PCWorld examines when 2.0 speakers outperform 2.1 systems, focusing on budget constraints, space limitations, and audio preferences for different users. 2.0 systems offer compact, cost-effective ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When planning a gaming PC setup, it’s easy to think your ...

Which budget computer soundbars are best? Are you sick and tired of having to deal with a laptop or desktop computer whose innate speakers, sound quality and output leave you wishing you could afford ...

IK Multimedia's iLoud Micro Monitors are an excellent pick for anyone who works with audio and video, or just likes premium sound.

Audio on your PC is a very personal experience, and what I like may not be to everyone's tastes. Audiophiles and PC enthusiasts collectively agree that different setups can make the same track sound ...

This shot from Universal Audio shows the Apollo Twin Duo audio interface in action. Photo: Universal Audio If you want great sound out of your computer setup, you need excellent speakers, of course.

If you've ever taken a look at the back of your computer, you've no doubt seen the rainbow of holes that make up the different audio ports your motherboard has to offer. You'll also spot many of the ...

Speakers I tested the 'Death Star of speakers' for a week — and they deliver audiophile sound along with a killer design Speakers I just tested the Creative Pebble X Plus and it's the cheapest way to ...

So here's the situation. I recently upgraded my two speaker PC audio setup with an Altec Lansing 5.1 surround sound PC audio system. My setup has two monitors and a bevy of audio options, but my main ...

With an emphasis on cutting-edge graphics and some NVIDIA GPUs costing thousands of dollars, it's easy to forget how important sound is when assembling a gaming PC. Most motherboards have integrated ...