Best monitors with built-in speakers?

Just asking out of curiosity because they seem pretty practical—how good are these kinds of speakers, really? Does anyone here actually own a monitor like this?

It’s useful to know when something is happening—notifications, maybe an incoming Skype call—though honestly, you're much better off using a headset with a mic.
But if your goal is actually listening to music, don't bother. The fundamental physics that make decent speakers work (not even talking high-end gear here) comes down to surface
membrane area, material quality, and the internal volume of the enclosure. A thin plastic monitor housing with almost zero internal space definitely fails those tests.
Sure, the sound might be slightly better than your average cheap laptop, but "slightly better" still doesn't meet the basic standards for volume or audio fidelity.
Some laptops actually sound significantly better because they use premium audio tuning from brands like Bose, Sonos, or other big names—something you just won't find in a standard monitor.

Bottom line: skip it. Even a basic set of $20 Genius or Logitech speakers will outperform this. If you actually want enough kick to throw a small party in your room,
you’re going to have to shell out some real cash for something functional:

👍 Thanks for such a thorough answer.

darkowl72 said:It might be useful if you just need to hear notifications or maybe a Skype call, though a headset with a mic is always the better way to go for that.
But if your intention is actually listening to music—don't bother. The fundamental qualities that make decent speakers for music (not even high-end gear, just decent stuff) come down to the surface area
of the driver, the material used, and the internal volume of the enclosure; a cramped, thin plastic housing inside an all-in-one monitor simply doesn't meet those requirements.
Even if the sound is marginally better than a standard budget laptop, it still fails to hit the necessary marks for musical quality or volume.
In fact, some laptops will sound significantly better because they integrate premium audio solutions from brands like Bose, Bang & Olufsen, or other major names, which isn't the case here.

So, skip it. A basic set of Genius 2.0 or Logitech speakers will perform much better. If you're looking for something with enough punch to host a small room party,
you’ll likely have to shell out a bit more for something like this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/product_info.php?products_id=17106
http://www.amazon.com/product_info.php?products_id=8675

Alright, those are the slightly higher-powered, pricier models,😁 but I suspect our friend here is aiming for something much more budget-friendly. When we look at the entry-level options, those cheap plastic Logitech units aren't worth mentioning. Here are three very popular Genius 2.0 models that offer good sound, a nice aesthetic, and convenient front-facing connections.🍿

Two-way speakers, featuring one Bass/Midrange driver on the bottom and a tweeter on top.

http://www.walmart.com/search.php?q=Genius+HF+1250B



Two-way speakers, featuring one Bass/Midrange driver on the bottom and a tweeter on top.

https://www.amazon.com/speakers__910...0-14w__4975571



Three-way speakers, with a central tweeter and a Bass/Midrange driver both above and below.

https://www.target.com/speakers__910...0-20w__4975581