5 Best Computer Speakers in 2024

The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speaker is a surprisingly popular speaker even to this day despite initially being released in 2002.

Even though these would be legally of age to drive here in the US, they still sound great. In fact, they can still compete effectively with today’s speakers.

The speakers have aged a little aesthetically. They aren’t nearly as bad as some designs from that era, but they don’t necessarily embrace the same sort of clean lines that are so common in modern design, nor do they feature the over the top angles of current gamer culture.

The 2 speakers are angled just right to give you a solid audio clarity. And like the Logitech G560, this also has a subwoofer that handles low-frequencies well. You’ll even feel a little rumble even when the subwoofer knob isn’t turned all the way up. Not that I would recommend turning it all the way up since it can ruin the audio’s quality and clarity.

Unlike 5.1 and 7.1 speakers, these don’t handle surround sound very well. Regardless, they still manage to do a really good job with directional audio cues. In fact, explosions and gunshots are well balanced whether gaming or just watching a movie.

One thing that’s unfortunate about this speaker is its use of traditional speaker wires since these can be a pain to work with at times while also being highly susceptible to damage.

As expected from a speaker with a THX certification, the audio quality is clear and very detailed. High frequencies are crisp and clear, mid-frequencies are solid, and low-frequencies are vivid thanks to the subwoofer.

Logitech has released solid speakers (and other computer accessories) for years now. Their catalog features speakers ranging from as little as $20 to over $200. This time around, they are proud to present their very first gaming speaker: the Logitech G560.

The build is solid for its price and I personally find it great that it has a matte-finish because this makes cleaning it a whole lot easier.

Its design is heavily inspired by the MX Sound (some earlier Logitech speakers) because of the cylindrical satellite speakers.

It’s a 2.1 channel compact gaming speaker. This means it comes with a subwoofer to complement the crisp and detailed high- and mid-frequencies perfectly. The bass is also really good at handling the low frequencies. So good, in fact, you will feel a rumble when grenades blow up near you when playing games like Battlefield.

The highs are very clean and they don’t sound very sharp to the ear at all. The mids sound great in the background and they perform well without pushing the midrange vocals too much. The bass is very heavy out of the box but can be easily adjusted via the Logitech Gaming Software to match the perfect bass levels.

Aside from being a subwoofer, it also acts as a central hub for connectivity. Here, you’ll find a micro-USB that can connect to your computer’s USB port, a 3.5mm input, as well as a left and right channel output that comes in different colors for easy distinction.

Wireless connectivity is also inspired by the MX speakers. You can connect 4 devices at once and play music seamlessly without having to mess with the connections. Just pause the music from device 1 and you can then play music from either of the 3 connected devices– very convenient.

The feature that truly sets these speakers apart, however, are the LED lights. These aren’t your ordinary RGB lights because, for the first time in forever, they actually serve a purpose– and this is to immerse you deeper in the game by setting off lighting patterns according to the game’s environment.

For instance, when you’re playing GTAV and are being pursued by the police, the speakers’ LED lights will blink red and blue mimicking the lights on the roof of the police cars. It will also turn red when you’re being shot or are at low HP on DOTA 2.

Just keep in mind that the list of supported games is limited only to a few popular game titles. Hopefully, there will be more in the coming years, however.

Compact, easy to use, and sounds great– the Razer Nommo 2.0 speaker system is an epic audio solution for your rig.

On top of being compact, these speakers sound phenomenal with some fantastic mid-range brilliance, admittedly you don’t get a subwoofer with this combo, you have to plump for the pro version for that, but it still delivers an impressive well rounded sound stage.

The drivers have a fixed angle that I personally wish you could adjust manually. After all, not everyone is going to be placing these the exact same distance away or at the exact same height. Regardless, its compact size makes up for it since you can easily place it on top of a bookshelf or a set of books. It also boasts a very solid metal build compared to other speakers in this price range.

When it comes to sound quality, it actually sounds really good. The highs are handled pretty well while the mids are fair as a whole. The lows aren’t really great, so if you like bass then you might want to look elsewhere. That being said, these speakers should be fine for casual use.

Coming in as our budget pick for this roundup is the Logitech S150. For under $17, you get a USB-powered computer speaker that’s easy to use, perfect for basic usage, does not need a separate power brick, and perfect for computers with a faulty sound card, bad sound output, or just not speakers at all.

They look okay, but they’re not premium-looking by any stretch of the imagination. But knowing that this is from Logitech, a reputable company known for manufacturing decent computer peripherals for many years now, it’s worth grabbing.

For connectivity, you only have a USB cable– that’s it. Just plug it into the USB port and you have a working digital speaker.

The sound isn’t really what you’d want for a great entertainment experience. However, it’s more than enough for basic computer usage: basic gaming, YouTube streaming, and other basic Windows application.

There’s no power on or off button, either. So if you want to turn this off, you either unplug it, turn the volume all the way down, or mute it by pressing the middle button. Just keep in mind that the volume buttons control the Windows volume, too.

So, if you need a budget speaker that you can surely rely on, the Logitech S150 is for you.

• 2x woven glass fiber cone drivers for clear midrange frequencies.

There are also 3 knobs on the shell:

• Volume knob
• Treble knob
• Bass knob

All these can be adjusted accurately to fit your liking. If you want to listen to party music for entertainment, you can turn the bass up for a serious beat drop. Alternatively, you can also adjust the treble to hear the highs better.

Just keep in mind that both speakers are connected via a wire that goes from one end of the speaker to the other; as such, it isn’t entirely wireless. It just plays music wirelessly.

It is worth noting that wireless speakers can introduce a small delay, which can negatively impact your results when playing competitive games. This can be avoided if you’re using the 3.5mm jack that it comes with, though.

But if you need a wireless computer speaker for daily use and some casual gaming, this is a decent speaker for the price.