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Computer speakers are output hardware devices that convert electrical signals into audible sound waves, functioning as a transducer to provide audio from a computer. They come in various forms, including built-in laptop speakers, external desktop speakers, and wireless models, and are used for everything from system alerts to multimedia playback.

Key features and functions

Transducer: At their core, speakers are transducers that change electrical energy into sound energy.

Output device: They are a standard output device, providing audio feedback to the user.

Types:

Internal: Many computers, especially laptops, have internal speakers for basic sounds and alerts.

External: These are connected to the computer and come in many varieties, such as basic 2.0 (stereo) setups, 2.1 systems (with a separate subwoofer), and surround sound systems.

Wireless: These connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.