Eagle Tech ET-AR504LR-BK 2.1 Soundstage Speakers with Subwoofer & Remote | 
| Brand: Eagle Tech
Category: CE
Buy New: $49.99
as of 7/29/2010 06:33 CDT details
New (3) Used (2) from $34.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  102 reviews
Sales Rank: 452
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 14.7
Dimensions (in): 11 x 10.3 x 6.7
MPN: ET-AR504LR-BK
Model: ET-AR504LR-BK
UPC: 718122137749
EAN: 0718122137749
ASIN: B0029Z9UNW
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Full spectrum sound (20Hz to 20kHz) and low harmonic distortion (<=1%THD) | | • | Stiff and light cones with solid wood enclosures for precise vibrations | | • | Subwoofer-mounted LCD display with digital equalizer and AUX input jack | | • | Satellite measures 4.33 x 9.65 x 4.77 Inches, subwoofer measures 6.77 x 11.03 x 10.25 Inches | | • | Package contains two satellite speakers, one subwoofer, user manual, 3.5mm to RCA audio cable and remote control with battery |
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Product Description
The Eagle Arion ET-AR504LR-BK 2.1 Speakers with Subwoofer have been tweaked to maintain overall fidelity at significantly higher sound pressures than conventional speakers. Stiff and light cone materials, precision shaped wooden enclosure and raised crossover points of the midrange and tweeter assemblies, make these speakers very efficient at vibrating air - without added distortions. So you get seamless overall imaging and of the music that is clear and natural - even at high decibels.
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 Precision full spectrum sound, nice magnetic shielding, 75W of raw power - these speakers throws everything else into dust! October 25, 2009
Sytelus (WA, United States)
105 out of 110 found this review helpful
I needed speakers for my office to play music through iPhone as well as PC. My first criteria was they must have full spectrum range (20Hz-20KHz) and that usually also means it need have dedicated bass speaker (i.e. 2.1 system). It just surprised me to no end that almost all 2.1 speakers in market including the expensive ones from well known companies like Logitech did not actually have full range! Infect after thoroughly looking at current line of products from Logitech and Creative I really think that they are ripping off customers by selling highly priced speakers but really weak in technical specs. Many time these companies actually don't even publish this fact visibly and you have to dig deep in to their websites to find technical data. The 2nd criteria was that the speakers should have at least 10W of power. In my view, speakers that you intend to keep 3-4 feet away and that have less than 5W of power don't sound much better than laptop speakers because they will need to run at 50-70% of volume and all the distortion that would occur at higher end. The 3rd criteria was magnetic shielding because speakers would be placed near computer equipment. Although with LCD screens this really doesn't matter but still having shielding is nice. My 4th criteria was price should be less than $100 although I was little flexible here to shell out more money for better speakers.
Now the ONLY speakers in market that not only meets all these 4 criteria but also exceeds them are Eagle Tech ET-AR504LR.
Sound Quality: These speakers are UNBELIEVABLE. Quite a few of my colleagues who came to my office and listen to these speakers were simply blown away with the clarity, quality of bass and crispness. For fun I asked them to guess the price and answers I got were in the range of $150 to as far as $350 :). When listening to lot of my old music on these speakers I can now clearly hear many background instruments that I didn't used to hear before. Bass is very powerful, deep and pleasant like what you would hear from high end home theater system. Also they have dedicated twitters so high pitch sounds have amazing clarity unlike many 2.1 desktop speakers which only focuses on deep bass.
Wattage: These babies sport 75W. To put it in perspective, I can literally hear music down the hallway 4 offices away and through many many walls (each office is about 12-15 ft wide)! The bass gets so powerful that you can see vibration in glass window! Even at 1/3th volume my colleague in next office can hear and feel that bass :). Good thing is that even at high volume they retain their sound quality. Most of the time however I play music at 10% to 18% of full volume.
Shielding: The build quality of these speakers is excellent. I have placed them near laptop, near PC, near LCDs and everything has worked fine as before. All speakers, especially the big bass one, are enclosed in high quality wooden construction.
Size: These speakers are about twice bigger than usual portable speakers you see on desktops. Bass speaker is even bigger and heavier. So these are not something that you can carry around with you all the time in your laptop bag. They are best for fixed desktop work space.
Stereo cable length: I feel it's bit shorter but I haven't felt yet need to buy that 3.5mm stereo extender from Radioshack. The built-in cable length works for my desktop table arrangement.
Other stuff: The front of these speakers have cool blue LEDs and electronic equalizers although I haven't found its use. It also comes with remote control which also I have never used but its nice to have.
Bottom line is that these speakers throws every other speakers in dust even those expensive ones in $100-$200 range. You would want to listen music just because of superb sound quality of these speakers!
amazing sounds September 4, 2009
W.H. (Los Angeles, CA USA)
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
PROS: this is one amazing speaker, period. the moment i opened my box i knew that right away, you can tell from the attention to details in the user manual, packaging and most important of all: sound quality. the highs are clear and the lows are tight, it really sounds on par with the much more expensive Z4 i have hooked up to my wife's PC. Now that i am building a new HTPC for myself (wife never understood my passion for HTPC...) i decided to give this one a try and couldn't be happier. couch potatoes like me will really appreciate the remote control (for those LOTR fanatics, you know how loud the movie can get, and I needed a quick way to turn down the volume)
CONS: the RCA audio cables coming from the satellites are way too short. i mean come on!! my leg is longer than that... Okay - that was annoying but not a deal breaker since i solved that with a trip to a local RadioShack and picked up a pair of RCA audio cables for less than $2. the other annoying thing is that for some reason my speakers came with the volume all turned up, so it literally blew me away the moment i first tried listening to it. for those setting up this speakers for the first time, remember to press that "reset" button on the remote, your ears will thank you.
CONCLUSION: i highly recommend this set of speakers to anyone looking for high quality audio. if you were looking to spend around ~$100 on a set of brand name speakers then this one will do the job just as well at half the price. Amazon's free shipping makes this a complete steal. search after search, i could not find a lower price and higher quality 2.1 speaker than this.
Bet you cant find another set better than this at this price level! July 10, 2009
Shin Kim (Brea, CA, USA)
33 out of 34 found this review helpful
The sound is amazing! I never thought $50 could buy me a set like this. I was just looking for a average 2.1 speakers and didnt want to spend too much on it. Then I found Eagle 504 2.1 and I expected average sound quality from this unit since it's only $50. But I was wrong about the sound...this set can definitely put out some quality sound that other name brand speakers hardly have. I've owned a $110 Altec Lansing 2.1 and a $90 Logitech and Eagle 504 surely delivers the best sound among all three sets. It's just my opinion but I think that's what normal folks like me would think. BTW, the speakers are mostly made of wood instead of plastic, which is a very nice touch. :-)
Great Speakers - Low Price October 21, 2009
Blackcloud_9 (Temecula CA USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Bought these speakers couple of months ago and I couldn't be happier. These are IMHO the best 2.1 speakers you can get for the money. I did a lot of research before I chose these. I was impressed by the specs. Most 2.1 computer speakers have ~10% THD (Total Harmonic Distortion); these are rated at < 1% THD. Many computer speaker systems have a compromised range for sound frequency (Ex. 40 Hz - 16kHz); these are rated @ a full 20 Hz - 20kHz. Many computer speakers have plastic housings; the Eagle Arions have wood enclosures for better resonance. They sound great. Mind you, they are not good enough to replace a high-end 5.1, 7.1 system but if want to fill up a room with really good sound these are the ones to choose.
Some things to keep in mind if you're thinking about buy a set of these:
* Because the satellite speakers have two 3-inch mids and a tweeter they are not small. So, if desktop space is at a premium they may not work.
* The satellite speakers also do not come with any speaker covers. So, if you have little kids with pokey fingers - be careful.
* Lastly - The connection cords are short. I like to keep my sub-woofer on the floor and the satellite speakers above my desktop, so the cords would not reach with this configuration. However, this was easily fixed with a quick trip to the local Home Depot because the speakers use standard RCA connectors
Overall, these are great speakers; you won't find a better set for the money - even double the purchase price!
Great results for the money October 5, 2009
Fazed Out
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I'm very pleased with these. Its hard to buy speakers without hearing them in person, but at 50 bucks it was a good bet to replace my broken stock dell speakers.
There's good high end and midrange, but the nice part is that you still get solid bass. The two main speakers, being 3-way, do a pretty good job with no distortion. Very clear, much of it to do with the large wooden enclosures. You'll want to make sure you have room for some pretty beefy speakers. The sub/control unit has a nice "bling" factor in the display, but don't expect it to be too informative. You'll only see if its on mute, if the bass is really hitting, or if you're adjusting the treble/bass. You don't get a volume level read out. The old LCD display screen has some vertical lines from improper manufacturing, but its a very minor aesthetic thing that has no bearing on the units functions. The sub unit itself moves a lot of air, and sounds great however.
As far as the cables go, you'll need to mount the sub next to your computer because you only have a foot or two of Y cable. You get more leeway with your satellites, though. If its a big issue, you can always buy longer cables.
As far as installation, its a no brainier. Plug in the power; the red/white cables merge into the familiar green to plug into the computer. There's a seperate space to plug in another two-channel input and CD player if desired. The only drawback is the off/on switch is hidden in the back.
Overall, a great product that I'd buy for another computer or recommend to others.
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