Suhit Gupta
11-06-2004, 03:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://news.designtechnica.com/article5130.html' target='_blank'>http://news.designtechnica.com/article5130.html</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Altec Lansing today unveiled its MX5020 music and gaming stereo speaker system--a breakthrough two-piece product that, by eliminating a subwoofer and adding MaxxBass(R) technology, gives listeners more dynamic sound than they ever thought they'd hear from a 2.0 speaker set. Smart, sophisticated, yet simple, the MX5020 packs incredible audio output within two stylish cabinets just 5.2"W X 2.5"D X 10.2"H. Each speaker contains a 3" full range driver and 1" horn loaded tweeter to deliver rich, expressive sound capable of capturing the most delicate flute solo as well as the wildest gaming sound effects."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/MX5020.jpg" /><br /><br />Interesting concept - eliminating the subwoofer. MaxxBass analyzes the bass signal and calculates a series of low-frequency harmonics that extend the system's response up to 1.5 octaves without distortion. They are available now for just under $100.