Dell AS501 Sound Bar - PC multimedia speakers - 10 Watt (total) Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased an Ultrasharp display from Dell and accessorized it with a sound bar as I did previously with two other Ultrasharps. The sound bar from Dell was different than the past ones.Apparently Dell replaced their silver-faced AS501 with a new black-faced AX510.Although the specifications are the same, the sound from the new AX510 is harsh and lacks bass.Laptop speakers sound better!

If you're mixing the next Dark Side of the Moon, or need your ears to bleed while fragging imps, the AS501 probably isn't for you.If you're looking for reasonable sound and reduced desk clutter, the AS501 is worth considering.

The AS501 has other design features worth mentioning:

- It has earphone jacks on the left side which are easy to access and have the added benefit of keeping the headphone cable away from the keyboard and (right hand) mouse.Plugging in earphones cuts the sound to the speakers for private listening.

- When plugged into a Dell Ultrasharp display, the AS501 turns off when the monitor goes into standby mode saving even more power.Newer Ultrasharp monitors can bypass this feature via the display's menu.

Until I hear that Dell has improved the sound of the sound bars they sell, I'll be buying AS501s from the sellers here.

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Highlights:Brings full multimedia support and eliminates the need for separate desktop speakers Delivers 10 watts of total RMS output for a quality stereo sound experience Embracing Sound technology enhances the acoustic power output and frequency response Sound quality optimized using room response methods via an onboard active equalization This product is only compatible with the UltraSharp brand of Flat Panel MonitorsThe Dell AS501 Sound Bar is a good choice for improving the quality of multimedia presentations, online training / Web casts, music listening, gaming, and DVD playback on your system. Located on the stereo speakers are: a rotary volume with on/off control to adjust the overall system level; a blue LED for power indication; two audio headphone jacks and a Kensington lock tab for security. No need for an AC power cordsince the AS501 connects directly to the back of the monitor for powersupply. When the monitor enters a power saving mode, the speakers dont turn off- enabling continuous audio enjoyment. The AS501 Sound Bar delivers 10 watts of total RMS output for a quality stereo sound experience. This product has been tested and validated on Dell systems. It is supported by Dell Technical Support when used with a Dell system.This product is only compatible with the UltraSharp brand of Flat Panel Monitors.

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Dell AX510 AX510PA SoundBar Sound Bar Speakers for Dell UltraSharp LCD Flat Panel Monitors - K512C Review

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(More customer reviews)I originally bought this product for a work project; there was a desire to reduce the [significant] desktop clutter resulting from multiple PCs, multiple monitors, and multiple sets of powered speakers in a dispatch environment.
There are quite a few monitors that have integrated speakers, but the volume and audio quality is somewhat lacking. I found this Dell alternative to desktop speakers that appeared to fit the bill; the price was right, the specifications were right, and the concept of placing the speakers immediately below the monitor was an appealing space-saving consideration. I knew that most of our monitors were now Dell, but was fully prepared to construct modified mounting brackets to make everything fit. I purchased one unit and brought it into work for everyone to see.
The speakers were an immediate hit. Mounting was very simple (for the Dell monitors) and it fit virtually any Dell monitor that we had. The sound quality was impressive, and certainly more than adequate for our needs. The volume levels also met our needs; typical monitor/speaker combination solutions are a bit too lame for many uses (including ours). The side-mounted volume/on-off control, vertically oriented bluish-white LED indicator (in the middle of the bar) added to the simplicity and elegance of the entire combination.
Once several of the decision makers saw and heard the product, a decision was made to move forward with an immediate purchase of these speakers for the dispatch center, along with a few extra ones for their own desktops. I ended up installing the unit that I purchased at one of the dispatch PCs to get feedback from the actual users, and the feedback was all positive.
I looked at several other options (e.g. HP, who has their own similar option) but the rated output volume would in all probability been too low for our needs. I know of one user with an HP monitor who actually mounted this Dell speaker bar and got rid of his desktop speakers. As mentioned, I was prepared to fabricate a suitable mounting option if they did not mount correctly, and was pleased that I did not have to construct brackets.
It looks like this is now the new "standard" in the group. Given the price/performance, I can't figure out why this isn't a more common option for standard PCs.

If you are looking for a medium-powered set of speakers for your Dell monitor (fits most modern Dell monitors) then I would recommend that you give this a try. There are no balance or tone controls on the speakers, so this might not be a good option for those who desire to play music at high levels (though most modern audio chipsets already give you this fine-tuning capability). But for applications involving voice (e.g. conferencing, general VoIP) or environments where extreme-volume are not needed, these are a good option.
Good day...

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Product Description:
Genuine Dell Stereo Sound Bar Speaker System for mounting on Ultrasharp Monitors.These speakers are for thefollowing UltraSharp Flat Panel Displays and P Series Flat panel Displays: 1703FP, 1704FP, 1707FP, 1707FPV, 1708FP,1801FP,1901FP, 1905FP, 1907FP, 1907FPV, 1908FP, 1908WFP, 1908WFP, SP1908FP, SE198WFP, 2001FP, 2005FP, 2005FPW, 2007FP, 2007WFP,2009W, 2208WFP, 2408WFP,2707WFP, 3007WFP, 3007FPW, 3007WFP-HC, 3008WFP, E152FP, E153FP, E156FP, E157FP, E157FPT, E172FP, E173FP, E176FP, E177FP, E178FP, E178FPW, E193FP, E196FP, E197FP, E198FP, E198WFP, E207WFP, E228WFP, E248WFP, SE177FP, SE178WFP, SE197FP, SE198WFP, S199WFP, SP2208WFP,P2309W, ST2210, ST2310, ST2410, SX2210T, P190S, U2711.Compatible Part Numbers: AX510, AX510PA, C730C, DW711, 313-6412, 313-6219, 313-6413, 313-6412.PA Adapter included with this version, although not needed if mounted to an UltraSharp LCD Monitor with power connector.

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