We've been blasting the best PC speakers all ... with some of the best speakers money can buy in multiple recording studios over the years, and more than a few mega-powered live rigs, too.

From compact bookshelf speakers (some of which also appear in our best computer speakers roundup) to powerful floorstanders with built-in subwoofers designed to fill your room with sound.

What you need instead is a good pair of PC speakers to get the best sound from your media files. Luckily, you don’t need to buy a complete 7.1 surround sound system to feel satisfied.