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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You can only get so far with built-in computer speakers. Because they’re so small, even high-end laptop ...

This shot from Universal Audio shows the Apollo Twin Duo audio interface in action. Photo: Universal Audio If you want great sound out of your computer setup, you need excellent speakers, of course.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bookshelf speakers are an excellent choice for anyone craving high-quality audio without the space demands of floor-standing speakers or ...

Upgrading the audio setup is a quick way to improve any gaming experience. And yes, the easiest way to do that is to pick up a surround sound gaming headset or a nice pair of headphones, but getting a ...