Pauline -

Now you've got me worried. Moving the clothes dryer closer to the computer wasn't a really serious suggestion.

I must admit that for accompaniment to my computing I prefer somewhat more subdued musical accompaniment than some; but it really doesn't take all that much of a sound system to get about all that I can imagine being pleasant - at the computer while at work.

There is some justification for reading all those fancy specifications for a recreation/listening area sound system, and perhaps that's what you have in mind, so apply your own preferences.

John