harman/kardon SoundSticks III, ultra-clear sound quality
The Soundsticks III were released recently, but they are essentially the same as the Soundsticks II, with a few aesthetic changes.
If high volumes is not an issue, I definitely think these are the ones you want. The sound is ultra-clear, and the bass is real crisp. The sub won't give you quite the rumble that others might, but at decent volumes, it is super accurate, and provides plenty of bass.
I've had a pair for four years, and I couldn't be happier.
And who couldn't like the design, it's a classic.