| Few people think too long and hard about their | | | | you how good the speakers will sound at different |
| computer speakers, instead preferring to just use the | | | | volumes - while almost all speakers can sound good at |
| ones that came with their computers. These speakers | | | | low volumes, only ones with very high maximum |
| are often built-in and poor quality, especially on laptop | | | | output power will sound good at higher volumes. The |
| systems, and do not do justice to the very good | | | | higher the volume you plan to use, the more power |
| sound quality that most computers are capable of | | | | you need. |
| producing. | | | | Another important consideration is whether the |
| The price range in computer speakers is even greater | | | | speakers can produce either 5-speaker or 7-speaker |
| than that in other electronic products - you can pay | | | | surround sound, which makes a big difference over |
| anywhere from the price of a pair of headphones to | | | | traditional 2-speaker systems. You should also check |
| as much as the computer itself cost you. It is natural, | | | | whether the speakers come with a subwoofer, which |
| therefore, to be unsure of exactly what your money is | | | | is a special loudspeaker for bass, allowing you to |
| getting you, which is where this article can hopefully be | | | | better hear the beat of your music. However, many |
| of some help. | | | | people actually consider subwoofers undesirable, as |
| Perhaps the most important thing you should look for | | | | they are so large and don't always fit in well with a |
| when choosing your speakers is their maximum output | | | | computer setup. |
| power, which is measured in watts. This number tells | | | | |