I live in an apartment so large surround systems just aren't in the books for me for my desktop. I started out with the cheap logitech systems and they did do a good job but nothing compares to this set of speakers. If you are looking for a simple yet powerful and crisp sounding system then there is no alternative. Audiophiles will no doubt hook up massive surround systems to their desktops but this Promedia set is not for that purpose.The audio is crystal clear and the response is dead on. The Sub-woofer provides the perfect amount of bass needed to compliment the very powerful desktop speakers. Plus you can adjust the Sub-woofer volume to meet your needs right on the satellite speaker. The headphone and external audio input jacks give this an added bonus. Klipsch is well known for their high quality speakers and this set is the best I have ever owned for my desktop.