Top Speaker Systems
Our tests of six 5.1-channel surround-sound speaker sets reveal which system offers the best audio.
Edited by Narasu Rebbapragada
Bottom Line:
Inexpensive, garishly designed product has poor sound quality and an Enhance button that heavily distorts bass.
PC World Rating:
59 (Poor)
- Price when reviewed: $170
- Overall Performance: Poor
- Ease of use: Poor
- Features: Good
Bottom Line:
Expensive product combo omits PC-centric conveniences such as bundled cables, a distinct volume controller, and adapters for 0.125-inch inputs.
PC World Rating:
62 (Fair)
- Price when reviewed: $550
- Overall Performance: Good
- Ease of use: Good
- Features: Poor
Bottom Line:
This 5.1-channel speaker system is light on bass but heavy on price.
PC World Rating:
77 (Good)
- Price when reviewed: $400
- Overall Performance: Good
- Ease of use: Very Good
- Features: Good
Bottom Line:
Though this system isn't new, it's the best PC-based speaker set that Klipsch offers.
PC World Rating:
84 (Very Good)
- Price when reviewed: $350
- Overall Performance: Very Good
- Ease of use: Very Good
- Features: Very Good
Bottom Line:
Relatively inexpensive set of speakers has an additional treble control and performed best in our tests of stereo music tracks.
PC World Rating:
85 (Very Good)
- Price when reviewed: $250
- Overall Performance: Very Good
- Ease of use: Superior
- Features: Good
Bottom Line:
Well-designed product has digital inputs to best take advantage of digital surround sound.
PC World Rating:
88 (Very Good)
- Price when reviewed: $400
- Overall Performance: Very Good
- Ease of use: Superior
- Features: Superior
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