The USB speakers that came with my Cube have never been very loud, even on the maximum volume setting. Most of the time it is acceptable, however, when there is enough background noise (for example when the A/C in my office is on), I wish I could make them louder. Is this a normal shortcoming or could there be a problem with my configuration. I'm running 10.2.6 (sonnet 1.2Ghz, 768MB RAM, 60GB HD). BTW I love the sonnet 1.2Ghz; it was easy to install, the fan can hardly be heard, and I have not had a single a glitch since the install (about 2 months). Thanks for your help, Phil