Headsets vs speakers vs headphones

What’s the best audio solution for PC users? Audiophile headphones are designed with music in mind, aiming to deliver the ultimate audio quality for professional and enthusiast users, while speakers – that’s proper 2.1 speakers, not the tinny ones built into your monitor – are more about loud, room-filling sound. Then there’s gaming headsets, brimming with cool features and designs to benefit PC gamers. All are good, but which option is best?

Value

This is a tricky one, since there’s a broad price range for all three options. The more you spend, the better quality you get – mostly, anyway. So we’re going to consider price against purpose, and price against performance. Gaming headsets take an early lead here, as they almost always include a