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Hardware Reviews October 1998 • Vol.9 Issue 10 |
Labtec LCS-2420 Speakers | ||
 No computer should be without speakers. Multimedia is where it's at, so if you're looking for a more enjoyable, better PC experience, you need better sound. Most PCs come with tiny satellite speakers that would be more functional as bookends. They won't deliver the deep, full sound that so many of us enjoy. If you want to hear good sound from your PC, you'll have to take it upon yourself to get some good speakers. That's where Labtec comes in. It's one of the most recognizable manufacturers of PC speakers, and rightfully so. The company makes excellent products, and the three-piece system we reviewed, the LCS-2420, is no exception. The three-piece setup consists of two satellite speakers and a subwoofer. The satellite speakers are rather sizeable compared to other brands, but the system includes a mounting kit, so you can attach the speakers to your monitor. This should give you a little more breathing room on your desktop. The satellite speakers may be large, but the subwoofer is just the opposite. This is one of the smallest subwoofers we've come across in three-piece systems. The advantage is you easily can slip it under your desk and out of the way. The disadvantage is this subwoofer takes the control knobs with it since they're unfortunately located on the front of the subwoofer. Who wants to bend over and fumble around under the desk to adjust the volume or bass level? The knobs are nice and big, which helps, but we think it's easier to have the controls on the satellite speakers. This system sounded excellent. The satellite speakers produced a rich, full sound. The subwoofer, despite its small size, did an adequate job of kicking out the bass. It's not the most robust unit out there, but it exceeded our expectations, given its small size. The speakers retail for $89.99, a pretty reasonable price given the sound quality and space-saving design of this system. By Michael Sweet Labtec LCS-2420 Speakers $89.99 Labtec (360) 896-2000 http://www.labtec.com/index.html 
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