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Technical Details
- Built-in power and volume controls
- Connects easily through a USB port for power
- Elegant design looks great anywhere in your home
- Audio Alignment technology for balance and accuracy
- Quality stereo for Gaming, music or movies
- USB powered
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Enjoy your digital music and media to the fullest extent possible with the Altec Lansing BXR1220 Two-Piece Stereo Speaker System. Ideal for desktops and laptops alike, this compact speaker system delivers clear highs and lows while helping to keep your workspace free from clutter. The speakers connect easily to any computer -- just plug them into a USB port and you're ready to go. Thanks to Altec Lansing's Audio Alignment technology, the system's drivers, enclosure, and electronics are perfectly balanced, giving you the full, high-quality stereo sound your digital life demands. One-Cord Connection for Added Convenience
The BXR1220 speakers draw power from your computer via its USB port, so you don't need to free up an outlet. The speakers are a perfect way to improve the sound quality of your laptop's speakers, with no extra power cord to pack when you want great sound on the go.
Audio Alignment Technology for Superb Accuracy and Alignment: The BXR1220 relies on Altec Lansing's proprietary Audio Alignment technology to make sure all of the speakers' components work together to deliver your music the way it is meant to be heard. Audio Alignment technology offers the perfect balance of the three elements of the speaker system -- the drivers, enclosure, and electronics -- to ensure a natural, uncolored, and rich sound from your speaker system. The system's two-inch, full-range drivers and separate satellite speakers provide stereo imaging for more realistic sound when you're gaming or watching movies and videos.
Designed to Fit Any Computer System: The speakers’ elegant black enclosures and cloth grills complement your computer and peripherals. The speakers small size -- each speaker measures only 3.7 inches in height -- saves valuable room on your desk and makes it easy to carry them along with your laptop.
The BXR1220 components are also shielded, so you can place them close to your monitor or phone without interference. Conveniently placed power and volume buttons put sound control within easy reach.
About Audio Alignment: Whether 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 the most accurate sound reproduction and quality. Audio Alignment ensures that your 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. For 70 years Altec Lansing has been refining this process, bringing your speakers to life with advanced technologies that make them sing.
Product Description
The BXR1220/BX1220 computer audio system delivers quality stereo sound at an extremely affordable price and features built in controls for everyday convenience.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
I purchased these as an "upgrade" for the broken Trust 2.1 system that my mother-in-law was using. I had a choice between unbranded for >£10 or Altec Lansing, Trust and Logitech for £10-£20. I blew trust straight out of the window, and while I know and trust Logitech for they Keyboards, Mice and Joysticks; I was reading too many mixed reviews about their speakers. And so I went down the Altec Lansing route. I think I should say I was buying off the high street and could not wait to order anything, so that restricted my choices somewhat.
I bought my BXR-1220's from Maplin for £19.99 - a bit higher than their average price, but that is what you pay for convenience.
On to the product. Each speakers is about the size of a can of coke, with the right hand speaker housing the discrete controls. An on/off knob, rather than a push switch, on the rear and a sunken, edge on, volume dial/knob in the top. Both knobs give strong positive feedback when being used, and cannot be accidentally changed. The right speaker also houses an orange power LED in the top of the front of the speaker. Connectivity wise, the right speaker has a cable running to the left speaker and a cable that runs to the back of the computer where it splits into a 3.5mm stereo audio jack and a male USB type-A plug. The cable is of a reasonable length. The USB provides power only, and as such there are no drivers to install. The build quality is very good. The plastic does not feel thin, there are no gaping cracks or gaps and nothing feels loose. The sound quality also seems very good. I am not an expert here, and these speakers will not replace hi-fi cabinets - but at this size any reasonable person would not expect them to do so. That said, they seem perfect for general listening with, to my ears, no noticeable distortion, even at maximum volume and a seemingly even sound quality from base through to treble.
=== PRO's ===
* Smart and compact.
* USB power - does not need a power transformer or mains socket.
* Good build quality.
* Good sound quality for the size of speaker.
* Reasonable price.
* Portable, allowing for powered speakers to be used with laptops and netbooks without resorting to batteries.
=== CON's ===
* Requires a free USB port.
* No headphone pass-through socket.
* Whilst portable, they are still a little bulky.
* Cannot adjust the built-in stands.
* On/off switch may require the use of two hands due to the location and type of switch. A push switch would have been better for rear mounting.
Overall impression.
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For a pair of reasonably priced, smart looking, compact speakers, I cannot fault them. The lack of a headphone socket may be an issue for some, as could the need for the USB port. However it was the latter that swung it for me, and even with the lack of the headphone socket they still get 5 stars from me.
I bought my BXR-1220's from Maplin for £19.99 - a bit higher than their average price, but that is what you pay for convenience.
On to the product. Each speakers is about the size of a can of coke, with the right hand speaker housing the discrete controls. An on/off knob, rather than a push switch, on the rear and a sunken, edge on, volume dial/knob in the top. Both knobs give strong positive feedback when being used, and cannot be accidentally changed. The right speaker also houses an orange power LED in the top of the front of the speaker. Connectivity wise, the right speaker has a cable running to the left speaker and a cable that runs to the back of the computer where it splits into a 3.5mm stereo audio jack and a male USB type-A plug. The cable is of a reasonable length. The USB provides power only, and as such there are no drivers to install. The build quality is very good. The plastic does not feel thin, there are no gaping cracks or gaps and nothing feels loose. The sound quality also seems very good. I am not an expert here, and these speakers will not replace hi-fi cabinets - but at this size any reasonable person would not expect them to do so. That said, they seem perfect for general listening with, to my ears, no noticeable distortion, even at maximum volume and a seemingly even sound quality from base through to treble.
=== PRO's ===
* Smart and compact.
* USB power - does not need a power transformer or mains socket.
* Good build quality.
* Good sound quality for the size of speaker.
* Reasonable price.
* Portable, allowing for powered speakers to be used with laptops and netbooks without resorting to batteries.
=== CON's ===
* Requires a free USB port.
* No headphone pass-through socket.
* Whilst portable, they are still a little bulky.
* Cannot adjust the built-in stands.
* On/off switch may require the use of two hands due to the location and type of switch. A push switch would have been better for rear mounting.
Overall impression.
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For a pair of reasonably priced, smart looking, compact speakers, I cannot fault them. The lack of a headphone socket may be an issue for some, as could the need for the USB port. However it was the latter that swung it for me, and even with the lack of the headphone socket they still get 5 stars from me.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
I was looking for a good pair of speakers that could be powered by using a USB port to save on external power, and these fitted the bill to a tee. The sound from my PC audio equipment improved no end. I'm happy with these speakers the price was good.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Got these a few days ago and have used them with my Dell 1558 Studio laptop. They really do lift the sound from a tinny one to a much more rounded attractive sound. Bass is a bit lacking by today's standards but there's enough for most uses. The speakers come in a sturdy box and are well packed. There are diagram instructions on the box lid for connecting them up - easy to follow. There's only a split lead for USB power (so no transformer and mains plug) and 3.5mm jack for sound to the headphone/line out socket. The speakers have an on/off switch and a volume dial. One thing to be aware of is that I would not really see these as easily portable except for room to room: they are a bit too big and the speakers are permanently connected to each other. Overall for desktop use they are USB powered, relatively unobtrusive and good value.
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Speakers to be proud of.
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So when I saw this one at Maplins, I bought it. Read more
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i find these lansing speakers verry good sound quality i use them with my laptop
for watching films and listenihg to music.
for watching films and listenihg to music.
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