Logitech's 2.1-channel Z533 speaker system may not be the pinnacle of home audio, but it more than gets the job done at a very reasonable price.
Loud; reasonably clear sound; Powerful yet balanced bass; (Mostly) simple setup; handy control pod; Inexpensive
Lacks some clarity; particularly at high end; Ramping up bass muffles some frequencies; Control pod could still be better-designed