No one wants to wear headphones all day. Check out our list of the best computer speakers 2019 has to offer.
You’ve probably already heard plenty of people out there telling you that the best headphones are the only way to get fantastic sound when using a computer. But, what if you’re not comfortable wearing headphones day-in and day-out? For everyone else, the best computer speakers are a fantastic ideal. Still, like any PC hardware, finding the best computer speakers isn’t quite as easy as you’d think.
Before you decide on the best computer speakers for you, there are a few questions you should ask yourself. What do they sound like? Is the surround or stereo separation up to snuff? Do you start to get a headache after a couple minutes? Do they have balanced sound? These are all important questions to ask.
You should also consider what you’re going to do with the best computer speakers. Are you going to get into some of the best PC games like Resident Evil 2, where immersion is the name of the game? Are you going to watch the Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer over and over again like we did? Or, maybe you just want to relax and listen to the new James Blake album. No matter what you use them for, the best computer speakers will make every sound your computer makes delightful.
Weight: 1.6kg left, 1.4kg right| Size: 6in x 4in x 5.25in| Drivers: 2.75-inch Kevlar woofers, ¾-inch silk dome tweeters| Supported Connectivity: Wireless with Audioengine’s W3 adapter| Audio Inputs: USB, RCA, 3.5mm stereo mini-jack| Outputs: RCA
Sure, the Audioengine A2+ launched four years ago, but they’re still the best computer speakers on the market. These aesthetically pleasing speakers will work with your PC’s USB port for uncompressed audio and beautiful audio quality with its built-in DAC. The Audioengine A2+ doesn’t come with a bass, but that’s not a problem unless you need really deep bass. Luckily, there is an RCA output, so it’s a breeze to connect an external woofer.
Weight: 0.95kg left, 1kg right; 7kg subwoofer| Size: 7.7in x 4.6in x 5.0in speakers; 11.2in x 12in x 10.5in subwoofer| Drivers: 2.5-inch front-firing, sealed drivers, 7-inch bass-reflex subwoofer| Supported Connectivity: none| Audio Inputs: 3.5mm jack, RCA| Outputs: headphone jack
While they may be more expensive than you’d expect to pay for the brand’s speakers, the Logitech Z623 is still very affordable when you consider just how powerful they are. The Z623 may look like your average pair of speakers, but its subwoofer produces a thundering sound that can easily dialed up or down depending on your preference. And, it offers a great soundstage – with great highs and mids – making for a more immersive gaming and movie experience.
Weight: 1.79kg left, 1.79kg right, 5.5kg sub| Size (Satellites): 5.8 x 6.5 x 4.6 inches| Size (Sub): 15.9 x 10 x 8.1 inches| Drivers: 6.5-inch subwoofer, 2-inch tweeters| Supported Connectivity: USB, 3.5mm, Bluetooth| Audio Inputs: USB, 3.5mm stereo mini-jack| Outputs: Headphone
Logitech is practically a household name in home entertainment and gaming, but never before has it combined the two so spectacularly.
