The first thing you’ll want to consider is how you plan to use your speakers. The way you answer this question will determine what kind of sound quality you’re looking for in your speakers, which directly correlates with how much money you’ll spend. If you plan to use your PC speakers for gaming or music, and, in some cases, watching videos, you may want something that offers the highest possible sound quality. If you’re only getting speakers to use when on video calls or for basic everyday use, you might prefer to spend less money to get a speaker that will perform well but may not offer the same levels of bass or sound complexity.
Another thing to consider is how many devices you’ll want to plug into your speakers at once. Perhaps you want to be able to easily switch your speakers between your PC and phone, or between your PC and another device. Some speakers will allow multiple devices to be
connected at once. That said, switching your speakers from one device to another is typically not hard to do, but having a set of speakers that will allow for multiple connections will provide an increased level of convenience and flexibility.
Some speakers offer visual benefits, such as LED lights. These can give your speakers, as well as your entire PC setup, a little extra color and flair. This might be interesting to you. However, keep in mind that, in many cases, these lights cannot be turned off unless the entire speaker unit is turned off. Therefore, you may not be able to use the speakers for sound unless they are also giving off light.
Lastly, you’ll want to think about how you’ll display or store your speakers. It’s possible that you don’t have a ton of space on your desk right now, meaning that you would prefer speakers that sit at a lower profile. There are speakers on this list that are specially designed to be space savers, and if you don’t have much space to share, you might be particularly interested in this option. In some cases, you’ll have speakers that can be displayed on either side of your monitor, or even connected in a sound bar-style to sit underneath your monitor. We have an option on this list that fits this mold, and we’ll make sure to point it out to you when we get there.
These speakers are easy to use and set up. All you’ll need to do is plug into the USB drive to get started. No drivers needed!
The in-line volume control offers you an easy way to control the volume. You’ll also love the blue LED accent lights for added style.
Setting up these speakers is easy. You can use them with any device that has a 3.5mm headphone input.
These speakers are compatible with Mac and Windows XP.
These speakers are made to deliver a hassle-free audio experience. All you need to do to get them running is plug them into any USB-enabled device. This device will provide power for the speakers, eliminating the need for an extra cord and making way for an excellent audio experience.
These speakers make controlling volume easy, with conveniently-placed front-facing controls offering a chance for convenient adjustments.
However you choose to display your speakers, whether it’s standing individually on either side of the monitor or lying merged together underneath, you’re guaranteed to find a look that you love. The red LED backlight will be bright and captivating in either position.
These speakers are compatible with a wide range of devices. They offer USB connectivity along with a 3.5mm audio and mic cable. They’ll work with a wide range of PCs, laptops, and TVs.
You’ll love the simple cords and fast setup. All you’ll need to do to get up and running is plug in the power supply and connect the green audio plug into any 3.5mm sound source.
A: None of the speakers on this list offer Bluetooth connectivity. You’ll connect these speakers either by using a 3.5mm headphone jack or a USB cable. In some cases, the USB hookup will double as a charging cable, while other headphones will require multiple hookups for power and sound sourcing. Many modern phones do not have a 3.5mm headphone jack anymore, so if you’d like to be able to use your speakers with your phone along with your computer, you may need to purchase an adapter that will allow you to use the speakers with your phone.
A: In most cases, the answer is yes. You can control your sound directly from your speakers. Typically, one of the speakers will have a volume knob along with an on/off switch directly on the speaker’s body. This is usually on the front of the right speaker, although the location can vary depending on which speaker you purchase.