IBM 545 5-Piece Speaker Set $44.99

QuicksilverRS

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Buy.com has these speakers for 44.99. Looks like a great deal since the regular price for these are around 150. I have attempted to look for reviews on these, but can't find any. Are these speakers any good for movies, mp3's, etc? Text
 

goophie

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Yeah i kinda wanted to know more about these speakers too. The sub kind of looks like altec lansings but can anyone confirm this? The spec (6 1/2" long throw sub) also kind of sounds like altec lansings. Nothing on the IBM webpage either. Oh well

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haha I just checked altec lansing website and it's right there under the products section. But it only has a 20 watt sub.. is that kind of weak?
 

Ribbet

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goophie...

Right, the IBMx45 series are made by Altec Lansing..

Both the IBM345 (3-piece) and IBM545 (5-piece) have powerful, wood-enclosed subwoofers (which can set your fillings rattling, and neighbors complaining), and 5 watt satellites (a little weak, but they sound good). I've listened to the 3-piece IBM345s in both games and music -- very impressive for $30 (available 3-4 weeks ago from OfficeMax). I'd guess the 545s would be even better.

IMO, I suspect this is a solid, booming set of speakers for a great price.



 

DanFungus

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WOAH!!!! LOWEST shipping cost is $21.76!!!!!!

And is also says:

buy.com's "Price Mistake of the Day our loss is your gain"
Then in the details of Price Mistake, it says that shipping costs may be higher than regular items...can say that again!
 

Ribbet

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LOWEST shipping cost is $21.76!!!!!!

That's unconscionsable!

These suckas *are* heavy, and the box is big. But shipping costs like that are embarassing -- especially for BC.

 

m1ke101

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damn thats a lot of money for shipping. too bad, i would have gotten it if shipping was cheaper.
 

thegreatjeff

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<< WOAH!!!! LOWEST shipping cost is $21.76!!!!!!

And is also says:

buy.com's "Price Mistake of the Day our loss is your gain"
Then in the details of Price Mistake, it says that shipping costs may be higher than regular items...can say that again!
>>


SOME speakers are supa-heavy. My Cambridge 6-piece was pretty light but my dad's 5-piece Altec Lansing was EXTREMELY heavy. Dunno about this though.

P. S. My speakers cost $50 to ship...that's 2nd day air...it's $27 2nd day for these suckers.
 

m1ke101

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wow just checked prices on pricegrabber and this is actually a very good deal, considering lowest prices for these was 90. now, anyone have these or know how they sound?