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Article: Listen up: tips for buying PC speakers. (includes related articles on MIDI and sound card options)(Buyers Guide)
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- Computer Shopper
- Article date:
- December 15, 1997
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When it comes to selecting a PC speaker system, the ears have it
Choosing a good set of speakers can be harder than you think. Spec sheets don't always tell the whole story, and the industry's lack of standard test procedures makes it difficult to compare different brands.
Nevertheless, there's no reason to settle blindly for whatever speakers were bundled with your PC. Even if you can't conduct your own side-by-side listening tests, familiarity with a few basic guidelines can help you shop intelligently.
One of the biggest obstacles to choosing a speaker system is the failure of most product literature and reviews to help you reliably compare the ...