Head-to-head · Best Desktop Computer Speakers

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX vs Logitech Z407

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about Gamers and movie fans who want the loudest, bassiest desktop sound for the money and don't need wireless connectivity. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Desktop Computer Speakers

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX

4.5

$169.99as of Jun 7

The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX is the best-sounding 2.1 desktop speaker system for the money, leading with big, room-filling bass and horn-loaded satellites that stay crisp and clear even at very high volume. THX certification and a measured 95 dB output with no distortion make it a powerhouse for gaming, movies and music. The trade-offs are its lack of Bluetooth and its dated, space-hungry design, but on pure sound-per-dollar it's a long-running classic.

Strengths

— Big, room-filling bass from a powerful 130W-rated subwoofer
— Gets extremely loud – around 95 dB measured – with no distortion
— THX certification and a wide, detailed soundstage from horn-loaded satellites

Watch-outs

— No Bluetooth or wireless connectivity, analog inputs only
— Dated design and no remote or app control
— The subwoofer needs floor space and the satellites are large

$169.99 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →

Ranked #3 in Best Desktop Computer Speakers

Logitech Z407

4.4

$113.38as of Jun 7

The Logitech Z407 is the best-value 2.1 desktop system, delivering powerful, rumbling bass and warm, room-filling sound for around $80 alongside Bluetooth, USB and aux inputs. Its standout feature is a wireless control dial that adjusts volume and bass from across the room. The satellites are basic and the dial takes getting used to, but reviewers repeatedly rank it among the best computer speakers you can buy, making it the smart-value pick here.

Strengths

— Powerful, rumbling bass from a down-firing subwoofer that punches above its price
— Clever wireless control dial with a 20-meter range for volume and bass
— Three inputs: Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3.5mm, all sounding excellent

Watch-outs

— The control-dial workflow takes some learning
— No app or on-screen EQ for fine tuning
— Satellites are basic single-driver units

$113.38 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →

How they stack up

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX

The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 is the bass and volume king of this group, with a far more powerful subwoofer and higher output than the Logitech Z407, Creative Pebble X Plus or the sub-less Audioengine A2+ Wireless and Edifier R1280T. The trade-off is connectivity: where the Logitech Z407 and Audioengine A2+ Wireless add Bluetooth, the Klipsch is analog-only, betting everything on sound rather than convenience.

Logitech Z407

The Logitech Z407 is the value sweet spot of this group, offering a real subwoofer and Bluetooth for far less than the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 or Audioengine A2+ Wireless. It has more bass and a wireless control dial the Creative Pebble X Plus lacks, but its single-driver satellites are less capable than the Klipsch's horn-loaded ones, and unlike the Audioengine A2+ Wireless and Edifier R1280T it uses a satellite-plus-sub layout rather than full powered cabinets.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX	Logitech Z407
Channels	2.1	2.1
Subwoofer	6.5-inch, 130W ported	Down-firing driver
Satellites	3-inch midrange + MicroTractrix horn tweeter	Single-driver, mid-focused
Max SPL	~95 dB measured (no distortion)	—
Frequency Response	Down to 31 Hz	—
Certification	THX	—
Connectivity	3.5mm analog inputs (no Bluetooth)	Bluetooth, micro-USB, 3.5mm aux
Controls	Inline volume/headphone pod	Wireless dial (20 m range)
Wireless Dial	—	Volume + bass
Bluetooth	—	Yes
Warranty	—	1 year

← See the full ranking of best desktop computer speakers