当听到“条形音箱”这个词时，您可能会想到电视，但这种扬声器外形在台式电脑中变得越来越流行。如果您厌倦了内置屏幕扬声器，或者没有足够的空间安装大型 2.1 低音炮PC 扬声器设置(PC speaker setup)，那么可能是时候采用现代条形音箱了。
在条形音箱中寻找什么
条形音箱的基本定义是一种大致呈矩形条形的立体声扬声器设备，设计用于放置在电视下方。除此之外，任何两个条形音箱都可能彼此截然不同。
在寻找最好的 PC 条形音箱时要注意的最重要的事情是您的条形音箱有多少个扬声器。至少，它应该有两个处理中高音的驱动器和至少一个处理低音的低音炮。
高端条形音箱可以配备更多扬声器，其独特的音室以不同的方式倾斜，它们共同工作以再现细节、清晰和平衡的声音。
一些条形音箱通过USB工作，因此内置了声卡。这可能是好事也可能是坏事，取决于声卡的质量。如果条形音箱还提供标准的 3.5 毫米输入，您可以尝试自己的声卡和内部的声卡，以选择最好的。
条形音箱还使用内部放大器，这会对音质产生很大影响。经验法则是较重的条形音箱具有更好的放大器，但这是一种快速而肮脏的简化。另外，请记住查看条形音箱输出的RMS（均方根）瓦数，而不是PMPO（峰值音乐功率输出(Peak Music Power Output)）。这将使您更真实地了解该装置可以产生多少干净的音频功率。
主要特点：
- 低价
- 有吸引力的设计
- 动态 RGB 照明
- 集成扬声器的良好通用非耳机替代品
(Redragon)对于无法为大品牌花钱的游戏玩家来说，Redragon是一个不错的预算选择。
鉴于您可以以低于 50 美元的价格购买Adiemus，这似乎是一个警告信号，但事实证明，如果您的期望得到相应调整，这是一个不错的条形音箱。
它提供了内置的RGB音频同步，可随着声音的播放而动态变化，对于希望为视频流的视觉效果增添趣味的预算游戏流媒体来说，它是一个有趣的选择。此外，您还可以获得模拟和USB连接以及两个总功率为 4W 的全频驱动器。
这不是您想要用于沉浸式游戏或观看电影的条形音箱，而是您游戏耳机的良好补充。它非常适合观看YouTube视频。
主要特点
与进一步审查的Katana扬声器系统不同，这款 Creative Labs条形音箱和低音炮组合没有具有传奇色彩的Sound Blaster名称。好消息是，Creative 凭借 Stage 2.1 显示器保持了其作为优质音频硬件制造商的声誉。
在 100 美元左右，它并不便宜。尽管如此，对于想要节省桌面空间但显着提高音频质量的精打细算的用户来说，它仍然处于舒适的位置，至少与集成或捆绑扬声器相比。
这是一个 2.1 系统，在条形音箱中只有两个驱动器，然后是低音炮。Creative已对这些驱动器进行了调整，以在高音和中音音频之间提供良好的平衡。它的输入选项包括来自电视的HDMI ARC输入、 (ARC)USB MP3、光纤输入、标准 3.5 毫米模拟和蓝牙(Bluetooth)。在这个价位上，这是一个令人难以置信的价值。最重要的是，这个装置是壁挂式的，为您提供了许多连接和放置的选择。
主要特点：
Razer Leviathan通过作弊解决了条形音箱中低音较弱的普遍问题。它有一个单独的专用低音炮，放在地板上，最好放在不会妨碍的地方。
这在某种程度上破坏了条形音箱的简约优雅，但至少在您的桌面布置方面，您将获得相同的节省空间的设计。
Leviathan接受 5.1 环绕声信号，然后使用桌面单元中的四个定向驱动器将其再现为虚拟环绕声体验。
它支持杜比数字(Dolby Digital)、虚拟扬声器(Virtual Speaker)和Pro Logic II，并且可以与 PC、控制台或电视配合使用。尽管如此，我们还是不建议将它用于除 PC 之外的任何东西，因为显然，它不具备当您打开电视或控制台时自动开机等基本功能。
由于我们将其视为 PC 条形音箱，因此这并不重要。鉴于这里非常有竞争力的价格，这对您来说是一笔很大的（响亮的）爆炸。
主要特点
很高兴看到Sound Blaster的名字仍在流行。自从集成声卡成为常态以来，Creative Labs 的明星就变得有些黯淡了。如今，他们制造了像Katana(Katana)这样的离散高端声卡和优质扬声器系统。
就像Razer Leviathan一样，Katana X有一个外部低音炮，应该放在你的地板上，但扁平的超薄条形音箱本身包含五个驱动器。比利维坦(Leviathan)多一个！
这使它成为一种更全面的音频产品，没有如此严格的游戏重点。因此，如果您正在寻找除了游戏之外还适合音乐和电影的东西，这是更好的选择。它比Leviathan贵 30% 左右，但如果你有耐心，你可以以相当优惠的价格买一个。
Katana还提供多种输入选择，包括低延迟蓝牙(Bluetooth)、USB和光缆。然后，它具有板载声音处理硬件，受益于 Creative 数十年的音频工程经验，这本身就物有所值。
5. 一体式贝司：YAMAHA SR-C20A 紧凑型条形音箱(YAMAHA SR-C20A Compact Sound Bar)（约 125 美元）
主要特点：
雅马哈 SR-C20A(Yamaha SR-C20A)没有最时髦的名字，但雅马哈在(Yamaha)音频工程方面享有无与伦比的声誉。SR-C20被宣传为紧凑型电视条形音箱，但雅马哈(Yamaha)还展示了其位于 PC 游戏设置中的条形音箱。由于模拟输入，您可以将此条形音箱与任何需要外部扬声器或耳机的计算机一起使用，因此它绝对符合条件。
条形音箱的宽度为 23-5/8 英寸，这意味着它应该适用于大多数较大的显示器，但对于较小的设置可能有点宽。借助内置的低音炮和无源辐射器来提升低频范围，对于那些寻找具有不错低音但又不想在地板上拥有一个完整独立单元的条形音箱的人来说，这是一个绝佳的选择。
但不要指望震撼房间的低音。取而代之的是，您将获得全面的全频声音，而不是只有全频驱动器且没有单独的低音硬件的条形音箱那种纤细、浑浊的声音。
另一个令人惊喜的是，除了标准模拟音频之外，您还可以使用光纤输入。具有光学输出的 PC 用户可能会发现，这可以产生更好的音频质量和更少的干扰。
6. 对于 Punchy 游戏音频：Panasonic SoundSlayer 游戏条形音箱(Panasonic SoundSlayer Gaming Soundbar)（约 300 美元）
主要特点：
- 仅支持光纤(Supports Optical)输入或HDMI 直通(HDMI Passthrough)
- 针对不同游戏类型和电影内容的多种(Multiple)声音模式
- 杜比全景声虚拟环绕声
通常，以SoundSlayer形式向游戏玩家销售的产品最终不会令人印象深刻。不过，松下SoundSlayer(Panasonic SoundSlayer)这个价位还是值得一看的，因为它内置了低音炮，支持杜比全景声(Dolby Atmos)虚拟环绕声，并且有多个配置文件专门针对各种游戏类型进行了调校。
除了Atmos之外，此条形音箱还支持DTS :X 和DTS :X 虚拟环绕。此条形音箱作为 PC 设备的主要缺点是您仅限于光学输入或HDMI直通。松下(Panasonic)表示他们的 4K HDR直通是无损的，但在将 GPU 的信号传递到显示器时总会出现一些问题。这就是为什么我们认为将标准模拟输入作为后备是一个好主意。我们怀疑任何人在实践中都会遇到问题，但这是值得牢记的一点。
SoundSlayer带有(SoundSlayer)遥控器和蓝牙(Bluetooth)连接。因此，如果您想从游戏中休息一下并通过手机听音乐，只需单击一个按钮即可。
7. 最佳预算笔记本电脑条形音箱：SOULION R30（约 25 美元）
主要特点：
- 非常便宜
- USB供电
- 比大多数廉价笔记本电脑更好的声音
如果您是学生或使用入门级系统的笔记本电脑用户，那么板载扬声器的音量可能不是很大，听起来也不是很好。可悲的是，当谈到内置笔记本电脑扬声器时，您需要购买相当昂贵的笔记本电脑，然后才能考虑实际使用内置声音。
值得庆幸的是，您可以使用Soulion R30(Soulion R30)将基本的笔记本电脑声音“升级”到更好的声音。它是USB 供电(USB-powered)的，因此您不必担心插入它。多亏了两个全频驱动程序，它几乎肯定会提供比您的笔记本电脑产生的更好的声音。
如果您不介意将这款小型条形音箱与笔记本电脑一起放入背包，它可以轻松随身携带。或者，如果您只想在将笔记本电脑放在桌子上时在家中使用它，它足够小，几乎可以存放在任何地方。它也是一个不错的小扬声器，可以为带有USB端口和耳机插孔的显示器添加音频。
主要特点：
- 光纤、ISB-C 和模拟输入
- 五小时的电池寿命
- 便携包中的虚拟环绕声
- 干净的数字耳机信号
- 内置麦克风
这款条形音箱对于您所获得的东西来说可能有点太贵了，但它本身就是一个很好的条形音箱，特别是如果您是一个喜欢参加LAN派对或拥有一台游戏笔记本电脑并喜欢在旅行时玩的游戏玩家。如果可能的话，这值得添加到愿望清单中，并在黑色星期五(Black Friday)等大型年度销售期间等待价格下跌。
如果您已经在使用与 LG 的Ultragear产品具有相同美感的游戏装备，那么您会喜欢(Ultragear)GP9的颜色和灯光风格。它还专为运输而打造，并具有多项特定于游戏的功能，尤其是对游戏玩家更具吸引力。
对于想要消费音乐或电影的人来说，这不是条形音箱，而是改善游戏体验的工具。(NOT)此条形音箱具有内置麦克风，因此您可以在演奏时进行语音聊天。根据扬声器用户的说法，这款麦克风在拾取玩家的声音方面非常出色，但实际质量还可以。
将耳机连接到端口，您将获得带有虚拟 7.1 环绕声的无嘶嘶声放大信号。如果价格稍微低一点，这很容易推荐给认真的游戏玩家，但如果价格对你来说并不重要，而且无论你走到哪里，你都是关于 PC 游戏玩家的生活，那么GP9是一个不错的选择选择。
The 8 Best PC Soundbars of 2022 – Our Top Picks
When hearing the word “soundbar,” you might think of TVs, but this speaker form factor is becoming more popular for desktop computers. If you’re ѕick of yoυr built-in screen speakers or don’t have space for that big 2.1 subwoofer PC speaker setup anymore, it might be time to embrace the modern soundbar.
What To Look for in a Soundbar
The basic definition of a soundbar is a stereo speaker device in a roughly rectangular bar shape, designed to sit under your television. Beyond that, any two soundbars can be drastically different from each other.
The most important thing to look out for when looking for the best PC soundbar is how many speakers your soundbar has. At the very least, it should have two drivers that handle mid-and- high-range sound and at least one subwoofer speaker to handle bass.
High-end soundbars can feature even more speakers angled in different ways with their unique sound chambers, which work together to reproduce detailed, clear, and balanced sound.
Some soundbars work via USB and therefore have their sound card built-in. This can be a good or a bad thing, depending on the quality of that soundcard. If the soundbar also offers a standard 3.5mm input, you can try both your own soundcard and the internal one to choose the best.
Soundbars also use internal amplifiers, which can have a big impact on sound quality. The rule of thumb is that heavier soundbars have better amps, but that’s a quick and dirty simplification. Also, remember to look at the RMS (root mean square) wattage number of the soundbar’s output instead of PMPO (Peak Music Power Output). That will give you a more realistic idea of how much clean audio power the unit can produce.
Key Features:
- Low price
- Attractive Design
- Dynamic RGB Lighting
- A good general-purpose off-headset alternative to integrated speakers
Redragon is a good budget option for gamers who can’t splash out the cash for the big brands.
Given that you can pick up the Adiemus for well under $50, this seems like a warning sign, but it turns out that this is a decent soundbar if your expectations are adjusted accordingly.
It offers built-in RGB audio sync that dynamically changes with the sound playing, making it an interesting choice for budget game streamers looking to spice up their stream’s visuals. Also, you get analog and USB connections and two full-range drivers totaling 4W of power.
This is not a soundbar that you’d want to use for immersive gaming or watching movies, but rather a good supplement to your gaming headset. It’s perfect for watching YouTube videos.
Key Features
- Compact, professional design
- Extensive range of connection options
- Wall-mountable (kit included)
Unlike the Katana speaker system reviewed further down, this Creative Labs soundbar and subwoofer combo don’t bear the legendary Sound Blaster name. The good news is that Creative maintains its reputation as a quality audio hardware maker with the Stage 2.1 under-monitor.
At around the $100 mark, it’s not exactly cheap. Still, it’s in a comfortable position for budget-conscious users who want to save desk space but substantially improve their audio quality, at least compared to integrated or bundled speakers.
This is a 2.1 system with only two drivers in the soundbar and then the subwoofer. Creative has tuned these drivers to provide a good balance between high- and mid-range audio. It has input options that include HDMI ARC input from a TV, USB MP3, optical in, standard 3.5mm analog, and Bluetooth. That’s an incredible value at this price point. Best of all, this unit is wall-mountable, giving you many options for both connection and placement.
3. Best Gaming Soundbar: Razer Leviathan (Approx. $200)
Key Features:
- Great gaming-focused virtual surround gaming audio
- Beautiful design
The Razer Leviathan gets around the general issue of weak bass in soundbars by, well, cheating. It has a separate dedicated subwoofer that goes on the floor, preferably somewhere it won’t get in the way.
This somewhat defeats the minimalist elegance of a soundbar, but at least when it comes to your desktop arrangement, you’re getting the same space-saving design.
The Leviathan accepts a 5.1 surround signal and then reproduces it as a virtual surround-sound experience using the four directional drivers in the desktop unit.
It supports Dolby Digital, Virtual Speaker, and Pro Logic II and can work with a PC, console, or television. Still, we wouldn’t recommend using it for anything but a PC since apparently, it doesn’t have essential features such as auto power-on when you switch on your TV or console.
Since we’re reviewing this as a PC soundbar, that’s not too important. And given the very competitive price here it’s a lot of (loud) bang for your buck.
4. Best Overall PC Soundbar: Sound BlasterX Katana (Approx. $300)
Key Features
- Exceptional audio for the price
- Good selection of input options
It’s wonderful to see the Sound Blaster name still doing the rounds. Since integrated sound cards became the norm, Creative Labs’ star has dimmed somewhat. These days they make discrete high-end sound cards and quality speaker systems like this Katana.
Just like the Razer Leviathan, the Katana X has an external subwoofer that should go on your floor, but the flat slimline soundbar itself contains five drivers. One more than the Leviathan!
This makes it a more generally-rounded audio product that doesn’t have such a strict gaming focus. So if you’re looking for something that will do well for music and movies in addition to games, this is the better choice. It’s about 30% more expensive than the Leviathan, although if you’re patient, you can pick one up at a decent discount.
The Katana also offers a great selection of inputs, including low-latency Bluetooth, USB, and optical cable. Then, it has onboard sound processing hardware that benefits from decades of Creative’s audio engineering experience, and that’s worth the price premium by itself.
Key Features:
- Good bass from a relatively small unit
- Sounds better than you’d expect for the money
The Yamaha SR-C20A doesn’t have the snappiest name, but Yamaha has a peerless reputation for audio engineering. The SR-C20 is promoted as a compact TV soundbar, but Yamaha also shows off their soundbar nestled within PC gaming setups. Thanks to an analog input, you can use this soundbar with any computer that will take external speakers or headphones, so it’s definitely eligible.
The soundbar is 23-5/8” inches wide, which means it should go well with most larger monitors, but maybe a little wide for smaller setups. With a built-in subwoofer and passive radiators to boost the low-end of the range, this is an excellent option for those looking for a soundbar that’s got decent bass but doesn’t want to have a whole separate unit on their floors.
But don’t expect room-shaking bass. Instead, you’ll get a well-rounded full-range sound, rather than the thin, toppy sound of soundbars with only full-range drivers and no separate bass hardware.
Another pleasant surprise is that you can use optical inputs in addition to standard analog audio. PC users with optical outputs may find that this makes better quality audio with less interference possible.
Key Features:
- ONLY Supports Optical in or HDMI Passthrough
- Multiple sound modes for different game genres as well as cinematic content
- Dolby Atmos virtual surround
Usually, products marketed at gamers as the SoundSlayer end up being less than impressive. However, the Panasonic SoundSlayer is worth a look at this price, considering that it has built-in subwoofers, supports Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound, and has multiple profiles tuned specifically for various game genres.
In addition to Atmos, this soundbar also supports DTS:X and DTS: X virtual surround. The main downside to this soundbar as a PC device is that you are limited to either optical input or HDMI passthrough. Panasonic says their 4K HDR passthrough is lossless, but there’s always the outside chance that some issue can arise passing your GPU’s signal through to the monitor. This is why we think having a standard analog input is a good idea as a fallback. We doubt anyone will have issues in practice, but it’s a point worth keeping in mind.
The SoundSlayer comes with remote control and Bluetooth connectivity. So if you want to take a break from gaming and listen to music from your phone, it’s as easy as clicking a button.
7. Best Budget Laptop Soundbar: SOULION R30 (Approx. $25)
Key Features:
- Very cheap
- USB-powered
- Better sound than most budget laptops
If you’re a student or a laptop user with an entry-level system, the onboard speakers are probably not very loud and don’t sound very good. Sadly, when it comes to built-in laptop speakers, you need to buy quite an expensive laptop before you’d think of actually using the built-in sound.
Thankfully, you can “upgrade” your basic laptop sound to something much better with the Soulion R30. It’s USB-powered, so you don’t have to worry about plugging it in. Thanks to two full-range drivers it will almost certainly provide much better sound than your laptop can produce.
If you don’t mind throwing this small soundbar into your backpack with your laptop, it can easily travel with you. Alternatively, if you only want to use it at home when you put your laptop on a table, it’s small enough to stow almost anywhere. It’s also a decent little speaker to add audio to a monitor with USB ports and a headphone jack.
8. Best Portable Gaming Soundbar: LG Ultragear GP9 (Approx. $500)
Key Features:
- Optical, ISB-C, and analog inputs
- Five hours of battery life
- Virtual surround in a portable package
- Clean digital headphone signal
- Built-in microphone
This soundbar may be a little too expensive for what you get, but it’s a good soundbar in its own right, especially if you’re a gamer who likes to attend LAN parties or has a gaming laptop and likes to play while traveling. If at all possible, this is worth adding to a wishlist and waiting for a price drop during big annual sales such as Black Friday.
If you’re already rocking gaming gear with the same aesthetic as LG’s Ultragear products, you’ll love the color and lighting style of the GP9. It’s also solidly built for transport and has several gaming-specific features that make it more attractive for gamers in particular.
This is NOT a soundbar for those who want to consume music or movies, but a tool to improve your gaming experience. This soundbar has a built-in microphone so you can engage in voice chat while you play. Based on what users of the speaker have said, this microphone is pretty good at picking up the player’s voice, but the actual quality is just okay.
Connect your headphones to the port, and you’ll get a hiss-free amplified signal with a virtual 7.1 surround. If the price were a little lower, this would be easy to recommend to serious gamers as a whole, but if the price doesn’t matter to you and you’re all about that PC gamer life wherever you go, the GP9 is a good choice.
