Those reviews are very subjective.. maybe the reviewer just doesn't like the boom-boom-boom bass of MX5021..? plus there's definately a few noticable flaws with it.. like audible hissing noise from tweeter when listened close distance, and low rumble noise from the woofer when put in standby mode..

if you're a basshead, I'll advise you to go ahead and buy Logitech.. Altec's bass is not really suitable for bass heads anyway (based on my assumption of u using VS4121.. j/k) ..

No ler.. just a suggestion.. haha.. I'm fine with my MX5021.. just that I miss my headbanging sessions with my old Edifier headbanger..

MX5021's bass is loud too, just that the sub doesn't cut in too early to make R&B/techno music sound sweeter..

priced was hiked up a little.. in Sarawak, it's retailing around rm600++..

about the phasing out of MX5021's.. there's a slight chance that is PROBABLY true..
check the US altec lansing site (http://www.alteclansing.com/product_details_MX5021_OOS.asp) and see the MX5021 page, you'll see it's out of stock at the moment.. probably it's just out of stock, or they'll discontinue it eventually and replace it with the FX4021 models?

and just for all Altec fan boiz.. The CS21 is most PROBABLY already being phased out.. so grab one while u still can..

it's more like without the big mama subwoofer and minus another mid-range driver too..

FX4021 (and the surround version) uses a twin woofer in an isobaric configuration.. which technically can produce lower bass at half of the cabinet space of non-isobaric woofers..

TECHNICALLY...

I think they messed it up somewhere..

From what I know, the Logitech only had wireless rear speakers..

Please do strictly keep on the topic of Altecs only? I suppose there's another equivalent forum for that kind of question too..

Considering those iPod speakers that cost more than the MX5021, while sounding not really producing sufficient bass, I'd prefer a full sounding multimedia speaker rather than those iPod speakers.. but for pure aesthetics, thos iPod speakers are real nice to compliment any living space..

This post has been edited by ATI.Bob: Mar 9 2007, 10:00 PM

If not mistaken, it's on the right satelite where the controls are..

CS21 users please reconfirm..

Power, no.. clarity, given both are at the same volume within ATP3's limit, maybe.. if what PcWork said is correct..


Try singing and cover your nose at the same time.. I suppose it's that kind of sound..

Most probably not.. better get a better speaker.. heck, even MX5021 sounds nice on my iBook G4 built-in sound card, which I'm currently using it now..

Occaionally.. but mainly using my main windows laptop..

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Added on March 26, 2007, 12:34 amFX6021 has a clearer treble than MX5021.. while both can go loud, MX5021's treble can get harsh at loud volumes.. the only solution is to tune down the treble..

This post has been edited by ATI.Bob: Mar 26 2007, 12:34 AM

Anyone ever had problems with their MX5021 controller pods?

Mine's been acting weird recently.. it sometimes can't remember its bass and treble settings, even though the indicator is correct as my previous adjusted setting (treble @ 2/5 near 3; bass @ 3/5 nearing 4), the treble is way sharper and the bass is softer than usual.. a slight move to the control dial brings back the treble in the sound output.. sames goes with the bass..

This speaker is starting to rub on my nerves from the issues with the unavoidable hissing.. till the insensitive remote controller that i need to somehow wake it up from sleep sometimes (read: press twice after inactive for a long time)..

Now coming to this.. I just can't seem to tolerate that much for what I've paid for..

Guess out it goes to the retailer again..

Less than 3 months..

Either mine is an isolated case, or Altec's starting the same method crap-sizing their speakers with shoddy materials.. (same fate as the legendary ATP3?)

I suppose you left your bass setting to high.. the 'brap' sound that you mentioned might came from the sub's cloth grille.. which vibrates and hits the driver when it's on extremely loud volumes.. try holding the cloth back when it happens and see if it's the cloth grille that causes that noise..

And again.. anyone experience the MX5021's controller 'forgetting' the actual bass and treble settings (not on the indicator level)..? I hate to pack up the speaker to send it for warranty especially when I can't actually reproduce the fault consistenly.. However.. the problem does occur especially when the power is cut from the speaker set.. from the plug that is, not via the 'power' button on the control pod nor the remote standby button..

Check the cloth grille at the subwoofer.. try holding it back next time u hear the 'bap' sound.. mine only have that kind of sound if i turn the volume really loud (3+) while listening to trance songs with hard hitting bass..

The weird thing is the LED indicator is correct, just the sound coming out is wrong.. does your MX5021 behaves like that?

Aside from the colour difference, the white coloured version (a.k.a. MX5021WHT) doesn't have cloth grille covering the subwoofer while the black version have a cloth grille over the sub..

CS21 only have digital volume control.. bass settings is adjusted using an analog potentiometer..

This post has been edited by ATI.Bob: Apr 10 2007, 11:07 PM

MX5021 users here, could you guys post a picture of your satelite driver? There seems to be different types used..

I presume current batches have smooth-curved satelite drivers while older batches have the 'bumped-in' look on the sat drivers (shown below)..



Why oh why Altec have to do this..

This post has been edited by ATI.Bob: May 21 2007, 10:08 PM

Not sure if it's right, but I don't suppose the sound quality is comproised much (hopefully).. if you're lucky, you still might be able to get the older batch if it's still around..

How I wish I could void my warranty and mod the sats.. Too bad that my controller just went busted.. IR sensor malfunction, configuration memory malfunction.. need to send back for warranty..