Altec Lansing 2-PC USB & AC POWERED PORTABLE ( XT2 ) Reviews

• Great sound, but not quite perfect

  
  By A1JHZIVITCARTA on 2006-12-05
  These are the best sounding portable USB speakers I've heard. I also love the flat style of the speakers and case. It makes it easy to pack into a laptop case or a suitcase for portability.
  
  They're made of a sturdy plastic with aluminum grills and flip-under stands, which makes them very durable - important if you travel. I've never used the auxiliary input, so I can't comment as to how well it works with a portable audio device.
  
  The biggest con for me is the lack of a headphone jack. When these speakers are connected to your laptop, it disables the built-in speakers and sound card (naturally). To switch to headphones, you have to disconnect the USB connection, then close and relaunch whatever application you're using with audio. It's a minor nuisance, but enough for me to take away a star. Another minor nuisance is the fact that it disables the use of any hard volume control buttons you have on your laptop, and volume is controlled either via the speaker itself, or through your control panel. Again, the workaround is to not use the USB cable and connect from your computer's headphone out into the auxiliary input, but that requires an extra cable in addition to the USB or AC cable, which defeats half the purpose of USB speakers.
  
  A good buy to me. Well worth the money, but before buying you should be aware of the two issues stated above. If using headphones and hard volume controls are not that important to you, this is the ultimate buy.
  
  

• Pretty good product

  
  By AF5OSA9Y0MN4R on 2006-07-03
  I purchased these as a mobile audio solution for my Macbook Pro. The speakers work great and have a nice vocal range when paired with the optional subwoofer. At the same time they definitely have flaws. The flip down stands don't work well when you plug in both a subwoofer cable and the optional dc power cord. The cords seem to get in the way and prevent it from standing upright without manipulation. Also when connected to my laptop, they make a distorted noise when adjusting the volume. The don't do this if you use the optional audio input. I previously owned a set of XT1's and never had this problem with them. They are definitely good USB powered speakers. I'm not sure they are worth the money over the XT1 though.
  
  

• Altec Lansing XT2 Speakers

  
  By A204LUX70G10GG on 2006-08-30
  Heard about these speakers on XM Radio and decided to buy and try them. When I got them was surprised at how easy to connect and the sound. Sound is just Fantastic. My laptop never sounded so good with all the music I have downloaded. Recommend these to anyone useing a laptop at home.
  
  

• Fantastic portable speakers

  
  By A10FCF8E3MYVI2 on 2007-03-17
  I owned the previous version, which eventually gave out. But these are so much better! Unbelievable sound. Includes power adapter (a new feature) which means I can use with my portable MP3 or DVD player without powering up the laptop. Great travel case. As for the USB connection, mine works great and I can still use my laptop's volume control buttons. As for the headphones issue, that's a Window's issue, not these speakers. Anytime you have multiple sound systems installed, only the one using the system's sound board will allow us of the headphone jack. So, just open the Windows controls (Control Panel -> Sounds -> Audio tab) and switch to the onboard and you can use headphones. No need to disconnect.
  
  

• Good Value

  
  By A1F3VRLGW5NAJB on 2006-08-10
  I ordered these speakers for $26.95 plus shipping from the "All" store. The price was soooo much lower than all of the other stores, I figured I would get a reply saying that the price was mistake.
  
  I promptly received the product, as advertised and in good condition, and it appeared that fulfillment was done by Amazon as Amazon was listed on the return address.
  
  The speakers sound great by my self-admitted unsophisticated standards. I cannot explain the low price, but given that I received the merchandise, I cannot complain.
  
  

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