Comments on: Altec Lansing XM3120 and Roady XT Review

By: Kurt in San Diego

Kurt in San Diego — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:53:05 +0000

I have the Audiovox Xpress and have been eyeing the Altec Lansing 3120 for some time. Will my Xpress remote control the VOLUME, as does the remote for the Delphi SkyFi with the Delphi Boombox? If so, I’m buying this unit!

By: EJ

EJ — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:35:06 +0000

I can understand why Altec Lansing didn’t put a remote with this product (though the description on their website says “remote included”)–the Audiovox Xpress comes with a remote, and I for one don’t want to have to deal with 2 remotes. That is, in fact, the second reason I bought the Xpress over the RoadyXT–the first reason is that the Xpress dock has an AUX input in the dock so I can plug in my CD player or my PocketPC to listen to audiobooks and use the Xpress’s fm modulator.

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Mon, 22 May 2006 19:34:22 +0000

It’s worth noting my Roady2 home kit remote is working with my Roady XT. It doesn’t adjust the volume, but I can change channels. I could also just reach across my desk to adjust it.

By: Kevin C. Tofel

Kevin C. Tofel — Sun, 21 May 2006 21:23:55 +0000

Ok, I took half of your advice. I nabbed the Roady XT at WalMart at the price you mentioned, but I grabbed the butt-ugly Belkin boombox model. I liked the remote control feature as well as the weather resistant finish, since this will mainly be outdoors for me. It also has a built in antenna or you can use the included external. Sweet and thanks!

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Sun, 21 May 2006 17:11:18 +0000

I was surprised to discover I couldn’t move a subscription online too. When I activated my MovieBeam earlier in the week, I also had to call in. What’s up with the proliferation of these retro communication methods? At least I didn’t have to wait on hold with either company.

By: Kevin C. Tofel

Kevin C. Tofel — Sun, 21 May 2006 16:56:20 +0000

Thanks, but one last question: phone? What’s a phone? I was hoping they had an online process….

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Sun, 21 May 2006 13:42:20 +0000

I’m not sure how it would sound outside, but I feel like the audio would fill a medium sized room nicely. I could definitely see myself purchasing one for our living room. And unlike the Roady2, the XT is true plug & play so you don’t have to mess with power and antenna cables when moving it. If you do upgrade, the good news is you won’t have to rewire your car antenna — the connector is the same for both models.

Transferring the subscription was painless — it took about 5 minutes on the phone with no hold time at all.

By: Kevin C. Tofel

Kevin C. Tofel — Sun, 21 May 2006 13:26:06 +0000

Looks like a nice bit of equipment, Dave. I’m thinking of buying this for listening to XM on my deck outside. Not that I plan on blasting 150 watts per channel, but how would this sound outside? I worry about the low power rating. Oh, and thanks for the WalMart tip; I might head over there today and drop the Roady2 from my Highlander Hybrid. Is the process to switch activiations on radios difficult?