Good speaker system 3-$500 range

Any one have suggestions for a set of speakers in that price range that are awesome for music and some games?  I currently have Logitech z2300 speakers and a Asus Xonar sound card and my left speakers seems to be cracking at high volumes.  Was planning on getting a new system anyway so any help on speakers would be great.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-Premium-Powered-Speaker-Black/dp/B005OA3BSY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Corsair gaming audio system sp2500, Dont have them personally but heard good thing about them and they have good reviews 169.99 where i live might be different for you though.

Other brands I would check out next to the Audioengine in that price range are stuff from KRK Rokit or more specifically the Swan M200MKIII. Don't have personal experience but anything from them, based on your specific needs and taste, will probably be fine.