SoundSticks II Multimedia Speaker System - SOUNDSTICKSII
2.1-channel - Transparent

I love my new speakers. I bought them to replace an old set of Harmon Kardon multimedia speakers that I use with an LCD TV in a guest bedroom. They really crank out the sound. At first I was a little unsure about having the seperate bass unit, but no more...this is what really makes these speakers sound incredible! I have them hooked up using the headphone jack and like the fact that they came with a direct plug connector as well. I looked at a lot of other multimedia speakers before buying these, but I wasn't convinced that anyone else makes a better sound and better quality product than Harmon Kardon...once again I am totally satisfied. Thanks HK!! For those who mentioned the blue light- I plugged mine into a seperate power strip and simply use the on/off button here to turn it off.
 
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Very good sound. Not up to the level of the best H/K system speakers, but certainly much better than the speakers that come with a typical desktop and astronomically better than laptop "speakers." The price is fair for the product. I wish there had been an on/off switch for the set as the blue light on the sub-woofer keeps me awake at night. The volume "switch" is very ingenious, but I would prefer that the bass control be more accessible. (It's a knob on the s-woofer and inconvenient to reach.) All-in-all I consider this a very good buy, but I hope version III addresses some of the weaknesses.
 
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These speakers look and sound great! They are easy to setup and provide a natural and full sound. Most music plays well, but I was a little critical about the mid-high frequency performance, especially for rock/metal music. The other minor flaws are the lack of a power button and volume level indicator. But overall this product is great! I would definitely pick these over the bose companion 3.
 
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This system puts out!! At first I didn't realize there were volume controls on the right speaker. Went a week with it putting out at just the default level. BUT THEN, I found the controls and OMG! did it blow me away! The system was also very easy to set up...pretty much "plug and go". Would recommend these speakers to everyone. The only negative I have about it - there is no on/off switch so the blue light emanates 24/7...but I can put up with that.
 
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FABULOUS
 
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I recently purchased the Harmon Kardon SoundSticks II Multimedia Speaker System - 2.1-channel - Transparent speakers because my old computer speakers were not living up to the majesty of my new iMAC 24" system. What a great solution! Not only are these speakers knighted with a fantastic sound in the upper and midrange ends but are possessed with a crisp, clear bass at the lower foundations of music where it really counts. These qualities and the incredible price make these speakers an unbeatable combination of style, value and coolness. You can't go wrong with this product. A true "5" in every sense of the word!
 
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Totally Tubular!!
 
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I wanted good sounding speakers for our home computer without paying a ton of money. My brother has these and loves them so I thought I'd give them a try. Very easy to set up. Everytime I listen to music I'm amazed at the sound quality. All the reviews I've read about these are positive and I add mine to the list. Great speakers!
 
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Love these speakers I bought. The sound is great, terrific, easy to set up, took 5 minutes and they look great as well. Good design and in the dark blue glow! Negative - no on/off switch.
 
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Great price for these little beauties. Easy to plug in, big, full sound from your computer, just love them!!!!
 
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very sweet looking, good sound. a bit expensive, but quality sound with a different look.
 
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I am very pleased with the modern appearance of the speakers, plus the wonderful sound. Most of all, I am pleased with the reasonable price from Buy.com.
 
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Being a college student, I don't have a lot of money to spend, so this was a godsend for me. I was looking for a great pair of speakers for my comuter (these work with a headphone jack or a white/red audio-in adapter, which are both included) , did some research, and found these. They arrived promptly about 5 days later, and I've loved them ever since. The sound quality is phenomenal, especially with a few tweaks, and with lossess music, these speakers are the epitome of perfection. The only downside I found was that they don't have a headphone jack, but it's simple enough to switch output from the speakers to say, headphones. I really liked the clear design and deep bass delivered by the subwoofer, and I think anyone who loves music will love these HK speakers.
 
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I'm a college freshman and decided to order some speakers to go with my laptop in my dorm room. I love listening to music, and I can honestly say I am the biggest audiophile I know, and these speakers were perfect for me. I first found out about these from my dad, who has had a set for about 3 or 4 years, and they're still booming. The sound quality on these speakers is amazing, they're very easy to set up (took me less than 5 minutes), and they look great anywhere. The clear design is definitely a nice touch. The only downside is that it takes a bit of tweaking to get the subwoofer to sound absolutely perfect. Overall, these were a great value for what I paid, they sound phenomenal, and they're definitely a must-buy for any audiphile who is restrained by a budget.
 
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I bought the Sounds Sticks to replace my other speakers that went out. They were simple to hook up. I am running on XP, so there was no driver or software to install. Just plug and play. Others have commented about the volume control which is not hard at all to use. You just have to reach over to touch the speaker. My Keyboard also lets me control the volume from it. I'm a fan of sound, having Klipsch in the living room and the Klipsch Player (Better than Bose) for my Ipod. The Sound Sticks were cheaper, so I gave them a try. They have great clarity for the highs. The Bass has the right amount of pounch, not too deep, but a good mix. The only draw back is that you can not use your surround EQ with these speakers (I cound on my other). The adjusments on the speakers sound good though. I do not think anyone would be disappointed with these.
 
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Sound clarity is excellent out of the box; even better with a top-end sound card. Subwoofer, while only 20 watts, packs a punch. This set of speakers is worth the money.
 
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I am very happy with these even though they look a bit odd. These soundsticks ROCK!!!!!!! I have recommended these to several friends now. They are all very happy. The subwoofer has a nice tighter thump than most. It's not sloppy and boomy like the Bose companion 2 system. (My previous speaker system)
 
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These speakers pick up EVERY accoustic nuance, perfect sensitivity. The louder you play them the more crisp they sound. Basically a perfect system except that there is no trebble adjustment which I would bump up a bit for certain rock songs. They have an equalizer built in that works great but not perfect depending on your preference in sound. Subwoofer is plenty powerful and crisp as is the whole system. Unless you feel like spending $350+ buy these.
 
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I spend the day in an office using a laptop. lack of an on-off switch is somewhat annoying, but oh well. They sound great, look interesting and sound great. Did I mention that they sound great? Nice and clear with well defined bass. I have a set of Logitech 2.1 speakers for our home computer and I'm seriously considering trashing them and getting another set of these.
 
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These speakers are great. I wanted a simple, straightforward audio solution for my home office and they are perfect. The very creative design was what led me to choose them and when they arrived (free shipping and VERY quickly), I was happy to find they are also of excellent quality. I had a little trouble with the volume controls on the satellites because the documentation is somewhat lacking, but now that i have figured it out, I am very happy that i bought this system.
 
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