Altec Lansing - AVS300 Review

This particular model of Altec-Lansing computer speakers probably isn't made anymore.  I've had them for a number of years & models change.  However - the name to remember is Altec-Lansing.  I found these speakers years ago at Sam's Club.  They were inexpensive (under $40 I think) and definitely a step up from the O.E. speakers from Gateway.

Like most things, they have both good & bad points.  The good: Booming sound, especially the bass from such a small size.  The bad: Only one control for bass & treble instead of separate controls.  The good: Small size...the two smaller satellite speakers are 4" by 4" square on the bottom and maybe 5" tall.  The system's sub-woofer really rocks.  At 5.25 inches, the sub driver is substantially bigger than comparably priced units, and its 11-by-7-by-6-inch cabinet is nearly as big as models priced much higher.  The bad: No headphone jack.  Unless your PC comes with a headphone jack on a front port, as many of today's newer models do, you'll possibly be annoying or waking up the neighbors.

Once again...this particular model number is most likely discontinued.  But, remember the name Altec-Lansing.