This pair of powered speakers continues the acclaimed success of its predecessor, the XT1, for wider capability and performance. It allows superb sound and 2-way communication for notebook PC users. Your notebook PC extends your reach beyond walls from place to place. These speakers are portable and can either be powered through your notebook’s USB port or with a supplied AC adapter. It also has an integrated microphone. It enables conversation capabilities over the Internet (WiFi or Wired) such as VOiP and Voice email. This pair of powered speakers continues the acclaimed success of its predecessor, the XT1 Auxiliary Input Jack – Connect other audio sources, like CD, MP3 iPod and portable DVD players, to your speakers (cable included). Drivers (per speaker) Two 28 mm full-range micro drivers Speaker Dimensions 2. 2 (W) x 1. 4 (D) x 7. 4 (H) / 57 mm (W) x 35 mm (D) x 188 mm (H) Certified USB Controller – Microsoft Windows, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP or higher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Altec Lansing 2-PC USB Speakers (XT2)
Great response from small speakers. The convenience of plugging into USB port makes for a great travel companion.
These are the best sounding portable USB speakers I’ve heard. I also love the flat style of the speakers and case. It makes it easy to pack into a laptop case or a suitcase for portability. They’re made of a sturdy plastic with aluminum grills and flip-under stands, which makes them very durable – important if you travel. I’ve never used the auxiliary input, so I can’t comment as to how well it works with a portable audio device. The biggest con for me is the lack of a headphone jack. When these speakers are connected to your laptop, it disables the built-in speakers and sound card (naturally). To switch to headphones, you have to disconnect the USB connection, then close and relaunch whatever application you’re using with audio. It’s a minor nuisance, but enough for me to take away a star. Another minor nuisance is the fact that it disables the use of any hard volume control buttons you have on your laptop, and volume is controlled either via the speaker itself, or through your control panel. Again, the workaround is to not use the USB cable and connect from your computer’s headphone out into the auxiliary input, but that requires an extra cable in addition to the USB or AC cable, which defeats half the purpose of USB speakers. A good buy to me. Well worth the money, but before buying you should be aware of the two issues stated above. If using headphones and hard volume controls are not that important to you, this is the ultimate buy.
I owned the previous version, which eventually gave out. But these are so much better! Unbelievable sound. Includes power adapter (a new feature) which means I can use with my portable MP3 or DVD player without powering up the laptop. Great travel case. As for the USB connection, mine works great and I can still use my laptop’s volume control buttons. As for the headphones issue, that’s a Window’s issue, not these speakers. Anytime you have multiple sound systems installed, only the one using the system’s sound board will allow us of the headphone jack. So, just open the Windows controls (Control Panel -> Sounds -> Audio tab) and switch to the onboard and you can use headphones. No need to disconnect.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great Features, but Horrible Sound
In terms of portability, these speakers are excellent. They plug into a USB port (PC or Mac), from which they are supplied with both power and the audio signal.
Heard about these speakers on XM Radio and decided to buy and try them. When I got them was surprised at how easy to connect and the sound. Sound is just Fantastic. My laptop never sounded so good with all the music I have downloaded. Recommend these to anyone useing a laptop at home.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent speakers, good bass, versatility in setup and use
I was concerned that such small speakers would sound tinny, lacking any substance, particularly in the lower tones. But they really shine. The bass is wholesome and solid.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Review for Altec Lansing XT2
I am not particularly happy with the product. The sound is really tinny and cracks up midway up the volume range.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great speakers!
I bought these speakers to go with my MacBook Pro to do on-site recording & mixing with my ProTools M-Box rig. In a word, these are great.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice laptop accessory
Sometimes you’d like some music for a group where you don’t have a formal music set-up. These laptop speakers do a nice job.
1.0 out of 5 stars
waste of money and technology
looks good, but has only 2Watt power. Way less then build in laptop speakers..complete waste of money and technology, but looks good though.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ridiculously good sounding
These ridiculously good looking (yes it looks better than in the pictures) speakers sound even better!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Value
I ordered these speakers for $26.95 plus shipping from the “All” store. The price was soooo much lower than all of the other stores, I figured I would get a reply saying that the…
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good product
I purchased these as a mobile audio solution for my Macbook Pro. The speakers work great and have a nice vocal range when paired with the optional subwoofer.