Computer Speaker Function

• Computer speakers function as a novel way for computers to interact with their users. They provide a means for the computer to produce audio.
  
  

Speaker Types

• There are different types of speakers, depending on the kind of application for which you want to use your speakers. There are digital and analog speakers, depending on how much clarity you want between each channel. Digital speakers provide much more clarity and definition, and usually such clarity is involved in surround sound speakers.
  
  

Audio Channels

• Channels are a way for sound to travel through the speakers. The more channels a speaker system has, the more sophisticated the sounds it emits become.
  
  

Number of Channels

• Usually, when you listen to music, you use only 2 or 3 channels: the left, right and subwoofer channels. However, when watching a film with surround sound, you use 5 or more channels, enhancing the sounds that come from them, and making them seem to engulf you inside.
  
  

Computer-connected Speakers

• There are two ways a speaker system could be connected to a computer. One way is via an on-board audio chipset on your computer. Another way you could connect your speaker system is through a peripheral sound card that either comes with your PC, or could be purchased in a computer hardware store.