Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021 Tests (Computer Lautsprecher)

The Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021 PC-speaker system offers a pleasing combination of stylish design and hearty performance

Impressive sound quality for the money ; Stylish design ; Very strong bass ; Good connectivity options ; Desktop controller for power, volume, bass and treble

The speaker cables are on the short side and can't be extended because they use proprietary connections

If you're concerned about the idea of placing a pretty beefy subwoofer in your room -- it's hard to conceal -- the Ultra probably isn't the system for you. Those who live in close proximity to others should also take note that the sub pumps out enough...

If you prefer the modern look, the Expressionist ULTRA should satisfy

Heaps of power; Clear, well-balanced sound

Expensive; Bass distorts at higher volumes

More worrying is its price. £250 is too expensive, even for this decent set

Wow ; These speakers have outstanding bang for your buck ; Very good sound quality with minimal background hiss

Short cables and rather expensive

They literally shake my house

The best thing about these speakers is not how loud they get, regardless of how incredibly loud they are, it is the fact that if you turn the sound up too far and the speakers cant handle it, they will automatically shut off to prevent damage to the...

the cords are kind of short, but thats not a serious issue

The box came completely beat up and brightly colored with the contents of the box proudly displayed on all sides for someone to walk by and steal knowing exactly what they were getting. I never schedule deliveries on days that I or someone else will...

The sound is very nice from these speakers. They get very loud and fill my bedroom nicely. All speakers are relatively large. Larger than average

The hissing noise that some people have said is deafening is not nearly as loud for me as they say it is for them, which means they (and potentially you) must consider the possibility that it is something in their set up that is causing the noise....