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- Computers don't always have the best sound systems built in, so if you want to get great audio quality at your desk, you need a good set of computer speakers.
- Sound is always subjective, but the Klipsch R-51PM speakers have enough style and substance to be the best computer speakers you can buy.
Although monitor speakers have gotten considerably better - and many of our top picks in our guides to the best gaming monitor and best ultrawide monitor have decent built-in sound quality - a dedicated set of computer speakers is still your best option. If you've been getting by with the tin cans in the back of your screen, this guide is for you.
Through hands-on testing, expert reviews, and shopper opinions, we've tracked down the best computer speakers you can buy. There are five options, each for a different purpose or price point, so make sure to bounce around to find the pair that works best for you.
Sound is subjective, so nailing down the list of picks wasn't exactly an easy task. As a writer with a background in audio engineering, I've listened to speakers that cost as much as $10,000, and while none of the picks reach the heights of those high-end solutions, they're very impressive for the price and don't require any additional hardware.
For example, our top pick, Klipsch's R-51PMs, live on my desk right now, despite the fact that I listened on Dynaudio LYD 7s (around $1,500) for many years. While not as discussed as the technological advancements in TVs or computers, desktop audio solutions have gotten much better and much cheaper, so now is as good a time as any to invest in a pair of computer speakers.
Here are the best computer speakers you can buy:
- Best computer speakers overall: Klipsch R-51PM
- Best computer speakers under $50: Logitech Z313
- Best computer speakers for $400: Audioengine A5+
- Best computer speakers for gaming: Razer Nommo Pro
- Best computer speakers for surround sound: Logitech Z906
Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks.
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