All PC Speakers

The Bottom Line: While the great-looking Altec Lansing Expressionist Bass FX3022 multimedia speakers fall a little short for music listening, their potent bass makes them a better choice for gaming and movie watching.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 5.3 in x 5.3 in x 10 in, Active, 3.5 Watt, 9 Watt

The Bottom Line: While we weren't blown away by their sound, the Logitech Z-5s' combination of a simple, clean design, USB connectivity, and some basic remote operation make them a decent value in the sub-$100 PC speaker space.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, Active

The Bottom Line: The LaCie USB speakers are too expensive for a niche product that places style over substance. The speakers look fancy and will undoubtedly attract attention...until you actually hear them.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 5.3 in x 3.5 in x 3.9 in, Active, 1 Watt

The Bottom Line: While pricey, the Parrot DS1120 Bluetooth speaker system offers a great combination of good sound and stylish looks.

Specs: wireless speaker system, 6 in x 5.2 in x 5.7 in, Active, 15 Watt

The Bottom Line: Bose's entry-level Companion 2 Series II speakers offer good bass and dual inputs--but they're not the best-sounding PC speakers in their price class.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, Active

The Bottom Line: The tiny Bose MusicMonitor computer speakers are ideal for buyers who need the smallest possible speakers, but you can find better-sounding--albeit much larger--alternatives at this price.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 2.5 in x 4.1 in x 4.1 in, Metallic silver, Active

The Bottom Line: The Creative GigaWorks T40 is a good choice for those looking for larger than average size and sound in their PC speakers.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 4.6 in x 5.9 in x 12.6 in, Active, 14 Watt

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha NX-A01 won us over with its minimal design and sound quality, but don't expect it to blow the roof off.

Specs: speaker system, 3.3 in x 3.3 in x 3.5 in, Black, Active, 33 KOhm, 4 Watt

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha NX-A01 won us over with its minimal design and sound quality, but don't expect it to blow the roof off.

Specs: speaker system, 3.3 in x 3.3 in x 3.5 in, White, Active, 33 KOhm, 4 Watt

The Bottom Line: Logitech's Z-10 speakers are exceedingly stylish, sound great and are tightly integrated with most Windows-based software audio players.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 2-way Active, 15 Watt