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