Multimedia Speaker Comparison

Thanks and congatulation, for bringing limelight to relatively undiscussed part. I m very happy as techtree team agin brought something, that is more feasible to us. @ Prasad; Currenlty I uses an Artis s111 model with two satelites. Its performance is satisfactory, but not more than that. It fails to deliver deep and exact bass output, wheel feels like broad and vouge, rather than sharp. Higher frequency is crispy, but all the good is wasted with unsatisfacory bass output. I can strech my budget upto 5k. Pls suggest in 2.1catagery. My priorities are: Good sound quality with satisfactory bass and trble. I can adjust with look, no usb, or no fm etc. Just performance is key issue. Pls help.

which cable does i contans for connection to my laptop EXAMPLE-3.5mm,usb

The Logitech Z103 is prices at just Rs. 999 at Croma, Mumbai (as on 23-Mar-2011), so it can definitely be considered.

Price is only Rs. 999 at Croma, Mumbai (as on 23-Mar-2011), so it is VFM I guess

I am glad to see the final verdict in favor of Altec Lancing

hey prasad, can u plz suggest me between artis s222 or artis s121..and if artis s121 have same or better sound quality then iwill buy s121 bec it has better looks,fm,and cost same....or i will buy s222? and r they available in Delhi? or anyone here tested s121 ?

Hi Prasad, please help me I spoke to some dealers about Logitech Z 2300 They said its stopped what should i buy yaar MX 5021 is also stopped. I wanted to buy Z2300 Where can i get in Mumbai. not interested for Altec lansins as it gets distorted by Wifi and Mobile Signals

thanks dude!!!.now i am a proud owner of a vs2621. I am satisfied at its performance and the things you mentioned were very true. Do keep up your good work.

I bought Intex 2500 crystal form Nehru Place @ Rs1500/- , which is having FM/ USB , sound quality is decent...

how can i set intex 2.1 speakers in my room

Hi Prasad, I think you need to have some yardstick for the comparision. In the sense, price range, power output etc. Because when you give a single star rating to anyone model, its difficult for us to understand how effective it is since it is compared with others which are at more than double its price. So if you tell me that a santro isnt too hot or is a dated design as compared to i20, it doesnt sound correct. since they are both from different categories. So, if I was really in the market to buy, then this article would be of zero help to me, since if my budget was 2.5k, you have barely compared enough models in that range. I hope you will keep this in mind next time. Keep doing more, we like techtree.

i am using vs2621 for the past two months and i am completely satisfied with its sound and design, for a price of 1600 .sleek subwoofer is a pleasure to your eyes n ears..its really good for small rooms ,like mine..i recommend it..more over altec is de company who provided sound to woodstock and even beatles studio.. :-)

Thanks for the detailed guide. It is a labor of love and shows :) Keep up the good work

A good review for budget speakers @Prakash -Can you come up with a review of good speaker systems (2.1 & 5.1) which is available in india for about 10grands. In 2.1 range are their other choices than altec lansing MX 5021/6021 & logitech Z2300. Options like the Klipsch or PolkAudio. Is it possible to include kilpsch GMX A2.1, kilpsch promedia 2.1& polk audio 2.1 RM6750. Where can i get a AL MX5021 now, @ Ahmedabad as its discontinued. By the way, my room size is 10X12 feet..would the bass from Z2300 be too much to disturb neighbours. Also logitech Z2300 costs INR 7100+ tax in ahmedabad..is this reasonable?

hey hiiiii, I want to know the price of This Altec lansing speakers and it's specification. from where do i buy this product, is it available in mumbai. and also of Artis S222. plzzzz

I request all to try once CIRCLE Music Tools Series contains 3 types of 2.1 Speakers in the range. And price wise the best around. Just try it.

Could you post similar reviews for 5.1 speaker setups......

Intex is v.good. I have 5.1 which is pretty decent. Also you get prompt servicing done. Their service network is wide.

guys,i plan to buy speakers in sub rs.2000 range....so should i go for i ball tarang 2.1 or altec lansing vs 2621.. ???

Thanks Prasad!

Multimedia speaker from Intex's stable is fur fur better from these listed in the review.

I cannot believe how these manufacturers don't put headphone jacks. That too some idiots put it in bass units instead of Satellites speakers! I for one am always on my headphones as gaming gunshots and movies disturb another person in the room. Not to mention private porn viewing..lol ;p

Very good information Prasad. Its practically not possible to go to shop and listen to the every speakers. your review really helped to know what are the good speaker systems are present in the market.. We would also like to read the reviews on the speakers above 7000 Rs.

u forgot iball tarang....they r better then the altec vs2621..my friend actually bought the altec vs2621 and when we were in the shop after we ordered.... he just wanted to be sure about the product so we asked for a demo...so the very kind shopkeeper opened the box and connected the speakers....and i was shocked when he played the music on the altec ...it was like crap..the woofer cone on the side felt like it is gonna tear off...we connected the speaker to the sonyericsson walkman phone....somehow we were lucky enough coz even the shopkeeper dint like the speakers so he took it back...then we saw the demo of the 2.1 iball tarang...it was a way far better then the altec... altec is not making good quality speakers any more...i was a big fan of altec but not anymore.....i now own a logitech 5300 and they r awesome...the bass will surly blow u off at last wat i mean to say is its good to read the reviews...but dont just blindly believe them...always ask for a demo if u can... i have read many reviews from tech tree and even purchased few gadgets after finding them interesting....but u have to do ur own home work before u buy......

First let me appreciate you for the effort you have put in to write such a detailed and excellent review of these sound boxes. I heard Intex is also good in 2.1 channel speaker systems, needless to say, I have a Intex IT-2000 2.1 channel speaker system and they sound good to my ears. I didn't find any Intex speaker systems in this long list are they good enough?.

It is surprising that you did not include the I-Ball TARANG, which goes for less than Rs 2000, but looks & sounds much better than what you have reviewed.

excellent review!! you could have set a price point of 3K which allows adding better systems like Altec VS4121 still available but now getting replaced with VS 4621 octane.the S222-USB from Artis is indeed useful with USB playback.I have been using a small school notebook size speaker bought from china with 2 speakers at front and a woofer at bottom with usb playback and SD card support,FM with remote and line in 3.5mm jack and powed by mobile battery all housed in a compact wooden box. they sound good for its size.Artis system seems to be follow these lines.