Altec Lansing 641 4.1 Speakers

Altec Lansing 641 4.1 Speakers

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  • Number of Speakers: 4 Speakers + Subwoofer
  • Connection Type: Cable
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That's a SUBWOOFER?! ;-)

byaricpedersen Oct 6, 2002
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros * Amazing sound * Includes remote with headphone jack * Sturdy construction
Cons *HUGE subwoofer *Speaker wire is not replaceable *Can't adjust front speaker volume...
Recommended it? Yes

Notes About This Review

I've taken the liberty of posting some pictures of several products I'll be reviewing for Epinions, including the Altec Lansing 641 4.1 speaker set. Sometimes seeing the product can help even more than reading about it.

You can find the pictures here:... Read full review »

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An excellent PC sound system.

bygmeades Jun 16, 2002
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good power output, and above average sound for a purpose built PC sound system.
Cons Cheap speaker wire. No Infrared remote.
Recommended it? Yes

When I bought my Dell Dimension 8200, it came with an HK-395 speaker system. At first, the sound was fine, but after an enthusiastic session playing Filter on the CD drive, the satellite speakers developed the familiar ?death-rattle?. .. and that's all she wrote.

Of course, these days,... Read full review »

12

The BEST 4.1 speakers out there

byddsthedentist Sep 12, 2002
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros INTENSE SOUND, Full featured remote, great stylish look
Cons Hefty price, wired remote, not suitable for all users
Recommended it? Yes

Pros Continued

These are definitely great speakers that will almost certainly surpass the sound need for most computer users. The 400 watt maximum is sure to play your favorite tunes with ease along with your most intense games. The speakers are also look great next to your computer withc... Read full review »

7

A better system than the Z-560s by far

bytrounce Aug 24, 2002
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Beautiful sound, remote. Headphone jack, bass and treble on remote. Subwoofer very...
Cons Needs good soundcard to be used to full potential.
Recommended it? Yes

I needed to replace my old, outdated, horrible-sounding Altec Lansing ACS54 4.1 speaker system.

I was locked in a battle between the Logitech Z-560s and these 641s. Reading many reviews and opinions, I heard about the lack of quality control in the making of the Z-560s (apparently 1 in 5... Read full review »

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Loud Enough To Wake The Dead

byscarphace Jan 1, 2003
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great sound, great design, remote included
Cons speaker cords may need to be extended.
Recommended it? Yes

As my quest to make the ultimate computer was wrapping up I had on last major choice to make. What kind of sound system will I buy? Whether you are an avid gamer, an audiophile, or just the average computer user who enjoys listening to music on their computer, your audio system will affect your... Read full review »

15

Altec Lansing Does It Good...

byEnyceeshun Jul 30, 2002
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Superior sound quality over most computer speakers Excellent built quality Smooth, tight...
Cons Satellites midrange response could improve a little Some midrange in subwoofer
Recommended it? Yes

The Altec Lansing 641 is Altec?s latest 4.1 systems offering, retailing at $199. It features a massive subwoofer, four matching satellites and one remote control that produce 400 watts max(200 watts RMS). The system?s remote control is wired to the subwoofer and features 3 different listening modes... Read full review »

1

3 Years and they are working , Superb set!

bycafexpresso Dec 25, 2006
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Sound, power, looking...
Cons Wires...
Recommended it? Yes

I have this set for the last 3 years and they are just the best; If you really want to listen the best sound and power for your buck these are the ones to get for any computer system, I owned Klipsh, Boston Acoustic, Polk Audio, MidiLand's, Bose... and this set just rocks// Read full review »

1

Very Good System but..........

bynewkid Aug 28, 2004
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very good sound indeed!
Cons Not as durable as I expected so it should'nt have been sealed like that!
Recommended it? No

When I unpacked my 641,I was impressed and when I hooked it up and play my music and movies,I was even more impressed,in fact I was xtactic!But now my sub has gone dead after a couple of months and for some time now I want to get the schematic diagram for this prod.I say if it's gonna be so fragile... Read full review »

10

Exceptional Speakers

bypowerreviews Feb 15, 2003
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Hard, pounding bass, loud and crisp sound, stylish design.
Cons The cables for the rear speakers could be longer.
Recommended it? Yes

Altec Lansing has a past of making exceptional products at a reasonable price. This hasn't changed with the Ultimate 641 gaming speakers. This comes in a very large and heavy box. Inside, you will find four bookshelf-sized speakers, two wall mounts, a wired remote, manuals, and a very large... Read full review »

2

This is the BEST speaker set EVER

bylordterrin Jan 12, 2003
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Godlike bass, tight and crisp, clear highs with crsip treble output.
Cons Hardly any. Huge sub.. that's about it..
Recommended it? Yes

These are the speakers you have been looking for since the day you were born. Let me break it down for you

While the subwoofer is huge, and the speakers themselves are quite large, the 641 system delivers not only INCREBILE bass output, but a clear, tight, and objective bass, not a muddy,... Read full review »

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