Maxell FPS-1 2.1 Flat Speaker System with Subwoofer and Remote Control

by Maxell

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 7.5 x 12 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008W96D
• Item model number: 190021
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 17, 2003

Product Description

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The Max FPS-1 flat panel speaker system with subwoofer features all-metal construction and a unique wired remote control that permits you to turn the system on and off, as well as control volume and bass levels. The Max FPS-1 system can be configured to hang on a wall or stand on a counter those with space limitations a rich, wide ranging sound, while also giving the flexibility to place them where they are most convenient.

Ideal for use with computers, boom boxes, portable CD players and electronic keyboards. It features a power rating of 12W RMS and frequency response of 200Hz to 1800Hz for the satellites and 80Hz to 200Hz for the subwoofer. The impedance of the system is 4 ohms and the signal to noise ratio is Ð55 dB.

Product Description

Ultra-thin Speaker Design. Shelf Or Wall Mounting. 12w Rms. 3d Natural Sound. Cloth Grills.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very suprised, July 27, 2005

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Zen User (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maxell FPS-1 2.1 Flat Speaker System with Subwoofer and Remote Control (Electronics)

I needed an inexpensive set of speakers to use with my MP3 player. I saw these Maxell's and figured I couldn't go wrong considering the price. I received them, hooked them up and they blew me away. For under 20 bucks I could not believe how good they sound. The flat panel speakers take up very little room on my shelf, the speakers have crisps highs, very good midrange. Voices sound as good as on my expensive big speakers. The little woofer adds a nice bottom end and is really decent considering the size. There's a wired remote that works OK. The speaker wire is a little cheesy, woofer enclosure pretty lightweight but afer looking a others in this range they are no better. I like these so much I'm getting a 2nd set for my computer.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Can't beat 'em for the price..., September 12, 2005

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This review is from: Maxell FPS-1 2.1 Flat Speaker System with Subwoofer and Remote Control (Electronics)

I mounted the thin speakers on the wall behind my easy chair, put the subwoofer on the floor, then plugged 'em into a headphone extension cord running to my DirectTV receiver and DVD player. The performance and sound are quite nice, though the subwoofer does have a slight hum so the further away from you the better. The wired remote comes in mighty hand as well since I don't have to reach behind me to turn the speakers on anymore. They don't work quite as well when hooked to my MP3 player; any movement of the cord causes loud pops and cracks. But if I put the player down and don't touch it, there's no further problem and the sound is quite good. And for this cheap, I really can't complain.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for the price, but not the best sound, October 19, 2005

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Sam (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maxell FPS-1 2.1 Flat Speaker System with Subwoofer and Remote Control (Electronics)

I bought these speakers to listen to my Ipod. They work wonderfully for the price. The set up was a little complicated with 2 wires going from each speaker to the small subwoofer, a power cord, and a cord for your headphone jack. The unit sounds good with all speakers are close together, but the sound gets very top heavy when the speakers are separated. The subwoofer is so weak, that I have to have it on max volume to detect any lows. My other complaint is that the speakers can't get very loud and/or very high without hearing crackling or noticeable distortion. The unit is very stylish, but doesn't have "a rich, wide ranging sound." My suggestion is to get this unit if you don't mind compromising sound quality for price and space. But if you are willing to compromise, I'd get the "BOSE Companion 2 Speakers." They are still relatively cheap in price for a media sound system, and sound great.