These speakers are over hyped, both by all the reviews as well as their sound. They sound and feel like generic computer speakers, NOT studio reference monitors. That said, nice fat bass fun, but still that tecky, plasticy, computery feel in the general sound. Worst issue for me is that this is not really compact, not good for travelling which was the reason I bought them: They come with a massive power adapter, and a horrible fat clunky heavy non cable to connect the speakers to eachother. This cable alone is the reason I would return this product. It is so heavy and stupid sitting there, cluttering up your desk. Nah. I compared the sound with the Genelecs 6010 (now 8010) and the Genelecs are lightyears ahead. No comparison. Why some audiophiles put those in the same ballpark, i have no idea. If you want some good gaming speakers, these are good. NOT for music production and NOT for traveling/recording on the road, with all that clunky cable stuff. And what if you ever loose that stupid cable? It's not generic, you'll be screwed. Thanks Thomann that you are so cool i can send them back.