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The Antec Soundscience Rockus 3D 2.1 PC Speaker System could use some ergonomic design improvements, but it sounds so magnificent, we can't believe it costs just $200.

If sound quality does matter to you, and you're on something of a budget, and the optical connection is important to you, AND you don't have room for a 5.1 system... the Rockus 3D makes sense. There's no question it's an excellent speaker set, but the pricetag is awfully steep...

For $200, we expect a little more bass and a little less treble -- especially for music -- but the Rockus 3D 2.1 is great for gamers or movie fans who don’t have a lot of space.

We don’t like the 3D mode and a few redesigns for the next revision could very well place these speakers into the must have category with very little competition. For now, they come highly recommended, but with a few niggling issues.

Everything about this speaker system was made right; from the anodized aluminum satellites to the tight solid wood sub-woofer, no matter what form of media was played on these speakers they lived up to the task.

The rockus 3D kit is perfect for dorm rooms and apartments, and connects to a gaming console, television, or computer where the competition cannot. If Antec can market these speakers to the right audience, the value becomes apparent.

Impactful sound, striking design, and a big price drop make this three-piece speaker set a top value for premium desktop sound or modest home theater use.