Does not have the punch of a full set up but works suprisingly well! You even forgive it's lack of base omph after a while as it's sound is so good. This is a very solid performer for a PC set up. My 5.1 system broke and I got one of these as a stop gap - only now I am going to stick with it as I actually really like the sound, and the space savings are astonishing! The set up is perfect for gaming an light listening, if you want better quality you really need a full system with a separate sub.
My only complaints? A better base would have been nice and the dial on top glows annoyingly bright at night. Mind you, this and a good set of headphones for when I want to be lost in music serves me very well.