USB speakers for computer: choice and connection

A computer is an indispensable technology in the home. Work from home, music, movies - all of this has become available with the advent of this desktop device. Everyone knows that it has no built-in speakers. Therefore, in order for it to be able to "speak", you need to connect speakers to it. The best solution is the ones that connect via USB. They are powered directly from a PC or laptop. Such acoustic devices are sold in pairs, they have micro-amplifiers that make the sound power match its source.

Why are USB speakers for computers so popular today, even though there are other types of speakers? The thing is that they have many features and advantages, among which it should be noted:

• a wide variety both in appearance and in technical parameters and capabilities;
• affordability;
• ease of use;
• multifunctionality;
• excellent sound quality;
• mobility and compactness.

These acoustic devices are considered versatile and durable.

The number of companies that today are engaged in the production of speakers for computers is quite large. All of them present their product to the consumer market and claim that it is their products that will give a great sound experience. But is it really so? Let's determine the top of the best and most popular computer models.

• SVEN SPS-604 - are characterized by monophonic sound, ease and speed of connection, low power. The body is made of MDF.
• SVEN 380 Is a great option for a home PC. Speaker power - 6 W, range - 80 Hz. Economical in electricity consumption.
• Dialog AST - 25UP - power of each speaker 3 W, frequency range from 90 Hz. They are characterized by excellent sounding, compactness.
• Creative T30 Wireless - plastic case, power 28 W.
• Logitech Z623 - great speakers for your PC. Installing them improves and makes watching the movie better. Also, music and various special effects that are present in games sound great from the speaker. Compact, high quality, stylish.
• Creative Giga Works T20 Series 2. They are characterized by lightness, compactness, high-quality design, and excellent volume.

There are many other models that differ in appearance, parameters and capabilities.

In order to get the most desired sound result after connecting new USB-speakers, you need to choose them correctly. Today on the modern market of acoustic products there is a fairly wide and varied assortment of speakers for a computer, from the simplest and cheapest to the most expensive and incredibly powerful. First, let's determine what kind of computer USB-speakers exist:

• professional;
• amateur;
• portable;
• for home use.

So, when choosing speakers with a USB input, you must be guided by:

• power - the most important characteristic that is responsible for loudness;
• frequency range - the higher this indicator, the better and louder the sound effects will be heard;
• device sensitivity - determines the quality and length of the audio signal;
• the material from which the body is made - it can be wood, plastic, MDF, light metal alloy;
• the presence of additional functions.

Also, be sure to consider the manufacturer, cost, type of column. The last parameter depends on the purpose for which you are buying the speakers. In specialized stores, before making a final decision on the choice, ask the consultant to connect the speakers to any possible equipment in order to hear how they sound.

USB speakers don't have a lot of wires to get tangled in. The whole process of connecting to a computer is simple and consists of the following steps.

• Installing the software on a PC - each speaker comes with a CD containing the installer. The disc needs to be inserted into the drive, in the window that appears, click the install button and wait until the process is completed. Most modern speakers and computers do not require this operation.
• Connecting speakers to a computer - you can choose any USB port. The speakers, as a new device, will be detected and configured to work with the computer automatically.
• A window will pop up on the computer desktop, which will indicate that the device is ready for use.
• Then you can restart your computer and turn on the speakers.

The whole connection process takes a maximum of 10-15 minutes. If done correctly, no problems should arise.

Despite the fact that the connection of speakers, at first glance, is a simple and straightforward business, some nuances may arise. It would seem that everything was done according to the instructions, but there is no sound ... In this case, you need to check the following.

• Volume indicator - its minimum level may have been set. It needs to be corrected. Go to the volume settings, which are in the control panel, and set the desired sound level.
• Installing drivers.
• Correct password entry, if any.

In case of difficulties after connecting, use the information that is indicated in the instructions for using the speakers. If the product is of high quality, and the manufacturer is reliable, the manufacturer describes all possible problems and ways to solve them.

For an overview of the best USB speakers, see the video.