Best Computer Speakers, According to Reddit

“I use pebble speakers because: They're dirt cheap. Less than $20 when I got them They're tiny They take up no room on my desk at all and aren't blocked by my monitors. They sound good enough for background music or youtube audio. Anything I need better sound for, I'm wearing headphones anyway. my monitors dont have…”

“I got a creative sage sound bar a few years back and it's pretty decent. I used to be right into sound and had my PC hooked up to home theater systems with 5.1 and 7.1 etc but it's kinda not worth the effort these days.”

“In any case, the Creative Pebble V2 are superior to all the cheap shit from Edifier/Presonus that influencers are quick to take pictures/make sponso videos on Youtube/Instagram. Not at all ! Presonus and Edifier are so GoOd, BeSt QuAlItY pRiCe ! No. Just, no. The Pebbles have no coil whine like a lot of Edifiers on…”

“Sorry to Necro this thread. I recently purchased pebble V3s because I could power them through the monitor's USB and switch from Xbox to PC with ease. I thought about the Pro, but the uplift from $30 to $60 didn't seem worth it.”

“Sorry to respond to your 6 month old comment. I have done some research on desktop speakers and I saw the Edifiers, and they honestly look outdated and something I'd use for a home theatre setup for a budget, not a PC. Ended up buying the Pebble Pros and am happy with them. Does what I want it to do and nothing fancy…”

“Pebbles are great for their price”

“And here I am, still using my Creative 5.1 from 20 years ago.”

“Becuase the vast majority of time im using my PC and need good audio, i will be using headphones. The Pebbles are just there when i need some external audio and dont want to hassle with getting the headphones on.”

“I bought the creative pebble speakers based at least partially on aesthetics, and honestly i'm pretty pleased with the sound quality. sure it's not as good as a studio monitor or something high end, but they're decent, clear, can get plenty loud without sounding like ass, and they don't make it sound like you're inside…”

“I quite like my pebble v3, when sounds really matter I do play with headphones anyway. What I like about the pebble: compact, sound okayish, cheap, easely arranged on my cramped desk, much better than my build in monitor speakers and the plain design. Anything that would be better and as small does not really exist,…”

“Personally, it's just because of how cheap they are. We all have our pair of headphones for when we're gaming. After shelling out so much for nice headphones, I'm content with my pebbles whenever my ears get tired. Plus they have a small footprint and look pretty nice on a desk.”

“Creative Kratos S5 was their best”

“I bought the V1 for $6 at a thrift store. If you travel, they are sufficiently small and light, with respectable output. I have NX Waves installed on my laptop, and the combination is pretty amazing. In my experience the soundstage is very engaging and the modest bass boost complements the frequency response of the…”

“I've had gaming rigs since the early 90's. Have spent anywhere from $50 to $300 on speaker setups for my PC's over the years. This last build, what did I get? Pebble speakers. They're better than those built into a monitor, they're small and don't take up much room, I no longer force half the house and neighborhood to…”

“Seeing the comments recommending $100-$400 speakers to replace $20 speakers is kinda hilarious tbh. The reason Pebble is recommended is because for $20 you are going to be hard pressed to find anything better. They are small, have a decent amount of volume, and does a good job without having any real drawbacks for the…”

“I mean sure, those are a great brand. But the whole point of Creative Pebbles is they're really good for being under $50 . Edifiers are a different price point entirely.”

“The Pebble V3’s with usb c are pretty decent although costs around 40”

“Pebble v3 better than the insignia speakers they replaced and better than the crappy laptop speakers those replaced. I have better headphones but for simple work/productivity and I need to be not attached to my computer (wired headphones) I like my tiny desktop speakers. Good for what I need them for but far from the…”

“I got them for 34 euros in my country, they were on sale usually they go for 40 euros, LOL. I think 97% of people who judge the CREATIVE Pebble speakers as badly or even mid needs to actually put them next to something good, the V3 are actually exceptionally good, for their size they output extremely good quality audio…”

“I am a content creator and gamer, I use pebbles, they get the job done. I have headphones some low end Bose brand, and a shure mv7 mic. Honestly I don’t even have the pebbles hooked up currently because I game and work with video with headphones on. The only reason I would even use the pebbles is to play music when Im…”

“I highly recommend the Creative Stage Air or Creative Stage Air V2. I recently purchased the Creative Stage Air for $39.99 for one of my builds. Let me tell you that you will be blown away with the sound quality and put a smile on your face on how much you saved. The V2 has improved bass, but I haven't actually had a…”

“The pebbles happen to be the best speakers I’ve used so far, but that’s only because I’m not listening to music on my computer, I’ve got headphones and my phone for that. It’s just a quick audio solution, i only use them when I play some single player games and don’t want to wear a headset or watching YouTube videos”

“I'm actually getting creative pebble tomorrow. I have a daughter and I'm tired of her dropping my HD6XX on the floor. When I'm watching her I won't be pulling out the sennheisers. Just the pebbles, out of reach behind the monitor.”

“If you just need reliable speakers that are decent anything in the creative pebble line works fine and sounds pretty good for $30–50 depending on if you get the one with a sub”

“Bought the Creative Pebble Plus 2.1 with the subwoofer. I don’t need audiophile quality sound in my office and these meet my needs.”

“Those Pebbles are actually pretty good desktop speakers for how cheap they are. I've also been using a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro headphones for a little over ten years now.”

“Oddly enough, Pebble. Had them for Xmas. They reviewed very highly so was happy to recommend them for my wife to buy for me.”

“Me too they're fantastic not at all what I expected for the price”

“Pebble as well, also got them for Christmas. Compact and a punchy bass with the sub. Couldn’t go wrong for sub £40, but I don’t know enough about high end equipment for me to make a suggestion!”

“I’ve been using the Creative Pebbles por a couple of years now, and they have been great so far”

“If they're just computer speakers for general use and not meant to be audiophile type, I love the Creative GigaWorks T20. I've had mine for over a decade and they're still great. Plenty good enough for music, and whatever else. And they aren't even expensive. They're way better than their price would suggest.”

“If you're looking to spend $100 on a soundbar get the Creative Stage V2. It's pretty much bang on $100 and you won't find a better soundbar + subwoofer for that price. It punches well above its weight.”

“Been using them since the pandemic. Great speakers for such a low profile.”

“Like everyone suggested, get an Edifier. I had a Creative T20 Series 2 that lasted a decade, and the one who posted the T40 Series 2 is also another great option. I replaced mine with an Edifier R1000T4 and it's great as well, however I forgot before the MR4 was released. I would have gotten the MR4 back then.”

“These are great, I had the T20 S2 for almost a decade before it died. It was small yet powerful, great audio as well.”

“I can vouch for the T40. I've had them for 5 years, they're pretty darn good for the price. I've even attached a small sub to them, which made them even better.”

“While I haven't tried the T40, I own the T20 and am super happy with them. Awesome stuff, especially for the price. I can only expect the T40 to be even better.”

“If you just need reliable speakers that are decent anything in the creative pebble line works fine and sounds pretty good for $30–50 depending on if you get the one with a sub”

“Edifier or pebbles both are good. Been using the creative pebbles for the past 3 years. No issue at all.”

“I got the Leviathan V2 a little over a year ago. I really like it. The Creative Katana was a bit louder though, but sound quality to me seems pretty equal.”

“Pebbles like all USB powered speakers are held back by the lowest common denominator in terms of power from a USB A port without PD so I assume apx 10 watts (5v 2A?) at most and then take in to account the amp in the speakers isn't %100 efficient. So likely under 5 watts per speaker. Not a lot of power. Pebbles are…”

“I love mine - two complaints that you will find about these are 1) They do not have an on/off switch and 2) The volume knob (potentiometer) will eventually wear out and introduce noise when adjusting the volume. I have the unit connected to a smart plug so I can turn off when needed via voice command or app, and I also…”

“If you want quality sound then you're not the target consumer for the Pebble speakers, they're under $50 and you won't be getting high quality sound from them but for people who only care about audio being good enough If you want a higher level of audio you'd be spending way more and you're not who the Pebble is for”

“They are about as good as you can get for their price. They are still a cheap low end speaker. I like the Bose Companion 50’s as a reasonable 2.1 setup that’s good all round and not too large on the desk. However even these are not as good as an equivalently priced monitor speaker setup but they are massive in…”

“Creative A250 Don't judge, I have low standards for sound”

“Great to start your audio journey with. They have cheap offerings that far surpass other computer speaker manufacturers like Creative or logitech for similar prices. But not really hi fi.”

“Depends on your budget and expectations. At under $100, I think they’re definitely good enough for general PC use and gaming (better than anything Logitech or Creative have at that price point). I used them for a couple of years before upgrading to a pair of JBL 530s and a Loxjie A30 amp (massive upgrade, btw, but also…”

“You should consider alternatives to the usual "computer speakers". A good set of small diameter monitor speakers will perform much better than a set of logitech/creatives, and imo, look pretty dank on the desk/wall mounted. I was recently in your boat, and I decided on a pair of M-Audio AV32.…”

“Yeah they suck I don't get why PC guys waste their money on Creative and Logitech crap when they could get a decent passive set up (or some active speakers from a decent hi brand at least)”

“I don't. They're garbage. If you're actually committed to a good setup then here's your answer: Buy yourself a small amplifier board, something with a TPA3116 amplifier chip. These range from about £3 up to about £20 on Aliexpress depending on the amount of 'completeness' they are. Some require assembling and soldering…”

“Got pebble, it's not listenable without eq, the treble is way too harsh with distortion, which tricks noobs into thinking they have soundstage and "clearity" lol”

“these are terrible recommendations wtf lol. tiny overpriced audioengines that will sound worse than monitors half the price, and some weird shit from creative? the presonus monitors are the only thing on this list that makes sense.”

“I hooked up a pair of Edifer bookshelf speakers to my PC. Much better price to performance and better looking.”

“Yeah there's no good sound on a budget. I bit the bullet and got a pair of Edifier R1280Ts speakers, they're amazing.”

“edifiers are the goat if u have space”

“Edifier Thank me later”

“I mean sure, those are a great brand. But the whole point of Creative Pebbles is they're really good for being under $50 . Edifiers are a different price point entirely.”

“I think the main thing is people in this sub drop thousands on the best PC builds, then spend literal nothing on everything else. Including speaker and chair setups. All this stuff matters, and you don't need to go very expensive to do well. Edifier MR4s are just over 100 bucks and you're good to go without getting…”

“Edifier R1280 speakers are my go to in the sub 150 price point.”

“It's really subjective. I own a pair of Edifier 1700BT's that I got for 120 euros on sale and they sound fine. But I used to wear headphones 24/7 and they basically replaced the ATH-m50x's that I had. So it just depends on what level you're used to I think to which level you'd consider the speakers quality. For most…”

“JBL 305s are professional equipment. You need to position them properly. It is superb speaker for what it is. It is not meant for you. It is not the price range the problem, you just choose the wrong speaker for your needs. Look at Edifier 1700, I bought one for my sister and she loves them.”

“Edifier bt1700”

“I just bought the Edifier M60 , and they are amazing! Small, clear, powerful. $200. They have a USB-C option for digital clarity and support 24/96 Hi-Res. (Bluetooth v5.3 and Aux, too)”

“I am very pleased with my Edifier MR4 speakers, which should comfortably be within that budget. They do not have Bluetooth, however, if that matters. There may also be better, more expensive options. But for me the MR4s are a decent size for my desk and seem to punch above their weight.”

“Edifier or pebbles both are good. Been using the creative pebbles for the past 3 years. No issue at all.”

“Thank you for recommending Edifier RT1280T, just got mine in today and am blown away, these are great!”

“I like my edifier , it's great entry level speaker build for desktop pc. I've had no issues with them at all. Creative Pebble is also worth a look heard good things about it.”

“Edifier MR3: Under $100, designed for near-field desk listening. Has modern connections, app control for tuning, and a smaller footprint than the R1280. ​Edifier MR4: The bigger brother to the MR3. It has the power and bass punch of the R1280 but with a cleaner "studio" sound. Usually the best value if you find it on…”

“I have the edifier mr3 and it really does punch above its weight for its size. there's a helpful breakdown of the best options in this thread”

“If you don't have enough space the Edifier M60 are the best compact budget speakers, small with huge sound, you will be surprised with the sound of this small monster”

“Heavily disagree, i have Beyerdynamic DT-770 and Edifier r1380db speakers, for multiplayer games that you need to use headphones for sound tracking, Beyerdynamic no doubt, but when i want to play a good singleplayer game or watching movie/ listen music the speakers are 100% better, the vibrations you feel and inmersion…”

“I’ve been running the Edifier MR3s for about 4 months now and totally agree with you. Unbeatable for a small desk setup.”

“I have been running the Edifier R1280T for 2 years and I am super happy with them, they are perfect for the size of my home office”

“Don't mean to over sell the R1280DBs but they're sound pretty good for the money and are exactly suited to my particular needs.”

“I’d recommend the Edifier bookshelf speakers. They go for around $150 now and I’ve had mine for five years, still going strong. you can find a good list of options in this thread”

“Edifier S360DB, awesome quality and more than enough power.”

“You'll need a balanced source and XLR cables to run these. An affordable option is the SMSL M300SE, but that'll add up to more than $250 in total. I suggest looking at Edifier MR3 or MR4 for smaller speakers, all you need is a passive TRS to RCA (included), or Edifier R1280/R2000 if you don't mind something larger. The…”

“In my case I went to Edifier. Firstly I went through multiple PC speaker brands and nothing makes me happy more that Edifier S360DB(you can buy S350/351), but S361DB is 2.1 set with wireless subwoofer and planar magnetic tweeters for crisp highs. When I tested in with music and gaming I automatically fell on love and…”

“I recently bought some Edifier R1280DBs, $162 on sale. Great sound from my Macbook Air M3 and I can also use Bluetooth from my phone while lazing on the couch.”

“They are decent quality, sound very competitive for their price-points and their construction follows the industry standard design (2-way bass reflex with woofer and tweeter in MDF enclosures). However, if you compare a $100 Edifier against a proper setup costing $1000 (when new), then the Edifier will sound…”

“I’ve had the Edifier R1600TIII for almost a decade now and they’ve been powered on all that time (except when there are power outages). No issues, the active speaker is barely warm compared to passive.”

“I use a pair in my office, tied to an 8 inch sub. Helped that I had a gift card from Best Buy so they were essentially free. They're fine for playing music while I work, a significant upgrade from computer speakers or single wireless speakers. The sub helps a lot. In the powered speaker category, you could hunt for an…”

“I have a pair of R1280Tses coupled with a Klipsch R-8SW subwoofer hooked up to my home office PC. Very happy with this setup. Of course, it doesn't compare to my home hi-fi system but for casual listening while on my PC, it's more than adequate. Without the subwoofer, though, the sound is a bit tinny and hollow. If you…”

“Ive had their flagship 5.1 system for 15 or 20 years. Great value option for that purpose but you could get better bang for buck buying quality used HiFi speakers if youre planning 2.1”

“Recently got the MR4, it sounds pretty damned good in a near field setup but gets loud enough to completely fill a medium 6x4m room. Only limitations are lack of DAC so no Bluetooth/Optical/USB inputs just good old analogue but it's perfect for my CD player. Oh and the bass falls off a precipice around 70Hz so don't…”

“I really enjoy mine but I got a crazy good deal on them. I wouldn’t by any powered speaker these days, though. There are many options for cheap but decent amps and passive speakers. They sound better, offer more flexibility and upgradability than active speakers. Plus powered speakers are an “all your eggs in one…”

“With access to the second-hand market, one can easily find better quality gear with better value. However, some people are restricted to buying new gear only. Maybe you live in a remote area with no one else around you? Maybe the gear market in your country is not great? Maybe you just don't want to meet strangers in…”

“I have a 2.1 set in the bedroom and they're great for the purpose - occasional music from YouTube or streaming a movie. Plenty of connectivity Bluetooth, optical, RCA so you'll hook things up no problem. For some reason, it's very quiet when bluetoothing from one of my phones but absolutely fine with another. The same…”

“Great to start your audio journey with. They have cheap offerings that far surpass other computer speaker manufacturers like Creative or logitech for similar prices. But not really hi fi.”

“I'm going to kind of combine what everyone is saying. They're good for what they are. If you want to buy one inexpensive thing and be done, they're a great starting point. However, if you want to put more effort into it, you can get more with your money by going the other route. Thrift shops, ebay, fb marketplace, etc.…”

“I picked up the S351DB (a 2.1 setup with Bluetooth and optical input) for $250 on FB Marketplace, and it’s been great for my work desk. By my aging ears it’s a little lacking in upper midrange, but I didn’t expect perfect performance at this price. For casual listening I love it, and I’m occasionally surprised by…”

“Yeah that's the first brand that comes to mind for me”

“Most speakers marketed specifically for computers underperform for the price point. If you have room on your desk I would recommend bookshelf speakers. I use a set of Edifier 1700 which I've been happy with and are regularly on sale.”

“Edifier MR3. Great sounds for the price, even better when you get it when it’s on sale.”

“Edifier bookshelf speakers are great”

“Just get Edifier”

“Get a set of active bookshelf speakers from an actual speaker brand, like Edifier or JBL . Try r/budgetaudiophile for more specific recommendations.”

“Like everyone suggested, get an Edifier. I had a Creative T20 Series 2 that lasted a decade, and the one who posted the T40 Series 2 is also another great option. I replaced mine with an Edifier R1000T4 and it's great as well, however I forgot before the MR4 was released. I would have gotten the MR4 back then.”

“This is the best answer, and speakers you can get on that budget. I am also using the same speakers for my own PC albeit the original r1280t and has lasted me for years already. Do get the dbs ones as it has bluetooth and future upgrade to a subwoofer.”

“Seconded. Edifier MR4s are brilliant. I use them for recording music and gaming, etc.”

“I actually have owned both (Edifiers are currently set up on my wife’s PC). For gaming, I think the Klipsch Promedia is better suited for you because the sub (while not particularly powerful) will add more oomph in terms of sound effects from your games. If you spend more of your time listening to music, the Edifiers…”

“Edifier MR3: Under $100, designed for near-field desk listening. Has modern connections, app control for tuning, and a smaller footprint than the R1280. ​Edifier MR4: The bigger brother to the MR3. It has the power and bass punch of the R1280 but with a cleaner "studio" sound. Usually the best value if you find it on…”

“Edifier MR3: Under $100, designed for near-field desk listening. Has modern connections, app control for tuning, and a smaller footprint than the R1280. ​Edifier MR4: The bigger brother to the MR3. It has the power and bass punch of the R1280 but with a cleaner "studio" sound. Usually the best value if you find it on…”

“Edifier MR3: Under $100, designed for near-field desk listening. Has modern connections, app control for tuning, and a smaller footprint than the R1280. ​Edifier MR4: The bigger brother to the MR3. It has the power and bass punch of the R1280 but with a cleaner "studio" sound. Usually the best value if you find it on…”

“If you don't have enough space the Edifier M60 are the best compact budget speakers, small with huge sound, you will be surprised with the sound of this small monster”

“I bought this pair and found they are waaaay too big for my tastes. Seriously, each one is bigger than your head. I also found they don't sound very good at low volume (particularly the bass). I honestly prefer my old $60 Logitech 2.1 speakers for my computer. I ended up using the Edifiers for my TV instead, they're…”

“... You got the wrong speakers, for the wrong needs and no pictures of the set up. Pictures are needed for advice on speaker placement and speaker recommendations. Bose companion speakers for instance can't compete with the Rockville speakers in my garage let alone my jamo s 803 I use for my gaming p.c. Edifier largest…”

“I’m glad you got those edifiers! Got them myself beginning of the year for new desktop set-up as my Bose left channel died. And need left for my guitar playing. Been totally happy about purchase and still surprised they match the quality of my old Bose having no sub to replace the old set up! My 1 and only complaint is…”

“Edifier speakers have one major weakness. It's their power supply. All common issues are blown out capacitors due to faulty rectifiers. If you know how to fix those you can... I WOULD SAY risk buying one because aside from that weakness they are great for what they are.”

“Yes I own a pair, R1280T, probably their most basic one. They sounded quite good to my ears, over my previous creative pc speakers. Until I heard something better and realized how very "meh" they were ;-) I mean for 100 bucks/euros you won't find much better... All speakers at that price point generally flawed one way…”

“They are one step up from computer speakers. Just ask yourself what you want/need. If you want really good sound, or maybe start a good stereo, just use the Reddit search function, there's tons of good advice there. Then come back and discuss the next step, the buying advice..”

“Cheap, entry level, functional, plastic, desktop speakers, not really meant for Hifi. You can do a lot better for a little more money but if you have $100 I guess they're ok”

“In any case, the Creative Pebble V2 are superior to all the cheap shit from Edifier/Presonus that influencers are quick to take pictures/make sponso videos on Youtube/Instagram. Not at all ! Presonus and Edifier are so GoOd, BeSt QuAlItY pRiCe ! No. Just, no. The Pebbles have no coil whine like a lot of Edifiers on…”

“Sorry to respond to your 6 month old comment. I have done some research on desktop speakers and I saw the Edifiers, and they honestly look outdated and something I'd use for a home theatre setup for a budget, not a PC. Ended up buying the Pebble Pros and am happy with them. Does what I want it to do and nothing fancy…”

“If you're thinking of the Cambridge Soundworks PCWorks, absolutely not. I bought the Edifier speakers and they sounded like garbage by comparison. I sold the Edifers and went back to the PCWorks.”

“Guess I received a lemon as I have the 1280's and think they are some of the worst speakers ever....everything sounds like it is in a tunnel, just sound awful. Have tried various EQ's and countless settings... they just suck for me... and sadly I have had them too long to return them.. I bought based on all the good…”

“Just wanted to chime in regarding Edifier brand. I had Bose PC speakers from Walmart for about five years until the audio jack finally failed (I use them at work where they have to be set up and put away every day). I spent $100 on them. Fast forward to today and my Edifier Hecate’s were delivered. They are very…”

“Cheap, disposable garbage.”

“Very "meh". What's your budget and use case?”

“If you want to hear a loud volume don't buy MR4.”

“I’d save my money and buy something better instead of spending money on lower-end speakers and buying better speakers once you decide to go down the rabbit hole. Save the money upfront and buy better, trust me, you won’t be sorry.”

“I was very close to starting with some and I’m so glad I didn’t. Scour the sub for advice on good used passive speakers/amps and then use that knowledge to scour eBay/FB marketplace. You’ll get much more for your money. Save up for a bit longer if you need to.”

“Guess I received a lemon as I have the 1280's and think they are some of the worst speakers ever....everything sounds like it is in a tunnel, just sound awful. Have tried various EQ's and countless settings... they just suck for me... and sadly I have had them too long to return them.. I bought based on all the good…”

“I went with Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 ($90) and they're great. My setup is in my living room so it's a nice bonus that they can do bluetooth.”

“Old schooler here, and for the longest time, Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 were the go-to (and 5.1 for those who wanted surround). Then they got bumped for Logitech (don't remember the model, but it had digital-in, 5.1, and was THX certified). I still have the ProMedia 2.1 and going strong. Actually bought 2 sets (one for…”

“Klipsch Pro media 2.1 set.... Hands down.. you can get them on sale for about $100 every now and then. They have sold this same set since 1999 and changed nothing about them because they don't need to... so no Bluetooth or anything fancy.. all the price goes into just a simple damn good speaker set. You can buy them…”

“Bookshelf speakers may be an option if you want something nicer but need some background knowledge to install. Edifier makes some powered ones that can connect to your pc like pc speakers but larger ones need an amp or receiver. Computer speakers are often made with considerations for size. The klipsch 2.1 speakers are…”

“Klipsch pro media 2.1 speakers they’ve lasted me a decade”

“I love my Klipsch promedias. I used them for about a decade and while some similarly priced bookshelf speakers sound better for mids and highs, they completely lack the bass of the tiny sub the Promedias have. If you like bass heavy music, watch movies on your PC, or want to hear the explosions in games better I also…”

“Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 still sound excellent and get my vote.”

“My first desktop system! That little woofer has punch! I had this rolling stones concert on dvd, and listened to it on my main system (paradigm Reference bookshelfs, nothing to write home about, but a system that was 10 times more expensive than the promedia). One day I decided to listen to it on the PC! That's when I…”

“What I have and I love them. Maybe I'm no audiophile but I think they sound amazing!! Only nitpick is there is weirdly no On/Off switch. If they are plugged in to power they're always ON.”

“I'm on my 2nd set of these speakers. I freaking love them.”

“I 2nd this - I choose to watch movies on my pc over my TV on a comfy couch just because the audio is so good. Sure they're not perfect, but they're very good.”

“That little subwoofer punches above its weight. These can be had on sale for $100, which is hard to beat from a value perspective considering the range you get. My college roommate had a set that lasted years and years.”

“Without a budget listed I’ll make a value suggestion. The Klipsch Promedia 2.1 system is a lot of sound for the money. https://www.klipsch.com/products/klipsch-promedia-2-1-thx-certified-computer-speaker Disclaimer: I haven’t listened to one of these in years so I’m assuming Klipsch hasn’t shittified them.”

“I use Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX speakers. They are awesome! I was able to find a new one on Facebook Marketplace for less than $100.”

“I am blown away by my 2.1 Promedia in my home office. I have a home theater featuring Klipsch RP and I think I enjoy the Promedias just as much! I read so many positive comments about KEF Q150 and others, but would those or something like the Emotiva B1+ without a sub be THAT much better than the Promedias? I got the…”

“You can usually pick up the Klipsch heritage desktop set for under $200 on eBay and Mercari. Solid step up from the pro media in a similar form factor.”

“Depends on your budget and expectations. At under $100, I think they’re definitely good enough for general PC use and gaming (better than anything Logitech or Creative have at that price point). I used them for a couple of years before upgrading to a pair of JBL 530s and a Loxjie A30 amp (massive upgrade, btw, but also…”

“I have had my Klipsch Promedia 2.1 for over 20 years and they still work fine so I can at least say they are reliable :) I still love them and have had no interest in replacing them with anything else.”

“Second this. And space is at a premium in computer space so nothing bigger would fit for me.”

“I actually have owned both (Edifiers are currently set up on my wife’s PC). For gaming, I think the Klipsch Promedia is better suited for you because the sub (while not particularly powerful) will add more oomph in terms of sound effects from your games. If you spend more of your time listening to music, the Edifiers…”

“A little more than $100 but the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speakers are fantastic”

“I have the Klipsch Promedia 2.1. Absolutely fantastic speakers. They put out a lot of sound and if you're a bass head you can turn the sub way up. I personally have never been super into bass so I usually have it turned a little lower than the default. Highly recommend even at their sticker price of $150.”

“I just picked up the Klipsch ones as well, huge fan.”

“You'd have to get used to get under $100, but Klipsch Promedia 2.1 or Harman Kardon Soundsticks 2.1 would both be solid performers.”

“Bookshelf speakers may be an option if you want something nicer but need some background knowledge to install. Edifier makes some powered ones that can connect to your pc like pc speakers but larger ones need an amp or receiver. Computer speakers are often made with considerations for size. The klipsch 2.1 speakers are…”

“Klipsch Pro media 2.1 set.... Hands down.. you can get them on sale for about $100 every now and then. They have sold this same set since 1999 and changed nothing about them because they don't need to... so no Bluetooth or anything fancy.. all the price goes into just a simple damn good speaker set. You can buy them…”

“i had a pair back in the 00s and they were definitely good, but my current studio monitors (jbl lsr305) are a huge upgrade over them. even my old m-audio 4" monitors were better imo.”

“There are excellent speakers. I’m on my second set only because the first set failed when one of the capacitors in the sub blew up. Seems like it is a pretty common problem, so buyer beware.”

“I used these for about ten years before there was an internal failure in the subwoofer which unfortunately killed the whole system. They sounded great up until then.”

“I've owned the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 and they are amazing. After a few years, the amplifier built into the sub stopped working though. I currently still have the Logitech 2.1 system with the subwoofer (don't know the model #). I also use IEMs (and they can be pretty cheap) when my head hurts from using a headset.…”

“I had some promedia back in the past. Great gaming speaks. The older models have amp problems and control pod connection issues. Both happened to my set after 5 years. I replaced them with Corsair sp2500 set and have been happy since 2007”

“I almost bought that speaker back then. I can't remember what I got: Klipsch ProMedia v2-400 or Logitech Z-2300. I still have both! Klipsch's subwoofer rubber ring detoriated and needed a new rubber ring!”

“Just to note about these: They have been discontinued and replaced by the more expensive Klipsch ProMedia Lumina 2.1, which has a much smaller and worse subwoofer.(yay shrinkflation) Also, over the years, the old 2.1's did get bluetooth ( https://www.klipsch.com/products/promedia-2-1-bluetooth ), and suffered…”

“these are very dated now. the drivers are very small, and the subwoofer is not large enough to produce accurate sub bass. you'd be better off getting a good pair of studio monitors like jbl lsr305s.”

“I wouldn't recommend them. They have small drivers and they're always on. There is no off switch. I've heard bad things about the qualify of the new sets vs the ones of 15 years ago, which I had and they lasted me until I sold them. I think most would recommend a separate DAC and Amp and some bookshelf speakers. The…”

“I had that set and i was not impressed. The sound quality wasn't bad for say, $40. If you can, go with something else. Edifiers seem to have a decent rep here, I have no experience with them.”

“Just to note about these: They have been discontinued and replaced by the more expensive Klipsch ProMedia Lumina 2.1, which has a much smaller and worse subwoofer.(yay shrinkflation) Also, over the years, the old 2.1's did get bluetooth ( https://www.klipsch.com/products/promedia-2-1-bluetooth ), and suffered…”

“Logitech z323 this is what I bought. Good enough for youtube and watching TV on my PC. I wasn't searching for high end though. I tried that with Audio Technica ATH-M50x headphones, but that's budget audiophile stuff, ended up hating them because the clamping force was too much and I hated the cable.”

“I'll have to give an argument against Headphones that many haven't thought of. I have a disabled family member that sometimes needs help and although a set of headphones would be nice, I can't block my hearing in case of them having issues. I do have a Logitech 2.1 with power sub woofer that's over 10 years old and…”

“Logitech $70 2.1 speakers get the job done imo but $150 monitors will always be the best entry level audio.”

“Old schooler here, and for the longest time, Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 were the go-to (and 5.1 for those who wanted surround). Then they got bumped for Logitech (don't remember the model, but it had digital-in, 5.1, and was THX certified). I still have the ProMedia 2.1 and going strong. Actually bought 2 sets (one for…”

“for people not obsessed with audio they're decent and affordable I am the opposite, I've been through 6 sets of speakers, from 2.0. 2.1, 5.1 and 3 sets of monitor speakers with an interface, I settled on Logitech z625, honestly even at the low end of speakers I would recommend 2.1 to everyone, I had a set of creative…”

“Certain Logitech lines were very good for the price. The Z623/625 line is amazing for $99. It is actually so good that Logitech kept raising the price and it still doesn't stop people from buying them. Downside is that these are nearfield computer speakers so can't expect them to fill a whole room. The sub does work…”

“I've got 8" Mackies on my PC for gaming and movies, but also some crappy Logitech 2.0 which I switch between using a mixer. Actually the logitechs hold up surprisingly well compared to the Mackie behemoths considering their size, output power and price, but the Mackies are overkill for just watching youtube stuff...”

“I’ve got a set of kiplisch got em at Walmart for like 80 bucks they are fantastic. Logitech z series are decent as well. Make sure you get a 2.1 setup with two satellites and a powered sub.”

“It's great! I really love the sound and multi-device connections. My only struggle is with the wireless controller taking a while to reconnect. That's why I made Z407 plugin for the Logi Marketplace. 😉”

“I think I bought them 2 years ago and I use them with bluetooth. I don't listen to music with them, but for gaming, youtube and stuff like that they are totally fine.”

“I have these for five years now and they are fine. Small footprint, good sound and loud enough on a desk. The soeakers blend in pretty nice on my standing desk, and the two cable are easy to hide. Some days I do consider upgrading for a higher quality sound, but 🤷‍♂️ For this price, I don't think you can go wrong…”

“Yes, these speakers are quite good, I’m happy with them.”

“I don't watch much movies, and definitely not at my desk, but I can confirm that the sound is good enough for the countless work hours, YouTube, Spotify and SoundCloud. I also have an old Logitech X5O that is still a beast. Wish they were connectable.”

“If I didn't already have the Z407, I'd consider these just for the Easy Switch and minimalist design alone.”

“Logitech Z625 are my faves. Compact enough but pack a great punch. I chose them because I use fiber optic SPDIF cable from my pc. Old school”

“I have the same ones and they definitely are great speakers. I've had them for about 3 years now and they still sound crisp and clean. I also like that you can download the software on your PC to keep them updated, and also sync the lights to your rig.”

“I'm a little late to this thread but I have the Logitech G560 speakers and subwoofer. Have had it for about 3 years and these speakers are/is great IMO. They were a little pricey compared to other speakers at $250(current price)but they have been great for my gaming setup, watching movies and listening to music. LED…”

“I use the Logitech z906. Picked them up resonably cheap when Dick Smith (aussie tech store) had massive sales back 12 or so years ago before closing down. Wont replace them till they die. Had the X-530 before that..out of curiosity, i got them out of storage not long ago. They still hold up lol.”

“Been Using Logitech Z623 for over a decade now, they're more than good enough for gaming. They're also well within your budget.”

“I have the Logitech Z263. Great 2:1 Speakers.”

“The old Logitech Z-2300 are still awesome and can be found for less than $160”

“Loved my Z506. Bought in 2011 and they're still kickin”

“I’ve had a set of these for these for over 15 years. The volume controller unit stopped working, probably 7 years ago. Contacted Logitech support and they sent me a brand new one for free. The speakers are in the lounge now for the TV, far from audiophile quality but punchy and loud enough.”

“I had the Logitech z5500 setup for a number of years, lost it in a house fire, it sounded amazing for a PC speaker setup.”

“I run Logitech 313 which comes with a sub and tbh it’s perfect for a desktop setup. Plenty of bass and it’s clear (enough). When I’m gaming I use open back dt1990s but I can watch movies and casually game on the speakers all day.”

“That Lepai amp is a little work horse. I too use it paired with whatever used bookshelf speakers, and it unquestionably sounds better than the $50 Logitech 2.1 speakers I was using before. Just be prepared to use up a little more footprint than computer specific speakers.”

“You should consider alternatives to the usual "computer speakers". A good set of small diameter monitor speakers will perform much better than a set of logitech/creatives, and imo, look pretty dank on the desk/wall mounted. I was recently in your boat, and I decided on a pair of M-Audio AV32.…”

“Z623 are the best you can get for 100$ in my opinion. I went with them and god damn they sound good, and definitely have a good quality build.”

“I have those Logitech Z623 speakers and they are awesome.”

“I second this, love the sound of my Z623.”

“I've had the Logitech Z623 speakers for a month now, and I think they're phenomenal for 2.1 purposes. Ditched my headset and only ever use the speakers now.”

“Any of the Logitech speakers less than $100”

“I’ve got the Logitech Z533 speakers (similar $100 price point) and they’re awesome so I’d assume they’re of similar quality to the ones you mentioned”

“Logitech z623 They are on sale right now on Amazon for 103. A tad bit over your budget, but I'd would say definitely worth it. I've had them for about a year and they are amazing.”

“I have the Z333. It's $60, and it's amazing. Two side speakers, a subwoofer, and the control pod is actually a really, really nice feature that I use constantly. Sound quality is fantastic, you can control volume with the dial, and even plug in headphones if you want. You want a movie night and to fill up a room with…”

“Logitech Z506 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Speaker System http://www.walmart.com/ip/Logitech-Z506-5-1-Channel-Surround-Sound-Speaker-System/15105369 I've been using these for awhile and actually really like them. 5.1 sounds good when I'm watching Netflix and playing BF1.”

“the z263 are fire af”

“Second the Z506. Have the same setup, has great sound, excellent value proposition.”

“I just got the Z200s, that little headphone jack on the speaker is the best thing ever.”

“Logitech Z625 are my faves. Compact enough but pack a great punch. I chose them because I use fiber optic SPDIF cable from my pc. Old school”

“Just sharing my experience, I bought Razer Nommo Pro 3 months ago and overall, very happy with the performance so far. First off, yeah, they’re big. The speakers and the subwoofer are beasts, so if your desk is tiny or you’re short on floor space, maybe measure first. But that size? Totally worth it for the sound you…”

“These are ok for teams calls, podcasts, or YouTube videos with dialogue heavy content. But music or movies where sound needs to have a little more umph and richness. Definitely spend your dollars elsewhere. Other than that. They are cheap, look great, and provide the bare minimum”

“Great to start your audio journey with. They have cheap offerings that far surpass other computer speaker manufacturers like Creative or logitech for similar prices. But not really hi fi.”

“Depends on your budget and expectations. At under $100, I think they’re definitely good enough for general PC use and gaming (better than anything Logitech or Creative have at that price point). I used them for a couple of years before upgrading to a pair of JBL 530s and a Loxjie A30 amp (massive upgrade, btw, but also…”

“I had a Z2300, fired it up last week. It sound like absolute garbage. Tiny little drivers with a massive sub, and no midrange at all. I thought it sounded good when I got it in 2006 or whatever, but I hadn't heard anything else. I posted it for free and someone took it off my hands that day. I could have gotten $80,…”

“Lol, I bought an insignia sound bar for $20 and it was better than the budget Logitech speakers it replaced. It's at least as good as the audio coming out of my TV's.”

“I got the Klipsch pro media 2.1 they sound great. Came from a Logitech z313.”

“Yeah they suck I don't get why PC guys waste their money on Creative and Logitech crap when they could get a decent passive set up (or some active speakers from a decent hi brand at least)”

“My budget PC set-up consists of: PreSonus Eris 4.5", PreSonus Eris 8" sub, Behringer U-Phoria UMC ~£370 with cables. Before this I had a Logitech z506 setup. This allowed me to listen to games and music at a quality that didn't make me want to put hot forks in my ears. My current setup is what I consider the budget end…”

“A lot of people are not impressed by any (correct me if I'm wrong) PC speakers w/2.5in drivers. This includes all the big Logitech Z2300, Z5500, etc. and anything else w/2.5" full range speakers. Logitech promotes the "bullet" plugs and Promedia is a 2-way with a tweeter. But even the Pro is a 2.5" driver. The problem…”

“I’ve had them for over a year and they disconnect all the time during work calls. I hate these so much”

“I'm quite curious about this. If I'm mainly just using it for general music listening on Spotify or Youtube, Netflix as well as occasional gaming, should I still bother with Kali or Adam Audio? I understand that they're flat neutral speakers, but I know myself to be more of a casual listener but I still want something…”

“i will tell you which speakers i hate. my Logitech Z-series speakers; they have a "feature" that they automatically turn off when they don't detect sound being played. This "feature" works like shit, they turn off constantly and i need to play metal to wake them up.”

“I haven't heard anyone say nice things about Bose in any of the speaker setup reviews I've watched so far. I had a bad experience personally with Logitech as well, and they were an old 5.1 set so cables were everywhere. :(”

“That setup would be better than any 5.1/2.1 computer specific speakers. I've had a horrible experience with a few Logitech and other brands. They all just suck for music and are somewhat passable for movie/tv/games. Only computer speakers that didn't suck were Bose and they would cost a lot more than your setup and…”

“AudioEngine A2+ Wireless they are highly reviewed on Crutchfield and they are solidly built and do really sound amazing. You can connect to them via bluetooth so you can play not only the computer through them, but also connect your phone, etc. and play through them. I got them as I'm always on conference calls and…”

“I’m a big fan of the A2+ that I bought last year.”

“you use banana plugs? that makes a big difference on the powered speakers from what I have found, mine sound amazingly clear, not a ton of bass but that is because they are not big speakers, but it is enough. The mids and highs are crystal clear even coming off my crummy HP laptop that work assigned me.”

“Used AudioEngine A2...”

“I owned the A2s for over a decade. They are definitely a step down from the Kali and ADAM options people are listing - they're also smaller.”

“these are terrible recommendations wtf lol. tiny overpriced audioengines that will sound worse than monitors half the price, and some weird shit from creative? the presonus monitors are the only thing on this list that makes sense.”

“there are probably the most overpriced speakers that people regularly recommend. a pair of studio monitors thst are half the cost will shit all over these. cannot recommend against them enough.”

“Highly reviewed so I bought them. They sound like they look. SMALL and overpriced.”

“Same speakers but without bluetooth, Amazing speakers for the price, had them 3-4 years now, but I think I paid £60 for them from a cash convertors all still boxed.”

“i have the 4.5" version of these PreSonus Eris 3.5BT Bluetooth Studio Monitors, and they are... fantastic, i think i paid like $175 for the bigger ones, you should probably be able to find the 3.5's for around the hundred mark i would think.”

“I got a PreSonus set for ~$100 that are pretty good.”

“these are terrible recommendations wtf lol. tiny overpriced audioengines that will sound worse than monitors half the price, and some weird shit from creative? the presonus monitors are the only thing on this list that makes sense.”

“amazing sound, horrible build quality.”

“In any case, the Creative Pebble V2 are superior to all the cheap shit from Edifier/Presonus that influencers are quick to take pictures/make sponso videos on Youtube/Instagram. Not at all ! Presonus and Edifier are so GoOd, BeSt QuAlItY pRiCe ! No. Just, no. The Pebbles have no coil whine like a lot of Edifiers on…”

“I’m looking for a new pair after my Presonus Eris 3.5BTs crapped out.  Seems like this is a common issue cause they use cheap capacitors.  Would not recommend! I think I bought these on Wirecutters recommendation, so a good reminder that they don’t really know how long an item will last given how short-term their…”

“Avoid Presonus , hisses and breaks after 2 years”

“I’m looking for a new pair after my Presonus Eris 3.5BTs crapped out.  Seems like this is a common issue cause they use cheap capacitors.  Would not recommend! I think I bought these on Wirecutters recommendation, so a good reminder that they don’t really know how long an item will last given how short-term their…”