which one is better? ALTEC 251 or creative inspire 5.1.

251 is discontinued and has been updated to VS3151R which is definitely much better than creative inspire 5.1.

see this link for details,
*www.alteclansing.com/product_details_251_discontinued.asp

yes, the altec set is quite good indeed...

I agree.
Altec Lansing is much better.

check out this wonderful review of ALTEC LANSING VS 3151R
Review by wizard

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21823&highlight=