i like my altec lansing atp3 that i got at OD. some sale over a year ago for $30. the satellites dont take up much space and it has the volume control (as well as bass and treble) easily accessible on the right speaker, versus on the sub down below or non-existent.
the sound quality is good as well. i came home for lunch last week and heard music playing as soon as i walked in. it was pretty loud and i assumed it was from the denon receiver and my surround sound in the living room, but my wife was actually playing mp3s on the computer. i was surprised at the sound quality at that level.
deadseasquirrel