Most computers, whether laptops or desktops, don’t have great built-in speakers. That’s why many people opt to buy computer speakers. These are small powered speakers that can plug directly into your ...

Ever since I moved out of the city and into a house with an actual office, I’ve had enough space to create something that I’ve always wanted: a workstation with a truly killer desktop audio system.

Its newest component, the Toppping E50 II, is an external DAC that’s designed to pair with an external headphone amplifier, a ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Chord Electronics is a UK-based company that’s already well ...

For laptops, MacBooks and desktop PCs, good audio can often seem like an afterthought. It’s hard to get quality sound from built-in speakers, which have to be crammed inside a hyper-thin chassis ...

Many people are intimidated to step into music production because of the steep cost barrier. As you do more research into what’s actually needed, the gear purchases—and resulting dents in your ...

In the world of desktop audio for podcasting, streaming, and otherwise recording purposes, Blue has long held the crown without fail by way of its Yeti line. There just hasn’t been a mic that offered ...

The round little speakers are tilted at an ideal angle for use on a desk. As good as some speakers built into computers and monitors sound these days, it still often pays to use external speakers on ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

The Audioengine HD3 Next Gen (also known as the A2-HD) stays true to the original design while refining the internal architecture for better performance and modern connectivity. At its core is a Class ...

You don’t need incredible, teeth-rattling power for a desktop, even a gaming desktop. But you do need something better than the crappy little five-watt nothings that are included in your monitor. For ...