More Sound !?

alright, it's not as simple as your thinking it is...it's actually easier

if you want it louder
it means you need more wattage

simple as that
turning up the output on the computer, and cranking the speakers, will cause them damage (after enough time)

but what i'd suggest is a good sound system for your PC
such as the Logitech Z-5300e, or even the slightly lower priced Logitech X-530 (both are 5.1, and both are easily capable of blowing away most 2.0 systems)


other options would be the Z-680 or Z-5500 from Logitech (their high end, the Z-680 is on the way out, the 5500 is on the way in (and they are impressive, 500W RMS each)

or Klipsch's ProMedia Ultra 5.1 system, with around 500W of power


or Creative S750 with 700W of power in a 7.1 configuration (it's like 90W per channel, and 210W on the sub woofer)


if that ain't loud enough
i'd say get a HT amplifier
and some HT speakers
and put them together
connect it
and creank it (look for some 120W 3-way's, the older school stuff that a lot of people used for rock)