Current top line of Altec Lansing Computer Speaker...

Just like Klipsch, Altec Lansing had being been famous in the home theater speaker systems first before they entered the computer speaker market. Later on, Altec Lansing is ultimately known as well-known computer speaker vendor because of their build quality and sound quality. Altec Lansing is close to Klipsch in terms of sound quality, but slightly cheaper at that time. So in this case, design is the determine factor for most people for choosing one. Besides for people who are willing to spend more than $250 for computer speaker, the difference of $10-$20 would not be a major factor anyway ;).


FX-6021 is the latest and the current top line of speaker Altec has right now. It features an unique design by introducing 12 microdrivers, 6 on each satellite. While the subwoofer design is minimal, it complement the satellite perfectly. Altec also include a wired remote controller for this speaker system. Just take a glance at this speaker and we easily become interested for its design. But how about the sound quality? Just take a look at the specification below first ;)

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS :
Altec Lansing’s superior sound comes from our proprietary technology, which utilizes custom-built, high-fidelity drivers, state-of-the-art equalization circuitry, and a harmonious mix of the following specifications:

• Sound pressure level (SPL): 105 dB
• Total continuous power: 75 Watts RMS
• Front Speakers: 12.5 Watts/channel @ 4 ohms @ 10% THD @ 180 - 15000 Hz 2 Channels Loaded
• Subwoofer: 50 Watts @ 4 ohms @ 10% THD @40 – 180 Hz Single Channel Loaded
• System response: 32 Hz – 18 kHz (-10dB)
  
• Signal to Noise Ration @ 1 Khz input: > 75 dB
• Drivers (per satellite) : Six 1" fullrange Micro Drivers
• Subwoofer driver:One 6.5" long-throw woofer
  

The subwoofer can only go as low as 40 Hz which is not too bad anyway as this is only 6.5" subwoofer. The configuration of 6 microdrivers will make FX6021 emphasizes high frequency and slightly lower mid frequency. Even the sound pressure level is stated at 105 db, I don't think there is anyone who wants to play it that loud. Our neighbor must yell at us before we can reach that volume....

In my opinion, this is a good speaker system. Excellent design with absolutely famous Altec Lansing sound quality in mind will certainly makes this speaker find its way into its lover ;).