I'm an avid reader of MaximumPC.
The September issue has an article for their 2008 Dream Machine where they build a computer, no holds barred for price and performance once a year.
This year the Axiom Audiobytes made the cut for the premier speaker system for the rig and are on their Best of the Best list for 2.1 sound.
http://www.maximumpc.com/best-of-the-best?page=1


"Those who preach the myths of audio are ignorant of truth."