'DNA' digital: Top five 2.1 PC speakers under Rs10,000

While buying a PC or a notebook, most of us have the tendency to either settle for a cheap pair of speakers or use the built-in ones in the notebook. If you are a movie buff or game a lot, then sound quality is just as important as visual quality. Multimedia speakers are available right from Rs500 to beyond Rs20,000. It’s also advisable to go in for a speaker system with a woofer, also known as 2.1 systems. This lets you enjoy the lower frequency notes and lets you feel the thump in movies and games. Here’s DNA Digital’s list of the top five 2.1 speaker systems in the market.

Sony SRS-D8
Sony’s D8 system packs in a total of 60W of RMS power across the two satellites and the woofer. It also has their Bass Reflex Port sound system for tighter and punchier low end. The speakers are also very aesthetically pleasing and you get volume and bass controls on the satellites itself, making it easy to adjust the sound. The speakers deliver good performance across a wide variety of music genres and do a very decent job with movie and gaming as well.
Price: Rs4,500

Corsair SP2200
Corsair’s recent foray into the audio business has been a huge success for the PC component maker. The SP2200 is their budget offering, which squeezes in 40W RMS power. The speakers have a very understated look and are quite compact, so you can easily fit them in a cramped space as well. They deliver clear highs and mids along with deep bass, which makes them ideal for music as well as movies and gaming. The satellite also features a headphone jack, aux-in, volume and bass controls.
Price: Rs5,000

Logitech Z623
The Z623 is all about powerful bass for movies and gaming. The speakers pack in a total of 200W RMS power. The THX-certified speakers offer very good output for bass heavy sounds like action films or first person shooters. Along with the standard stereo jack, the speakers also feature an RCA connector so you can plug in a game console or DVD player to it.
Price: Rs8,000

EDIFIER HCS2330
The EDIFIERs offer audio precision, thanks to three mid-range drivers and a tweeter per satellite. You also get an independent amplifier for better control of the frequencies. The speakers also feature a headphone jack, dual line-in plugs and a digital display panel. The various buttons let you adjust the volume, bass, treble, functions and select between different inputs.
Price: Rs5,500

Altec Lansing MX6021
Altec Lansing has been in the audio business for a long time now and its MX6021 is the flagship under Rs10k. The entire system packs in 200W of RMS power while each satellite holds a mid-range driver and a tweeter. The speaker features an aux-in and RCA adapter, allowing you to connect more devices to the speakers other than your PC. The system also features a desktop controller, which can be placed anywhere on your desk so you don’t have to reach out to change the volume. Other than the volume, you can also adjust the treble and bass.
Price: Rs8,700