- Powerful 3-piece speaker system for computer, MP3 player, games, or video; delivers total continuous power of 28 Watts RMS with a peak of 56 Watts
- Speakers with 2.5-inch full-range drivers; powered 5.25-inch subwoofer
- Unique design with horizontal or vertical configuration options; satellite speakers interlock to fit neatly beneath monitors
- Convenient front-panel headphone jack to plug in headphones for private listening; front-panel input jack to plug in MP3 player without disconnecting; Subwoofer is Charcoal Gray in color
- Includes two satellite speakers, one subwoofer, color-coded cables; 1-year warranty
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Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description--Posted October 14, 2008
Amazon.com Product Description--Posted October 14, 2008 The Altec Lansing VS2521 Computer Speakers bring powerful sound to your PC and MP3 player. With a three-piece setup--including left and right speakers and a subwoofer--that delivers total continuous power of 28 Watts RMS with a peak of 56 Watts, you'll get clear highs and powerful bass for your music, games, and videos.
Innovative Design Keeps Your Desk Looking Sharp
The Altec Lansing VS2521 features a unique design that maximizes your desk space while maintaining a high-quality sound. With its high-tech metal grilles, the VS2521 not only looks great but allows you to position the speakers either vertically or horizontally. You also can interlock the two speakers horizontally and place them beneath your monitor--a great space-saving feature.
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The Altec Lansing VS2521 features a unique design that maximizes your desk space while maintaining a high-quality sound. With its high-tech metal grilles, the VS2521 not only looks great but allows you to position the speakers either vertically or horizontally. You also can interlock the two speakers horizontally and place them beneath your monitor--a great space-saving feature.
Smart design extras include a convenient front-panel headphone jack for private listening so you don't wake up the neighbors, and a front-panel input jack that lets you easily plug in your MP3 player without disconnecting the speaker system from your computer, or reaching blindly around the back of the system, searching for the right plug. And thanks to color-coded cables, you'll be up and listening in seconds.
Great, High-Quality Sound
The two satellite speakers feature custom-engineered 2-1/2-inch full-range drivers in a unique cabinet with asymmetrical baffling that reduces standing waves. What this means is great, clean sound with less distortion. The satellites have a frequency range from 180 Hz to 20 kHz, and are powered at 7 Watts per channel. Each satellite speaker measures 4.3 x 4.1 x 8.7 inches (W x D x H).
The powered subwoofer features a large 5-1/4-inch long throw driver that'll have you thumping along to your favorite music and movies. The bass is strong and tight, and goes all the way down to 30 Hz with a power of 14 Watts into 8 ohms. The subwoofer measures 9.4 x 8.3 x 8.3 inches (W x D x H).
Together, the system has a frequency response from 30 Hz to 20 kHz, meaning you won't miss a single note.
The Altec Lansing VS2521 is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Two satellite speakers, one subwoofer, color-coded cables, quick connect instructions.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Purchased these on impulse for my wife's notebook. They sound excellent. I like having separate treble and bass adjustments on the satellite speaker; wish the power button was there too instead of on the sub-woofer. Satellites are large enough to produce pleasing mid-range tones that are often neglected on PC speakers.
I'd buy another set of these before either of the logitechs I've purchased over the last year for my PC or the kids'... (x-240 or z-2300)
I'd buy another set of these before either of the logitechs I've purchased over the last year for my PC or the kids'... (x-240 or z-2300)
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I had to replace my old Altec Lansing acs45 because the cable/plug broke and [I thought] wasn't worth repairing. The acs45 was such a great 2.1 system, so I thought I'll stick with AltecLansing and ordered the vs2521.
I use a speaker system only to listen to music, no gaming etc..
What I liked: plenty of power, bright high tones, kind of stylish.
What I didn't like: overwhelming sub woofer (hard to adjust to reasonable levels), very poor mid-tones, awkward wiring and on/off switch.
NOTE: the acs45 10-year old speakers were MUCH better than these! Ironic. Couldn't Altec just use the same circuitry in a new shell?
I returned these speakers mainly because of the poor midtone range.
I guess I'll have to spend about twice as much or even more if I want better music playback quality.
I use a speaker system only to listen to music, no gaming etc..
What I liked: plenty of power, bright high tones, kind of stylish.
What I didn't like: overwhelming sub woofer (hard to adjust to reasonable levels), very poor mid-tones, awkward wiring and on/off switch.
NOTE: the acs45 10-year old speakers were MUCH better than these! Ironic. Couldn't Altec just use the same circuitry in a new shell?
I returned these speakers mainly because of the poor midtone range.
I guess I'll have to spend about twice as much or even more if I want better music playback quality.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased these speakers based on Amazon reviews. For the money and free shipping they are worth it even with some short comings. Treble is not very good, but the Bass is very good. Wires could have been more lengthy for better separation. Even though these are for the computer, you still need separation for better sound as I do not like my speakers right next to one another. The pisser for me was that they incorporated the speaker for the Sub Woofer on the bottom with no grill or cover and I almost put my finger right through it when I picked it up, so "Be Careful When Handling". Also there are no info sheets other than warranty info, so I give it a 4.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good sound for the price
I purchased these speakers from Amazon as a bedroom speaker set to hook into my ipod or computers. The speakers consist of the woofer and 2 speakers. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DP
Klunky
Okay for the money I guess. I find the speakers tend to get knocked down very easily. This is b/c both speakers are connected to a sigle input and the cord is rather short, so... Read more
Published 8 months ago by pdson (Sacramento, CA)
is it only supposed to last a year?
OK, I just used them as computer speakers - no heavy lifting there...
so why did one speaker just crap out (static only now) after a year? Read more
so why did one speaker just crap out (static only now) after a year? Read more
Published 10 months ago by Julie Wright
Junk (1 star too many)
These speakers will sound OK until the circuit board fails, which WILL happen. Known defect in almost all Altec Lansing computer speakers, and one they will not fix or stand... Read more
Published 11 months ago by B. Healy
They don't last
I really liked them, but they only lasted about a year with gentle use. All of a sudden, the right speaker is dead, and the left speaker and subwoofer only emit a VERY VERY LOUD... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Rick H.
Great for the money
I ended up purchasing mine from Walmart. They are plenty loud and you can feel the bass if you want to. It'll get down to like 40Hz at the lowest (as advertised). Read more
Published 15 months ago by yrrah
Best purchase I could've done
I bought these speakers not long ago in a sale. Normal price is much higher but I could get it new for around 35 dollars. Read more
Published 16 months ago by annamarieno1
Great sound.
These make listening to music on my computer a delight. Also sound good when hooked up to my DVD player with MP3 discs.
Published 17 months ago by johnking6410
Wow!
Wow!
OK, these speakers are downright awesome for their size, wattage, and price! I have a pro-audio contracting background and researched for a month or so before... Read more
OK, these speakers are downright awesome for their size, wattage, and price! I have a pro-audio contracting background and researched for a month or so before... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Daniel Stanfield
ALTEC LANSING VS2521 2.1 POWERED SPEAKER SYSTEM
Very pleased with ease of install.Delivered with no damage & very good packaging.The earphone & aux. jacks on control speaker very handy. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr.M
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