Ever since I moved out of the city and into a house with an actual office, I’ve had enough space to create something that I’ve always wanted: a workstation with a truly killer desktop audio system.

While your monitor or tower can come with its own sound, it's always better to have a device built and dedicated to audio.

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 ...

This is the parts list for my next PC sound system, if/when my 15-year-old Logitech 2.1 ever dies: 2x Dayton Audio B652-AIR with the AMT tweeters, $59.80 at Parts Express Dayton Audio SB-650 sub ($89) ...

A number of years ago, I had the original white(ish) Cambridge Soundworks PC Works 2.1 desktop computer sound system. I loved it. I was shocked at how clear it sounded, and despite the plastic housing ...

For less than $200, nearly any modern personal computer can become a home entertainment center with immersive, teeth-rattling sound that rivals high-end stereos and even some real-world theaters. The ...

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