i also live in a dorm and i use my computer speakers and quality is fine. i do have a 5.1 boston surround sound system so that is nice because there is a big sub about the size of my computer. i think its essential to have some sort of bass otherwise i sometimes find it hard to beatmatch when its to quiet, also its convenient for having small parties with friends. go with a better computer system if ur in a dorm, you will enjoy the sound better and so will your friends.

hey i own a pair of numark axis 2's they work really good for me
i'm pretty sure the 8's will do fine for u

as for the speakers.... i have my setup connected to my soundcard line in and i have Logitech 5.1 speakers
the sound is not that special
but i cant be bangin the sound anyways cuz i still live at home and dont wanna get kicked out just yet


so anyways
enjoy!

thanx for some of the info.
like to hear also from ppl who has axis 8 or fusion818 package
thanx