Compact ; better sounding than most built-in laptop speakers ; connects via USB

Poor bass response ; limited stereo separation

For emergency audio needs or casual background music, the JLab B-Flex Hi-Fi USB Speaker is worth adding to your travel bag--yet audiophiles don't need us to tell them what to expect from a 2-watt speaker system.

The various color schemes, sleek curves, and shiny body of the JBL Creature Speakers are sure to add a stylish twist to any workstation.

Added satellite drivers improve audio clarity from previous Logitech 2.1's ; accessible subwoofer control ; audio input on the remote

Subwoofer could use more oomph

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Lets you bring Roady or Roady2 XM receivers in from the car ; solid sound reproduction ; includes a subwoofer ; provides line-in support for other audio devices

Remote doesn't control the receiver, just the speakers ; not a full stereo system (doesn't receive AM or FM signals) ; speakers take up much more room than standard desktop speakers ; there are less expensive ways to hook up a Roady or a Roady2 if you ...

Altec Lansing's three-piece speaker system lets you get more mileage from your Roady XM radio.

Affordable ; wireless remote control with text display ; upmixes two-channel sources to play in all speaker channels ; includes video game console input adapter ; unique design

Infrared remote-control receiver located on subwoofer ; no headphone jack, auxiliary audio input, or digital audio input ; underpowered subwoofer ; nonadjustable built-in satellite stands

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Impressive sound quality ; dedicated control module with headphone jack ; includes stereo RCA to stereo miniplug adapter for auxiliary audio input ; upmix feature for two-channel sources ; THX certified

No digital audio inputs ; satellites hiss when audio isn't playing

Gateway Inc.

Space-saving design

Mediocre sound quality ; no digital audio inputs ; less than ergonomic hardware controls ; expensive

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Portable ; many sound settings to choose from

No setup instructions ; difficult to get full sound

This 4-inch speaker set will fill a small room, and it produces decent sound, but a lack of setup instructions and its sound distortion at high levels keep us from recommending these speakers.

Comes with video game console adapter

Pricey ; wired remote doesn't control subwoofer ; not suitable for movies or video games

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