Ipod Hifi or Soundsticks II (+isub) -  any experiences?

hi
i am using soundsticks II + isub since 2 years
for garageband and itunes. they sound pretty well for my taste.
it could be a bit wider, sounding into the room, and less directional.
so, in the moment i am thinking of an ipod hifi, would it sound better than the soundsticks?
i am also using an USB amp for my imac called "corda move" to raise the output levels of the imac.
thx

i've got both. both are great in their own right. the hi-fi though is more for like a room or outside i think. the soundsticks are better up-close. they're great for a room too but the hi-fi is, to me, a portable sound stage, not a computer speaker.
having said all of that....you wouldn't be disappointed with either. the hi-fi could be more versatile i suppose. if you are doing much music get some sennheiser cans and the hi-fi or even the shure buds. i've some of those 2 as well and if your serious or somewhat serious about music you should be using something like that to mix, not the speakers until i a final mix. i have used them with pro-tools a lot and would reccomend that route. you can pick up so much in a good set of phones

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