I sure don't mean to be a snotty audio kinda guy, 'cuz I'm not. I got no real idea of what you are lookin' for...exactly. Watts? Can't give you any raves about the Koss HT box set-up or about your Altec computer sound. They are probably..."cute". But, not much more than that. Moon and Townsend would have never listened to their tracks on that stuff.

You need some audio listening experience which you are not really gonna get---with what you got. Here m'boy we are talking HIGH FIDELITY and I got a feeling you ain't never really HEARD it. You will know it the second you hear it...it will knock your socks off. Probably it ain't at the big box stores, but it is out there.

Watts? There are watts and then there are watts. So many variables for the ear. If your Koss was upgraded to 600 watts, there would probably not be a huge difference. You could, for example compare audibly the 200 watts on your Koss HT to....say 200 watts from a Krell or a Levinson amp. A Koss HT watt and a Levinson watt are going to be quite different. One would infer that because of the very different and audible sound. Because we are talking QUALITY. They will definitely sound much different---like from a different planet. Speakers? They are going to make a big difference too.

Forget all about your watts questions....its not really answerable because of variables. Instead, start learning about all the really great equipment out there--- which ain't at Best Buy and Circuit City. Go out and find some audio stores near you or 200 miles away and go and listen. If you are looking for great sound, then you have alot to learn and ain't nothing wrong with learning new things. Tons of experienced and savy guys on this board. Takes a little time. First thing you gotta do---is listen to some high end gear and feel the music. Think high fidelity first and watts...second. Watts alone, are for the ignorant. Like old PT Barnum said, " For the suckers." Either start to learn or be a comfy potato with you box set. Best thing---go out and listen to some great equipment by manufacturers you may never have heard of. Feel the music. Cheerio.