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Altec Lansing aims to break the stranglehold of Logitech and Klipsch when it comes to high-end speaker systems for the computer by introducing the 2.1 FX4021 and the 5.1 FX5051 speaker systems. The minimalist design might not look like much, but both FX systems are more than capable of producing clean sounds found in much bigger systems. Using the unique isobaric subwoofer design, both speaker systems bring rich sound and a thumping bass in less space. The satellites’ also feature a real two-way system which has a couple of active drivers each. The inclusion of a wireless remote control enables you to mount the speakers on the wall without any problem controlling them. More details concerning the FX4021 and FX5051 are available after the jump.

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