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Great sound.
These are not too large on my desktop and sound enormously clearer, more detailed and far more pleasing than the speakers they replaced (MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D 2.1). They represent a bargain ($139/pair) and work very well with the M-Audio US41750 Audiophile 192 audio card that I also purchased.

I like 'em
I think these are pretty good speakers. I had the Harmon Kardon Soundsticks for about 6-7 years and they finally died so I got these because I wanted something that I could move to my backyard for BBQs (no sub-woofer to mess with). I'm not sure if the sound in these M-Audios is any better. I've noticed the base on a few songs in my library sounds a little off. But overall I would say they are good speakers and worth the price.

very solid
these speakers r the best ive ever heard in terms of affordable speakers. i wonder tho if the newer 5.1 speakers have higher quality playback (i doubt it)

Clear, Crisp & Clean
I spent the better part of two weeks researching a new computer speaker system - thought about the logitech 2.1 system - then I listened to it at a Best Buy and realized that the bass is great, but the midrange and tweeters were horrible.

Then I went to a Guitar Center and listened to the A40s... Amazing - the best part is that they have a AUX jack in the front that you can plug your ipod into/computer/etc... I am hearing each individual instrument, crisp and clear.

This is NOT for people who need pounding bass - the bass is adequate and if you feel the need, you can flip the bass switch on the back for a little more kick.

For $140, this is a great set of speakers - I would rather listen to a movie and music on these that my 300 Watt Rockford Fosgate Car stereo any day.

Pickup a pair of these and you will not be disappointed.

Sidenote - make certain to grab a surge protector - this is my 2nd set - the first set took a direct lightning strike - I was not a happy camper.

Excellent Presentation Clarity and Volume
I bought these speakers at Amazon after hearing them at my local Guitar Center - nice place, but WAY overpriced. Also after seeing so many positive reviews about their clarity at high volume levels, I took the plunge.

I can honestly say that the quality of the product is top notch. First, the packaging - TRIPLE boxed - they're already double boxed from the factory, then they are placed inside another box from Amazon - so even if there were dropped kicked, I doubt they would incur any damage. Secondly and most important - the sound quality at high volume levels. Although meant for near-field sonic quality (which they of course excel at) I use them in a classroom setting where I need to get the audio message across to high-school students. I briefly set them up in my very large family room (20x21 with 20-foot ceilings) and they still rocked and were clear without any real discernable distortion. These are loud speakers, don't let the relatively low power ratings fool you, the speakers must be quite efficient to be this loud. Audio quality and volume, which are usually mutually exclusive in this price point, are both present in these compact and powerful sounding speakers.