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Most audio receivers worth their salt come with a tiny microphone that you can use to automatically calibrate your speakers to your room’s specific setup. Easy. But most people—unlike me—aren’t crazy ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When planning a gaming PC setup, it’s easy to think your ...

Which budget computer soundbars are best? Are you sick and tired of having to deal with a laptop or desktop computer whose innate speakers, sound quality and output leave you wishing you could afford ...

PC speakers come in all shapes, sizes, and prices, so we’ve narrowed your selection down to a few top choices. Whether you’re looking for an ultra-affordable, compact system that still packs a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You can't have a proper gaming setup without a set of quality audio speakers. Whether you prefer to play games on your PC or on your TV via a ...

So here's the situation. I recently upgraded my two speaker PC audio setup with an Altec Lansing 5.1 surround sound PC audio system. My setup has two monitors and a bevy of audio options, but my main ...

The collection of colored jacks on the back of your desktop are all related to analog audio. Each one takes a 3.5mm cable (also called an aux cable). They use different colors to indicate their ...

This shot from Universal Audio shows the Apollo Twin Duo audio interface in action. Photo: Universal Audio If you want great sound out of your computer setup, you need excellent speakers, of course.

The Edifier R1280DB is a set of computer speakers that's been around for a while, but they continue to be a mainstay of the company's PC speaker range. With a price of just $130, they offer loads of ...

PC speakers typically prove the maxim “you get what you pay for.” The trade-off for saving a few sawbucks is often shoddy construction, generic design, and subpar sound. AmazonBasics USB-Powered ...