Five Piece System Delivers Powerful Surround Sound for Gaming SystemsAltec Lansing Technologies, Inc. has announced that it is now shipping the ACS56 PowerPlay Plus, a five-piece speaker system designed and engineered for gaming aficionados.An upgrade over existing gaming sound solutions, the ACS56 provides additional power and versatility to a growing community of speaker consumers. The five-piece system can be found at a variety of retailers at a SRP of $149.95.""Altec Lansing recognizes the importance of audio in the overall gaming experience and we are leveraging our technology and hardware expertise with this system,"" said Edward Anchel, president and CEO of Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. ""The ACS56 combines a significant amount of audio power with great system control providing optimal surround sound playback for the user.""The ACS56 includes four satellites and a wood subwoofer, enhancing low frequency dynamics, totaling 70 booming watts of gaming power. Delivering high quality audio and specifically for games, the system provides digital controls for master, surround, bass and treble volume levels allowing the listener to customize the audio environment and choose the exact desired audio sweet spot. Most significant is the 4 channel gaming option, which can be used in conjunction with a 3D positional audio card maximizing the capabilities of many games on the market today. The system also provides standard 2-channel stereo playback through a simple mode control adjustment for those non-gamers who desire an exceptional high quality computer audio system.Also shipping at this time is the three-piece ACS45.2 speaker system. Comparable in quality and design to the ACS45.1, this system provides excellent audio playback and a total 32 watts of power with a larger, unique speaker design maximized for deep, rich bass. The satellites continue to deliver powerful audio in a space saving design and include electronic volume control for simultaneous adjustment of the subwoofer and satellites. The ACS45.2 can be found at a variety of retail distributors at a reduced SRP of $79.95 with Altec Lansing's uncompromised standard of quality and craftsmanship.For additional information about the ACS56, ACS45.2 or any other Altec Lansing products visit the companyís Web site at www.altecmm.com. For product inquiries call the consumer support line toll-free at 800 258 3288.