| | | |  - 5.1 surround sound speaker system with unique "stacked" front and rear speakers
- Angled rear speakers sit atop front speakers without sacrificing surround performance
- Center channel speaker broadcasts crystal-clear dialogue; 5.25-inch ported subwoofer
- Dual mode selector offers choice between 6-channel and 2/4-channel modes
- 80 watts continuous RMS power (10 watts x 5, plus 30-watt subwoofer)
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| | | |  Product Description:
The GT5051 is a genuine 5.1 surround sound system with a twist.The "rear" speakers sit on top of the "front" speakers, so there are no rear speaker wires to deal with. Altec Lansing's Side- Firing Surround technology enables vertical stacking because it provides the reflected surround sound that makes music or sound effects rich and immediate. The top speakers are situated at the optimal angle to deliver the clashes, the zooms, and all the sonic nuances - complete with sharp highs and clean midtones. Full-bodied sounds come from the bottom or "front" speakers. A center channel offers crystal-clear movie dialog, while a ported subwoofer completes the sound spectrum with low-frequency, full-throated bass you can feel. Whether you're a gamer, movie aficionado, or music lover, you'll appreciate the elegant simplicity and no-holds-barred sound quality of the Altec Lansing GT5051 speaker system. Amazon.com Product Description:
Designed specifically for listeners who want to enjoy the rich, powerful effects of surround sound without running miles of speaker wire throughout the house, the Altec Lansing GT5051 5.1 speaker system offers an intriguing alternative. The system comes with a unique pair of "stacked" front and rear speakers--the rear speakers literally sit directly on top of the front speakers--thus providing the crystal-clear surround sound that makes movies, games, and music so enjoyable, but without requiring ingenious and space-consuming speaker installations. The system works by rotating the rear speakers at an optimal angle for sound reflection, so car crashes still sound as though they're coming from down the hall rather than directly in front of you. And thanks to Altec Lansing's patent-pending Side-Firing Dipole Surround technology, listeners won't lose any of the sonic nuances or full-bodied audio opulence for which surround sound systems are known. The GT5051 complements the stacked speakers with a center channel speaker that delivers crisp dialogue and a ported 5.25-inch subwoofer that brings low frequencies to life. The GT5051 also includes a dual mode selector (with 6-channel and 2/4-channel modes), so listeners can enjoy both traditional surround and simulated surround (for stereo CDs and MP3s) through all six speakers. And thanks to the multiple input ports, users can connect to a computer, portable CD player, DVD player, TV, and video game console all at the same time. No more re-attaching cumbersome cables each time you want to switch on a new component. Additional features include a headphone jack for private listening and color-coded cables that make installation a breeze. Whether you're watching the latest Hollywood epic, playing a spectacular vid, or listening to an old favorite on CD, the GT5051 5.1 surround system fills up the room with no-holds-barred sound while taking up far less space than the typical surround setup. What's in the Box
Two "stacked" front and rear speakers, center speaker, subwoofer, color-coded audio cables, user's manual. | | | | |
Average Rating : 
Rating :  - Good! But not perfect.
I was looking for some new speakers after i trashed my other ones. I wanted some 5.1 speakers, but since my computer is crammed into the corner of my room, there was nowhere to mount rear speakers.
The GT5051 speakers looked like the solution. I bought them with a turtle beach Santa Cruz sound card about 4 months ago.
Setup was simple, and they fit well with my setup.
The sound is very nice, I watched the movie Hero on my computer with these speakers once, and was blown away. The sound was 110 percent theatre quality. I only have one complaint, and that is that the bass is too quiet. After turning up the "sub" level to the maximum, and turning up the bass as far as i can on my soundcard, the bass could still stand to be a few more notches up (meaning if you don't have a soundcard, you will be very dissapointed).
As for the 5.1 effect, it shouldn't be the selling point of these speakers, I've messed around ,and put all the sound to the "rear" speakers, and though it doesn't sound like the sound is in front of you, it also doesn't sound like it's behind you either. I'd place it more directly beside you. Close, but no cigar.
Overall, great speakers that could use a bit more bass, and aren't perfectly convincing 5.1 surround.
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