SteelSeries new line of gaming speakers hit an underserved market
SteelSeries new gaming speakers hit every price point
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The Arena series is SteelSeries’ new line of gaming speakers, desktop PC-focused speakers offering premium features with the most expensive models.
According toThe Verge, there are three models in total: Arena 3, Arena 7, andArena 9,the latter of which is easily one of thebest computer speakerson the market right now.
The Arena 3 is the no-frills option with four-inch drivers for PCs, Macs, and other compatible devices. The Arena 7 takes that base model and adds programmable RGB lighting, subwoofers, and PlayStation compatibility.
The Arena 9 model upgrades to a 5.1 surround sound thanks to the added center wedge speaker, two wireless wall-mountable rear channels, and a small desktop control pad with anOLEDdisplay that you can plug into the subwoofers.
The Arena 3 costs $129.99, the Arena 7 is priced at a mid-range $299.99, and the high-end Arena 9 will cost you whopping $549.99. There’s also a $99 ear-mounted 2.4GHz wireless microphone released along with the speakers, which charges via USB Type-C.
SteelSeries serving an underserved market
Though most gaming products see yearly releases for nearly any brand in the market, dedicated gaming speakers seem to have very little in the way of variety, with many gamers forced to rely on non-gaming speakers for that sweet surround sound setup.
That’s what makes SteelSeries’ Arena series such a great product. Not only is it from a trusted brand that churns out some of thebest gaming mice,best PC gaming headsets, andbest gaming keyboardsaround, but that it targets such an underserved market and does so at the three major price points is a great thing for customers.
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And, judging by our glowing review of the Arena 9 model, these are excellent speakers that are sure to enhance your gaming experience.
Named by the CTA as a CES 2023 Media Trailblazer, Allisa is a Computing Staff Writer who covers breaking news and rumors in the computing industry, as well as reviews, hands-on previews, featured articles, and the latest deals and trends. In her spare time you can find her chatting it up on her two podcasts, Megaten Marathon and Combo Chain, as well as playing any JRPGs she can get her hands on.
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