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Summary: run-don't walk...THE BEST
Review: The problem--poor computer sound, cheap small drivers suited more to noise than music, lack of good source material.The solution--flat panel technology, CDs, mp3s and incredible gaming advances in sound. Monsoon has done it! High-end audio has long recognized the superiority of flat panels to render midrange sounds clearly and effortlessly. High cost, a sweet spot, less bass and lower volume were the drawbacks. These drawbacks disappear when you are sitting at a desk as in computer use. I have been in and out of the stereo business most of my life and was ready to take steps to put a whole stereo under my desk in order to get acceptable sound quality. The Monsoon mm700 system I purchased made that unnecessary. I wouldn't go as far as other reviewers in stating you could fill a room at high levels, but there is NO doubt they can rock the world in the near field market (3 to 5 ft.) Druthers--Things I would like to see Monsoon (or anyone) improve. A real subwoofer should crossover at 100 Hz or below so the bass is omnidirectional, expense would go up significantly because it would take more power the lower you go and truthfully most "punch" in on-line music and movies, for that matter is above 100 Hz. Maybe it's possible to have two subwoofer modules as a temporary solution in this system offered as an option. Monsoon is definitely on the right track; the midrange and highs are natural and detailed and the bass is tight. Build quality is very high, impressive even and the cost is moderate when you start to compare. I listened to stuff many times the cost of this system and didn't find anything as good. I hope other manufacturer's follow suit with better systems. We are all going to spend more time at our computers, why shouldn't they sound better?
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Summary: From a true Audiophile
Review: While no one should suggest that your computer speakers should replace your home system (unless your home system cost less than your computer), these are as good as I've heard. Much better than the Altec Lansing ACS45's that they replaced. 5 stars for appearance, I like the puck, so I'd give 5 stars for that, and 4.5 for sound quality, they're a little harsher than I prefer for audio (especially poorly recorded MP3's), but for games it's great. The subwoofer actually feels as if it's true an audio component, something that the ACS45's couldn't match and the sound quality reflects it. Please, don't expect these to sound as good as $500/pair home speakers, but I'm impressed for [the money]!
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