Looking for "clever" computer speakers I "stumbled" on this system. The idea of an external, small amplifier I found very appealing, and the type of connection (via USB cable) also. Somewhat worried I was regarding the "hum" or "noise", which is reported by some reviewers. - This hum exists even in my speakers. I must confess, however: it is so quiet that it is drowned out by the processor fan or ambient noises. In other words, if I want to hear the sound, I have to turn off the PC. Thus this is not an obstacle for me. The sound convinced me old "stereo receiver" absolutely, the bass is clean and the heights penetrate undistorted my ears, even if I hear something louder. The shipping packaging of the system was working perfectly. Would only have been even better if the USB cable is directly in the delivery of the system and would have been packed with the box. And if the cable must be ordered not only separately, it is also supplied in accordance with separately. The amplifier has found its place under the foot of the monitor and provides the front-mounted USB interface a prima lying within reach new interface for demountables. Thus, for me the only reasons to forgive four instead of five stars: 1) the fact that the height and depth controls and the volume control does not consider their respective positions. That would have really allowed to be a little clearer. 2) that the USB cable is not included 3) The noise in the idle state. It may be that it does not interfere with my usage environment, but five stars it should not still be.
