BXR1121

Pros: Excellent sound for a workplace desktop or a small bedroom.

Cons: Bass doesn't linger, control placement.

The Bottom Line: A good solution for desktop computer digital audio that should be standard with all entry-level computers.

Review: DESIGN The Altec Lansing BX1120 system features four pieces. The first is the powered subwoofer which is a wooden cubical cabinet - 7.9 in. x 7.9 in. x 8 in. The subwoofer has an AC plug in its backside (without a grounding pin) and has ...

Pros: price, great sound, very simple setup.

Cons: power switch

The Bottom Line: well worth $30

Review: I have always been pleased with Altec Lansing products so I wasn't scared away by the $30 price tag that may have made me choose a pricier package by another manufacturer. My previous PC speakers were Altec Lansing BX1120 which is nearly identical to ...

Pros: Very good sound, with an excellent pricetag.  Good volume and bass/treble controls, convenient aux input.

Cons: Directly wired speakers, poor power switch placement, satellites are too easy to knock over.

The Bottom Line: If you only need stereo sound for your desk it's excellent.  For a larger area or 5.1, look for something else.

Review: I've got a set of the BXR1121 2.1 speakers for my desk at work, and they really are quite nice.  I needed a set of speakers that were cheap, and the difference between these and other lesser-known brands wasn't a whole lot, so we went with ...