Maxell FPS-1 2.1 Flat Speaker System with Subwoofer and Remote Control

Maxell FPS-1 flat Blaupunkt Car Stereos speaker system with subwoofer features all-metal construction and a unique wired remote control that permits the consumer to turn the system on and off, control volume and bass levels.The FPS-1 system can be configured to hang on a wall or stand on a counter providing consumers who have space limitations a rich, wide ranging sound, while also giving them the flexibility to place them where they are most convenient. It is ideal for use with computers, boom boxes, portable CD players and electronic keyboards.The speaker system features a power rating of 12W RMS and frequency response of 200Hz - 1800Hz for the satellites and 80Hz to 200Hz for the subwoofer. The impedance of the system is 4 ohms and the signal to noise ratio is -55dB.
Customer Review: perfect for small space
I just recently bought this system for my DELL Notebook and took it back with me to my company in the Czech Republic. I was surprised at how well the speakers work for what I need it for. I have a very small office and the sound and bass is perfect for what I need. The subwoofer is under my desk and works and sounds great, as well are the 2 smaller speakers that are above my head on each end of a bookcase. For a small office I this unit works great. If you are looking for something that is going to "ROCK" the floor, or "Shake" the walls, then this isn't something for you. But for my purposes, I am very satisfied with the output and the price I paid for it. I would have expected to pay more for such an item. Brad
Customer Review: Great for the price, but not the best sound
I bought these speakers to listen to my Ipod. They work wonderfully for the price. The set up was a little complicated with 2 wires going from each speaker to the small subwoofer, a power cord, and a cord for your headphone jack. The unit sounds good with all speakers are close together, but the sound gets very top heavy when the speakers are separated. The subwoofer is so weak, that I have to have it on max volume to detect any lows. My other complaint is that the speakers can't get very loud and/or very high without hearing crackling or noticeable distortion. The unit is very stylish, but doesn't have "a rich, wide ranging sound." My suggestion is to get this unit if you don't mind compromising sound quality for price and space. But if you are willing to compromise, I'd get the "BOSE Companion 2 Speakers." They are still relatively cheap in price for a media sound system, and sound great.

Do you ever feel like technology is passing you by, no matter how hard you try to keep up? Like youre peddling your bike as fast as you can down the middle of the business super highway, but still cars whiz by you so fast that the breeze just knocks you into the ditch?

Now Im a pretty high-tech kind of guy. I pride myself on having all the latest and greatest techno gadgets for my personal and business life; including multiple laptop computers, the most modern cellular phone, and a Global Positioning System in my car to always tell me where I aint. I know, its supposed to tell me where I am, but my brain doesnt work that way.

But only recently have I cemented my position among the true entrepreneurial technorati by adding a podcast to my business marketing repertoire. Whats that you say? You have no idea what a podcast is or how it can help add dollars to your bottomline? Then peddle faster, my friend, and Ill explain it all while you catch up.

A podcast is a digital audio file that you record using your computer, recording software, and a microphone. You then upload that file to a podcasting web service so listeners can download the file or subscribe to the podcast feed and listen to it on their computer or audio player.

If thats too techno-babblish for you, try this; a podcast is like an internet radio show that you produce and post to the web so people interested in what you have to say can listen to it on their computer or download it to an mp3 player. Now the big question: why should you care to know what a podcast is? Because used wisely, a podcast can become a powerful weapon in your marketing arsenal. It can help establish you as an expert in your field, drive traffic to your website, bring new customers in the door, open up new opportunities, and create a new revenue stream that you might have otherwise missed.

Why am I so excited about podcasting? Trust me, its not because I love the sound of my own voice. As my Mama says, "Some people talk just to hear their head rattle." I believe she was looking at me the first time she said it.

Im jazzed about podcasting because podcasting is today where email was ten years ago. Many people ridiculed email as a geeky fad and refused to believe it when the experts predicted that one day wed all be using email to communicate with everyone from our bosses to our grandmas. It was also hard for the average Joe to imagine how anyone could make money with email. Now, not too many years later, entrepreneurs who understood the potential of email marketing and got onboard early are generating millions of dollars a year selling to customers around the globe; all through the magic of email.

I believe that podcasting actually has more potential than email because of what I call, "The Passion Factor." With a podcast you can hear the passion in a persons voice and get excited about their message. And podcasting is much more user friendly than email. You dont have to read or deal with mountains of spam and you dont have to be in front of a computer. All you have to do is listen; and you can do so anywhere by using an iPod or other portable audio player.

I started producing a weekly podcast for my Internet Marketing business about six weeks ago. The point of the podcast was to drive traffic to my websites and customers to my sales pages and eventually use it as a platform to promote my book. My podcasts are generally 20 to 30 minutes long and consist of me talking for a few minutes on a business related topic and an interview with an expert in the field related to that topic. I record my portion of the show using a headset microphone and a computer. I record the interview with the expert using a cable that connects my telephone to my computer. Once recorded and edited, the podcast sounds much like a radio show (on an amateur scale, of course). I then upload the podcast to a website called Podomatic, which makes the podcast available to the world via RSS (real simple syndication). Listeners can download my podcast to their computer or iPod and take me with them wherever they go.

What has the podcast done for my business? I have averaged 50 to 100 new subscribers to my podcast each day and have noticed a nice spike in traffic to my website. Im seeing increased sales and getting more inquiries from potential customers. I am establishing my credibility as an authority on small business and Im having fun doing it. And isnt fun the best thing to have?

Heres an example that illustrates the potential of podcasting: I met a couple at a recent seminar who have a counseling practice for divorced men dealing with child custody issues. This couple started a podcast on the topic of fathers rights and posted it to several podcast feed sites. Before long their podcast was being downloaded by hundreds of listeners each day. And at the end of each podcast they prompted listeners to visit their website to learn more about their products and services. As a result their little counseling business added over $100,000 in new revenue in just a few months. They are on track to do several hundred thousand dollars this year, thanks to the attention their podcast brings.

How could you use podcasting in your business? If youre a dry cleaner you can record a podcast on getting tough stains out of clothes. Have listeners mention the podcast to get a discount on their next visit. If youre a car dealer do a podcast describing the new models. If youre a CPA do a podcast on tax tips. If youre an attorney do a podcast giving legal tips. The possibilities are endless. You are limited only by your imagination.

Tim Knox
Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, Radio Host
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