"Most PC sound systems today use several small speakers and a larger subwoofer. These systems have a number of advantages, but compactness is not one of them; while finding a place to put the subwoofer may not be that hard, carrying it around can be. If you move around a great deal, a stereo system with no subwoofer will obviously be more practical, and admittedly, certain types of music need a subwoofer less than others. Finally, you may want a system that doesn't bother the people around you but still puts out quality sound. If you need simplicity, portability and more control over how much sound is produced by your speakers, the two systems we've tested here may interest you."While you really need a sub for full sound, if you are looking for something small with passable sound quality, this review of speakers from Klipsch and Creative will be of interest to you.