Altec Lansing MX5021 XM Satellite System

By Ian Bell February 23, 2005

The MX5021 speaker system consists of two polished, piano-black, desktop-sized satellite speakers and a matching subwoofer that deliver crisp, THX-certified, cinema-quality sound. The system produces full, rich audio with crystal-clear highs and big bass, courtesy of two midrange drivers per satellite, a horn-loaded tweeter, and the woofer’s baritone capabilities.

The docking cradle houses the Roady or Roady 2, plus a control pod that permits bass, treble and master volume adjustment. The cradle itself plugs into the subwoofer, and the system also includes a wireless remote for volume control flexibility.

An auxiliary input jack in the back of the subwoofer can be used to hook the MX5021 speaker system up to your PC, TV or DVD/CD/MP3 player. Color-coded cables and spring-clip connectors offer fast plug-and-play connectivity, the satellites can be wall-mounted, and a headphone jack is included for private listening.

Altec Lansing’s MX5021/Roady Home Listening System is available online at www.alteclansing.com or www.xmradio.com for $199.

Altec Lansing MX5021

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