| Few people think too long and hard about their | | | | more power you need. |
| computer speakers, instead preferring to just use | | | | Another important consideration is whether the |
| the ones that came with their computers. These | | | | speakers can produce either 5-speaker or 7-speaker |
| speakers are often built-in and poor quality, especially | | | | surround sound, which makes a big difference over |
| on laptop systems, and do not do justice to the very | | | | traditional 2-speaker systems. You should also check |
| good sound quality that most computers are capable | | | | whether the speakers come with a subwoofer, |
| of producing. | | | | which is a special loudspeaker for bass, allowing you |
| The price range in computer speakers is even | | | | to better hear the beat of your music. However, |
| greater than that in other electronic products - you | | | | many people actually consider subwoofers |
| can pay anywhere from the price of a pair of | | | | undesirable, as they are so large and don't always fit |
| headphones to as much as the computer itself cost | | | | in well with a computer setup. |
| you. It is natural, therefore, to be unsure of exactly | | | | It is only really worth splashing out on speakers if |
| what your money is getting you, which is where this | | | | you often use your computer for gaming or for |
| article can hopefully be of some help. | | | | playing music. If you do, then you might consider that |
| Perhaps the most important thing you should look for | | | | there's nothing to say so-called 'computer' speakers |
| when choosing your speakers is their maximum | | | | are only for computers - with a little imaginative |
| output power, which is measured in watts. This | | | | wiring, you can also hook them up to televisions, |
| number tells you how good the speakers will sound | | | | games consoles, mp3 players, and all sorts of other |
| at different volumes - while almost all speakers can | | | | things besides. This works in reverse, too, so if you |
| sound good at low volumes, only ones with very high | | | | already have a good pair of speakers, it should be |
| maximum output power will sound good at higher | | | | relatively simple to connect them up to your |
| volumes. The higher the volume you plan to use, the | | | | computer and get some very good sound that way. |