The choice of a speaker system is important, but not as difficult as it looks at first glance. The shelves of hardware stores are full of a variety of different models for every taste. Remember a few simple tips to help you choose high-quality speakers for your goals and requirements.
Instructions
Step 1
Before you go to your nearest electronics store for new speakers, you should find out why you need those same speakers. Depending on the purpose, both types and price categories of speaker systems change. The options can be very different, but we will consider three main ones.
Step 2
You need speakers for your computer. You are not a keen gamer or a deep sound connoisseur. All that is required from the speakers is sound accompaniment of the process of working with a PC (listen to an audio file, watch a funny video, chat with friends on Skype). The most ordinary and inexpensive speakers for a computer will perfectly cope with all these purposes. When choosing such systems, look mainly at affordability and appearance that suits you. Remember that even the most inexpensive speakers will sound better than those built into your computer or laptop monitor.
Step 3
The second option - you select a speaker system for your home theater or make one from your computer. In this case, you should select a speaker system from a subwoofer (low-frequency speaker) and several satellites (mid and high frequencies). For enthusiastic players who want to plunge into the game world with their heads, 2.1 speaker systems (2 satellites and 1 subwoofer) may be suitable. If you want to get the effect of full presence and surround sound - you need 5.1 systems (rarely 7.1). In this case, four satellites are placed in the corners, one in front and a subwoofer if desired. The quality of 2.1 and 5.1 audio systems depends not only on the power of the speakers, but also on the size and material. The subwoofer, at a minimum, should not be small and there should be much larger satellites. It is desirable that the satellites have two speakers under the cabinet, for mid and high frequencies. The best sounding speakers are made of wood. The body must be durable. Remember that the 2.1 system does not cost less than a thousand rubles, and the 5.1 system does not cost four thousand.
Step 4
The third option is columns for music lovers. In this case, it is better to choose 2 stereo speakers that combine all frequency ranges. High-quality speakers for music lovers are usually at least 25-30 cm in height. The same rules: the preferred material is wood, a strong and stable body. Price from two thousand rubles.
