This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
One of the small-scale configs I run as a mobile DJ uses a laptop and iPod for smaller venues like clubhouses, in-home parties, wine bars, etc. 400W pole-mounted Peavey's tend to be overkill given the cords, amps, etc involved in setting up, especially if loud, pounding music isn't necessary/expected. I bought the Klipsch system to use at these small venues where a mix of voice and music are involved. Last week I hosted a Music Trivia event at a friend's party in her home and the Klipsch's were absolutely perfect. I've owned Klipsch's as part of my home theater setup for 25+ years so sticking w/the brand was an easy choice. I drive them with a Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 external sound card and couldn't be happier - the midrange projected my voice very clearly and the bass and overall tonal range were excellent. Even when I crank the volume to the point of being uncomfortably loud, they're only at 65-70% of max and barely breaking a sweat. The system literally paid for itself the first event I worked.
What's great about it: Clear, rich sound; good solid bass, very small footprint
What's not so great: excessive wiring (typical of x.1 systems)