Altec Lansing 641 Warning

[CAMS]

Don?t ever buy these speakers (EVER).

I bought them in December 2001, the subwoofer packed up in June 2002, under the warrantee I had to pay to ship these 30kg speakers interstate back to the supplier. (Not cheap)
These where replaced with a new set. OK fair enough.

Well it?s December 2002, still under warrantee and the subwoofer packs up yet again. This isn't bad luck this is a defective product.

I wouldn't mine if I gave these things a hammering but the volume control is rarely past the first setting.

 

[Adul]

considering you are the onlyone to complain that i have notice in oh a long time, i may say you are just unlucky here 🙁

 

[neoro]

man...
I would agree...
I see this speakers being used at Cyber Cafe's in My place....
They seem to be working fine all day long...

What do you used the speakers for...??
Who Day Gaming at MAX...volume... 😉

 

[Dulanic]

Mine have been running strong since I got them. I love them.

 

[Workin']

I think you have an isolated case. That's the first I've heard of anyone having a problem with the 641's. I've had mine for over a year, and beat the living shiet out of them almost every day. They're still working like new. I often have mine turned up to the 4/5 setting - which equates to ~107db SPL in my chair. Which is damn loud!

 

[Regalk]

If you guys had to buy today what would you get for 4.1:
Klipsch Promedia 4.1 or
Altec Lansing 641
I feel like upgrading my generic crap.

 

[d0Rk]

Don't know whats up with your subs blowing out.
Mines fine and it gets CRANKED from time to time (although normally set between 2 and 3).
Sorry to hear you've been soured by IMO great speakers. I cant complain about my 641.

 

[Workin']

Originally posted by: Regalk
If you guys had to buy today what would you get for 4.1:
Klipsch Promedia 4.1 or
Altec Lansing 641
I feel like upgrading my generic crap.

I would get the 641's. The Promedia's are nice but they sound too shrill for my tastes.

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: Regalk
If you guys had to buy today what would you get for 4.1:
Klipsch Promedia 4.1 or
Altec Lansing 641
I feel like upgrading my generic crap.

z560s! 🙂 I love mine. Just turned down the bass a little using my soundcard's wavetable.

 

[smp]

I've been wanting the 641's for a while now. I just don't have the money, but when I do have the money I'll be getting them.... unless something more appealing shows up by then.

 

[BD231]

I've hade connection problems with 3 different Altec speaker and sub combos, where the rear connector to the sub would come loose from its imternal connection. I myself don't feel these speakers are the best in terms longevity either.

 

[Workin']

Originally posted by: BD231
I've hade connection problems with 3 different Altec speaker and sub combos, where the rear connector to the sub would come loose from its imternal connection. I myself don't feel these speakers are the best in terms longevity either.

I have 5 sets of Altecs and never had a problem with any of them. 2 ACS295's, ACS345, ATP3, and the 641's. The oldest are at least 5 years old (the 295's) and the newest are the 641's (about 1 year). Seem like quality stuff to me...