funky algorithms

i was perusing cnet and amazon for a new set of 2.1 computer speakers since my personal speakers are broken and not produced anymore. actually i'm not sure if the company even exists anymore. i've had two sets, both of which have lasted over 5 years with no problems. my speakers in philly only stopped functioning because of a fatal run-in with gravity and a wood floor.
sometimes i just don't understand where these recommendations come from. you're usually so good, amazon, but not today.
i don't usually shop for audio equipment and dental hygiene products on the same day, but that's just me.