Wireless computer speakers are not that different from regular computer speakers. They produce sounds in the same way as any other speakers. The only difference is that instead of connecting to your computer with wires that look unsightly and can get tangled up in knots, the wireless speakers use a transmitter to send the signal to the speakers to be converted into sound.

Wireless speakers work by sending an FM radio signal through the transmitter that is connected to the computer to the speakers, which may or may not be located in the same room. The FM signals are not stopped by walls and ceilings, so you are not limited as to where you can place your wireless speakers, except that they cannot be so far away that the signal doesn't reach them. The distance that the signal will travel varies, but most models have a range anywhere from 100 to 300 feet.

If you want to place your wireless speakers far away from your computer, you can expect to pay more for speakers that can transmit the signal a greater distance. For most uses, a less expensive model of speakers that doesn't transmit as strong a signal will be sufficient.

Some models of wireless stereo speakers can be used as computer speakers, but it's hard to know which ones will work and which ones won't without trying them out. If you have a friend who has some wireless speakers they will let you borrow for testing purposes, you may be able to find out if they will work with your computer or not. Otherwise, it is probably best to stick with models that are made specifically for computers.

Wireless computer speakers usually operate at about 900 MHz. This may cause problems such as feedback if you have other electronic items in your home that operate on the same frequency. You should either make sure you are buying speakers that use a different frequency than your cordless phone or that allow you to adjust the frequency. Baby monitors can also cause conflicts with wireless speakers.

Most manufacturers of wireless speakers make their speakers operate from either battery power or through an AC adaptor. If you think you might use your speakers outdoors or anywhere that is not near an electrical outlet, you'll want to make sure you buy speakers that are capable of operating off battery power.

Wireless computer speakers can enable you to play your music in a different room or outside of the house. This capability can come in handy, especially when you have guests over who might want music in an area that is not close to your computer. Plus, by using wireless speakers, you can get rid of some of the tangled up wires around your computer desk.