The personal computers evolved a lot in the last decade. Long time ago they were really big and unpractical, but today you can find very performing computers at very small dimensions. The sound equipments of the computers also evolved a lot. First there were some very small speakers integrated on the main board. In time they appeared the computer speakers, which very also small and not so good. But with the development of new technologies these days you will be able to find many kinds of computer speakers from the classic stereo system to very good and powerful sound systems (such as 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1 audio systems).

If you don't have such a big budget, you do not have to worry because you can find many kinds of cheap computer speakers, which are also good and powerful. There are so many audio equipments producers where you can choose from. Some of the bigger names are: Creative, Logitech, Genius, Altec Lansing, JBL, Harman Kardon, Klipsch and many more. They all have a big offer of computer speakers from the cheaper ones to much more expensive audio systems. You can even find a site mate especially for the presentation of  cheap computer speakers. This is: http://cheapcomputerspeakers.net and it gives all the details you need about many kind of cheap speakers, from different producers.

Let's choose some of the speakers presented here and talk more about them. One of them is the Logitech Z Cinema Surround Sound 2.1. It is specially made for watching movies with a very good and quality surround sound with only 2 satellite speakers and a subwoofer. It has a simple but cool design and will give you a good sound experience. The mid range sounds are clear and the bass is powerful without too much distortion even when played at loud volume. Many professional audio sites rate it 4 stars out of 5 or 8 out of 10, and that means it is a good sound system. Many had compared it to a 5.1 system, but let's not forget that this is only a 2.1 system! One of the bad things about this system is that it doesn't go very loud. The official price is a little high (299 dollars) but you can find it much cheaper on sites like ebay.com or amazon.com. It can even go as low as 80 $.

Another cheap product from Logitech is the X - 240 2.1 system. And this one is really cheap, with a retail price of 50 $, and prices between 30-40 $ on other sites such as amazon.com or ebay.com  It is a pretty good system which also includes a dock for your iPod, or any other MP3 player. It has a simple, black design and it comes in small sizes. It is performing pretty good, delivering crips highs, deliberate mid ranges and thumping low frequencies even when played at loud volume. Some of the negative aspects are that the bass may seem to loud and it takes over the other sound ranges so the sound may seem muffled. But what can you expect at just 40 dollars? So after all it is a good product.

Now let's choose a cheap computer system from a different producer. We'll go for the Creative Inspire T3100 2.1 system. It also comes at a low price, somewhere between 30 and 50 dollars. The good parts of this system are the high sounds which are both strong and smooth, so you will really enjoy high music such as guitar notes or saxophone sounds. But it sounds good in any kind of music you play, and it is also easy to install. Some people may say that the mid sounds are not so good, but after all, for this price it's a good sound system with a nice design.

Now we will talk about a classic 2.0 speakers, this means it doesn't have a subwoofer, it has just 2 speakers. We'll be talking about the Bose Companion 2 Series II 2.0. Even though the price (99 $) is bigger than many of the 2.1 systems this is actually a correct price because they can be really compared with a 2.1 system. And you can do this due to its great sound quality of the low frequencies. So if you prefer to have a deep and pronounced bass from your speakers, and you just don't have enough space for a subwoofer, these are the speakers for you! But if you like a more balanced sound with good highs and mids beside the bass, then you should pick a different audio system.

There aren't many 5.1 systems below 100 $ that are worth considering, but the Creative Inspire T6100 is definitely one of them. It comes at an incredible price of just 50 - 80 $, and it will bring you a nice sound quality, good detailed surround sound from the satellites and also a powerful bass from the subwoofer. Other advantages of this system are the small dimensions and also the cool design, specific to the Creative speakers. Some of the down parts of the system are the distortion you will get at a higher volume and the lack of a remote control to adjust individual speaker levels and EQ. But this isn't so bad after all, because if you are using it in a small apartment room you won't need to play it at such big volume, and also you can adjust the speaker levels and EQ from your computer softwares. If you are not ready to spend as much as 500 $ for a high quality surround system, then this is the system you should choose.

Another cheap and good sound system that you can get for under 100 dollars is the Logitech X - 540 5.1. You can find at prices between 65 - 90 dollars and you will be really satisfied with it. It is actually very popular and if you'll ask an audio specialist what system should you buy for under 100 $, he will definitely recommend this one. It will bring a complete audio experience with clear highs and a deep bass. It is also good looking and the satellite speakers can be adjusted to be mounted on a wall, and it also comes with a wired control for power, volume, bass and headphones jack. There are so few negative parts so it isn't even necessary to mention them. After all this system will not let you down at all, and you will be satisfied to spend just about 80 dollars for such a good product.