Gotta agree with both sides here. Soundsticks are great little inexpensive gismos with awesome sound for the price. (about $200 or so) And they fit on the desk. But if you want more then get the Griffin imic and shoot that line out to your stereo and those 300 watt, front L, R, C & rear L, R. The sound is far clearer and you can hear it all (well at least whatever your stereo will give). Cost? Not much - the imic and cables are maybe $50 or so, and most of you probably own a stereo of some sort. Sure the stereo costs more, but you already got it. jj