Altec Lansing ACS251 5 Speakers

Pros: Price for 5.1 speaker set
Cons: Noise, muddy mid-range and high range lacks punch.

What I expected
I didn't expect mind numbing (blowing?) sound from these speakers, but I did expect something better than my Creative Inspire 4400's (a 4.1 set). I've seen quite a few reviews of these speakers in Hardware sites around the...

Pros: A cheap way to experiment with 5.1 sound
Cons: Poor music reproduction, limited power, fragile drivers

The Altec Lansing 251 5.1 speaker set has been on sale a lot lately, tempting those keen to experiment with a 5.1 sound system for their computer for gaming and playing surround-sound music and movies. At $60-$70 it looks like a bargain, especially from ...

Pros: Simple setup (color coded and "keyed" plugs/jacks), great looks, STRONG Bass
Cons: Wires not long enough, weak midrange (but that's ok I HATE midrange anyway)

I read the "first" review of this speaker setup and I must say that I had the exact opposite experience with these speakers. He hated them and I love them.

My Sound Card: Soundblaster Live Value
My Original Speakers: Cambridge 4-Point...

Pros: Excellent Value 5.1 Speakers for Price, High-quality Wooden Subwoofer
Cons: Analog 5.1 System, Rear Speaker Wires are Short, Subwoofer Control Separated from Main Control Panel

Altec Lansing is an industry leader of quality speakers. Their speakers are installed in sports stad ...

Pros: Inexpensive 5.1 system, small, decent sound
Cons: Weak base, low power

I bought the 251 system last week to match up with my SB Audigy Gamer sound card. I was using a pair of Koss speakers and an IBM sub - both of which were about 6 years old.

The difference in sound was remarkable. With 5.1 sound, games are...

Pros: Great value, good bass, accurate treble
Cons: Short cords, you can get way better speakers for a few hundred dollars more

I remember seeing the Altec Lansing 251 5.1 system at a local electronics store. I asked to test out the speakers, and I was impressed. $150 CAD for a half-decent 5.1 system. I buckled, and bought them. I got home and set them up with my TV, my ...

Pros: Price, Great looks.
Cons: Audible hiss from back channel. Center channel is underpowered. Subwoofer not deep.

These speakers really sound good and have a great look. Like all speakers in this price range, you pay for what you get. The cords and plugs are fantastic. No flimsy cheap cords in this package. However, the subwoofer sounds odd. The base is sharp...

Pros: great price, great sound
Cons: if bass is on very high setting, there is a vibration

The Speakers have an amazing sound. You feel like your actually at a concert when listening to music. It's also great for video games! The bass sounds great and the regular satellite speakers sound clear as day! I can't beleive I only paid $90 for them. A MUST BUY