M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 vs. klipsch promedia 2.1

I'm looking for some new computer speakers, and these both seem like a good choice. I want a huge amount of bass, but i will use them mostly for listening to music so I want clear highs and mids, and I can't decide which would be better for listening to music. Also, would it be possible to hookup a seperate powered subwoofer to the Studiophile MV 40? any help is appreciated.

Thanks for that suggestion!
Hmmm... Well a 4.2 is basically the same as a 4.1 as far as the inputs go - just one for the front set of speakers and one for the back, just like any other 4.1 system.
Please forgive my lack of correct terminology here, but if the connectors on that monster splitter will accept the same sort of speaker inputs that a typical sound card would then I think this would do the the trick.
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?Thank you!

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