| PRODUCT DETAILS | | Advent AV570 70-Watt 2-Way Powered Multimedia Speaker System (Pair) |  | |
Advent AV570 70-Watt 2-Way Powered Multimedia Speaker System (Pair)
The AV570 Multimedia Speaker has 70 watts total power, two 35-watt high current amplifiers, 2-way acoustic suspension design, 5" magnetically shielded polypropylene woofer, and 1" fluid-filled magnetically shielded polycarbonate tweeter. With individual bass and treble controls and auto on/off power operation, it will work on either AC power or DC battery operation. The AV570 Multimedia Speaker comes with versatile mounting options and aluminum alloy cabinet to dissipate heat from the amplifier.
Manufacturer: Advent
Price: $299.99
 Advent AV570 70-Watt 2-Way Powered Multimedia Speaker System (Pair)
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| User Reviews |  | Excellent as computer speakers
rating: 4
I've purchased three pairs of these, including the earlier "AR Powered Partners" version. Advent later picked up rights from AR and is producing a nearly identical model -- and the one most recently bought.
In years past, the speakers were directly connected to line output music sources (e.g. CD or MP3 player) in small rooms. The latest pair are being used as computer speakers.
The sound quality on these is excellent for vocals, folk, jazz, classical and other instrumental music where exaggerated base isn't the goal.
There are also a number of mounting options. Mine are raised to ear height on either side of paired computer monitors; using pipe stand mounts through the back of the speakers (a design option built into the speakers). The flexibility of mounting these speakers can help you get exactly the best location. For a clean-looking installation I painted the pipes flat black and ran the power and line wires through the pipes.
As others have noted, powering these powered speakers is a slight hassle. Each speaker has its own power switch and there is a loud click whenever they are switched on or off. The old AR version had push button power switches in the front. The new Advent version has rocker switches in the back. So, probably the best option is to plug both speakers into some sort of a more conveniently located switch -- either on a power cord or with something like an X-10 remote device etc.
If you'd like a set of these for a fraction of the cost, consider buying a used set of the AR Powered Partners. These will likely have damaged foam surrounds and sound terrible. However, new cones can be bought for under $10. The ones I bought were a bit undersized, but work OK. The replacement process should only take an hour or so, with lots of glue drying time in between. It's also possible to buy complete replacement drivers, but I haven't tried that route. What I can say is that my re-coned units sound fine.
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great sound; design flaws
rating: 4
These speakers sound GREAT. However, there appear some design flaws. First and foremost, the power cords don't "seat" well and tend to pull out too easily. Secondly, the loud "pop" when they are turned on and off is annoying--I don't know if it is damaging to the speakers or not, but it sure sounds like it. Thirdly, they're not really a "pair", just two of the same speaker, so there are two on/off switches, two volume controls and two sets of tone controls. That being said, they are very good sounding portable speakers. Very convenient--just plug in your IPod and you're done. I bought them for my daughter's dorm room, but I have used them outside with a projector to show movies on the side of the house! When she leaves for school, I am probably buying another set!
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Great sound, Perfect for classical music
rating: 4
These speakers sound very clean, and work very well together. They can't quite replace the need for a subwoofer, as the bass sounds a little forced. They're perfect for listening to classical music, which I do a lot of. The sounds is especially crisp for vocal and orchestral works. However, for hip-hop, which I also listen to, the bass is somewhat weak. Overall, a great deal!
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Advent speakers produce an awesome sound
rating: 5
I had my computer for about two years without any speakers. Finally, I decided to add shielded, self-powered speakers that occupied a small footprint. When a pair of Advent AV570 70 Watt 2-Way Powered speakers arrived, I removed them from the packing. Small, yes; heavy, yes; easy to hook up with the enclosed cables, yes. I fired up the computer and headed to iTunes. The sound's magnitude is huge, beyond my wildest hopes! Movie sound tracks came to life. Via the stereo imaging, dialogue is magically centered. The AV570 speakers remarkably handle low frequencies. It's easy to adjust the EQ, should anyone want more treble or bass. Each speaker also has a knob to set the volume levels, and no distortion whatsoever emerges. Other people stop by to listen. They can hardly believe their ears. In my opinion, the AV570 is the best small speaker system on the market!
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Best sounding computer speakers!
rating: 5
I hooked these puppies up to my computer and they rock. I have a serious audiophile stereo system and these sound nearly as good at one tenth the cost. Good bass and treble controls, sound is great even played softly, and really kick turned up loud. The only thing I am going to change is get longer wires so I can get better separation. Use them with anything that has a headphone jack for great sound.
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Advent AV570 70-Watt 2-Way Powered Multimedia Speaker System (Pair)
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