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In both features and performance they compare very favorably indeed.

A solid pair of laptop or desk speakers, unremarkable but warm and powerful, with an understated and attractive design. More attention to detail would help justify their price, though.

For $200, these are probably the most righteous setup for a dorm, bedroom, or other such small, budgety arrangement.

Little speakers' bass limitations are a fact of life, but Audyssey's Lower East Side Media Speakers can generate considerably more bass punch than I've heard from any speaker of this size and price. Beyond the bass, the sound was lively and fun; I really enjoyed spending time with these speakers.

While we didn't like their sound as much as the Audioengine 2's, the Audyssey Lower East Side Media Speakers are an attractively designed set of powered multimedia speakers that offer good sound and the added bonus of a digital optical input.

The Audyssey Lower East Side Media Speakers offer a rewarding two-channel sonic experience for your computer, iPod, or home theater, but the system isn't without flaws.

If the slightly under $250 asking price doesn't scare you away, this is an excellent set of speakers that will leave you extra space on your desk or in the entertainment center.

I've had a few good desktop-type speakers through these doors of late, from the Focal XS Book and SoundScience QSB to the amazing Neat Iotas – the little Audyssey Lower East Side Media Speakers, complete with their red 'go faster' stripes, are firmly on the same 'interesting' list.