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I couldn't be more pleased with these speakers, save for a couple small things. Having come from a set of Logitech Z-2300s, I wanted something that would bump just as hard, while sounding just as good, without spending more. These fit the bill perfectly.
I wanted a pair of speakers that would easily hook up to my laptop for playing my music and watching youtube, but would connect to my PS3 just as easily. This is the only downside to the speakers. If you want to connect these to a video game console, you'll have to purchase a separate cable that converts a headphone in to the red/white audio inputs. I paid 2 bucks for one. Problem solved.
The sound is incredible. I'm not a music buff that can distinguish all the highs, lows, mids, etc... but I like hearing all the cool stuff going on in my music. You hear everything, and it sounds great. Playing Battlefield 3 will blow you away, the explosions rock the walls and the two little speakers do a great job of making decent surround effects. Skyrim is crazy too. All the small sounds (birds, wind, water, etc..) make for a more immersive experience.
The bass kicks, but don't expect too much out of the little sub. I wanted to give them a workout so I played Swing My Door by Gucci Mane. There's almost too much bass in the song, and it distorted the sound coming from the speakers. Maybe messing around with an equalizer would help, I didn't bother to find out as I don't listen to much bass heavy tunes.
I only paid $100 through Best Buy during an online sale, and feel like I stole them. They do everything well. If you live in an apartment / dorm like me, and you can't afford a receiver, amp, sub, and a couple floor standing speakers, BUY THIS SET.