Cheap Computer Speakers

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Booming Sound for Frugal Folks

Let’s face it - times are tough, and we look to save money in every way possible these days.  But people still need their computers and many applications and programs on our computers need sound.  Perhaps because times are tough, we need to be able to enjoy movies, music and games on our computers more than ever.  Unfortunately, there is no laptop in existence that comes with outstanding sound systems, and supplementing with an external sound source will become necessary in order to enjoy the pastimes.  Hence, the popular market for cheap computer speakers!

Just because you are looking for cheap computer speakers, it doesn’t mean you have to give up on quality.  In fact, many cheap computer speakers provide much of the benefits of their expensive counterparts, but you will find that they are slightly bigger and bulkier making them a little less portable. Overall, sound quality in cheap computer speakers won’t be quite as nice as computer speakers costing above $500, but to the regular human ear, many cheap computer speakers will be more than sufficient and will often impress.  In fact, it’s often said that the difference is really not discernable if you choose the right cheap computer speakers. 

When in the market for cheap computer speakers, the top contender is the Logitech X-540 5.1 which costs significantly below $100 for a massive speaker system.  In fact, it’s the #1 most popular item on the surround speaker category for Amazon, which makes these cheap computer speakers the best in its field, especially considering the $65 cost.

The sound is often described as “stunning”, and most internet consumer review sites have given it a minimum of good to excellent rating.  In fact, many consumers claim it to be better than the expensive models, so considering this model when purchasing cheap computer speakers would be wise.  They provide excellent 5.1 surround sound, and as is the case with all Logitech 5.1 series sets, it has a “matrix” mode that enhances 2-channel stereo sounds that most music has.  For cheap computer speakers, this is hard to beat in that it’s also adjustable to be used as your surround sound LCD TV speaker system.  With real-time bass equalization, you can expect maximum bass output and minimal distortion.  The only regular complaint seems to be that it doesn’t have a truly wireless remote control, and the popular complaint concerning all cheap computer speakers – the cables are not long enough.  Other than these two complaints, this is often thought of as the best example of cheap computer speakers that provide indiscernibly excellent sound for your computer or television system.

Or, if your needs are more basic, and you merely want better sound than what your computer provides, an even better option for cheap computer speakers is the Altec Lansing 2-piece Speaker System.  These are USB-powered, not requiring bulky AC adaptors and work simply by plugging into your computer; it doesn’t get easier than that.  These cheap computer speakers are medium in size (some compared these cheap computer speakers to being two cans of canned soup in size).  For merely $20 or less online, these cheap computer speakers will provide a good option for movies, music and especially games.  If nothing else, they are sure to be better than any sound system available on computers. 

Whichever model you consider when needing cheap computer speakers, the main things to consider are durability, and quality. Both the Lansing and Logitech examples have both. While the Lansing was created for the cheap computer speaker market, the Logitech is commonly found on sale for the sub-$100 range. Both are the ideal option for people looking for cheap computer speakers but not willing or able to pay the cost for them. Both will provide you with many, many hours of great sound, and will undoubtedly make you proud that you opted for cheap computer speakers over the expensive ones where cost was triple or even quadruple, but the results were less than expected.