SteelSeries’ New Desktop Gaming Speakers Promise True Surround Sound

Opinions are starting up to roll in for SteelSeries’ new suite of desktop gaming speakers, and judging from initial impressions, the emerging audio hardware may well just be really worth checking out.

There are three configurations offered: the 2. channel Arena 3 ($129.99), the 2.1 channel Arena 7 ($299.99) and 5.1 channel Arena 9 ($549.99). The Arena 7 and Arena 9 equally arrive with subwoofers, moreover the Arena 9 looks particularly fascinating, as it is touted as giving accurate 5.1 channel encompass audio.

I reviewed Razer’s comparative Leviathan V2 a though back, and even though I do like that compact program, it can’t provide true encompass seem — let by yourself the 7.1 THX Spatial Audio Razer fairly disingenuously promises. You want actual rear speakers for that to be doable, and the Arena 9 exclusively does aspect wireless models for this really intent.

All the Arena programs connect to Personal computer by way of a one USB relationship (SteelSeries is proudly indicating this is a ‘first’ for gaming surround sound systems) and also boast RGB lighting and Bluetooth technological know-how for syncing up devices like smartphones.

Moreover, a companion Arena Wireless Mic ($99.99) is getting designed available that should really integrate seamlessly into whatever Arena rig you decide on to buy. It’s noise-cancelling and fits more than the ear so you can evidently voice-chat whilst getting your tooth rattled by your new speaker technique.

The Arena 3 looks to link to Laptop only, though the Arena 7 and Arena 9 can link to Personal computer, Mac and PlayStation. No Xbox, curiously.

I just can’t get way too deep into specs and effectiveness at the second, as I haven’t gotten my arms on a evaluation unit just nonetheless. But if I do, I’ll set one particular of these techniques by its paces and see how perfectly it retains up to very similar gaming desktop audio alternatives.