PLEASE NOTE: YOU DON'T NEED A 5.1 CARD AND ALL THE HASSLE OF CABLING, THE FX5051 SYSTEM CONNECTS VIA USB AND YOU CAN SELECT BETWEEN 2.1 AND 5.1

An amazing 5.1 surround sound system from Altec Lansing! Offering great sounding audio, this sound system utilises isobaric technology to provide you with the most impressive experience for films, music and games! The 5.1 configuration offers excellent directional audio, making you feel as though your in the film and giving you that extra competitive edge when gaming. With their excellent bass and high audio fidelity, Altec Lansing have created an amazing system for any audiophile - along with a stylish design to match.

Get genuine 5.1 surround sound without a 6-channel sound card! Just plug a USB cable from the FX5051's subwoofer into your PC and get six discrete channels. Each FX5051 satellite features two custom 2", full-range drivers plus 18mm tweeters. Satellites also feature removable cast metal bases for easy wall mounting. The powerful isobaric subwoofer gives you awesome bass in half the space. The system is designed to complement flat-panel displays and includes a wireless remote plus AUX connection for MP3 players and TV.

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Features:

• Crisp surround sound
• Isobaric-configured dual 6.5" woofers deliver bass comparable to systems twice as large
• Dual-mode selector for music or gaming
• Contemporary design with removable cast-metal stands
• Magnetically shielded satellite and centre speakers
• Wireless remote and control pod - volume, bass, and treble controls are at your fingertips
• iPod / MP3 Player Jack - Connect your iPod, MP3 player or CD player at the same time as your computer
• Headphone jack for private listening
• 4 Satellite Speakers
• Center Speaker
• Isobaric Sub-Woofer
• Control Pod
• Wireless Remote
• USB Cable
• Color-coded 3.5mm stereo cables

Technical Specs:

• 2 Front Speakers: Two 12 Watts/channel @ 4 ohms speakers
• 2 Rear Speakers: Two 12 Watts/channel @ 4 ohms speakers
• Center Speaker: 13 Watts @ 4 ohms
• Subwoofer: 28 Watts @ 8 ohms
• Total Continuous Power: 89 Watts RMS
• Drivers (per satellite): One 40mm mid-range driver and one 18mm high-end tweeter
• Subwoofer: Two 6.5" long-throw woofers in isobaric configuration