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Computer Speakers on a Budget?

Posted by Cliff on from the getting-the-early-jump-on-holiday-shopping dept.

Angela asks: "In the spirit (and utter terror) of the upcoming holiday season, I would like to ask the opinion of the Slashdot community on speaker technology. The dilemma is this: I would like to purchase computer speakers for my audiophile husband for Christmas, but I am clueless when it comes to this particular field. I am also on a budget ($200USD or less?). What computers speakers would you suggest and why?"

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  1. Have you though about headphones instead? by bsmoor01 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    'Audiophile' computer speakers for that price simply are not made. It's a fact of life.

    But... $200 will buy you some pretty nice headphones. I have the Sennheiser HD-580's and they are most excellent. They sound better than any stereo speakers I've ever heard. Check out headroom and headwize for heaphone info.

    Though, if you have already decided that speakers are a must and headphones are out, I think Logitech has the best bang for the buck.