PC Speakers Buyer’s Guide – October 2017

Finding the right speaker system for your setup can often be a long and tiring task. Over the course of the year, we have tested out many different speaker systems and have come up with a list of our favorites. We will cover everything from the best sounding speakers to the best-priced speaker systems! We have compiled a list of the best PC speakers for different purposes, which we feel may be best for you. We have not placed these speakers in any particular order, and they are just the PC speakers that made it through our testing.

All right, so you’re wondering, what the best PC speakers are? Well, the list below displays the best PC speakers available right now in September 2017.

Best Budget PC Speakers

We’ve found the best inexpensive computer speakers available right now in the huge market of PC speakers. The following computer speakers made it successfully through our comprehensive review of computer speakers and we’ll start off with the best budget computer speakers.

GOgroove SonaVERSE O2

These nifty little speakers are ideal for connecting to a device, and they support many different manufacturers. The design is unique to the others on the list and as well as having a polished metal speaker cover, it also has side-loaded passive woofers. Having the woofers on the side delivers enhanced, multi-directional audio and fantastic sounding bass. The Plug-n-Play style design, which draws power from a USB port means there is little need for any cable adapters, which helps stick with the budget theme. These affordable PC speakers cost under $30, which is considerably low for a pair of desktop speakers and they produce a good 7W RMS at that price level. Sound quality could be better, but you get what you pay for, right?

Creative GigaWorks T20 Series II

These speakers have a sleek all black design with yellow drivers hiding behind the mesh cover. This color theme means they are great for most situations and they will look the part on any desk. They feature high-quality drivers that work to provide balanced audio, which is helped by BasXPort technology, meaning you don’t need a subwoofer. Another great feature is that they can have two devices connected to them, as they have two audio inputs, meaning you do not have to spend time changing the cable over whenever you would like to listen to a different source.

Some of the Creative GigaWorks T20 Series II’s great features are:

• Two audio inputs
• Small size, so they are not imposing
• BasXPort technology removes the need for a subwoofer
• They are also very well priced!

Creative Inspire T10 2.0 Multimedia Speakers

Like the other Creative speakers, that we featured, these PC speakers also boast the BasXPort technology, which provides dynamic bass support. The speakers are magnetically shielded  so that they do not interfere with monitor display, and this technology means you can get more bass into less space.

They are also very reasonably priced, as are most of the speakers on this list, and they would be a great purchase for anyone. The black, glossy build also makes them have a sleek look, and they would be  a perfect match for a small setup. Costing under $50, these are the best budget PC speakers at the moment. You can find cheaper ones, surely, like the GOgroove SonaVERSE O2 mentioned in the beginning of this buying guide, but we recommend spending a bit more on these if you’re on the hunt for some cheap computer speakers.

Bose Companion 2 Series III

The Bose Companion 2 Series III are a high-quality pair of speakers from Bose and like their other products, they are perfect in every way. The sound they produce is the same at every audio level, unlike some cheaper speakers that deteriorate when you turn the volume up. They are great for people with limited knowledge on technology as well, as Bose make it simple and easy for you to set them up. All you need to get started is a power and music source and you are good to go. There is no confusion with which cable goes where, and we would really recommend this if you are after an easy pair of speakers to setup. The premium design also adds to the overall feel that this product is very good, and the Bose brand name proves this.

Best Portable USB Speakers

Some people just want some very cheap speakers they can bring with them and the following portable USB speakers are just that. They are lightweight and simple, which makes them very portable.

Sweex USB 2.0 Speaker Set

The Sweex USB 2.0 speaker set are some of the best-priced speakers on the market, and they are incredibly cheap! They are powered via USB and feature both a 3.5 mm in and out port. They have 63.5 millimeter drivers, which is also impressive considering the price, and many customers have said how they sound wonderful.

If you do not have a lot of money to spend, then these are defiantly the speakers for you. They feature everything you need to get up and running, like a USB cable, which means you will not have to purchase anything else either.

Premium PC Speakers for Audiophiles

If you want premium sound for your money and a sleek and beautiful design, the following high-end PC speakers will do the job.

Audioengine A2+

The Audioengine A2+ are a pair of performance speakers, which are aimed more towards audiophiles. They come in both black and white gloss designs, and the front facing woofers make them look very professional. The hand polished finish that encloses the wooden frame is well made, and the analog amplifiers that are built into the left speaker make it easy to connect cables to one location. The woofers are made out of a high-quality Kevlar material and the tweeters are made of silk. This step-up over other speakers on this list makes them some of the most premium, great sounding speakers on the market. They are designed with desktop use especially in mind, and they would look good with any setup, and they could easily transform it from a low grade to high grade looking setup.

Exceptional Budget Laptop Speakers

Laptop users should have a pair of speakers with them if they wish to listen to music outloud or something else. The speakers in laptops are more than often not sufficient for those purposes.

Sengu SG-S132 Bamboo Speakers

These speakers are handmade out of bamboo, and you can really tell this when you touch them. They have no visible joints, and the wood is hard and feels very premium. The fact that they are handmade adds an extra layer of uniqueness and character. They are also rather small, which makes them ideal for transporting around, as they are ideal for a laptop setup. Like many of the smaller speaker systems on the list, they use a USB cable. The sound quality is excellent, and there is no need for a subwoofer, as the bass is quite frankly the best we have experienced on a speaker system this small!

Best PC Speakers

We found these to be the overall best PC speakers, regardless of price. We find Klipsch speakers to be the best overall, so we highly recommend you get one of these if you have the money.

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1

In our testing, the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1, a THX certified speaker system, scored the highest ratings. We found these exceptional desktop speakers to be the best speakers for the money. The sound is simply gorgeous and it features an impressive 120W RMS power. The frequency range lies at 31Hz to 20kHz, which is the maximum a human can hear anyway. This speaker system can also be found in a wireless model if you would like to buy wireless PC speakers.

Harman Kardon Soundsticks III 2.1 Speakers

The Harman Kardon Soundsticks III speakers are very unique and they certainly stand out from the crowd! The industrial design is beautiful, and the realistic sound fills the room, accompanied by the outstanding bass performance. It is also unique in another way, and it sports touch controls, which you can use to change the volume of your media, as well as muting it completely. These are certainly the most unique speakers we have seen, and they would amaze anyone who sees them, they truly are a spectacle to be witnessed.

Bose Companion 5

Another Bose product has made the list, and they really do strive to outperform all of their competitors. They provide an immersive listening experience, with rich sound and accurate bass. A control pod, featuring a single-touch mute button, connects the ‘Acoustimass box’ or subwoofer. This system also has power saving capabilities, and after 30 minutes of inactivity, it puts it into sleep mode. The sound quality is amazing, and you can easily imagine it coming from a five-speakers setup, instead of this two speaker one, as they do a great job at immersing the listener. Costing $399, they aren’t exactly cheap, but it might just be worth all the money if you like a high-quality pair of PC speakers.

Best Speakers for Music Listening

Although all the speakers mentioned in this list can be used for music listening at a proper sound quality for the money, we found these speakers to be exceptionally good at listening to music casually.

Edifier R1280T

Here we have another pair of wooden themed speakers, and the Edifier R1280Ts do not disappoint! They are on the slightly hefty side, and the item weight is 4.9 kg, which means they are built very well, and you can put all of your trust in them that they are a solid investment. They are rated for outdoor use also, which makes them ideal for gardens or events, and they will impress anyone who happens to hear them playing. We really like the gray on brown theme, and the speakers look very impressive. They require a battery, although this is included, and the remote control is simple and easy to use!

Trust 20245 Vigor

The Trust Vigor 20245 2.1 Speaker kit comes with a dark wood finish, which is a lovely change from the usual color scheme that most speakers adopt. It also includes a rather large subwoofer, and the whole system has a peak power of 100 watts. The sound quality is extremely high quality and the bass is lovely and deep. For us the unique wooden design is the main selling point, and if you want to purchase something different, then you are in luck!

We liked this because:

• Unique wooden design
• Deep Bass
• Great Sound

Top Soundbar for PC

We also chose to include a dedicated soundbar for those who would purchase one. After extensive research and testing, we found this soundbar to be the best of the best.

Trust Asto Soundbar

This is the first sound bar on the list, and it is very impressive. It is the perfect size to fit below any computer monitor, and at 12 watts, it is ok at delivering loud audio. There is no need to hook it up to a wall outlet either, as it connects via USB, so you can plug it directly into your computer’s ports. They stylish design also makes it stand out and it features various different colors, such as black, gray, silver and blue.

Premium Computer Speakers with Subwoofer

Wish to buy a pair of computer speakers with a subwoofer included? Some of the other PC speakers on this list already have it, but we feel like these ones just top the cake.

Logitech Z313 Speaker System

Logitech is one of the biggest computer peripheral manufacturers to date, and as such, they produce some wonderful products! The Logitech Z313’s are no exceptions to the rule, and they perform beautifully. It features twin satellite speakers, as well as a medium sized subwoofer for clean, rich sound. It also comes with a small control unit, which you can use to alter your preferences.

As Logitech is such a large company, and one you can trust, they include a 2-year hardware guarantee that will allow you to feel more confident in their wonderful product. They also claim to have found the best power amount for desktop speakers, 25 watts, and they say this will fill your whole room with blissful music.

Logitech Z323 Speaker System

These speakers are a slight alteration to the previous Z313 speakers, and they bring a few changes to the table. It features 360 degrees sound, which is said to evenly distribute sound in all directions, so that you get the best experience, wherever in the room you are. It also has space for two AUX ports, meaning it is far easier to connect all of your devices to one hub. It has slightly more powerful speakers compared to the Z313 as well, at 30 watts.

Overall this is a slightly more premium and polished version of the Z323. It has a very similar design, yet it adds things the other one lacks, like 360 degrees sound etc. We think these changes make it an ideal buying option, and if you would like to read some of the 1500 customer reviews on Amazon, you can do so

Best Gaming PC Speakers 2017

Gamers also use speakers very often and we found the following speakers to be the best gaming speakers right now for the money.

Trust Gaming GXT 38 Gaming Speakers

The Trust GTX 38 speaker system is predominantly aimed at gamers, and the design really shows this. It has a red and black theme, which is popular amongst gaming enthusiasts, and in our opinion, it looks great. It comes with a volume and bass control on the side, and this allows for easy management of music. It is also more economically friendly than other speakers, and the power management senses when you are not using the speakers, and puts them to sleep straight away. The subwoofer is 7 inches, which is fairly sized, and it is also made out of wood, for better sound absorption. There is also a small control panel on the subwoofer, which allows you to control the tone and power to your specific needs.

GOgroove BassPULSE 2.1 Gaming Speakers

These strange looking speakers are compatible with virtually all of your devices, and they are one of a kind. They feature a bold, outlandish design with clear acrylic backs, which have green LED highlights. If you turn the equalizer past 80% then the LEDs pulsate to the rhythm of the music, which is a very nice and unique feature. They have tw0 powerful satellite speakers that feature side woofers for a full spectrum of clear and crisp and clear audio.

Best Water Speakers

Water speakers are just little cute things and they will be sure to decorate any room they get placed. These are the best water speakers for the value that we could find.

SoundOriginal Water Speakers

Best PC Speakers – Buying Guide

So that’s it! In this guide, we answered what the best speakers for PC are. We included water speakers, speakers with subwoofer, speakers great for music listening, gaming speakers and more!