コンパニオン2シリーズIIIほとんどの人にとって最高のデスクトップスピーカーを表しています。 7.5 x 5.9 x 3.1インチの衛星は、机の上のスペースをあまり占有しませんが、大きくて完全なサウンドを作成します。価格は銀行を壊すことはありません、そしてそれはより安いユニットよりもプレミアムの価値があります。また、あなたはブランド名にもお金を払っていることを忘れないでください、そしてボーズは一般的に安くは来ません。 2倍のサイズのスピーカーよりも多くの低音を生成し、力強いボーカルと心地よい高音で、全体的に非常に優れたサウンドを提供します。
詳細なオーディオへの親和性、デスク用のA2 +を選択してください。これらのコンパクトな6x 5.3 x 4スピーカーは、サブウーファーなしで、鮮明な高音、広い音場、バランスの取れた低音とミッドレンジを実現します。さらに、スピーカーあたり15ワットの電力のおかげで、クランクします（そして、音量を上げると最高のサウンドになります）。シンプルでエレガントなデザインは、デスクにも似合います。品質は有料ですが、全体的なサウンドは優れています。
低音愛好家、このシステムはあなたにぴったりです。 Z625は、11.9 x 11.1 x 10.4インチのモンスターサブウーファーを備えており、深くて豊かなローエンドを生み出します。 7.7 x 4.9 x 4.6インチの衛星は、非常にワイドでフルなサウンドを作成します。 3.5mm、RCA、または光入力を介して接続できます。後者は、最高のPCスピーカーでも珍しいものです。適切な衛星は、システムからのブームをより多く（ありそうにない）またはより少なくしたい場合に、音量と低音のコントロールを備えています。ローエンドがお好きなら、これらは今買うのに最適なコンピュータースピーカーのいくつかです。
オリジナルのSoundSticksが市場に出てから15年以上経った今でも、デザインは相変わらず宇宙時代のままです。他のデスクトップスピーカーは、これらのクリアスピーカーのデザイン美学に匹敵することはできません。音質も相変わらずしっかりしています。 10.8 x 9.2インチのドーム型サブウーファーは豊かな低音を提供し、10 x2インチの衛星はそれぞれ4つの2インチドライバーを備えており、フルボーカルを生成します。
Logitech G 560は、本格的なゲーマーに最適なコンピュータースピーカーです。 G560は、ゲームをプレイしているときでも音楽を聴いているときでも、堅牢なサウンドを生成します。サブウーファーは、実際にエクスペリエンスを向上させます。大音量で演奏したい場合は、このシステムが最適です。また、明るくカラフルなLEDを備えた4つの異なるゾーンで構成される洗練された照明システムを備えています。これは楽しいですが、気が散ることがあります。付属のソフトウェアは不可欠です。これを使用して、ライトを構成したり、サラウンドサウンドをアクティブにしたり、特定のゲームのプロファイルを作成したりできます。
G560の便利な機能の1つは、スマートフォンから自分の音楽を注ぎ込むことができるBluetooth互換性です。つまり、これらのスピーカーではほとんど何でも再生でき、人から人へと簡単にコントロールを渡すことができます。 If you need something powerful for an impromptu dance party, the G560 will work in a pinch, and even provide its own light show to go along with the proceedings.
For those whose computers double as their home theaters, the Z606 are among the best desktop speakers out there. The system includes five 7.0 x 4.3 x 3.4-inch satellites and a 11.7 x 11.0 x 7.6-inch subwoofer to create an encompassing audio experience. The bass-heavy sound is a good match if you like low end, and you can adjust the level of each speaker to tweak the sound to your liking.
The satellites produce a full sound, with resonant vocals. This system is also very loud, cranking out 70 watts. In addition to an RCA input, you can connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. Unfortunately, the Z606 lacks the optical input you’d need to connect a game system or Blu-ray player for true Dolby 5.1 audio; instead, you’ll need a player that supports six-channel direct output. The stereo sound is still quite good, though, if that helps.
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7. Creative Labs GigaWorks T20 Series II
Good sound for a reasonable price
Specifications
Type of system: 2.0
Inputs: Two 3.5mm
Size: 9 x 5.6 x 3.5 inches
Watts: 14 (per speaker)
Reasons to buy
+Good value+Balanced sound
Reasons to avoid
–Weak vocals
The T20s are solidly built and deliver good overall sound for the money. Tall and narrow, the 9 x 5.6 x 3.5-inch satellites produce a balanced mix of treble and bass, and you can adjust those levels. However, the speakers lack resonant vocals, keeping the T20s from providing an excellent audio experience. The system features two 3.5mm inputs and ships with an RCA-to-3.5mm adapter to connect stereo sources. With 14 watts of power per channel, the T20s also get louder than many speakers in their price range.
Creative Labs also has a great computer audio pedigree, having made discrete audio cards for PCs since 1989. This doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s better at channeling computer audio than its competitors, but it does mean that Creative Labs products tend to be made with computers in mind, first and foremost.
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8. Edifier R980T Bookshelf Speakers
The best computer speakers with bookshelf styling
Specifications
Type of system: 2.0
Inputs: Two RCA stereo (comes with RCA-to-3.5mm adapter)
Size: 8.9 x 7.8 x 5.5 inches
Watts: 12 (per speaker)
Reasons to buy
+Full, wide sound
Reasons to avoid
–Large–Weak treble
If you’ve got the space on your desk, these two-way speakers deliver solid sound for a reasonable price. The 8.9 x 7.8 x 5.5-inch speakers house a 4-inch woofer and a 0.5-inch tweeter, which together produce full, resonant bass and vocals; the treble lacks crispness, but that doesn’t detract much from the overall good audio quality. The right speaker includes two RCA inputs; you can use the included wires to connect one input to your computer’s headphone jack and the other to an additional source, such as a turntable (or turntable preamp). You can also adjust the bass level using a dial on the back of the right speaker.
The system is not terribly expensive, either, which makes it an attractive buy for users who would prefer to save their money for other computer accessories. The R980T is a decent speaker at an affordable price, and sometimes, that’s all you need.
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9. Cyber Acoustics CA 3090
Big sound on a budget
Specifications
Type of system: 2.1
Inputs: 3.5mm; additional 3.5mm input on control pod
Size: Satellites
Watts: 2 (per satellite)
Reasons to buy
+Inexpensive+Bright treble
Reasons to avoid
–Muffled bass and midrange
You don’t have to spend a lot to improve on the audio that your computer’s internal speakers put out. For less than $50, this 2.1 system generates a big sound without taking up much space. The satellites are 7 x 3 x 3 inches, and the subwoofer is just 8 x 7 x 6 inches. The system features bright treble, though the midrange and bass sound muffled. The CA 3090 includes a control pod, separate from the speakers, which lets you adjust the volume, connect headphones and add an additional audio source — handy if you want to put the speakers out of easy reach.
The control pod alone makes the CA 3090 worth considering, as it’s a fairly rare feature in this price range. While these are not necessarily the best speakers you can get — even for the price — they’re some of the most feature-rich. You’ll have to decide whether you’d prefer better sound or easier access.
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10. Logitech S120 2.0
The best cheap computer speakers
Specifications
Type of system: 2.0
Inputs: 3.5mm, RCA
Size: 6.2 x 2.7 x 2.5 inches
Watts: 2.2 (per speaker)
Reasons to buy
+Simple to set up+inexpensive
Reasons to avoid
–Lack bass
If you’re looking for a no-frills speaker system, the S120 offers the best desktop speakers on a super-tight budget. These 6.2 x 2.7 x 2.5-inch speakers don’t cost much, but they don’t do much either. Simple to set up — just plug into the wall and then into your computer’s headphone output — they produce a bigger sound than most internal speakers on a laptop or desktop, but that’s about the only advantage. The S120s lack bass and resonance overall.
Still, it’s worth remembering that the S120 comes from Logitech, and Logitech gear is built to last. While there’s nothing special about the S120’s feature set or sound quality, you can at least be sure that it’ll serve your computer for a long time to come. In fact, it may outlive whichever computer you hook it up to.
How to choose the best computer speakers for you
There are three things to consider when choosing the best PC speakers for your setup: sound quality, extra features and price.
Sound quality is a moving target, but generally speaking: Cheaper, less elaborate systems offer decent sound quality, but the soundscape is not that nuanced, and the maximum volume is sometimes not that loud. More expensive, more elaborate systems tend to offer richer treble, deeper bass and more substantial vocals. A great pair of speakers shouldn’t make you choose among the three facets of sound; everything should be balanced.
Extra features tend to come standard in more expensive speakers, but even cheaper models can have them. The most common extra feature is discrete bass/treble controls, but you can also have remote controls, wireless functionality and RGB lighting. None of these things is strictly necessary, but some can make your life a lot easier, especially if you’re looking to turn your computer into an audio powerhouse.
How we test the best computer speakers
To an extent, testing to find the best computer speakers isn’t that different to testing one of the best Bluetooth speakers or even a soundbar. We’re looking for high audio quality across a range of uses, from making sure voices are clear in video calls to the speakers’ music, movie and gaming performance. We’ll play a variety of different media, including multiple musical genres, to identify any sonic strengths and weaknesses.
We also examine how easy it is to set up a pair (or set) of computer speakers; surround sound models will naturally take more time, due to their additional satellite speakers, but generally you shouldn’t need any special knowledge to get them up and running.
Generally we’ll try to spend a few days using each speaker set on a desktop/home office setup, to fully replicate the conditions in which you’d use them yourself.
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