Specialized computer speaker systems hit the market from manufacturers like Cambridge Soundworks, Creative Labs, and Logitech.
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These cards gave PC users the option to use higher quality sound in their games and music listening (which was now becoming more common as the MP3 codec began gaining popularity alongside file sharing applications). The mid to late 1990s saw the introduction of widely available dedicated sound cards for PC use, Sound Blasters being the most popular option. These audio solutions set expectations for years to come, holding back quality sound reproduction for everyday PC users for years to come. PCs during this time were comparatively more expensive than what we have now, and including a cheap set of speakers was a way for manufacturers to add a little value to a desktop or laptop system. The previously mentioned “computer speakers” grew to popularity in the 1990s, a time when many PCs shipped without decent sound hardware and there was no real way to get a quality music source outside of using expensive CD-ROM drives. Admittedly, loud and obnoxious is a trait coveted by a small percentage of users, but most folks can get more enjoyment from day to day browsing, gaming, and music listening by opting for a quality audio solution.
There are countless speaker systems available from the usual PC gaming suspects, many of them offering small satellite speakers paired with a cheap subwoofer to help hide the poor sound reproduction with boomy bass.
There are loads of PC users who won’t blink any eye at spending $300+ on a new GPU or even $1000+ on a new ultrawide monitor, but settle for the limp sound from a cheap set of computer speakers.
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