Computer Speaker

The computer speaker is also known as the multimedia speaker. The computer speaker is an external device that makes use of low-power internal amplifier to generate sound coming from the computer. The computer speaker is not known to have high-quality sound, like that of a stereo, but it is known to serve as a means of listening to sound files stored within the computer.

Computer Speaker Description

The computer speaker usually comes with only two wires - one for the power voltage and the other to connect the computer speaker to your computer. The computer speaker is easy to transfer from one place to another, as it is almost always never bulky. Some brands of the computer speaker have very slim and compact designs. Other manufacturers market a computer speaker with built-in bass for extra listening pleasure. The computer speaker ranges widely in price as well as in quality. Some computers, when purchased, come with a free computer speaker. Others are bought primarily to replace the stereo or other sound system in the customer's bedroom.

Speaker Configurations

Laptops come with an integrated computer speaker. However, this is very small and the sound quality is, thus, mediocre. In order to enhance the quality, one may purchase an external computer speaker, which can be attached to the laptop via USB. This computer speaker may come with built-in bass and a "subwoofer". Such computer speakers are reputed to have great sound quality, enough to replace a stereo. Another type of computer speaker even comes with equalization features and treble controls, leading to a full and loud sound quality.

Computer Speaker Articles

Court Orders That Need An Expiry Date

The last time my editor sent me to the local courts in Liverpool Street, I heard no more than muffled grunts from the distant magistrate via a tinny little speaker next to useless for conveying his words to the straining reporters down the back.

The Man Who Fell To Earth

Nine years after he was arrested on cocaine charges, former solicitor Andrew Fraser has reinvented himself as a public speaker and bestselling author, writes Peter Wilmoth.

Naked Eye

TIM GARTRELL was a normal bloke in an abnormal job, Labor elder John Faulkner said of the ALP's departing top strategist at a swish function in Canberra on Thursday night. Faulkner - a po-faced senator who transforms into a witting and entertaining after-dinner speaker - placed the outgoing national secretary..read more

Speak And Ye Shall Find

Finding a high-quality sound system for your computer isn't as simple as you might think, as Dan Kaufman reports. JBL SPOT Price $199.95 Rating 3 www.jbl.com BOSE COMPUTER MUSICMONITOR Price $499 Rating 5 www.bose.com.au HARMON KARDON SOUNDSTICKS II Price $299.95 Rating 4 www.harmankardon.com CREATIVE I-TRIGUE 3400 Price $149.95 Rating 2.5 www.au.creative.com

Man In A Million Has Pride Of Place

THE best and most memorable moment of the Olympics so far? I thought it came during the stupendous opening ceremony, right at the end of the section in which seemingly 10,000 Chinese were in those pop-up boxes - though none of us was sure if they were computer driven or..read more