Compare Prices : Altec Lansing FX 2020

Review summary: Altec Lansing's Expressionist Classic speaker system offers a unique design and better audio than your Mac's stock speakers, although you can find better sound for the money.

Verdict: The FX2020 is a 2.0 speaker system, meaning it uses only left and right speakers. Compared to 2.1 systems—which consist of small, left and right satellites for higher frequencies, along with a larger speaker/amplifier component that sits under your ...

Review summary: altec lansing fx2020 expressionist classic speakers review: These speakers are all about style over substance. If that's what you're after, fine, but don't expect great audio fidelity along the way.

Pros: Visually pleasing, Simple and effective controls, Ordinary sound quality

Cons: Ordinary sound quality

Review summary: Altec Lansing's Expressionist Classic FX2020 speakers ($79.95 list) aren't going to knock your socks off with their power, but they also won't put much of a dent in your wallet. And with a unique industrial look, they're pretty sweet to look at. ...

Pros: Affordable. Upward-angled for desktop listening. Crisp mids and highs. Intriguing, attractive design

Cons: Very little bass presence. Distortion at high volumes. No remote control. Speakers are hardwired to one another

Verdict: Altec Lansing's Expressionist Classic FX2020 is by no means a powerful set of PC speakers, and you don't get a lot of bass. But a cool design and a low price make them ideal for the office.

Pros: Modern design, well-rounded sound at decent volumes

Cons: Lack of treble detail, harsh at higher levels

Verdict: While these speakers will not amaze in terms of sound quality, the design might be of interest.