Best computer speakers
Why sell your PC short? For between $200 and $500, your desktop can shake the room through 5.1-, 6.1-, or even 7.1-channel multimedia speakers. The best of these systems can deliver movies, music, and games from your computer with just as much juice as fancy-pants component hardware. Gamers will appreciate the finer nuances of explosions rattling the walls over 7.1 discrete channels. For DVDs and music CDs, you'll want a sound card that can decode surround formats such as Dolby Digital 5.1 and Digital Theater Systems' DTS ES 6.1. Coupled with a solid set of speakers, your PC can become a legitimate home entertainment device.
Logitech Z-2300
9.0 Spectacular (reviewed 11/22/04)
If you're looking for a set of 2.1 speakers, buy these. It's as simple as that.
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M-Audio Studiophile AV 40
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 3/27/08)
M-Audio's Studiophile AV 40 is a PC speaker for music lovers who care more about sound quality than compact size or rock bottom pricing.
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Harman Kardon SoundSticks II
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 8/26/04)
The Harman Kardon SoundSticks II match performance with attractive visual design, a combination that always makes our hearts beat a little faster. They're nearly perfect, save for a few design flaws.
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Logitech Z-10
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 11/21/06)
Logitech's Z-10 speakers are exceedingly stylish, sound great and are tightly integrated with most Windows-based software audio players.
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Creative GigaWorks S750
7.5 Very good (reviewed 3/9/04)
Creative's THX-certified 7.1-channel GigaWorks S750 speakers deliver enveloping video game and DVD sound, but they're overkill for mainstream users.
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Creative GigaWorks T40
7.3 Very good (reviewed 3/14/08)
The Creative GigaWorks T40 is a good choice for those looking for larger than average size and sound in their PC speakers.
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