Harman Kardon SoundSticks II 2.1 Plug and Play Multimedia Speaker System | List Price: $169.99
Discount Price: $105.92
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Brand: JBL
Binding: Electronics
Features: - 3-piece plug and play multimedia speaker system
- Stunning, original design with great sound
- Features computer-optimized multi-band parametric equalization
- Capacitance touch control buttons provide direct access to volume control
- 20 Watts RMS subwoofer power output
SoundSticks II 2.1 and iMac [Posted on 2008-10-17]
I opened the box, took less than 5 minutes for plug and play set-up and listened to the wonderful sound output for the price- plus the look of the system is ultra-cool to coordinate with my iMac. 5 Star recommendation.
Best bang for your buck [Posted on 2008-10-20]
After what seems like mindlessly unending research for a 2.1 system, here it finally is! I'm pretty picky in the sense that [obviously price doesn't mean everything] I tend to stray from speakers under $100, though there are definitely good attempts if you're really under a budget.
Previously, I owned an Altec Lansing set that got a majority of great reviews. Upon hearing them for the first time in my room, I wasn't exactly gleaming. I figured I'd give it a chance, as sometimes speakers take intial break-in time or maybe I would simply warm up to them. This wasn't the case, though...which really caught me by surprise seeing as how the set I had before that was also AL and I loved them. I am a bass fanatic but the AL sub was way too much for the satellites. Not too much in that it didn't sound good, but the satellites were weak. The sound wasn't natural at all.
A first I was hesitant with the Soundsticks II because of the "lack of bass" according to multiple reviewers. Well, after looking and listening to quite a few more sets, I figured I'd take the risk since Amazon is very gracious with their return policy.
Wow, am I glad I did! The Sticks are amazing for the price range. The bass was much better than I expected, they blend very well with the overall sound, and I personally like the blue glow. The satellites, however, are where the Sticks really shine. The clarity of these small cones is unbelievable. The wattage rating must really be fooling people because these are [technically speaking] the lowest watts I've owned for a 2.1 system and by far the loudest and best sounding.
If you're contemplating whatsoever, just go for it. Amazon has great customer service and the very limited amount of faults found in the Sticks just won't be enough to take away from the sound and cosmetics of these bad boys. By far, the best bang for your buck!
Great Speakers, IF they never fall off your table [Posted on 2008-10-29]
These are great speakers, love them love them...in fact, may have to buy them again=(
One speaker fell off my desk hitting the floor...I gasped thinking the plastic would shatter. Nope, the plastic just fine, however, the speaker inside was dis-located.
The little speaker rattled around helplessly begging for help. But I could not get to the little guy. The sound sticks are sealed shut...very tightly, I tried everything, and scratched the hell out of the little guy trying.
Finally I was able to use a bent paper-clip to "Fish" for the speaker through its hole and pull it back in place until it snapped securely like it originally did.
This scenario happed a dozen times over a year, until the speaker clips broke off. I then had to super-glue them in, which looked horrible. Now the speakers started to fall off and it finally killed itself but wires & speakers crossing.
So now I have to buy the same one again.
Great product, but, not very easy to fix should it received the slightest fall to the floor.
Super sound! [Posted on 2008-11-03]
Attached these speakers to an iMac G5 kept in my office. Unbelievable improvement, terrific sound quality. Easy to install and control. I recommend them highly! Winguy.
Amazing Speakers from JBL! [Posted on 2008-11-03]
I would pay $100 for the instrument separation alone. After a few days of listening, these speakers will make you a sucker for live recordings. You can close your eyes and imagine the singer in front of you, the guitarists on the side, the drums at the back. But woah, there's the organ at the corner! Don't let reviews of the Z-2300 convince you. A sound system is only complete when it has a balanced output throughout the spectrum. Bass is not everything. And even if it comes to that, the Soundsticks II have bass let me tell you. The bass separation is excellent given the sub is passive like most other 2.1 systems. This system is worth every cent and more. I couldn't be happier. Thanks Harman/Kardon.
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