Computer Speaker Information

The speakers covered here are specifically computer speakers. If you need surround-sound speakers for a home theater, see our report on home-theater speakers. In addition, you could consider a sound bar -- a one-piece home-theater speaker with virtual surround sound.

Some computer speakers can double as iPod speakers. We cover these in a separate report on iPod speakers. These have a line-in port for connecting an MP3 player, but some have a dedicated iPod dock as well.

"How to Connect 5.1 Speakers to Your PC" at HardwareSecrets.com provides step-by-step instructions on hooking up a typical 5.1 speaker system to a PC.

Though outdated, Dave Salvator's "PC Speaker Systems: The Essential Buying Guide" at PCMag.com still provides some useful tips.

You can find specifications and product information on the manufacturers' websites:

Altec Lansing

Audioengine

Axiom Audio

Creative

Harman/Kardon

Logitech

Razer