Labtec APX-4620 3 Piece Audio F/X Performance Series Speakers

by Labtec

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 35.3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000JBPM
• Item model number: APX4620REGN
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

If you're hankering for a powerful three-speaker set for gaming or just listening to music, Labtec's APX-4620 delivers the goods. This set contains a total of 70 watts of booming power, with crisp treble from the satellites and thundering bass from the large and stylish, wood-enclosed subwoofer.

Setup takes a bit of time, as the left satellite must be plugged into the right, and the right must be attached to the subwoofer twice (once for sound and once for power) and to your PC twice (once for sound output and once for the microphone pass-through port). Luckily, the underside of each satellite contains a plastic spool allowing you to wind up extra cable length. If you're inclined, setup also involves mounting the speakers to the sides of your monitor with the included brackets (which allow them to fit almost any monitor).

The right satellite houses all the controls, including treble, bass, volume, and the Variable Spatializer 3-D Imaging, which refers to the 3-D sound effects the speakers deliver with games and audio CDs that support 3-D sound. It's not as good as having four speakers for true surround sound, but the simulated effects are definitely noticeable, especially in gameplay (sounds appear to come from above, below, and behind you with this feature enabled).

Also on the right satellite are input jacks for a headset and a microphone, nice touches for video conferencing or listening to music without disturbing the neighbors. While the speakers aren't inexpensive and the power button is inconveniently located on the subwoofer, the sound delivered is crisp and loud, and the stylish speakers will look great on any desk. --J. Curtis

Pros:

• Powerful sound
• Headphone and microphone input jacks
• 3-D sound

Cons:

• Not cheap
• Lots of cables
• Power switch located on subwoofer

Product Description

Labtec's high performance PC audio satellite and subwoofer sound. Includes: D'Appolito driver configuration, variable Spatializer 3-D Imaging, 3 way electronic crossover, progressive suspension subwoofer, Laminar flow bass port, Clear Desk mounting system, convenient single sided control panel w/ variable volume/treble/bass controls, 70 Watts RMS, 5 amplifiers, 7 Speaker drivers, Max-X drivers, headphone and microphone jacks, cord length: 7' to source/5'between speakers, 1 shielded 2" Max-X progressive suspension sub, 4 shielded 2" Max-X midrange drivers in satellites, 2 shielded 2" tweeter drivers in satellites.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very powerful Sound with convenient features, July 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Labtec APX-4620 3 Piece Audio F/X Performance Series Speakers (Personal Computers)

A 20 watt Labtec 3-speaker system has enough punch of Bass and clarity music from the satellites... Labtech speakers are one of the best I've heard. Well, then Imagine what a 70-Watts sytem specially designed for that xtra deep punch of incredible bass with 3D spatial effects will deliver to u. Also, unlike many other speakers, it has full volume and bass controls thats a very convenient feature. And, of course the headphone and microphone jacks thats a great feature of this. So, why wait?

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Headphone Jack Hisses, September 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Labtec APX-4620 3 Piece Audio F/X Performance Series Speakers (Personal Computers)

The speakers sound great but the headphone jack (my primary reason for purchasing the system) hisses loudly at all volume levels. I'm returning them.