For almost all the activities you can do on a computer (watch a movie, play a game or listen to music) you will also need some sound. That's why you got to have some computer speakers. You can stay with the speakers received with the computer, or with the integrated speakers of a laptop, but they are usually pretty weak, without to much power or sound quality. So if you are not satisfied with them, you can always buy some new ones. There are different options for you, depending on the number of speakers you wish to have. If you want just two simple speakers you can get a 2.0 stereo system. There are many nice and powerful speakers from this category. But if you want some extra bass than the one offered by the stereo speakers, you can also get a subwoofer. In that case you will have two speakers and a subwoofer, and this is called a 2.1 audio system. But if you are looking for a much better sound experience, with great quality and surround sound, you can choose a 5.1 or 7.1 system. They usually have a center channel, a subwoofer and 4 or 6 speaker satellites. And they can give you cool sensations whenever  watching a movie or playing a game and that 's why it is important to respect the correct arrangement of all the speakers.

No matter what kind of speakers you want to buy, there are many big producers all around the world. Some of the big names on this industry are: Creative, Klipsch, Logitech, Harman Kardon, JBL, Bose, Altec Lansing, Genius or Boston Acoustics. They each offer a wide variety of good computer speakers with different shapes, sizes and prices.

In this article we'll be presenting some good computer speakers. And by "good" we mean a product that it has both a good quality and a small price, so that it can be bought by any home user.

Let's begin with some good stereo speakers, which are the Bose Companion 2 series II. They have a similar price to some 2.1 systems, but the quality is also comparable. We say that you can compare these stereo speakers with a 2.1 system, because of their deep and powerful bass, which is similar to the one on a subwoofer. So if you are a fan of powerful music, with a lot of bass, and you just don't have enough space for a subwoofer, then you should buy these speakers, for a price of 99 dollars.

A pretty nice 2.1 audio system, with a cool and unique design is the "Expressionist plus" from Altec Lansing. It has 2 adjustable satellite speakers which will give you a rich sound, through all the sound ranges, and also a small but powerful subwoofer. Due to its sizes, you can save a lot of space on or under your desk. It's not so powerful, but it can be just good for a small room, or for your office. The total power is 33 watts RMS. To make it easier to access when its placed under the desk, the on / off button is placed on top of the subwoofer.

Another 2.1 system, which has good ratings and reviews on the internet is the Giga Works T3 from Creative. It has a simple and classic design, but it will make your music sound totally different. It can be connected to your computer, MAC or mp3 player. The combination of the high and mid sounds offered by the satellite speakers, and the deep and low frequencies from the subwoofer will bring a new dimension to the sound of your music, movies, games or whatever you are listening to. This system has even a technology to reduce electricity consumption, making it a eco-friendly product.

Now let's move on to a cheap but good surround system. This is the Logitech X - 540. Depending on where you buy it from, it can have prices between 60 -90 dollars which is really low. Let's remember that for this price you could get some good stereo speakers. But this a 5.1 system, that means it includes 4 satellite speakers, a center channel and a subwoofer. Because of its low price and good quality it is very popular among the home users. It has some clear high sounds , a deep bass and also a pretty nice design. The satellite speakers can be mounted on the wall, and the system also features a remote control for easier access and control. After spending just about 80 dollars for this system, you won't be disappointed at all, and if you are using it in a small apartment room, probably you won't need anything more powerful than this.

Another good 5.1 audio system is the Genius 5.1 SW - HF 5000. This is also popular among the home users, because of its pretty low price and powerful sound. It has a simple and elegant aspect and its made out of light wood. If you want to make it look more "aggressive", you can take off the grilles from all the speakers and reveal the tweeters. To benefit from its maximum capabilities its recommended to have a good sound card. It has a total power of 150 watts RMS, and that makes it more than enough for a small room. Usually you won't have to use it at more than its middle volume, because it will be too loud. But you can benefit from all of its power when you are having a party :). The price is very accessible, somewhere around 150 dollars.