I still rock the sound sticks
The sound is amazing, they look great, and still make people say, "WOW".
Soundsticks get some neg. reviews for not filling a room... it's true... they are somewhat directional - meaning if you're not sitting in front of them, the sound is less than the amazing result of when you are. While a valid point, that doesn't matter to me, because if they are on, I'm sitting in front of them.
I didn't buy a riding lawn mower to drive on the freeway. I'm not buying $120 computer speakers to throw a party and fill my house with music. They are the right tool for the task.
Under $120 including delivery at Amazon.