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No 1 Logitech X-540
Logitech X-540 Computer Speakers ratings

$70 - $105

Released 1 year ago

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71 People Recommend
for Gaming
"It was a great system for use as a gaming speaker.…" more

- Mwave.com User

"I use it for games and music on my PC.…" more

- T from Philadelphia, PA at Circuitcity.com

"But performance wise, it is perfect for gaming and watching movies.…" more

- A Customer from Los Angeles, CA at Buy.com

"Cons: Speakers are not great for gaming.…" more

- Newegg.com User


No 2 Logitech G51 5.1 Surround Sound s
Logitech G51 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers Computer Speakers ratings

$130 - $200

Released 1 year ago

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21 People Recommend
for Gaming
"It makes gaming a lot nicer; the sound quality is just…" more

- Amazon.com User

"It sounded great in games, and music takes on a whole…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I have never had surround sound and my computer games sound…" more

- Amazon.com User

"This product is great for gaming and movies but not so…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 3 Logitech IncZ4 2.1 s
Logitech IncZ4 2.1 Speakers Computer Speakers ratings

$60 - $105

Released over 2 years ago

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16 People Recommend
for Gaming
"It makes my video games sound awsome.…" more

- kh from cor at Circuitcity.com

"GREAT FOR GAMING AS WELL (WOW).…" more

- Dell.com User

"they also perform well with video games.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I recently replaced my six-year-old Audigy sound card with an X-Fi…" more

- A Customer from Grand Forks, ND at Buy.com


No 4 Logitech X-240
Logitech X-240 Computer Speakers ratings

$40 - $58

Released 1 year ago

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8 People Recommend
for Gaming
"Games, movies, music, great sound.…" more

- Tigerdirect.com User

"the external in means he can game on his computer monitor…" more

- Mwave.com User

"Gaming is a lot more fun, listenting to online tracks much…" more

- Amazon.com User

"No 5.1 THX surround sound but for the everyday user that…" more

- Mwave.com User


No 5 Creative Labs I-Trigue L3800
Creative Labs I-Trigue  L3800 Computer Speakers ratings

$151

Released over 2 years ago

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8 People Recommend
for Gaming
"Great for gaming, and listening to music.…" more

- Newegg.com User

"Decent base - seems better for music then games.…" more

- Newegg.com User

"Excellent speakers for a gaming pc / media pc.…" more

- A Customer from Bloomingdale IL at Buy.com

"You might find it more to your liking if your primary…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Creative Labs Inspire T3100 s
Creative Labs Inspire T3100 Speakers Computer Speakers ratings

$50

Released 1 year ago

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7 People Recommend
for Gaming
"Great for movies, games, and music!…" more

- Manifest from Houst at Circuitcity.com

"Most people would be very satisfied using these for gaming or…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I am able to adjust the amout of bass I want…" more

- Jerry from Fresno at Circuitcity.com

"I wanted a simple set of desktop speakers to play music…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 7 Altec Lansing VS3251
Altec Lansing VS3251 Computer Speakers ratings

$53

Released 1 year ago

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6 People Recommend
for Gaming
"It has all you need for Games, Music, Movies.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Game console interface NOT INCLUDED.…" more

- Dell.com User

"Great for music especially good for movies and games!…" more

- Newegg.com User

"I got these for Gaming mostly, and they sound so incredible…" more

- Newegg.com User


No 8 Logitech 980-000085
Logitech (980-000085) ratings

$159 - $300

Released 5 months ago

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6 People Recommend
for Gaming
"The built in amplifier is well tuned for multimedia sound applications,…" more

- Amazon.com User

"This is a serious sound system for desktop computers which enhances…" more

- Amazon.com User

"A side-by-side comparison has the Z Cinema win out in pretty…" more

- Amazon.com User

"Every sound that comes out of my computer, from music to…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 9 Altec Lansing BXR1121
Altec Lansing BXR1121 Computer Speakers ratings

$16 - $30

Released 11 months ago

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5 People Recommend
for Gaming
"Not recommended for gaming.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I would recommend this system for playing mp3's, video and games.…" more

- Amazon.com User

"I think the sound is the most important thing about a…" more

- Dell.com User

"They are loud enough for all of my uses (video, music,…" more

- Amazon.com User


No 10 Creative Labs Xmod
Creative Labs Creative Xmod Computer Speakers ratings

Released 1 year ago

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5 People Recommend
for Gaming
"This product really shines for laptops if you are going to…" more

- Mwave.com User

"I play many different game types and the ability to use…" more

- Newegg.com User

"I'm not a gamer, more an audiophile-this unit can be can…" more

- Newegg.com User

"but I have a sound card that produces the surround sound…" more

- sri pavan from NY at Buy.com


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nancyrpurdy
Surround sound speaker setups are the best type for gaming to get that 3-D sound effect.
kccookin
Look for speakers that are designed to be placed around the room for realistic sounds.
Malibu
A subwoofer is often a great accessory to add to any speaker setup, especially when gaming.
jennifer
Some games work best with headphones -- check to be sure before purchasing.

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Best Computer Speakers for

Computer Speakers for Gaming Buying Guide


If you are a serious gamer, you will probably find that the speakers in your computer are inadequate for your gaming needs. Many people choose to buy an additional set to enhance their experience and allow them to engage fully in the games that they are playing. Before you purchase your own set, take the following features into account:

Sound Quality

For the best sound quality, get a full surround speaker system with at least four speakers and a subwoofer. This creates the audio illusion that you're truly in the center of the game and heightens the entire gameplay experience.

Power Output

Power output is very important when choosing computer speakers for gaming. The maximum power output is basically the maximum volume you'll be able to achieve. If you like your gaming audio to be very loud, a higher power output (100 Watt RMS or more) is important. If volume is not as much of an issue for you, you'll find that speakers that have a lower power output (as low as 1 Watt RMS) produce the same amount of quality at a lower volume.

Price

The price that you pay for computer speakers designed for gaming can vary widely. If you don't mind listening to your gaming audio out of a basic two-speaker set with a minimum power output, you can get away with spending less than $40. If, however, sound quality and a higher volume capability are important to you, plan on spending at least $100 on decent speakers for your computer.
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