All that said, I could not pass up what looked like a possible solution, even if it meant doing a little “hacking” to make the subwoofer independent of the missing speakers and controls. I really, really wanted a powered subwoofer, but was not going to spend a ton of money on one. 20 results for altec lansing atp3 computer speakers Save this search Shipping to: 23917 Shop on eBay Brand New 20.00 or Best Offer Sponsored Altec Lansing ATP3 Multimedia Computer Gaming 2.1 Subwoofer Pre-Owned 40.00 nobry20 (72) 100 or Best Offer +9.80 shipping Sponsored Altec Lansing ATP3 Multimedia Computer Gaming 2. I already had all the speakers I needed for it, but that model Pioneer receiver/amp does not provide direct power for a subwoofer - it only has a dedicated “line level” subwoofer signal via an RCA-type jack on the rear panel. I had been watching for an affordably priced (okay, “cheap”) powered subwoofer to use with a Pioneer surround-sound receiver with Dolby 5.1 Digital processing and digital fiber optic inputs and outputs which I had purchased at that same Goodwill store for only $15.91 (knowing it most likely needed some sort of repair, given the el-cheapo price, plus it was missing the very specialized remote control.) I repaired the Pioneer audio processor/surround sound receiver at a cost of about thirty cents (the cost of a voltage regulator IC) and had purchased a factory remote on eBay for about $20. They had some great speakers in the 60s and 70s. I still think their late 2000s 'plastic crap' is good even when you only run MP3s from your PC or laptop. And also, I had just purchased Altec Lansing VS4621 system due to the great experience I have with this ATP3 but believe me, the VS4621 is no where near the sound quality of this ATP3. ALTEC, ALTEC LANSING, and the Altec Lansing logo are marks of Altec Lansing/AL Infinity, LLC. I heard that their 90s speakers were very popular and that everyone had them. IMT7001 SHOCKWAVE 100 WIRELESS PARTY SPEAKER. I do love discovering the occasional project item at Goodwill or other thrift stores, etc.īecause the two external speakers (left and right) were missing therefore, there were no controls to turn the subwoofer and its internal amplifier on or off or make any level adjustments at the subwoofer because those are actually located one of the two external speakers. Really miss Altec Lansing of the mid to late nineties.

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