Altec Lansing VS2420 Computer Speakers

From SPARK

Description

A powered pair of speakers for computers. Can also be used with iPod, mp3 player, or CD player, etc.

Features:

• Compact satellite speaker system, takes up minimal space on your desktop. Dual full-range 2.5” ported speakers (one 2.5” full-range driver and one 2.5” passive radiator) deliver clean, full-spectrum sound; quality bass without need of a subwoofer.

• Volume and tone controls are on the front of the speaker.

• Input stereo cable with mini-jack for PC. Also a secondary input jack that lets you connect your mp3 or CD player while still linked to your PC.

• Headphone jack (on the side) for private listening

• The case appears to be moderately durable plastic.

• 9.5” (H) x 3.5” (W) x 4.1” (D)

• Power Supply: AC: 120 VAC

Considerations

Reasonable-quality speakers at low cost.

Evaluation

The two 2 1/2” inch speakers are protected by a cloth mesh screen, and are connected internally by a crossover to give highs to the top speaker and lows to the bottom one. They are slightly larger than the average “computer speaker”, but with much better output. There are on/off, tone, and volume controls on the lower part of the powered unit.

For a comparison of three brands of computer speakers (Edirol MA-7A, Audioengine 2 , and Altec Lansing VS2420), see: Computer Speaker Comparison 1.

Where to Obtain

Order From

Vernacular Media Services (VMS).

Also available at the Altec Lansing website: http://www.alteclansing.com/ and other sources on the Internet.

Cost

Retail price (Internet), as of April 2008, is $25 - $30.

Review By: SPARK Volunteer 1, based on VMS and Internet sources.

Date entered: May 9, 2008