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Customer Reviews for Insignia® 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece)

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Insignia® 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece)

Model: NS-3698
SKU: 9156726
UPC: 600603122897
Get high-fidelity stereo sound for music, MP3s, movies and games with these computer speakers that feature 78 watts total system power for immersive audio.
Average Customer Rating:
4.333 out of 5
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83% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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Customer Reviews for Insignia® 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece)
Review 1 for Insignia® 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece)

Worst speaker system ever made

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Posted by: SteelCityMike
from Pittsburgh,Pa
on 07/10/2009
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I bought this speaker system on the advice of the Geek squad guy standing next to me. It was the worst advice he could have given me. The bass is terrible and doesnt adjust automatically. I watch tons of movies and videos online and the bass would distort all talking and the special effect scenes would be so distorted that I had to take these speakers back. Returned them after two weeks for another set and again they were terrible. The music from my Ipod and Iphone was so bad my neighbors complained that it was irritating their cats. Don't buy it for free!!!!
What's great about it: its returnable
What's not so great: Short wires, no remote, doesn't always work,
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 2 for Insignia® 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece)

Great Speakers

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5.0
Posted by: Brace
from Oklahoma City
on 07/06/2009
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I bought these speakers for the gaming laptop I recently purchased and they're everything I expected. The bass is great and if it happens to be too strong, it has its own volume control on the right speaker, next to the master volume. The sound quality is clear and sharp as well. What more could I ask for in an easy-to-setup speaker system with quality sound, strong bass, and simple controls at a reasonable price? I give it an A+.
What's great about it: Great sound quality and control
What's not so great: Can't think of anything negative
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Insignia® 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece)

Great Desk Speakers!

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5.0
Posted by: Bonnie007
from Chicago
on 06/01/2009
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I picked these up over at the Best Buy on North Ave. They had them all lined up so you could hear the difference between all the choices with easy buttons to push to turn them on. This set was really good for the money! I don't think you will be disapointed if you buy them on-line if you are looking for desk or bedroom speakers.
The set-up was super fast and easy, although the cradle thing is a joke. I easily plugged in my laptop or CD player, or Nano, and the sound was great for all. Between this and lyrics.com I am now a singing fool! And luckily no one else has to hear me:) BUY 'UM!!!!
What's great about it: Sound is really powerful .
What's not so great: I can't find anything wrong with these speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Insignia® 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece)

best buy (literally)

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5.0
Posted by: avian96
from new york
on 04/24/2009
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i jus got it yesterday it is awsome for 70$ and i very easy setup and sounds great strong subwoofer for a 4"
What's great about it: it sounds excellent very strong bass for 4 inches
What's not so great: not the highest volume
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Insignia® 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece)

excellent sound for your computer!

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5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ChuckBBY
from Holmen, WI
on 04/24/2009
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I was looking to add some decent sound to my computer for a house, but didn't want to spend a whole lot. From my experience in audio, I know that you can't beat the sound of a seperate subwoofer. For my computer, I'm listening to music, and not great quality necessarily (MP3's, websites). I'll save the surround sound experience for my home theater!
The setup was quick and painless; plug it in to the speaker outlet (headphone style jack), plug it into power.
The sound is excellent, and this new Insignia has a much larger bass than the other model. The controls are decent to manage the bass; lower volumes require a higher setting on the subwoofer. In fact, with the background thumping, you don't need a lot of volume for the speakers.
I've been very happy with each and every Insignia brand product I've purchased. Best Buy sources these electronics out and puts their own name on them. Insignia is a great way to find good value but not "cheap" like you would at Walmart.
What's great about it: Great bass response
What's not so great: Distorts at (very) high volumes
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Insignia® 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece)

Best Low-Price Speakers

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5.0
Posted by: TemperPoodle
from Milwaukee, WI
on 04/18/2009
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The NS-3698 speakers are hands down the best low price 2.1 speakers offered at BestBuy. The sound quality is fantastic, it's extremely clear and there's no white noise like in the comparable Logitech 240s. The construction is smart. Except for the power cable, everything comes from the right speaker rather than the woofer, which makes the cables easy to manage. The ipod dock is standard plastic, it doesn't work for the touch and iphone, but the input cable is a bit short, so it's actually easier to let the ipod lie flat than to prop it up on the deck.
What's great about it: Great sound, Easy set-up, easy access to volume and bass control
What's not so great: I-pod dock isn't I phone/Touch friendly
I would recommend this to a friend!
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