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I want to purchase external speakers for my inspiron 1525 laptop which is better? 2.1 or 4.1 or 5.1?

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Alzie Posted: 02/08/2010

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A 2.1 system is essentially just 2 speakers and the sub woofer and are a great choice for music. Music is nearly always recorded in stereo, which only needs two speakers for the best sound. Logitech Z-4 is a great price and deliver clear sound with good bass response from the subwoofer and no distortion at higher volumes. They're not as powerful as some more expensive computer speakers, but they are well-suited for small spaces..

A 4.1 system is 4 speakers (generally in four corners of a room) and the sub woofer.

The most common is generally 5.1 with one speaker over the screen, one in each corner of a standard room, and the sub woofer. A 5.1-channel speaker system can upmix stereo sound to three additional speakers, but no sonic qualities are gained. Movies and games, on the other hand, usually support five-channel surround sound. Not all sound cards support more than two speakers, so check yours before buying a surround-sound speaker system. Logitech G51 is a good value for movie and gaming speakers, something in between cheap speakers and an audiophile system.

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