Cables

All cables needed to set up the system are fortunately included in the set by Videologic. On the good side, the speaker cables are quite long and allow a very flexible placement of the speakers. On the bad side, the cables to connect to the soundcard are way too short. They only allow for placing the amp right on top your desk, so if you want to set it up on another table or somwhere else altogether, you'd better buy some longer cables before you leave your coputer store. And while you're at it, don't forget to pick up some cable binders to avoid snaking cables all over your desktop and behind your computer.

Sound

The sound is pretty much what you can expect from this class of speakers: the high frequencies are clear and the transition to the low frequencies is smooth. The bass has a good kick to it, but remains quite warm, well-rounded and free from distortion. Even at high volume the sound didn't become distorted, although it did create some new, not to mention novel problems with my computer. My case would rattle in time with the sound and my poor Trinitron monitor's suspension wires started dancing like ravers at an all-nighter :-).

However, the Crossfire is also a great performer at lower volume. The seperate volume regulator for the the bass lets you adapt the bass to your current needs. No matter if you're watching a DVD, listening to music or showing your friends who's da man in a deathmatch, you always have the power you need without being drowned out by an unbalanced bass or having to deal with a squeaking  satellite.