We put together a list of some of our favorite speakers in that price range.
For some time now, headphones have become the preferred option for gamers who do without the sound solutions built into their televisions and monitors; with good reason, in our eyes, since many of them, especially within the monitor market, leave something to be desired compared to the perceptible quality that we can achieve with cheap headphones.
However, not everyone who plays at the desk wants to have their ears covered. For those who prefer the direct sound of a pair of speakers , the options that we can find in the market are equally valid and, with enough care, affordable. In fact, one of the greatest benefits of these devices is offering greater versatility and better sound within the same price range, which makes them an interesting option for those looking for a humble, but functional desk.
From our last speaker buying guide more than half a year ago, and it was published in 2020; so we wanted to renew it with a new list, with a lower price limit, and with several new members. These are our favorite desktop speakers under $ 50.
Favorites under 50 euros
Of all the models on the market, these are the ones we like the most within our self-imposed price limit. The speakers are not listed in any particular order beyond that we’ve saved 2.1 options for the bottom of the list. What we have done has been to accompany each of the mentioned models with our usual description.
Logitech Z120
A semi-portable model with a very low price
We open the list, without a doubt, with the most humble model of all of it. The Z120 are simple speakers, built in plastic and with drivers of a reduced size; However, they are also terribly cheap, rarely exceeding 15 euros in price, and their small size, low power requirement and their sound, superior to practically any solution integrated in monitors and laptops, make them a very popular option. valid.
As for their sound itself, due to its power and size, we cannot expect great bass or great clarity from a certain volume, but they do have clear mids and highs, especially below the middle of their dial. If we want to leave something more for more competent speakers, perhaps Logitech’s own S120 could be a good option, as well as our next member on this list.
Buy Logitech Z120 for 14.99 euros
Woxter Big Bass 95
One of our favorite single 2.0 speakers
For those who want something more powerful than the Logitech option with which we have opened the list, but do not want to get rid of the small 2.0 options so popular today, our favorite option is the Woxter Big Bass 95, a pair of simple speakers , but powerful.
This power is reflected in the bass that this little duo can reproduce, which, even though far from matching larger drivers, is well defined. Their extra power also makes them perform better even abusing more than 50% of the dial. However, if you are not caught by its design, or if you want clearer mids, the Logitech Z200 can be a valid alternative, although more expensive.
Buy Woxter Big Bass 95 for 24.64 euros
Creative Labs Pebble V2
Beautiful and with a not inconsiderable sound
Creative Pebbles are always one of our regular appearances on our affordable speaker lists, and they are for three simple reasons: they’re terribly easy to set up and use, they sound acceptable, especially for gaming, and they have an attractive, stylish design. reduced size.
At the sound level, the Pebble V2 improve power compared to their predecessors, have better bass and better connectivity; with the dial below 40% we should not notice any lack of sharpness, although its sound is somewhat flat, nothing similar to what happens with the previous member of this list, although not so striking as to point out as a negative point, even more so considering the price and size of this model. For about 10 euros more we have the Pebble Plus , with a 2.1 configuration that solves a good part of its problems. Although there are the Pebble V3, for its price, we prefer a model like the following.
Buy Creative Labs Pebble V2 for 24.99 euros
Woxter Dynamic Line 410
A pair of dynamic speakers with plenty of power to deliver
Another of the models that repeats appearance with respect to our last guide are the Woxter Dynamic Line 410, a pair of boxes with two good-sized drivers and more power than we usually find in active speakers of their range and size.
Thanks to this extra power, with a peak of 150W, this pair is capable of reproducing bass with great ease and clarity even in spite of being desktop speakers, while the rest of the stadiums, their sound does not lose clarity with the dial below the middle; above we can notice how some media are a bit drowned out, but we can touch up through their other dials simple aspects of their sound. In any case, we like how they sound in our video games, and they have a very reasonable price.
Buy Woxter Dynamic Line 410 for 38.25 euros
Logitech Z313
Crisp sound and defined bass for an acceptable price
Entering the 2.1 distributions for desktop, but without leaving our price range, one of the most widespread models is the Logitech Z313, a trio consisting of two desktop speakers and a small subwoofer that can be located at home on any desktop.
For its price, we cannot ask this equipment the same as we will demand from a set like the Z333s of the same brand, but we believe that they offer a clear sound and very well defined bass for such a simple and compact set. Raising the price a bit, leaving our limit, we could access the new Logitech Z407 , but we would already be talking about the range of 70 euros.
Buy Logitech Z313 for 42.67 euros
NGS Cosmos 2.1
Great versatility and good sound
One of our favorite 2.1 distribution speakers is still the NGS Cosmos, a trio that, in our eyes, gives a lot for its price, which is usually around 40 euros on a regular basis. This model was already part of our previous buying guide for this peripheral, and now it repeats its appearance on its own merits.
The best that this trio gives us at the sound level is its sharpness and clarity in highs, mids and lows, especially in comparison to other options in its price range; In addition, it has excellent connectivity, which can make them a most valid option for non-desktop environments, although being aware of its limitations.
Buy NGS Cosmos 2.1 for 39.90 euros
Why have we opted for these models?
The world of audio, due to its extensive applications and the huge number of environments in which it is used, is most vivid and varied . Players only represent a small portion of all audio users, but they can take advantage of what is offered by other media to further enhance their experience. However, we have chosen to leave things relatively simple on our list, choosing active speakers with little power in 2.0 distribution except for three models, one of them an “improved” version of one of the lists.
We have prioritized an easy-to-use and widely compatible product guideThe main reason behind that decision is that we have prioritized ease of use over other factors; There are many high-quality passive monitors at a more than desirable price, especially in the second-hand market if we want to stick to our price limit, something that can also be said of simple amplifiers and preamps to make them work correctly; But luckily or unfortunately, not many gamers are interested in these types of setups, preferring the simplicity and compatibility of active speakers.
The second reason for the choice of the members that make up this list is the very price limit that we are working on, since 50 euros is an easy amount to exceed in the audio world, especially when we start looking at complex distributions. On this occasion, we wanted to keep things as simple and affordable as possible; we will have other opportunities to explore other sections of the audio.
