Pretty decent for laptop speakers. Don't expect theater quality, but they do a decent job at stereo separation.
What about the MacBook air?
Can't speak to that. I'd suggest you go to an Apple Store or Best Buy and give a listen.
IMHO, the JBL/Harman speakers some laptop's include are simply fluff to compensate for the inferior OS on the laptop.
Just as crappy as any other laptop out there. I've never heard a single laptop actually sound good.What are the speakers on a MacBook pro like? Are they as good as the in built JBL/Harman speakers many pc manufacturers use?
MacBook speakers are probably the best laptop speakers around. I regularly watch movies and series on it and the sound is always sufficient. For music, not so much (if you want good quality).
Just as crappy as any other laptop out there. I've never heard a single laptop actually sound good.
Meh, nothing coming from a laptop sounds good to me, I do most of my listening on a set of Focal Chorus 836v or Grado SR-225ethe asus n53j had good sounding speakers for a laptop. but its also bulky as you can see in the pic up top of the keyboard.
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a few HP laptops are sounding loud and good as well. wish the macbook had a bit more bass, but it is clear and sounds better than most.