Altec Lansing Adds New XM Speaker System

By Digital Trends Staff April 27, 2006

Altec Lansing earlier this week announced a new speaker system specifically designed for XM Satellite Radio’s Delphi Roady and Audiovox Xpress receivers. The new XM3120 is priced at $99.95 and should be available now.

The XM3120, said Altec Lansing, lets one park their Delphi Roady or Audiovox Xpress satellite radio receivers in a slot atop the speaker system. The XM31210 sports specially engineered drivers for delivering a wide sound range. It is coupled with bass enhancement technology, eliminating the need for a subwoofer. The speaker system has a contemporary design and compact size as well as coming with a 20-foot home XM satellite radio antenna.

The XM3120 joins the XM3020, which was created for XM2Go receivers.

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