[iTunes] Speakers for desktop

[Robert Meadors]

Had them for over 2 years and thought I loved the sound. I heard the 
Klipsch Promedia 2.1 system, purchased them and *gave* the Soundsticks 
away!! The low end is *leaps and bounds* above the Soundsticks. USB 
audio is more headache than pleasure. Sound sometimes drops out under 
heavy processor load and it slows things down a tiny bit as USB uses 
the processor. The Klipsch system has its own volume adjustment, 
separate sub control, headphone output and aux input all on your 
desktop within your reach. To boot, they are cheaper than the 
Soundsticks. Go to your local Comp USA and take a listen. I'm sure you 
will change your mind.

Chris

On Friday, May 23, 2003, at 11:40  PM, Andrew Nye wrote:

> I'm very keen to get some new speakers for my desktop - the new Formac 
> 19" Gallery lcd display deserves them!
>
> I was going for the iSticks and subwoofer, partly for the fact that 
> they are USB and, I thought, cleaner sound and partly for the looks. 
> But they get very mixed reviews.
>
> my questions: is USB better? How do people find the iSticks?
>
> Any other recommendations for speakers with good sound, reasonable 
> looks and small footprint for satellites?
>
> Thanks
>
> Andrew
>