Altec Lansing VS4621 Octane 7, 2.1 Computer Speaker

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 14 x 13 inches ; 13.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0038W0NEU
• Item model number: VS4621
  

By : Altec Lansing
Price : $59.88
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Geared for desktop and laptop computers, Altec Lansing's Octane Plus 2.1 Speaker System packs exceptional audio dispersion into a stylish, compact unit. Featuring a powerful subwoofer and down-firing mid-range drivers, the Octane Plus takes up minimal space on your desk, but fills your room with full-spectrum sound for your music, movies, gaming, and more.

The Octane Plus2.1 Speaker SystemAt a Glance:

• Unique downward-firing design for well-balanced sound.
• Powerful 6-1/2-inch subwoofer for impact bass.
• Audio Alignment technology for balanced components.
• Compact, contemporary design takes up little space on the desk.

Controls for volume, treble, and bass are conveniently located on the speaker itself. .
The Octane Plus features a compact, contemporary design that complements any computer or laptop. .Deep Bass and Full, Accurate SoundTo give you exceptional audio from your desktop or laptop computer, the Octane Plus features down-firing, three-inch, mid-range drivers that blast sound waves onto a hard surface, where they are reflected and evenly distributed throughout your room. The result is clear, well-balanced sound--whether you're watching movies, listening to music, or playing a video game.
In addition to the down-firing mid-range drivers, the Octane Plus also features dual one-inch micro-drivers for clear, detailed highs. Filling out the sound is a powerful 6-1/2-inch side-firing, long-throw subwoofer that delivers substantial bass and lets you fully experience loud explosions, kick drums, thunder, and other low-end effects.
Elegant Design Looks Great On Your DeskBy incorporating down-firing mid-range drivers into its design, the Octane Plus not only creates well-balanced sound, it also takes up very little space. Featuring a bold, contemporary design, the speakers will complement any computer or laptop.
For added convenience, the Octane Plus features separate bass and treble controls that let you fine-tune audio preferences for different music, movies, and games.
Auxiliary Input Jack Lets You Connect Other DevicesIn addition to connecting to your computer, the Octane Plus also includes an auxiliary-in jack that lets you connect other devices, such as MP3, CD, and DVD players.

A downward-firing mid-range driver and a 6-1/2-inch woofer deliver full-range, well-balanced sound.Audio Alignment Technology for Balanced SoundWhether it's the tiniest of ear buds or the most imposing of subwoofers, Altec Lansing has refined every detail of its speakers to provide you with accurate sound reproduction and quality. Audio Alignment ensures that the key audio components work together to deliver your music the way it is meant to be heard, offering the perfect balance of your speaker system's drivers, enclosure, and electronics.
About Altec LansingFor more than 70 years, audiophiles have recognized Altec Lansing as one of the world's most valuable and innovative audio brands. Headquartered in Milford, Pennsylvania, the company boasts a unique history of innovation that includes the introduction of first talkie film speakers, the first iPod docking station, and the first "Works with iPhone" speaker system. Altec Lansing makes a wide range of audio systems for the home and office, a line of headphones for personal listening, and the popular line of inMotion speaker systems for portable digital players.
The Octane Plus 2.1 Speaker System is backed by a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the BoxOctane Plus speaker system, color-coded cables, and quick connect guide.
Altec Lansing ComputerSpeakers
BXR1220
BXR1221
VS2620
VS2621
Octane 7
Expressionist Ultra
Easy USB connection
Solid bass
Crystal-clear sound
Crystal-clear sound and powerful bass
Most popular design with seven drivers
A 200-Watts (RMS) powerhouse
Key Features

• Unique cylindrical satellite design
• Connects directly to computer's USB port

• Unique cylindrical satellite design with subwoofer

• Looks good in any environment
• Excellent drivers deliver superb audio

• Space-saving subwoofer delivers big sound and strong bass
• Looks good in any environment
• Excellent drivers deliver superb audio

• Features a total of seven drivers in a small, compact frame
• Crisp high end with specially engineered micro drivers
• Down-firing midrange drivers deliver warm, enveloping sound
• Formidable lows from a tough, compact 6.5" subwoofer

• Sleek, modern classic design
• Formidable bass with a massive front-firing subwoofer
• Tri-amplified design
• Two-way satellite speakers
• Works with computers, MP3 players, gaming consoles, TVs and DVD players

Sound Enhancement Technology
Audio Alignment
Audio Alignment
Audio Alignment
Audio Alignment
Audio Alignment
Audio Alignment
Onboard Controls
Power, Volume
Power, Volume
Power, Volume, Tone
Power, Volume, Tone
Power, Volume, Bass, Treble
Power, Volume, Bass, Treble
Audio Inputs
2-channel analog (stereo)
2-channel analog (stereo)
2-channel analog (stereo)
2-channel analog (stereo)
2-channel analog (stereo)
2-channel analog (stereo) + RCA

BXR1220
BXR1221
VS2620
VS2621
Octane 7
Expressionist Ultra
Secondary Aux In Jack


Magnetic Shielding
Sound Pressure
80 dB SPL
84 dB SPL
92 dB SPL
93 dB SPL
95 dB SPL
106 dB SPL
Total Continuous Power (RMS)
N/A
9 Watts RMS
5 Watts RMS
28 Watts RMS
28 Watts RMS
200 Watts RMS
Peak Power
N/A
18 Watts
10 Watts
56 Watts
56 Watts
400 Watts
Frequency Response
180 Hz - 20kHz(-10 dB)
50 Hz - 18kHz(-10 dB)
90 Hz - 20kHz(-10 dB)
45 Hz - 18kHz(-10 dB)
45 Hz - 18kHz(-10 dB)
40 Hz - 20kHz(-10 dB)
Speaker Configuration
Two 2" full-range drivers
Two 2" full-range drivers with 4" subwoofer
Two 3" full-range drivers with two 3" passive radiators
Two 2" full-range drivers with 4" subwoofer
Four 1" high frequency micro drivers and two 3" mid-bass drivers, with 6.5" subwoofer
Two 3" mid-range and two 1" high-frequency neodymium drivers, with 6.5" subwoofer
A small system that takes on any challenge, the Octane 7 punches heavy sound. A lot more than meets the eye, this versatile system is packing seven custom-designed drivers. Unique down-firing midrange drivers hidden inside each satellite speaker blast waves which reflect from a hard surface, sending sound rocketing in all directions. A sharp, compact design lets this astonishing system fit in easily with your style. With the monster subwoofer pushing serious bass and the midrange drivers flooding the room with warm sound, this is a small system that delivers enormous sound. Plug in your computer or device and get serious audio in any situation

 

Altec Lansing VS4621 Octane 7, 2.1 Computer Speaker

 

Technical Details

• Crisp high end Specially engineered micro drivers reproduce crystal-clear highs
• Exceptional sound dispersion Down-firing midrange drivers fire sound in all directions, delivering warm, enveloping sound in a small footprint
• Thunderous bass Formidable lows from a tough, compact 6.5? woofer. Shakes the room without eating up space
• Audio Alignment Drivers, enclosure and electronics are balanced for optimum sound.
• Built-in controls Volume, bass and treble controls at your fingertips

Customer Reviews

If you're looking for a relatively portable, easy to set up system for your computer or iPhone, this is a strong contender. Set up is a snap and it's a smaller, light-weight system. Nice treble and very strong bass. The down reason this is not a 5 star system is that the base tends to over power everything, particularly if you place the sub-woofer in any sort of confined space. You MUST keep the sub in an open area or it will be much to strong. It could also really use a mid-range control. But hey, this is cheap, so for the price, It's a 4 star system.

For those speaking of 'distortion' and distorted bass- NOT. If you know how to use your setup these are very satisfyingly loud AND clean. TURN DOWN source- PC, Mp3, etc., first. The volume control has a 'Sweet Spot' indicator at 3-O' Clock- Set it there and ease your source levels into it. You get PLENTY of clean Volume- I fill my average size den with sound and can literally 'feel' the low end. I actually have to keep volume in check for housemates.
To Start, try Treble at full, Bass- lowest to 7-O'clock- SET SOURCE EQ's tone to FLAT. No boost/cut on any frequencies. AL hit the mark with the 'balanced' sound they claim. No, it's not 'audiophile perfect' but for this price range, being a picky audiophile myself, I'm completely satisfied with the balance 'as is'- I have yet to add any EQ with any of my sources.
If you have a corner setup you're golden. Placement is KEY with these speakers, especially the Sub. With the Sub on the floor, angled across and pushed all the way back into the corner, speaker/port facing out, like ANY sub, you get the lowest 'felt' lows, resonance, and smoothest bass punch/tone- And Yes, the sub produces NICE bass TONES, not just muddy boom. (At the very least put sub on floor, against a wall, speaker/port facing out)
Speaking of low end. For this price range I was blown away. Some say it's a too 'bass heavy' system- yes, the low end is VERY strong and in your face (hence try Bass knob setting- no more than 7-O'clock with FLAT source settings to start) but not unreasonably so. With the floor/corner placement you need no bass boost on source components. It kicks and punches. It's MUCH EASIER to dial down low end, than to not have enough 'true' bass to start with, trying to add 'false' bass with EQ and distorting the sub.
As for the satellites- Spread em' apart, not just at the edges of your monitor, place on a solid surface, not crazy far from the Sub, and the overall sound is clean, very full and thick, thunderous with movies,etc., VERY well balanced with only just a slight 'edge' in the midrange at times, and FUN!
As for power, DON'T LET THE 28Watt RMS FOOL YOU. Look on AL's site at the 'SPL'/ Sound Pressure Level spec- 95db. This is a great number- the actual driver/speaker efficiency is good- Takes LESS power to drive them, and to get Full/Loud.
I use it primarily on my LCD TV, and listen to a range of stuff from Jazz, Pop, Dance, Metal, Country, with an Mp3 player. I'm totally good. It ALL works well with these speakers.
Unless you can't appreciate full, THICK, punchy low end, or are trying to 'fill' too large a room, for the eighty at the time of this post there isn't any other system I checked out that can compete for low end accuracy, clean, balanced sound, and volume. - Run your components CORRECTLY and this system will WOW you..

 

Altec Lansing VS4621 Octane 7, 2.1 Computer Speaker