Computer Speakers: Reviews

Updated July 2010
 

Best 2.1 computer speakers

*Est. $250 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

PCMag.com: Tim Gideon says the Creative GigaWorks T3 2.1-channel speaker system produces picture-rattling bass, making it ideal for ...

Techtree.com: Like Tim Gideon of PCMag.com, Frazier Barretto notices the lack of balance of the Creative GigaWorks T3 PC speakers when the ...

GoodGearGuide.com.au: The Creative GigaWorks T3 2.1-channel speaker system gets a Best Buy award at this Australian site. Sound is rich and ...

PC World India: Overall, Laldinfela Pachuau says the compact Creative GigaWorks T3 speakers are very good, especially when delivering rich ...

TrustedReviews.com: Riyad Emeran has only good things to say about Creative's 2.1-channel GigaWorks T3, and it's best to read this review with ...

Amazon.com: The Creative GigaWorks T3 speakers aren't extensively reviewed by owners at Amazon.com, though it has 4.5 out of 5 stars. ...

 

Best computer speakers for music

*Est. $500 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

CNET: David Carnoy says the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 two-channel speaker system, though expensive, delivers audiophile quality sound, ...

PCMag.com: Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 stereo speakers score well here. Reviewer Tim Gideon says this speaker system is a reasonable investment ...

Macworld: Christopher Breen is impressed with the clarity, balance and detail of Bowers & Wilkins' MM-1 computer speakers as his ...

GoodGearGuide.com.au: Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 PC speakers deliver a precise, detailed listening experience "that put[s] the vast majority of desktop ...

MaximumPC.com: Michael Brown gives the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 a perfect 10 and MaximumPC magazine's Kick Ass award. His review is completely ...

Apple.com: The Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 speakers receive reviews from more than 30 owners, who give them a high rating. Most are impressed ...

 

Best surround-sound computer speakers

*Est. $395 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

CNET: In this older report, Nathaniel Wilkins gives a glowing review to the Logitech Z-5500 speakers, despite their high price tag. ...

PCMag.com: Don Labriola calls the Logitech Z-5500 the "ultimate 5.1-channel speaker system" and awards it 4 stars out of 5, with some ...

DigitalTrends.com: The Logitech Z-5500 surround-sound speaker system gets an Editors' Choice award from Brandon King, who says, "[t]he sound ...

GoodGearGuide.com.au: This Australian gadget review site says the Logitech Z-5500 computer speaker system is great for games and movies. Andrew ...

NewEgg.com: More than 1,350 owner reviews combine to give the Logitech Z-5500 PC speakers a perfect five-egg rating. Some say mid ranges ...

Amazon.com: You'll find reviews from more than600 owners here for the Logitech Z-5500. Most are extremely pleased with bass response and ...

 

Best value 2.1 computer speakers

*Est. $130 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

PCMag.com: PCMag.com editors updated their 2004 review of the Harmon Kardon SoundSticks II computer speakers and are impressed with the ...

Macworld: Like PCMag.com, Macworld's Dan Frakes updates Macworld's review of Harman Kardon's SoundSticks II PC speakers, which he says ...

CNET: In this older and uncharacteristically short review, Tim Gideon praises the definition and crispness of Harman Kardon's ...

Amazon.com: Most posters on Amazon.com are satisfied with the Harman Kardon SoundSticks II PC speaker system, giving it an impressive 4.5 ...

 

Budget surround-sound PC speakers

*Est. $90 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Tech2.com: Siddharth Bhatia says the Logitech X-540 surround-sound speaker system performs well for the price. Sound is clear and ...

PC World India: This succinct review of the Logitech X-540 5.1 speaker system gives it a high rating for surround sound at an affordable ...

NewEgg.com: Plenty of owners – more than 600 -- give feedback on the Logitech X-540 computer speaker system. Most are impressed with sound ...

Amazon.com: More than 250 Amazon.com users advise prospective buyers about the Logitech X-540 5.1 speaker system. Most say that the X-540 ...

 

Computer Speakers Runners Up:

Logitech Z-2300 *Est. $140

3 picks including: About.com, Amazon.com…

Audioengine 5 (A5) *Est. $325

3 picks by top review sites.

Audioengine 2 *Est. $200

3 picks including: Amazon.com, MaximumPC.com…

Razer Mako *Est. $280

3 picks by top review sites.

M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 *Est. $150

3 picks by top review sites.

Focal XS *Est. $600

3 picks by top review sites.

     
 
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Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 2.1 Speaker System with Subwoofer
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New: $169.99 $119.99   
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Audioengine A5 Powered Multimedia Speaker System (Black)
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New: $349.00 $325.00   
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Audioengine A2 White (Pr) 2-way Powered Speaker System
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New: $199.00   
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Razer Mako 2.1 Speaker System
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from Amazon.com
New: $399.99   
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M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Powered Speakers
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New: $199.00   
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Focal XS Satellite Speakers with Dock for iPod and MP3 Players
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New: $599.00   
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Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technolgy
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New: $130.12
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