Before I decided for the Sound Sticks II, some 2.1 systems have been tested, including the JBL Creature and the Creative 3300 system with me. Especially in a direct comparison, the Harman Kardon system is sublime sound beyond doubt. Although the Creative 3300 actually sound good, comes from the sound sticks still the fine-tuning of sound that is missing the Creative System. So the Soundsticks sound a little more harmonious, soft and pleasant to enjoy longer passages of music! The JBL Creature are probably fine, as long as you do not hear the sound sticks parallel. For then the JBL sound somewhat constricted as having held their noses. In any case, I can therefore recommend the Sound Sticks II without restriction, not to forget the brilliant optics. Conclusion: "Buy with no regrets"
