I do not understand sometimes what people have so for ideas. I can not compare with a vicious system or the like 12 boxes. If I buy boxes for that price, you have to make certain compromises. In spite of all I was looking for my desk a few boxes that are not black, are due to the dust and not too big, since I mostly use my PC's next now and gadgets for Internet and office work. I do not sit in front of a monitor in order to be regarded as a movie, but I have my home theater system with all the trimmings and that's why I do not have high demands on the audio on the PC. Still, I was amazed at how well this sound boxes, as some reviews yes Liesen announced otherwise. But the sound cards carry a lot help to convey a reasonable tone, but it is always yes to the boxes ;-) The boxes do not buzz, generate a decent volume and a reasonable overall sound. For me, a strong buy recommendation as price / performance ratio is great. Only the connecting cable between the two speakers could be for my taste a little longer than 1m.