The Logitech will not hold it's own in a 5 pc band. It CAN, however provide smooth response in a solo effort, as some members here have discovered. I often do not need much more than the on board speakers to satify some of my clients in smaller settings, like society cocktail parties and house parties. It all depends on the application. Just adding a sub can make all the difference in the world, so the to tiny tops just add to the mix.