How to choose speakers for your computer

Currently, everyone has a home computer. This electronic machine has long entered the life of modern man and now has become an integral attribute of it. From day to day, with its help, millions listen to music, watch movies and videos, play various games. But all this becomes impossible without a device that can produce sounds. Thus, the columns for the computer become almost indispensable element.

Realizing the importance of this device, in most cases manufacturers include speakers for the computer in the list of goods for sale. But, as a rule, such speakers are not adapted to the reproduction of sound at a decent level. Such devices can perfectly handle when a simple listening to music is sufficient, but if the user plans to not only enjoy his favorite tracks in the future, but also watch the works of cinema in good quality, then it will be appropriate to purchase more powerful speakers for the computer. For example, acoustic systems 5.1, of which SVEN products are excellent representatives, can be purchased for about $ 100 (SVEN HT-435R, SVEN MS-440), and 2.0 and 2.1 for $ 40 (SVEN MS-303, SVEN MS -304 DUO). Also quite popular is the Genius manufacturer. Its systems have quality at a decent level, and also differ relatively low price, for example, a good 5.1 system can be purchased for $ 60 (SW-N5.1 1000, SW-5.1 1010 Black, 1505 Black and others).

As a rule, with any purchase a person tries to get the highest quality goods, but at the same time wishes that its value is not sky-high. The choice of columns for the computer also requires additional knowledge. By purchasing this sound reproduction device, it should be noted that it has relatively small dimensions and an isolated magnetic field. Also it is necessary to take into account the compatibility with the specific sound card and the presence of the corresponding connectors.

One of the main factors for getting good sound is the type to which the speakers for the computer belong. It can be an active and passive device. The technical difference is that the former have a built-in amplifier, which is absent in the second. This explains the low price of passive speakers. But if you need to get a high-quality and loud sound, then it's better to give preference to active type speakers , because the amplifier, present in the sound card, is usually designed for headphones and will not be able to help.

The material of the case of the speakers, strangely enough, has a rather significant influence on the acoustic capabilities of the device. Made of plastic products, of course, can have an attractive, interesting look, along with not the highest value, but such a choice will only disappoint. The beauty of such speakers distracts from the poor quality of sound reproduction. It is best to choose a case made of chipboard or fiberboard. Also, make sure that the housing is completely sealed, there should not be any unnecessary holes on it. Next to the front speaker there can be a bass reflex unit designed for high-quality reproduction of low frequencies.

The important parameters of the speakers are frequency, power and sensitivity. Many people mistakenly believe that the volume depends on the power. But this is absolutely not true, because it depends on sensitivity. Typically, for computer speakers, 85 dB is sufficient. The power affects the reliability of the sound-reproducing system in the mechanical plane.

The most important criterion when choosing columns for a computer is their compatibility with a sound card. Be sure to make sure that the selected model will work seamlessly with a specific device. To achieve high-quality sound, it should be understood that an expensive sound card in combination with cheap speakers will not work well, and conversely, even the most expensive speakers will not fit into the simplest sound card.

Useful add-ons, which in principle are not mandatory, are the volume control and headphone jack on the front panel, as well as the remote control and the stand.