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• Sunday, May 18, 2008 - How to Chose The Best Computer Speakers For You
As a computer trainer, I get asked a lot of computer questions, and one question I get asked is which are the best computer speakers to buy.
I succeed in my business by trying to give honest answers and not automatically directing people to the most high-tech and sophisticated audio there is. As an honest businessman, I have to say there is no simple answer.
If you are an ordinary user, the best computer speakers for you might just be the ones your computer came with. Most laptops come with computer speakers that have a pretty high level of fidelity. What most don't have, unfortunately, is much bass.
If you are only using your speakers for casually putting music on in the background, a little bit of gaming, or voice over IP, what you have is probably just fine. If you want a little bit more body, you can add a woofer to fill out the sound a little bit, but there's no need to spend a lot of money on a sophisticated audio setup.
On the other hand, different people have different tastes. In gamer magazines, the best multimedia computer speakers reviews consistently go to speakers with a lot of bass. It seems that gamers really like low-end power -- no doubt to stimulate the impact of explosions hitting nearby, or the growl of hideous monsters in some strange underground dungeon.
If you find big bass to be thrilling, by all means go out to your local audio store and invest in some bass. Just don't make the mistake that most people do by assuming that more powerful speakers are automatically better.
Having too much bass without enough mid and high range can actually distort the sound of music.
Of course, if you are a serious music listener, a great way to find the best computer speakers Is to look them up in consumer reports. You can spend as much as you want on high quality audio components, and you are generally rewarded for the money you invest.
Nonetheless, even if it is supposed to be the best computer speaker out there, don't buy it without listening to it first.
Some speakers, for example, have too warm a sound for some users. Others feel a little bit tinny. Different audio speakers are directed towards different listeners, so there really is no one best choice.
The best computer speakers, like the best music, is a matter of opinion. |
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