Harman's JBL division has a winner on its hands with the sub-$100 Duet II powered speaker system -- this classy high-performance audio combo brings the big sound to Macs and PCs with a small footprint. The Duet II's 3.5mm mini stereo jack allows connectivity to a variety of other audio devices and proprietary Phoenix transducer technology gives the system its great bass, crystal-clear midrange performance and silky-smooth highs.
Each speaker is just four inches in diameter and 10 inches tall (the larger Duet III system measures 4-5/8 x 12 inches) and is available in gray with silver accents. Priced at $99.95, the Duet II and Duet III ($149.95) will be available later this month.