Newbie needs info on modest laptop speakers

Here's a good solution for about $450: Devilsound USB DAC and some Audioengine A2 speakers. I am using the Devilsound DAC in my main system, while my Wavelength DAC is in the shop under going some changes, and the little Devilsound is quite good! At my office I use the Audioengine A5 speakers and thay are very good. And, I've only read positive stuff about the A2's.

What do mean "gotchas" as in low wattage speakers?

Take a listen to the new Acoustic Energy sub and sats for computer. amazing value at maybe $250 USD. if you want something really really nice, look at the Focal XS, i guess they might be about $550 USD. they're both just jaw dropping good. when we had the Acoustic Energy units on for a demo, we sold 5 pairs in an hour, 4 of them to staff. They are that good.

I am an Audio Engine dealer and, especially, the A5 at $349 a pair including all the cables you will need and an iPod dock is unbeatable.
The A2s are only $199. These are beautifully made and sound great.
Check their user comments on line.

Michael 831-423-5523
www.luckymanmediagroup.com

Klipsch is good and CNET turned me on to Logitech which has good cheap line that does job.
Chazz

Mackie MR5's or 624MkII's if you can manage to budget a bit more.

Audition at a local Guitar Center and take home for a no hassle 30 day period.
I returned my MR5's no questions asked to step up to the 624MKII's.