Soundsticks 3 (or alternative) with an MBP

1. included
2. no
3. i don't think it will be that massive
4. logitech z-2300
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z-2300-THX-Certified-Speaker-Subwoofer/dp/B0002SQ2P2

I have a pair of soundsticks II and prior to that I had a pair of Soundsticks I. The sound quality is great and I recommend them. I looked on the Amazon UK store are have copied the comments of one user, who bought these to replace their Z-2300.

"Prior to purchasing these speakers I owned the Logitech Z-2300 set. Here is a quick comparison between the two, if you are deciding between these two speaker sets:
1. The Logitech has much deeper bass than the HK3 set, but excessive bass that drowned out the rest of the sound. That makes the Logitechs poor for movies.
2. The HK3 is obviously much sexier, smaller, and more desk friendly.
3. Although the Logitech Z-2300's are obviously much louder, the HK3 provides more than enough volume for the average user, even if it's for a house party.
4. Finally the quality of the sound and its clarity is far more superior on the HK3."

Where are these HK3 speakers? All i found were some 2300 dollar bose speakers.. lol. Thanks

I have the soundstick 2's. I love them, and everyone who hears them complement them on the rich sound. Cant go wrong really!

2) optical is great, if your speakers support it
4) z-5450

HK3 = harman Kardon Soundsticks III - here is link to reviews on Amazon UK store.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harman-Kardon-Soundsticks-Channel-Multimedia/dp/B003ZXDOMA/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

HK3 is the best deal

I had used logitech on my mac to play music and movies and replace it with SoundStick II. The quality of sound is significant better than Logitech speakers.
I can tell you there is no way I will buy logitech again. The HK lack availability of 5.1 speaker for Mac, in my opinion.

Logitech always have decent base with rubbish everything else, so the end result is all thumping and no detail. I have had Soundstick II's, which were excellent but not tried III's. But if I was buying now in this price bracket I would have the soundstick at the top of my list.