PC Speakers - Reviews

Review Date: 25-OCT-2007

Altec Lansing BXR1120

RRP: TBA

Altec Lansing's BXR1120 is a fairly standard PC speaker set. Its audio could use a little work, but it will satisfy many users.

Review Date: 08-JAN-2007

Altec Lansing FX4021

RRP: $249.95

The FX4021 is a competent set of PC speakers that is very much suited to bass-heavy music.

Review Date: 27-NOV-2006

Altec Lansing FX6021

RRP: $349.95

The Altec Lansing FX6021 is a solid package, utilising InConcert Technology to create an impressive sound image for a 2.1 system.

Review Date: 08-JAN-2007

Altec Lansing MX5021

RRP: $299.95

A multimedia speaker system that produces good results when listening to an MP3 player, watching a movie or playing video games, but could have benefited from a larger subwoofer.

Review Date: 06-SEP-2006

Altec Lansing VS2221

RRP: $99.95

If you can live without massive bass, and want a cost effective set of speakers for a PC or portable audio device, the VS2221 might be a good choice.

Altec Lansing Expressionist BASS FX3022

Review Date: 28-JAN-2009

RRP: $249.00

While these speakers aren't particularly refined for music listening, ample bass makes them well suited to movies and gaming.

Altec Lansing Expressionist Classic FX2020

Review Date: 27-JAN-2009

RRP: $109.00

While these speakers will not amaze in terms of sound quality, the design might be of interest.

Review Date: 11-APR-2007

Altec Lansing VS3251

RRP: $199.95

The VS3251 speakers are a great option for PC users, but fall short in other categories. Their versatility is a plus, although they are let down by difficult controls.

ASUS Wireless Portable Stereo Speaker (SP-BT23)

Review Date: 29-JAN-2009

RRP: $129.00

ASUS' SP-BT23 doesn't deliver particularly good sound, but it has a good battery life and Bluetooth connectivity — a decent trade-off.

Review Date: 12-MAY-2008

Audioengine A2

RRP: $299.00

The Audioengine A2 speaker set should be on the short list of anyone who values good musical reproduction over chest-thumping bass.

Auditek KMEPC SN-8520 7.1 Home Theatre System

Review Date: 20-JUL-2006

RRP: $99.00

A cheap set of speakers that are still good value for money despite their average sound

Review Date: 22-FEB-2007

AV Labs AVL325s

RRP: $189.95

The AV Labs AVL325s is a decent 5.1 sound system for PC users.

Review Date: 22-AUG-2008

Axiom Audio Audiobytes

RRP: $771.00

If you’ve got the money, it’s hard to go past the Audiobytes as a pre-built PC sound system. These speakers blow their mainstream competitors out of the water with clear, analytical sound — even though they are a little bass-shy at higher volumes.

Bose Computer MusicMonitor

Review Date: 11-OCT-2007

RRP: $499.00

The Bose Computer MusicMonitors are easily the best PC speakers we have reviewed. Considering their lack of a sub-woofer, the speakers produce vibrant rich sound and are a pleasure to use.

Review Date: 28-FEB-2006

Bose Companion 3

RRP: $449.00

The Bose Companion 3 speakers look great and have a heap of potential but just don’t perform the way an expensive set of speakers should.