All PC Speakers

The Bottom Line: The Mint Studio Speaker System combines a great-sounding iPod speaker dock with the ability to wirelessly stream audio from any PC or Mac to up to three speaker docks.

The Bottom Line: M-Audio's Studiophile AV 30 speaker system delivers powerful, detailed sound in a relatively compact space, and does it all at a remarkably low price.

Specs: left / right channel speakers, 5.5 in x 6.3 in x 7.9 in, 2-way Active, 15 Watt

The Bottom Line: Logitech's Speaker System Z320 offers decent but unspectacular sound at a reasonable price point.

Specs: 3.5 in x 7.8 in x 3.5 in, Active, 5 Watt

The Bottom Line: While the JBL Duet III speakers just don't have a lot of oomph to them, they look good and offer decent sound.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 4.6 in x 4.6 in x 12 in, Black, Active, 3 KOhm, 10 Watt

The Bottom Line: If you're in the market for a fun-looking, clear-sounding set of speakers for you office or dorm room, the JBL Duet II is a good choice.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 4 in x 4 in x 10 in, Black, Active, 3 KOhm, 6 Watt

The Bottom Line: The Edifier MP300 Plus is a well-designed, affordable, micro PC speaker system for laptops, but it only sounds good at close range.

The Bottom Line: Altec Lansing's Expressionist Classic FX2020 PC speakers may not blow you away with their sound quality, but their distinctive look will win them some fans.

Specs: PC multimedia speakers, 5 in x 6.3 in x 5 in, Active, 7.5 Watt

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