Advent AV570 70-Watt 2-Way Powered Multimedia Speaker System (Pair)
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Features
• Pair of powered multimedia speakers with 35-watt built-in amplifiers
• 5-inch polypropylene woofers and 1-inch fluid-filled polycarbonate tweeters
• 40 to 25,000 Hz frequency response; AC power or DC battery operation
• Individual bass and treble controls and auto on/off power operation
• Each speaker measures 6.5 x 10.5 x 7.6 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 9.92 pounds |
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Advent AV570 70-Watt 2-Way Powered Multimedia Speaker System (Pair) description
Fill the room with rich, full-bodied audio from your MP3 player, portable CD player, or laptop by connecting to this pair of powered two-way multimedia speakers. Each speaker features a built-in 35-watt amplifier, along with 5-inch polypropylene woofers and 1-inch fluid-filled polycarbonate tweeters. The speakers are also magnetically shielded, so they won't interfere with video broadcasts on the TV or PC. Users will appreciate the individual bass and treble controls, which ensure listening flexibility, while the auto on/off power operation lets you leave the speakers untended without consequence. In addition, the speakers mount in a variety of configurations, such as on a bookshelf, atop a desk, or on a wall. The speakers work on either AC power or DC battery operation, so listeners can take them along to a BBQ tailgater or picnic. Safety is ensured through the aluminum alloy cabinets designed to dissipate heat from the amplifiers. Each speaker measures 6.5 by 10.5 by 7.6 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 9.92 pounds. What 's in the Box
Two AD570 speakers, speaker cable, user's manual. |
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Advent AV570 70-Watt 2-Way Powered Multimedia Speaker System (Pair) Customer Reviews
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Excellent as computer speakers
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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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