I have computer speakers from about 2 dozen different manufacturers including Monsoon and Harman Kardon. Monsoon are speakers that are for "loud" listening; as they can exceed 100 db but if you want to listen to soft quiet classical music, I would not use them. In my office, I have a 3-Piece Benwin flat panel set and they are superb for low volume soft music. Currently on my computer, I am using a Boston Acoustics digital speakers set and they offer the best of both worlds. A good set of speakers that will last should cost upwards of a $100 don't spend less than that sum.