UK, London – 5^th April 2011 – Altec Lansing today introduced the Octiv 650 audio speaker system for iPhone and iPod users, which delivers crystal clear audio in a sleek elegant design. The flat-front horn loudspeaker design together with two 3-inch full range drivers and a nested 4-inch down-firing subwoofer deliver impressive room-filling sound. It also connects direct to the TV letting users play videos from their iPhone and iPod Touch in full screen. An added feature is the free downloadable Music Mood app, which lets users enhance their listening experience further with relaxing and calming videos and sounds.

Elegant and Intelligent Design

The Octiv 650 speaker system is the fusion of elegant simplicity and the artistry of acoustic engineering. Its discreet lines, flat front design and unique wedge shape ensures it blends in with home décor while it fills your space with full well-balanced sound. The design is clean and stylish, the epitome of understatement and impressive over delivery.

“Altec Lansing has over 70 years experience in developing innovative and modern sound systems to match the audio needs of the ever-evolving music and entertainment culture,” said Adrian Bedggood, EMEA Director of Business Management “Music and entertainment are part of our everyday lives and at Altec Lansing we are passionate about giving our customers the best audio experience possible, so users can get the most out of whatever it is they are listening to or watching.”

High Quality Audio and Deep Bass

Altec Lansing’s rich legacy of developing audio systems that complement the iPod and iPhone with great sound, beautiful design and the ability to share music continues with the Octiv 650. Delivering a full spectrum of crystal clear stereo sound through two 3-inch full range drivers, a nested 4-inch downfiring subwoofer and precision-engineered speakers, the Octiv 650 provides impressive audio with warm balanced sound.

TV Ready

The component and composite video outputs included on the Octiv 650 allow you to easily connect the speaker to your TV, enabling you to watch videos from your iPhone, iPod Touch or video-equipped iPod in full screen. Whether this content is already stored on your device or downloaded from sites such as YouTube, iTunes or Netflix you can now enjoy your favourite TV shows, films and video clips on a standard-size screen with better quality audio through the Octiv 650’s speakers, instead of making do with listening through the iPod’s own speakers.

Setting the Mood

The free downloadable ‘Music Mood’ app lets users customize their listening experience with a 7 band graphic equaliser as well as multiple pre-sets. Additionally, individual ambiance can be enhanced with a selection of relaxing and ambient videos and sounds featured in the Ambient Sound & Visual Generator in the Music Mood app, such as a crackling fireplace, ocean waves and gentle rainfall.

Octiv® 650 features include:

• Listen without interference – Certified to work with iPhone and iPod
• iPhone In-Call Support - automatically music pauses for calls from iPhone
• Audio Alignment™ – Altec Lansing’s expertise ensure that drivers, enclosure and electronics are balanced for optimum sound.
• Understated Design - flat front horn design blends into home décor
• Video Out - connects direct to the TV to play videos from iPhone and iPod Touch in full screen
• Deep Bass – nestled sub-woofer on bottom delivers deep bass
• Remote Control – Fully featured remote allowing access to all the iPod and iPhone menus
• Auxiliary input – connects a second audio source
• Free Music Mood App – Search for Altec Lansing in the App Store area of iTunes

Availability and Pricing

The Altec Lansing Octiv 650 will be available from April at Apple, John Lewis, Dixons and PC World. MSRP is €179.99/ £169.99. The Music Mood app is available in the iTunes app store as a free download. It is available in two different colours: Charcoal (available now) and Grey Slate (from June onwards).

London – March 17, 2010 – Today, Altec Lansing introduced the latest member of its computer speaker line – the VS4621 2.1 speaker system. Replacing the popular VS4121 series, the VS4621 is geared for computer and laptop sound in addition to being able to connect to CD, DVD and MP3 players. The new system is tuned for music, movies and gaming sound with a powerful subwoofer, down-firing 3” mid-range and dual 1” micro-drivers.

The VS4621 features unique down-firing mid-range drivers which blast the sound waves down onto a hard surface, where they are reflected and evenly distributed throughout the room for well balanced sound. Altec packed this exceptional sound dispersion into a small footprint with a contemporary design.

“With digital media playing a bigger role in our daily lives, we designed this compact computer speaker with a wide range of users in mind,” said Adrian Bedggood, Altec Lansing’s Consumer Marketing Manager. “The implementation of the down-firing drivers combined with a compact design delivers a well balanced sound regardless of what type of music, game or movie is being viewed.”

The VS4621’s powerful bass is provided by its 6 1/2“ Altec Lansing custom designed subwoofer. Experience explosions, kick drums or thunder the way they were intended to sound with Altec’s musician-tuned technology.

Features

• Full, accurate sound – Two 1” micro-drivers and a down-firing 3” mid-range in each speaker deliver clear, full-spectrum sound.
• Deep bass – 6 1/2” side-firing, long-throw woofer delivers low-frequency impact.
• Bold, contemporary design – Designed to take up minimal space and increase sound dispersion.
• Audio Alignment™ – Drivers, enclosure and electronics are balanced for optimum sound.
• Control – Separate bass and treble controls allow you to fine tune audio.   
• Aux in jack – For MP3 players and second device connection, including CD and DVD players.

Pricing and Availability

The Altec Lansing VS4621 will be available from 20^th April at Staples, Maplins, Amazon.co.uk, Play.com and all good electrical retailers. RRP is £59.99.