Speakers Reviews

These speakers sound like crap. I have a pair of old $12.00 Kenyo's that sound better. Do yourself a favor and spend a nother $40.00 and buy the Klipsch and get some REAL speakers!! Almost any of the lower end 2.1's will sound as good if not better than these.

I purchased the I-Trigue 3300's to replace my Bose MediaMate's because my deskspace was getting very tight with an LCD monitor, 2 cell phone chargers, 2 PDA cradles, a lamp, and alarm clock. The slim and sleek design, matched with a subwoofer and generous frequency range seemed to be a fantastic combination. But as I found out, you really need to HEAR a set of speakers to really decide what you like.

DESIGN: 5 STARS
The silver die-cast material used on the casing is very attractive and feels very well-built. The black speaker covers can be removed to give it an even better look.

SOUND: 3 STARS
The I-Trigue 3300's are ALL treble and bass. The midrange is nearly non-existant and for each PC application, I need to set the equalizer settings, which I didn't have to do with my Bose speakers. (...). In iTunes, the setting that worked best for me is the "Pop" EQ setting.

REMOTE: 5 STARS
The wired remote is very handy with a volume/power control, headphone jack, and bass level dial. The bass level dial is a VERY much appreciated design change from the old speakers where the bass controls were located on the back of the subwoofer! There is a cool indigo LED on the remote to indicate that the speakers are powered on.

VALUE: 2 STARS
The I-Trigue is a pretty expensive 2.1 setup considering that the fidelity derived from these speakers are not up to par with the competition. (...)

SUMMARY...
These attractive, space-saving speakers are a big jump from those crappy little Harmon Kardon's you got with your system. With an 80watt total system power rating, it'll pump up the bass and provide loud, shaking music and gaming effects. (...)

Because I use a Terk Leapfrog device to transmit my satellite TV signal from the living room to an old 13" TV in the kitchen, I wanted to connect a good audio device to the AV outputs on the Leapfrog receiver to get the best sound possible. The narrow footprint (1 3/4" wide) of these I-Trigues were perfect for the small space I had on either side of the TV, which sits on a small microwave cart, and the look was more stylish than any others I'd seen. I was more than pleased with how sturdy all the components felt, and was then blown away by the quality of sound these little things crand out. Keep in mind, I'm transmitting this sound across my house over a wireless device! The bass from the subwoofer blends quite nicely with the sound from the speakers, providing good, balanced sound imaging. If I have any complaints, the audio signal from the headphone connection on the remote is a little weak, especially when compared to the great sound coming directly from the speakers.

I won't over hype these speakers as the greatest, but for what I paid for them they handle what I need. First lets talk about what is good. The price of this set will get any home theater going under 80 dollars, which is almost amazing. The sound is modestly good. The bad on the other hand can be over looked because of the price. The wire that does come with the speakers is so thin I wouldn't trust it as a pro for buying the speakers. These speakers offer virtually no bass response. I wouldn't recommend using them without a powered sub. When compared to higher priced speakers using the same equipment these speakers show there limitaions. The sound is almost harsh when compared to more expensive set of speakers. But you will probably only notice it if you hook up another set of speakers. For anyone who is building a home theater and it looking for a cheap way to get off the ground I can't imagine a better set of speakers for the price.

i just brought KLH HTA-9005 speakers about a week ago and they are great! with the subwoffer i have (not a klh) it had plenty of bass on the lows and clean highs! i do agree with the assment on the wire. so thin i wouln't use it as kite string. my old front speakers were klipsch at over two hundred just for them and another eighty for the center and rear. the klh speakers blew them apart! I listen to a lot of dts and dvd audio and what a sound! and this is in a small room. i have found that most home theater amps can make regular stereo sound thin. also room size and accoustics count big time in how any speaker will sound.for my room size and money this is a best buy of all time

Like many of the other reviewers, I bought these to get an inexpensive start to my home theater system. For the money they are entirely adequate for both movies and music. Note however, that I have them placed in a small family room and do not play at abusive volumes so I haven't really tested their limits. One thing you'll notice immediately is the weak bass response. I went out within a week and got a powered subwoofer (8 inch 100 watt Yamaha)so now I'm completely satisfied with the setup.

I also took the advice from other reviewers and replaced the cheap wire that was included with 16 gauge speaker wire.

For smaller rooms and reasonable listening volumes you really can't go wrong with these.

Before Altec Lansing PC speakers were available, people buying a computer would almost always get a pair of white unknown boxes that was packaged with their PCs labeled or marketed as "multi-media stereo speakers", which (I'm sure everyone would agree with me) sounds like a tin can with a chord.

Altec Lansing did everyone a favor by targeting the PC market and creating real multi-media speakers, I have been a big fan eversince. I probably have bought over 4 Altec Lansing speakers and this model the XA3021 is by far the best I've had. Nothing in the same price range can offer you crystal clear audio with a heavy thumping deep bass range. Whether you're listening to Jazz, Classical or Rock, playing explosive heart stopping games, or simply enjoying your favorite DVD movie, you will surely enjoy the experience and I bet at one point you'll smile and say.. "XA3021, I love you!"

The somewhat unexpected, retro design reminds you of microphones from the early days of radio, but at the same time, the green graphics gives you that high-tech feel that seems to scream "I'm from the future! now where is your leader!". The sub-woofer is menacing and looks like an atomic bomb waiting to explode at your command!

Now what are you gonna do ? I thought so, don't forget to get one for your Dad too!

I've heard many complaints about the design of these speakers, but for the price they deliver good sound. The bass is strong and hooking the speakers up is pretty simple. Keep in mind that these speakers are designed primarily for college/high school gamers and movie buffs who don't have much living space or just can't afford a high end system; if you're looking for a serious speaker set up this isn't really for you. But, if you find yourself in one of the above categories, or if you just want to improve the sound on your tv, you definitely get you money's worth.

WHen you make a purchase, you normally expect a certain level of satisfaction, given your tastes and the price of the item. As for the former, I enjoy a good sounding speaker. I'm Not an audiophile- but when I'm in the sweet spot (and maybe a little off!) I like it to sound clear and vibrant. Something about it just brings a smile to my face. I walked into a Circuit City, gift card in hand. THe card is for $25, from my best friend and his fiancee. I had read about a pair of Altec-Lansing speakers on AOL Broadband Gear (KW:Broadband Gear - not case sensitive) and was going to order but the thought of gettting them even cheaper with my gift card was enough to prompt a "Goodbye" and a head to the store. I was on a mission. Good speakers. Nice purchase. I felt like a beverly hills teenager with daddy's AMEX. First, the Creature's distract me. JBL (I believe) Creatures. Neat edgy styling. The sound coming from speakers about the size of the dial on an Ipod is great. Almost a feat you'd expect from Bose. Silver will match my Dell gear and new Dell Flat Panel (Black and silver), I think. Speaking of Bose, what are these, I say as I approach what I soon learn are BOse computer speakers. A little plain, but stylish for a Bose speaker. The Bass! NO Subwoofer? How do they do it? They continue to innovate and impress me. THen I saw the price...over a hundred bucks for the Creatures and about the same for the Bose. I start doing the math...carry the 7...divide by the Least Common Denomin..plus... probably around 80 bux after the gift card inc tax. Luckily I see a salesman so duck around the corner to finish my brain fart. No..No..NO.. I must find the AL's. Circuit City online says they are in-stock. I should have reserved them online. I finally locate them, all by themselves on a top shelf with the help of a sales guy who seems green to the black and silver sonic stellars but curious nonetheless as he stares at them while I browse around. Either that or he thinks I'm goin to swipe them- I am wearing my baggier pants! Not that kind of person I head to the register and proudly display my card. For the twenty eight dollars I spent I couldnt be happier. Even if I had no discount, they would be worth every cent- and the 28 includes a pack of batteries, too (not for the speakers). Sure the others sounded good, but these look every bit as good - maybe even cooler- and the sound-- the real importance- surely holds its own. They might be a little crisper or clearer or whatever for 100 bucks but I'm happy with a great product that is evident of thought in design and saving money, too. The only thing I've seen that might even come close is a 60 dollar set of Logitech speakers. It'd be close and I havent heard them other than one time in a small store. The color scheme is especially great for Dell owners and X Box fans, too. As for the latter, the phrase more than you'd expect for less than you'd think takes center stage in my mind. Pleasing to the senses- and the cent-ses- they have my recommendation. And they'll have yours too. NOw to find those audio clips in the cd section, I have my wired remote in hand. Happy Shopping!

Logitech Soundman speakers are one of the best speakers I've heard for the price they offer. They have rich, deep bass and clear sound from the satellites.. And, ofcourse no other computer speaker looks so stylish and yet compact for this sound quality.. Convenient features in S-20 as always in any logitech speaker includes volume and bass controls alongwith with headphone jacks all in a remote (thats a great new feature too!!).. In all S-20 offers very good sound in a sleek stylish package.. In case, u need high power output with more bass and theater like sound, one can go in for Soundman X2 speakers for a little bit of extra cash.. Its just the tradeoff between sound, money and an added attraction i.e. a remote feature in S-20..

For anyone looking to buy a new speaker set for their PC, you've found the perfect set. I bought these speakers for my PC, planning on buying a decent stereo later for some 'quality' sound. While i always buy logitech mice and keyboards, these speakers were just a stop-gap. Once i had hooked them up however, this soon changed. The deep rich sound from these speakers fills my entire apartment, better than any stereo speakers i have heard that didn't cost an arm and a leg. Whether listening to music( i have a very varied taste, from dance to classical) or gaming ( unreal tournament rocks with these) you won't be disappointed. The small size is their most misleading characteristic. Sound, size and price are perfect, and the handy desktop control sits between your mouse and keyboard for quick easy access to volume and power control. These are an excellent set of speakers.

Bought this speaker set for my mom and was shocked at the quality of sound they produced. Definately not Bose or some other top end models that pack more punch, however, the quality of sound will blow anyone away that has not replaced the "factory" speakers that typically come with a computer system package. Great step up and highly recommended.

I bought these blind (or deaf, I guess) based on the reviews and other info I found on the web about Wharfedale and the Diamond line. For the money, I am *very* impressed with the quality of the construction and the overall sound. There is a slight lack of clarity in the midrange, but I'm using these for home theater exclusively, so I'm not looking for these to replace my trusty old stereo speakers. They have a nice, tight bass response and true, crisp highs. At this price, I couldn't be any more satisfied.

These impressive Wharfedale Diamond Anniversary bookshelf-size speakers pack sound quality and clarity of speakers costing [$$$} dollars or more (believe me). Its outstanding bass response eliminates the need of a subwoofer. Ideal for applications where limited space is provided. I am very impressed with the soundstage that it set in my living room. These are clearly ONE OF THE BEST bookshelf speakers at ANY price. For complete audio satisfaction BUY THESE SPEAKERS. I would have to agree on most of these reviews. The only problem is the location of the grill mounting things, which are located just below the woofer surround and an inch away from the dome, but they sound better with the grill off anyways so it's not critical.

For the sound that comes out of these things, its price is a bargain. GET THESE SPEAKERS!!

Take a pair of these diminutive speakers to your neighborhood audiophile dealer and ask to demo his best equipment through them. Ask to A/B these speakers with his best bookshelf speakers and his best floorstanders. Listen to your favorite music with your eyes closed and have the tech switch back and forth between the speakers. While all speakers are "different" I'll lay odds you'll find the 7.2's as musically pleasing as the best speakers offered. When you consider that the price of a pair of these 7.2's from Ebay run less than $100 delivered you will HAVE TO AGREE with the review title...oh yeh...remember to get your speakers back from the tech (who's probably hidden them away already!!). Real wood veneers (rosewood, oak, and black) blow away ANYTHING I've heard several times the price...everyone who has ever demoed a pair of these have purchased them (and have thanked me NUMEROUS TIMES). Find these speakers and buy them. They recreate the music the way the artist intended. They seem to have a magical way of understanding what the musicians are playing and adjust accordingly. Punchy deep base for Rock/Rap/Jazz/Blues/Country incredible mids and highs for acoustic and classical recordings..

I will admit that for the price, these are hard to beat - I've heard worse sounding speakers that cost more. However, don't be led to believe that you will get super-high-quality audiophile sound from these (as some of the previous reviews seem to indicate). The 7.2s do indeed get low (although I found the bass a little muddy sounding), and the high frequenceies are very present (I actually turn the treble down). This emphasis on the extremes makes loud rock music sound great. Where I found this speaker lacking is in the mid-range. If you're a jazz or classical music connoisseur this is where you'll wish you had paid more for a speaker. I found solo piano, string quartet, and similar genres to sound empty or hollow on this speaker. This kind of music doesn't rely on a "thumping" bass or piercing highs the way rock music does, but it does require a full and rich midrange. Unfortunately this seems to be where Wharfedale cut the corners on the 7.2 (I suppose they had to cut them somewhere to offer them for this price). I'm giving them four stars because they are a good speaker for the price (from a purely critical standpoint I'd give them a 2-3 stars), and if you are easily impressed by lots of bass these are great. However, if you're a more discriminating listener you probably won't be completely satisified.

The Wharfedale 7.2 is an incredible loudspeaker. I've listened to everything from Sibelius to Sarah Vaughan to David Bowie on them, and it all sounded crystal clear. These speakers have a warm, very natural sound and the soundstage is very believable. The bass response is incredible for such a small woofer. My father owns Quad and Dahlquist speakers and isn't impressed by much less than excellence, but when I hooked the Whafedale's up to his Nakamichi he liked them so much he's now considering buying a pair. My only nit-picky complaint is that the midrange could be a bit brighter. However, these speakers do handle the treble and bass beautifully, even the high trebles and (especially) the lower bass end. Room positioning is crucial for these speakers to sound their best. If you have any doubts about purchasing a pair, forget about them. This incredible speaker will not disappoint you, and at [the] price...you'd be insane not to buy them.

AWesome speakers, just got them for only 60 BUCKS FOR THE PAIR!!! NEW!!!! Awesome deal. These things sound like way more expensive speakers!!! EVen speakers ranging over $1000!! The bass is great for the small size, and the treble is nice and clear. I even tested em with some death metal and blasted it, and they sounded awesome! I use these for my main speakers.I am getting some for surround now! You should pick these up, you can find em cheap!!! Great quality for the $$$$$$...

I bought two of these and could not wait for them to arrive. ...I must say, it was well worth the wait... Sorry, I had to get that out of the way. Thanks AMAZON for the great deal...NOW, for the sound & quality. They sound AMAZING!!! GREAT highs, GREAT lows. VERY CRISP and CLEAR SOUND. I love them. My friend has a set of ...speakers(w/fully powered sub-woofers). While I must admit they're awesome even my friend says these KLH's sound amazing and He would have easily bought these before droping almost 2 grand on the others. I have to admit...I was a little uneasy about buying without hearing...a gamble I'm glad I took. ALSO, they look great. I love the Painted Black Wood look, it matches perfectly with my entire system. I say, "PERFECT","PERFECT", I say. Again, thank you AMAZON for the great deal. I love these speakers and look forward to my DVD movies with great anticipation. THESE SPEAKERS ARE EASILY WORTH THE MONEY (plus a tip) WITH QUALITY & VALUE TO SPARE!!!

These speakers are the absolute best investment to my home theatre. The first time I saw these speakers in action, I was at a friends house. The sound was unbelievable. He said that he ordered the speakers from Amazon.com for $70 each. My last pair of KLH speakers I bought were half the size but $150 each. This is a deal that you can not pass up. I'm running these speakers with a Aiwa receiver that pumps out 120w(half that would still be just fine).

THIS IS THE COOL PART! My entertainment center is downstairs, when I have the system volume up to 2/3, I can walk outside and here the massive bass rattling the house apart (don't do this if your parents are home :o) ).

The speakers are good quality and the sound is great. Also, they look great, much better than some of the higher buck speakers. The only drawback is the wire connections on the back are not the screw type, but they still get the job done. The way I see it, why spend $200+ on a speaker when you can get the same sound out of one of these.

I bought these speakers christmas 2001 so I've been listening to them for a year now. I have them paired with a smaller set of KLH bookshelf speakers. Powered by a 100 watt Teac home audio receiver along with a Teac equalizer connected with gold tipped monster cable. These speakers ROCK!! really. The sound is very clean. Regaurdless of weather your listening to rock, jazz ect..
With the smooth jazz or very instramental songs you can hear everything. The seperation of sound is just wonderfull. But on the other hand they can also put out the very loud thumping bass that would make a marshall stack proud, that's if you can take turning up the volume. I havn't had the need to blow out my ears or really disturb the neighbors so I've not turned the receiver up past 4 on an 8 volume knob. But at 3-4 the sound is loud enough for an enclosed room. I bought the EQ after getting the speakers in order to better control the sound. What I found was that without the EQ in some cases the bass was overpowering. The EQ has given me the ability to tone down the bass or midrange when needed.
The size of these speakers are to say big. If you have a small place these speakers are not for you. They need to be seperated by some space. I have mine on opposite sides of the room with the bookshelfs in between which work out ok. In a large room they take up space really nice and look great. I would have liked them to be a honey color which I saw KLH made but was never able to find them but the black is fine. The only bad thing I can find that I would change is the terminals which are the clip type. A screw type binder would have really made these the ultimate package but with the price of these speakers it's really easy to look the other way. Bottom line : if you can get past the snobbish remarks you might get from the audiophiles that think the only way you can get great sound is by spending thousands of dollars then your home free. Besides, I don't know many people that construct their homes to be concert halls. Most get what the contractor builds in a particular area. these speakers take avantage of what most people have and KLH should be commended on selling an affordable speaker that really Rocks!

Two-way speaker design - a tweeter and midrange driver in each satellite speaker for enhanced acoustic performance
Audio Control Pod - with power on/off, volume/bass controls, stereo line-in, a headphone jack, and the unique M-PORT™ to directly stream music from compatible MuVo™ MP3 players
Amazing Value - phenomenal audio quality and power at an incredible price

Get immersed in superb acoustic performance with the Creative Inspire™ T2900 2.1 speaker system. With 60 Watts of System Power, two-way speaker design, the unique Audio Control Pod, and additional features like removable stands to enable wall mounting, the Creative Inspire T2900 is our complete music playback solution.

2-Way Satellite Speaker Design
The satellite speakers each feature a tweeter and a midrange driver for smooth and accurate high frequency response and clear, balanced music playback.

Audio Control Pod
This versatile wired remote includes the patent-pending M-PORT™ connector for directly streaming music from compatible Creative audio players*-- no messy cables required. It also features stereo line-in, a headphone jack, power on/off and volume/bass controls.
Reinforced Wooden Subwoofer for Powerful and Clean Bass
The Inspire T2900 features a powerful wooden subwoofer, with a 5.25" long-throw driver and a dual flared port tube, for powerful and rock solid bass.

This system honestly blows away anything that sells in the same price range (including the Altec 221 and the Logitech Z-340 and X-220). It has lots of power, and the two-way speakers (with tweeters) have much better and more natural high end sound. Creative launched this product - which costs more to make than the competition's products - at $59, but dropped the price late last year to be competitive.

Let's look at the key competition: The Logitech X-220 has just a 2" driver in each satellite, while the T2900 has a 2.5" midrange driver and a tweeter. (Not to mention the fact that the X-220's satellites look like little plastic mushrooms).

The Altec 221 has just a 4" woofer (while the T2900 has a 5.25" woofer), and much lower power.

The T2900 also has a cool wired controller, with power/volume, bass level, a headphone jack, a line-in, and Creative's special port for connecting a MuVu NX MP3 player.

Plus, with the metal stands, they look really good (especially with the grills off).

[...- I talked to Creative's customer support people, and they say that out of the many thousands of these systems that have been sold, they've had a grand total of four defective units returned. Hardly a "plethora" ...]

I just got these speakers today. They are just perfect. It took 5 minutes to hook them up and I was in music heaven. I've seen some 2.1 systems that have a very weak subwoofer. This subwoofer is so powerful that I have to keep it very low or else it would drown out the satellites!

The satellites themselves are nice and clear. I keep the bass volume level at about 20 percent and the speaker volume at about 30 percent. The volume control is pretty sensitive which shows exactly how how much power is being pumped out by this system. I recommend these.. and for this price, this is a great buy.

Basically, it's about time that Bose Corporation decided to extend their technology into the PC market. The separation of highs and lows on these speakers are no different than that of any other Bose speaker, which is more than enough reason to find yourself as an owner of several pairs. Bose has always manufactured their products to a completely different standard. I'm pleased to report that the Media Mate speakers are no exception to what you would expect from this company. These do not have incredible bass response but I find low end to be very unnecessary, unless of course your PC will be used as your primary source of digital entertainment. Other speakers are available that deliver low end, such as the Creative Labs 5.1 series, but the properties of sound are quite different if you were to place the Media Mate next to any PC speakers equipped with subwoofers. It all depends on what is most important to you - clarity or being able to feel every last beat through your speakers. Personally, I've found many speakers (and I've purchased several over the years) to have quite a bit of distortion at moderate to high volume, and the Bose Media Mate seems to have eliminated this factor entirely. These speakers are made so YOU can hear the music clearly, not your neighbors, which is how it should be in the first place.

WOW - that's really what it comes down to. These speakers are absolutly the best. They have rich, deep, and powerful bass, while still having great sound. These sound almost like a mini -BOSE home theater system. They sound better than all of the 5 piece computer speaker sets combined! The price is also VERY good. I mean for $$$ bucks, how could you go wrong? The BEST, highly recomended speakers. I have had this speakers for about 2 months, and have tryed them on every device that I have in the house. From my Compaq 1800T notebook computer, to my Compaq iPAQ 3955, to my Sony TV and Mini-system, to my XBOX, these speakers sound awesome. This rating should be 10 out of 5 stars! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK BOSE!!!!!!!!

..if you think I know nothing about speakers you are wrong. I do know a lot about them, and I know the sound on the mediamates could be a bit more clear, but that is for music. I am 100% sure you have never tested Bose Mediamates with movies or games. I tell you right now that no 2.1 speakers that cost less than $125, rivals the sound of the Mediamates with movies and games. They will just have more voluem and bass, but the Mediamates are more than enough in volume. Why cant any of you accept that these are the best 2.0 speakers? And dont you think that the best in a category has to be more expensive? Gosh..

I bought a yamaha tss-1 6 set speaker system for my smaller bedroom a year ago off of amazon.com for [dollar amount]. The total RMS power on this system is 48 watts (the low wattage is cost-effective for smaller rooms). The sound quality is good, though there is slight distortion at higher volume levels. The features are excellent - dolby 5.1, prologic, dts decoding, front panel headphone jack, and most importantly the variety of inputs. I was able to connect my computer through coaxial digital spdif input (5.1 digital), my nomad jukebox through the pc speaker cables to get 4.1 analog audio, and my xbox/ps2/dvd player through the optical digital input. I was surpsised that all the cables were included (most speaker systems don't come with optical/coxial cables). The computer in my bedroom is setup right next to the TV, thus the positioning of the system works well both ways - I am able to play and watch movies on my xbox & ps2, get digital audio from my computer, and 4.1 audio off of my jukebox with the touch of the input button on the amplifier. (the system does not come with a remote control, and if you decide to use it in a small room, you wouldn't need one).

This speaker system is ideal for smaller rooms such as dorm rooms - it does not have the power to supply rich audio to larger living rooms (I cannot stress this enough). I wouldn't spend over [price] - you might as well get a strictly computer audio 5.1 system for [dollar amount] and a splitter for your tv. If you want a surround soution for a living room, I strongly recommend the Logitech Z680 ... - which has a lot more power (505 watts) and excellent, rich, flawless sound quality.

In my opinion, these computer audio - home theater audio hybrid speaker systems will eventually replace traditional home theater audio systems. A couple of more inputs would make them all the more appealing!

To begin with, if u want to use these speakers with a computer, consider the rating to be 5 star. I use them with a DVD Player. I sorely missed the presence of treble enhancement. These speakers do have a bass enhancement control (subwoofer vol) but the absence of a treble control cuts out the crisp highs that the speakers are capable of delivering. Computer users wont feel the pinch because they can enhance the treble through windows or their sound playback software. For me, I had to connect standalone graphic equalizers to enhance the highs. After this of course, the results were mind blowing.
Everybody is cribbing about the absence of a remote, but that is just an inconvenience. The absence of a treble control seriously hampers the speakers' high pitch output, which hurts especially because the speakers CAN deliver crisp highs if connected thru a graphic eq.

Like most of the reviews, the most appealing thing about this set is the sound upgrade most people experience who are looking to upgrade from the 2 "multimedia" speakers they received with their system or paid less than [amt]. The volume levels are adequate for most music when used what it was designed for - connected to your computer station with the speakers aimed at you and your sound stage in a small area - maybe 8' by 8' sitting in a chair. If it's volume you are after, go up to the [amt] units. The other convienent things in this price range is the headphone jack and the separate amplifier / control unit which is now on my desk within reach. Most sound sources have different volume / tonal qualities which I like to constantly adjust - so having the control unit on the desk is a great advantage for me. The only thing that this unit needs is a treble control. Overall a great unit but be true to yourself on how you will use it. This is no substitute for a home theater system.