The sound
card I used for testing was the Diamond MX300. For sound quality tests I used
two formats, Games and DVD movies. The games that I tested the sound quality
on were: Quake 3 Arena and Unreal Tournament. In Quake 3 Arena, these speakers
took it to a whole new level. Unlike most speakers that have both full and mid
range frequencies (in some cases bass as well) coming from one speaker, the ATP3
breaks these signals up and places them into the proper speaker. Due to the
fore mentioned process, you get a fuller mix of sound, and because of it you
hear every footstep and gunfire. This only adds to the enjoyment of the game
and not to mention adds to your skill. Unreal Tournament it’s simply unreal.
When I tested this game out, I had the subwoofer on my desk and due to the down
firing process of the speaker; I swear my desk shook when I fired the redeemer.
For DVD
movies I test the following: The Matrix, Double Jeopardy and Donna Summer: Live
and More Encore! (I grew up listening to her, love her!). In The Matrix Bass
frequencies were more present, this is due to the number of fight and explosion
scenes they have. Double Jeopardy sounded great, since the movie has a broader
range of sounds; it provided a good test for the ATP3. The ATP3s were really
humming in this movie, sound re-creation was great, I never heard distortion of
any kind; watching the movie was like being in a movie theater. Donna Summer:
Live and More Encore! Sounded awesome, sound re-production was flawless; every
drumbeat was heard, and Donna Summer’s vocals were clear.
In today’s
world of great quality for an inexpensive price, Altec Lansing answered that
call in the ATP3 speaker system. Sound reproduction was clear and full. If
your an avid gamer you will enjoy the full array of sound reproduction that the
ATP3 produces; this only adds to your gaming abilities. If your looking to play
movies or even mp3’s with your computer, you’ll enjoy the great stereo sound
that the ATP3 creates. For only a price tag of $99 how can you go wrong in ATP3
computer speaker system?
The Goods:
Looks awesome
Full and Clear sound
Volume, Bass and
treble control located on the satellite
Subwoofer
The Bads:
Nada
Rating 9.5/10