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Altec Lansing vs Zebronics - 2.1 - help!

22 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/altec-lansing-vs-zebronics-2-1-help.128236/

ankushkool
ankushkool Original post #1
Jun 14, 2010 at 11:45 PM
I know its been quite some time and i have still not decided :(

Although on the previous thread Altec VS4121 was suggested as the best but there were no mention of zebronics, i got confused after reading digit's comparison for speakers in 2009 n 2010.

to my surprise both comparison rated Zebronics speakers better than Altec :O

so now its down to 4 speakers... and digit rate it as:

Zebronics Duality 5000> Zebronics SW2600> Altec VS2621> Altec VS4121

Totally confused!!! has everyone tested Zebronics or altec vs2621???
sriharsha_madineni
Jun 14, 2010 at 11:55 PM
Most of the Zebronics speakers sound boxy, I don't understand why do they fare well in Digit's Tests.

I would say go for Altec VS4121
ankushkool
Jun 15, 2010 at 12:08 AM
ya thats what everyone is suggesting... but is VS4121 better than VS2621? then what is de use of the reviews... there has to be some truth in the reviews!!!
Debu_013
Jun 15, 2010 at 6:34 AM
In digit reviews zebronics feature better cuz of the value proposition they are.
Altec speakers are much costlier.
Zebronics Duality 5000 is a good set of speakers.
iBall Raaga is also a good set of speakers, its got full wood body.
desiibond
Jun 15, 2010 at 6:49 AM
never ever ever rely on reviews written in digit magazine. they are clueless and pointless.

zeb speakers being better than AL is no doubt a big joke.

though vs4121 and vs2621 are both good set of speakers, I still prefer VS4121.
ankushkool
Jun 15, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Thanks guys... just wanted to be sure :) i had no idea the comparisons were so unreliable :( so its still VS4121 :D
dreams
dreams #7
Jun 15, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Sorry to hijack this thread..is 2.0 better or 2.1 better. Which brand you guys suggest. I already have AL 5.1, not satisfied with it.
desiibond
Jun 15, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Sorry to hijack this thread..is 2.0 better or 2.1 better. Which brand you guys suggest. I already have AL 5.1, not satisfied with it.

there are some 2.0's like M-Audio like this:

*www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/StudiophileAV40.html

These can even beat MX-5021 when it comes to audio quality.
sriharsha_madineni
Jun 15, 2010 at 2:51 PM
Sorry to hijack this thread..is 2.0 better or 2.1 better. Which brand you guys suggest. I already have AL 5.1, not satisfied with it.
Full range 2.0's are anyday better than 2.1 speaker setup :)
But they need a good amp to work well.

Klipsch also has some good 2.0 offerings *www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/promedia-ultra-2-0-overview/

BTW which altec 5.1 are you using currently?
ankushkool
Jun 15, 2010 at 7:12 PM
they must be all high end 2.0 speakers? for entry level i think 2.1 is better? right?
dreams
dreams #11
Jun 15, 2010 at 11:40 PM
Guys, i have a budget constraint. basically looking for VFM, even if it is 1k.
BTW, I own VS3251. This set was a defective one, the sw pin at the rear is faulty, if the plug goes in perfect, bass lacks, if I hover it halfway, it works. Reported to AL, and they asked me to ship it back to them, for which I have to pay. Left it.
ankushkool
Jun 16, 2010 at 1:07 AM
VS2621 for <2k
VS4121 for <3k

both really good... make ur choice :) if possible go for 4121 n if on a very tight budget u have no option but 2 go for zebronics which are total VFM!
dreams
dreams #13
Jun 16, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Any specific model number for Zebronics??
ankushkool
Jun 16, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Zebronics Duality 5000 < 1500
Zebronics SW2600 < 1100
dreams
dreams #15
Jun 16, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Thnx m8..will check for reviews and once finalized had to hunt where I can get it in Chennai.
ankushkool
Jun 16, 2010 at 8:16 PM
*www.zebronics.net/contactus.asp :)

---------- Post added at 08:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:15 PM ----------

if u can extend ur budget to 1.8k go for VS2621
dreams
dreams #17
Jun 18, 2010 at 10:21 AM
thnx m8..will settle for the AL one VS2621
ankushkool
Jun 18, 2010 at 5:22 PM
actually enquired 2day and found out that VS2621 are available for 1.6K totally worth it :)

Btw i got VS4121 totally awesome... though i feel that the bass is bit high 4 my room :p
love it :)
dreams
dreams #19
Jun 18, 2010 at 5:44 PM
thnx for the small but apt review..will go for it.
ankushkool
Feb 23, 2011 at 6:29 PM
Just heard a Edifier 2.1 and now dont like mine too much :\
TSPatange_1309
Feb 23, 2011 at 6:30 PM
@ankushkool What is Dell Studio after your every reply??:razz::razz:
ankushkool
Feb 23, 2011 at 6:43 PM
its in signature... :p will remove it!