Computer Speakers: Reviews

Updated June 2009
 

Best 2.1 computer speakers

Logitech Z-4 *Est. $65 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

DigitalTrends.com: The Logitech Z-4 gets an Editors' Choice award for clear sound, an attractive design and no distortion at high volumes. That ...

Techgage.com: In this entirely positive review, Jen McPherson gives the Logitech Z-4 computer speakers an Editor's Choice award for "perfect ...

NewEgg.com: Most of the more than 250 user-written reviews here give the Logitech Z-4 PC speakers the highest rating possible. These owners ...

Amazon.com: More than 90 owners posting at Amazon.com give the Logitech Z-4 a strong 4.5-star average rating. A surprising number compare it ...

 

Best computer speakers for music

Audioengine 2 (A2) *Est. $200 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

PCMag.com: The Audioengine 2 (A2) multimedia speakers score well here. Reviewer Tim Gideon says that because of their "stellar" sound and ...

DigitalTrends.com: Though impressed with the clarity and detail of the Audioengine 2 computer speaker system, Jason Tomczak says he had to adjust ...

GoodGearGuide.com: Tom Mainelli is so blown away by the accuracy of the Audioengine 2 (A2) PC speakers that he finds them downright distracting. ...

MaximumPC.com: The Audioengine 2 computer speaker system gets a high rating here. Michael Brown compares it with the larger and well-regarded ...

Amazon.com: The Audioengine 2 (A2) speakers receive reviews from more than 25 owners, who give it a high rating. They agree with the pros ...

 

Best surround-sound computer speakers

Logitech Z-5500 *Est. $275 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

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

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

DigitalTrends.com: The Logitech Z-5500 surround-sound speaker system gets an Editors' Choice award from Brandon King, who says, "The sound signature ...

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

NewEgg.com: More than 1,200 owner reviewers combine to give the Logitech Z-5500 PC speakers a five out of five composite rating. Some feel ...

Amazon.com: More than 550 owners have written reviews of the Logitech Z-5500. Most are extremely pleased with their performance. Some report ...

 

Best value 5.1 computer speakers

Logitech G51 *Est. $115 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

PCMag.com: Jamie Lendino gives the Logitech G51 speaker system four out of five stars in this detailed report. The speakers are great for ...

Techgage.com: Rory Buszka compares the Logitech G51 computer speakers with Logitech's budget 5.1 system, the X-540. Though bass is "beefier," ...

GoodGearGuide.com: Jesse Sutton feels that the Logitech G51 speaker system is a good value. It's excellent with games and movies, though "bass lacks ...

MaximumPC.com: Although Michael Brown admits that Logitech G51 computer speakers are a good value for games, he's disappointed with their ...

NewEgg.com: More than 180 owners give feedback on the Logitech G51 surround-sound speakers here, with around two-thirds awarding them a ...

Amazon.com: Most posters on Amazon.com are satisfied with the Logitech G51 PC speaker system, giving it an impressive 4.5 out of five rating. ...

 

Budget surround-sound PC speakers

Logitech X-540 *Est. $60 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

TheTechLounge.com: Max Slowik gives the Logitech X-540 surround-sound speaker system a Recommended designation for sound quality at a budget price, ...

Techgage.com: This photo-filled review of the Logitech X-540 5.1 speaker system gives it a high rating for value. Greg King mentions, but ...

NewEgg.com: Plenty of owners -- more than 320 at last glance -- give feedback on the Logitech X-540 computer speaker system. Most are ...

Amazon.com: Amazon.com only has around half as many owner-written reviews for the Logitech X-540 5.1-channel speaker system as Newegg.com, ...

 

Computer Speakers Runners Up:

Harman-Kardon SoundSticks II *Est. $100

4 picks by top review sites.

Logitech Z-2300 *Est. $110

3 picks including: Amazon.com…

Razer Mako *Est. $300

3 picks by top review sites.

Axiom Audiobyte *Est. $350

3 picks by top review sites.

Altec Lansing VS2521 *Est. $50

2 picks by top review sites.

     
 
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Harman Kardon SoundSticks II 2.1 Plug and Play Multimedia Speaker System
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New: $107.88   
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Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 200-Watt 2.1 Speaker System (Silver)
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New: $129.88   
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Razer Mako 2.1 Speaker System
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New: $249.95   
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Axiom Audiobyte Computer Speakers - White
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New: $349.00   
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Altec Lansing VS2521 2.1 Computer Speakers with Powered Subwoofer (Black)
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New: $44.12   
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