Choosing speakers for a computer is even more difficult for most users than its other components. In addition to quality, such devices should have an additional set of advantages that are required by all owners. This is color, and material of manufacture, and dimensions, and weight, and ease of connection. Such characteristics are important for most users, so this article proposes a method for choosing the right speakers for the home. Potential buyers who are interested in the best models will be offered a computer speaker system that is popular in every price segment.
Portable speakers
Since the tablet, smartphone and laptop belong to the category of computers, it is better to start the review from mobile devices. Indeed, even lovers of portable gadgets get tired of ordinary headphones and want to enjoy decent sound in their favorite toy or when playing multimedia. It is clear that no one will offer powerful speakers for a computer. In this category, the buyer will be interested in portable speakers, which, like a mobile device, can be transported in a bag and backpack.
Acoustics Razer Ferox 2013 is a sales leader (costs 2000 rubles) and has not been discontinued for several years. The main feature of the speakers is that they can work both from a PC (via USB-channel) and from the battery. Competition in functionality on the mobile device market is an inexpensive Aspiring HitBox 100 solution worth 1,500 rubles. True, the speakers are implemented in the form of a monoblock, but there is an FM receiver, own player and receiver for memory cards.
Business Class
There is no place for ordinary acoustics in a luxurious office or design studio, because people of creativity and big business should, following traditions, own beautiful speakers with great sound. An active computer speaker system in this class is selected from products: JBL Xtreme Red, Beats Pill 2.0, Jabra Solemate Max and similar devices.
High-quality sound, beautiful appearance, huge functionality and ease of control will appeal to any user. It only stops the cost, which ranges from 20-50 thousand rubles. On the market you can find cheap products, such as ColorWay Power Charge Speaker, Divoom OnBeat, costing up to 3,000 rubles, but their sound quality leaves much to be desired.
Budget class
In the category of up to 1000 rubles, speakers for the computer Sven, Gemix, Genius and Edifier prevail in the domestic market. The format of such speakers is 2.0, and the output power does not exceed 5 watts. Many users believe that the choice in this class is small, but it is this price category that many buyers prefer. After all, the manufacturer is interested in staying in this niche, so he will do everything possible to please the future owner.
For example, the active speakers of the Sven SPS-605 externally do not stand out, but 3 watts in a wooden case with magnetic shielding sound great. The entire two hundredth series of Sven speakers has a dual purpose and is used in both budget and portable classrooms. Naturally, the user was worried about their appearance - they look beautiful in any room and on any surface.
Dangerous category for beginners
Many IT experts are sure that the price range of 1000-3000 rubles is artificial, and it includes all the same budget devices, which for some reason have an overpriced cost. But we are talking about the configuration of a stereo system with a subwoofer or the installation of low-quality speakers of increased diameter. The speaker system for computers in this price class will certainly appeal to a potential buyer, because he will be very happy when he sees large speakers that are very cheap. However, the playback quality of devices of this class is a big problem.
And if you still need to make a choice, then give preference to better known brands: Logitech Z200, Sven MS-80, Sven SPS-611s and F&D R211. Although their appearance and size will not be so attractive compared to other products of this category, however, it is this inexpensive acoustics that will allow you to enjoy listening to music at home.
Decent stereo
The media has a lot of recommendations on how to choose a speaker system for the computer, but most users often ignore the 2.0 format, considering it a relic of the past. Naturally, this opinion is erroneous, because worthy speakers can be chosen, starting with a cost of 3000 rubles, not lower. Before getting acquainted with the middle class, professionals recommend that users decide on the size of the speakers initially, and not look for the largest acoustics in the window, naively believing that it is the most powerful.
It is also worth casting aside doubts about the material of the speaker casing - not the fact that wood is better than plastic. It is necessary to focus all attention only on sound. For testing acoustics, it is recommended to use audio recordings of different genres in order to feel the operation of the speakers at all frequencies. Sven SPS-707, Gemix Prime2, Genius SP-HF1800A, Microlab SOLO-7C and PRO 3 Dark speakers have proven themselves in this class.
When sensitive bass is required
The most difficult thing is to choose 2.1 speakers for the computer. The rating of columns from year to year remains virtually unchanged even taking into account the fact that new products are constantly appearing on the market. This is due to the fact that in the race for an affordable price and beautiful appearance, many manufacturers forget about the sound quality. Therefore, when choosing a system in this class, it is better to pay extra and take a decent product than to be content with inexpensive speakers.
All the buyer’s attention should be focused not on the beautiful remote control in the kit and the length of the gilded cable that comes as a gift, but on the sound quality of the subwoofer. Without fail, it must have its own frequency control (the presence of a separate volume setting is welcome). The subwoofer should not hum, beep or make champing sounds. He has to play. There are no special requirements for speakers, because a high-quality subwoofer will stretch the quality of music. Pay attention to the speakers Sven MS-2000, F&D A-511, Microlab M-700U, Creative Inspire 2.1 t3130, Harman-Kardon SoundSticks III.
The limit of all dreams
Speakers 5.1 are not as popular with users as stereo systems and 2.1 devices. The point here is not even that many buyers do not know how to connect the speaker system to a computer. Most owners have problems with placing 6 speakers around the computer, connecting them and hiding the interface cables. Many users simply do not want to pile up the web around them.
As for the choice, it is, and quite large. True, the price is not as attractive as that of other acoustics (from 6000 rubles and above). As in the case of system 2.1, you need to start the selection with a subwoofer. He should play, not make strange sounds. It is also worth paying attention to the rear and front speakers (they should be the same). The central column may be half the size of the rest, but no more, otherwise it will have to be placed on the keyboard to achieve 5.1 effect. Acoustics Sven HT-200, Logitech Z-506, Microlab H-600, Sven IHOO T100U have proven themselves.
Acoustics out of categories
Professionals recommend that all owners of Apple products pay attention to elite speakers, which are included in the list of devices certified by the computer manufacturer. True, the cost of such products starts at 10,000 rubles and has no limit. The acoustic system for computers in this class is made only in the form of monoblocks, although it provides surround sound.
The choice is really large, and the buyer can not worry about the quality of the products, because only selected products that have proven their superiority in the market for several years fall into this niche. Positive feedback from users earned speakers Marshall Acton, Bowers & Wilkins Z2, JBL Harman Kardon Onyx, Bang & Olufsen. Recommended stereo systems are equipped with a docking station for connecting mobile devices, so they can reproduce high-quality sound without connecting to a personal computer.
The case of the master is afraid
Speakers with high-quality sound can not afford everything. And does it make sense to buy an expensive device if you have a couple of decent speakers on hand? The speaker system for a computer with your own hands is going to be quite simple, it would be a desire. For assembly, you need two stereo speakers, an amplifier and a wooden board (or chipboard). Further, it’s a matter of technology: “birdhouses” are made of wood, into which speakers are installed. To make the sound softer and not make the speaker jump, the inside of the wooden box must be beaten with felt or bike material.
True, in order to achieve high-quality sound from speakers created by yourself, you need to take production more seriously, namely, make accurate measurements and compare the diameter of the speakers with the internal volume of the wooden case, solve the problem with an amplifier that should give power to the speakers. The process is interesting, but requires a serious user approach to business.
To summarize
Yes, an acoustic system for computers can bring a lot of worries and disappointments to any potential buyer who, in the pursuit of appearance, will miss an important factor - quality sound. Therefore, before going to the store, you should study the market and get acquainted with the reviews of real owners in the media. Trusting sellers who offer to buy expensive products is not worth it; it’s better to go shopping with friends to help you make your decision. Also, professionals recommend that all users bring a portable player or Flash drive with their favorite music to the store to hear the sound of tracks on the speakers of their dreams.