Product Description

The BXR1120 powered audio system delivers quality stereo sound at an extremely affordable price. Features AUX input and Tone control. Two separate satellite speakers improve perception of both gaming action and stereo recordings. Quality stereo Gaming, music or movies your PC will come alive! Satellite Speakers Drivers (per Satellite) - One 2.5 full range driver Speaker dimensions (WxDxH) - 4.4 x 4 x 7.9 inches (113 x 101 x 201 mm) Altec Lansing 1-year limited USA warranty

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7233 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Altec Lansing
• Model: BXR1120
• Released on: 2007-04-10
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 5.00" w x 3.00" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• Rock your MP3 Player too - A second jack allows you to connect your MP3 player without disconnecting your PC / Universal MP3 cradle included
• Headphone Jack For private listening
• Shielded Satellites For use near video monitors
• Total Continuous Power - 3 Watts RMS / Total Peak Power - 15 Watts
• Satellite Speakers - 3 Watts @ 8 ohms @ 8%THD @ 100Hz - 20KHz / 2 channels loaded

Customer Reviews

Sonic Joys
I am very pleased with these computer speakers. For the past few weeks, I have been searching for speakers that match the quality of my treasured Harman Kardon 195s. I first tried the Cyber Accoustics CA-3001 RBs. They felt cheap and sounded cheap (brittle, one dimensional sound) and sizzled and popped like nobody's business. I then tried the Logitech R10s, which had similar shortcomings.

On my third attempt I was lucky. I ran over to Wal-Mart and found the BX1120s. They are nicely made and have a tightly imaged sound. The midrange detail is excellent and very realistic. And most important they are not susceptible to interference from my huge monitor and powerful computer electronics.

Altec Lansing BXR1120 - OK, But Should Not Be Your First Choice
The Altec Lansing BXR1120 2.0 music and gaming speaker system will give you basic speaker performance for an acceptable price. But it's hard for me to rate these speakers higher because for those looking for budget speakers, there are cheaper. And for those looking to spend in the same range, there are many better options.

For starters, the fact that they call this a "music and gaming speaker system" is definitely a marketing thing. This is definitely not going to satisfy anybody who wants to do anything more than minimal gaming. As far as music is concerned, once again this is for the undemanding user. There is no bass at all, and while they won't pop or crackle so much they definitely have that hollow cheap speaker sound. These are your basic general speakers for surfing the web and multimedia usage, nothing more.

If you must have these why not get the Altec Lansing BXR1121 2.1 music and gaming speaker system so you will at least get some bass. Because the 1120's have NO bass. Still, if you're going to do that then you will have to consider the Logitech S220 2.1 Speaker System or the Creative Inspire A 200 2.1 Speaker System, either or which will give you better build quality at a similar price. But let me not get too far away from these speakers. This is part of the reason why it's hard to rate these highly; there are MANY better options out there in this price range.

As for the "iPod / MP3" cradle, it's pretty much just a piece of plastic that will soon be lost or discarded. The MP3 player port is just a stereo aux jack on the speaker, but my set didn't even have the cable in the box. Further negatives include a build quality that feels VERY light and will certainly not stand up to anything but gentle use. These things will fall over easily and the cables should not be pulled on. Handle with care.

The Altec Lansing brand is definitely a plus that sets these above a products like the Cyber Acoustics CA-3001RB 2.1 Subwoofer/Satellite System- Black or the Cyber Acoustics CA-3090 2.1 Computer Speakers- Black. Yet brand alone is not enough for me. The performance is just OK, but once again, not the first option in this group.

If you must get just a cheap set of speakers, the Logitech S120 2.0 Multimedia Speakers are probably almost as good at a better price. If you can pay a little more and step up to the Logitech X-140 2.0 Speakers or the Logitech X-240 2.1 Speakers. Like I said, there are almost too many options in this price range. As for me, I don't mind paying much more for myself. I trust my Creative GigaWorks T40 Premium 2.0 Speaker System. I would have probably not even gotten to test these if not for one of my relatives buying this without getting my input first.

Happy shopping.

great value!
This is a great little speaker system for its cost. The only problem, and a minor one at that, is that they are a little lightweight and tip over easy. If you place them on a shelf or some place that they will not be disturbed, it shouldn't be a problem. Mine are right on my overcrowded computer desk, in my high traffic living room and they are frequently knocked on the floor. That is probably more because of my rowdy family than anything else.
I would definitely recommend this item.