Altec Lansing ATP3 vs Logitech X-230

[bad_till_bones]

Guys, today went out to take a demo of both the speakers - Altec Lansing ATP3 vs Logitech X-230.

Might b the surrounding difference of the shop's or anything, but found the bass of Logitech X230 more superior than Altec Lansing ATP3. However, also felt that the Logi one was giving bass on everything, even on those where it was not really needed.....

One thing more, the Altec Lansing sub-woofer, that has a speaker opening at the bottom, was kept on a 1-2 inch thick glass. Can this b the reason of its low bass, as glass acts as a good sound absorber.......plus the Altec Lansing shop was pretty much crowded (both instruments + ppl) and the Logi one was a hall type n total empty (mentioning this, if it can help in telling the sound difference tht I felt). Pretty much confused really.....

Guys, any comments on the above.... help me out

 

[shantanu]

as i said you before also go for altec lansing...

 

[Anindya]

I bought Altec Lancing ATP3 on 5th of March. It Cost me Rs.2756 in Kolkata. It is totally worth the money or may be more. But dont know about the other.

 

[techno_funky]

Altec Lansing ATP3 - 2.1 Rs 2550 @ deltapage.com

 

[ssdivisiongermany1933]

t159 , i bought them for 1100 from nehru place delhi ,they are with subwoofer

 

[john_the_ultimate]

Get an ALTEC LANSING ATP3.........have been using these for around 1 year ago. Good looks and great performance. One suggestion, if possible hear to a demo of both speakers (do take favourite music CD with you) and then decide.
Nothing better to judge with than your own ears.

 

[bad_till_bones]

Guys, thnx for ur suggestions, seems I have finally made my mind to get Altec Lansing ATP3....

Anyways, just one query, wht is the best place to keep a sub-woofer? And is it advisable to keep the sub-woofer on a glass (1 - 2 inch thick)?

Thnx again....

 

[john_the_ultimate]

Best keep on the floor..........at the corner but since the woofer of ATP3 is down firing, you can place it anywhere on the floor.

 

[gmanog]

I bought my ATP 3 for 2400 rs from RP Tech, chennai.

 

[bad_till_bones]

And is it advisable to keep the sub-woofer on a glass (1 - 2 inch thick)? or will it rather absorb the sound and make the effect weaker????

 

[john_the_ultimate]

Haven't tried it on glass.........but since you are buying it, check for yourself.

 

[techno_funky]

Iam keeping mine on a wooden table in a corner of my room ,i suggest a wooden table rather than a glass table since wood is a good conductor of sound .

 

[mediator]

Wood a better conductor of sound than glass? I wud like to read more on that!

 

[crs_cwiz]

hmmm....avoid glass tables unless your sub has a suction cup at the bottom like ma logitech z-5300, otherwise it would shake and vibrate, and may even cause damage to glass.

as for speed of sound in glass v/s wood, it depends on type of material. See *hypertextbook.com/physics/waves/sound/

 

[mediator]

it depends on type of material

Bingo! And thats why metal surfaces can be much better soundconductor than glass or wood!