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More often then not it comes down to style and power. While those two are not mutually exclusive, people tend to favor one over the other. But no matter what your flavor is, I have a treat for you. Altec Lansing has provided us with their latest offering, MX5021, is a powerhouse THX certified 2.1 speaker system that looks terrific as well.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/alteclansing/03.jpg"><img src="atruereview/alteclansing/03th.jpg" alt="Altec Lansing MX5021 Computer Speakers" title="Altec Lansing MX5021 Computer Speakers" width="250" height="230" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><b>Packaging:</b></p> <p>Altec Lansing's MX5021 speakers arrived in a big brown shipping box labeled with Altec Lansing on the sides. Inside is the black Altec Lansing retail box drowning in packing peanuts. Even though the box is slightly damaged the MX5021 speakers arrived without a scratch. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/alteclansing/01.jpg"><img src="atruereview/alteclansing/01th.jpg" alt="Altec Lansing MX5021 Computer Speakers" title="Altec Lansing MX5021 Computer Speakers" width="165" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>The top of the retail box features Altec Lansing's company logo and name inside a picture of a speaker driver. The front of the box has a big picture of one of the MX5021 satellite speakers with "Feel It! Live it! Turn it up!" printed across it. Of course we will.</p> <p>The bottom of the front face has the THX certified logo, model number, "plug + play", an icon list of things these speakers can be used with, a picture of the whole speaker system, and a simple equation of "2 speakers + 1 subwoofer".</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/alteclansing/02.jpg"><img src="atruereview/alteclansing/02th.jpg" alt="Altec Lansing MX5021 Computer Speakers" title="Altec Lansing MX5021 Computer Speakers" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p> On the right side of the box is a bigger picture of the speaker set with no new information. An American Idol-esk mural with "Just listen to this!" is splashed across left side of the box. The back of the Altec Lansing's MX5021 retail speaker box has the features, system specifications, and contents lists in four different languages.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/alteclansing/08.jpg"><img src="atruereview/alteclansing/08th.jpg" alt="Altec Lansing MX5021 Computer Speakers" title="Altec Lansing MX5021 Computer Speakers" width="243" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Opening the top of the box revealed two tabs with the quick setup instructions printed on them. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/alteclansing/09.jpg"><img src="atruereview/alteclansing/09th.jpg" alt="Altec Lansing MX5021 Computer Speakers" title="Altec Lansing MX5021 Computer Speakers" width="250" height="217" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>The Altec Lansing speakers are held between two pieces of Styrofoam with the accessories wedged in crevices on the top piece.</p> <p><strong>Contents:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Two satellite speakers with removable grills</li> <li> One subwoofer</li> <li> Control pod</li> <li> Wireless remote</li> <li> Console gaming Y-adapter</li> <li> Color-coded cables and AC adapter</li> <li> User’s guide and quick connect card</li> <li> Polishing cloth (not listed but is included)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specifications:</strong></p> <p>Speifications and features for Altec Lansing's MX5021 speakers can be found on <a href="http://www.alteclansing.com/product_details_MX5021_OOS.asp">Altec Lansing's web site</a>. </p> <ul> <li> Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 103dB</li> <li>Total continuous power: 100 Watts RMS</li> <li> System response: 30 Hz – 22 kHz (-10dB)</li> <li> Signal to noise ratio @ 1hHz input: > 80dB</li> </ul> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/alteclansing/07.jpg"><img src="atruereview/alteclansing/07th.jpg" alt="Altec Lansing MX5021 Computer Speakers" title="Altec Lansing MX5021 Computer Speakers" width="204" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><strong>Satellite speakers:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Drivers (per satellite): one 1" horn-loaded tweeter and two 3" full-range drivers</li> <li> Power: 25 Watts per channel @ 5.8 ohms @ 10% THD @ 150 – 18000 Hz 2 channels loaded</li> <li> Dimensions: 5.2" (132mm) (W) x 2.5" (63mm) (D) x 10.2" (260mm) (H)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Subwoofer:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Driver: one 6.5" long-throw woofer</li> <li> Power: 50 Watts @ 4 ohms @ 10% THD @ 40 – 150Hz single channel loaded</li> <li> Dimensions: 8.7" (220mm) (W) x 12.2" (310mm) (D) x 15.7" (398mm) (H)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Features:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Great performance</li> <li>Full, accurate sound</li> <li> THX certified</li> <li> Wireless remote and control pod</li> <li> Auxiliary input jack</li> <li> Headphone jack</li> <li>Magnetically shielded satellites</li> </ul> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/alteclansing/speakers.php"></a> <a href="alteclansing/speakers.php">Next (Description, Testing, & Conclusion)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>