What's interesting about the MP300 Plus is that it sounds quite good if you're sitting right next to your computer (and, obviously, the speakers). The bass from the sub comes through nicely and the satellites offer enough detail to make you think you're listening to a bigger speaker system. However, when you move your chair back just a few feet back, the sound degrades considerably (read: it gets much thinner). The effect is similar to pulling a set of over-the-ear headphones away from your ears by a half an inch or so and losing the seal.
So, that's the deal. This is a cool-looking, affordable, little PC speaker system that sounds quite good at close range, but we wouldn't recommend it if you're hoping to fill a small room with sound. Yes, it's designed for laptops, but you could also use it with desktops (you'd just place the sub either in front of or behind your monitor). Just stay close to your computer and you'll be happy.
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