SteelSeries’ new Arena gaming speakers come in three flavors: big, huge, and massive

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SteelSeries is introducing a new line of gaming-focused desktop PC speakers that provide booming sound and options for RGB lighting and 5.1 surround. The new SteelSeries Arena speakers are split into three different products — Arena 3, Arena 7, and Arena 9 — offering options ranging from simple to more ornate setups. I got to try out the Arena 3 and Arena 7, which I envision most people opting for over the pricey top-tier model. Here’s what they’re all about.

Starting at the bottom, the $129.99 Arena 3 is a no-frills two-channel arrangement with four-inch drivers for PCs, Macs, and other devices via its 3.5mm connection. The Arena 7 takes the base speakers and adds programmable RGB lighting, a floor-standing subwoofer, and PlayStation compatibility thanks to a USB-A connection — for a midrange $299.99 price. The top-of-the-line model, the Arena 9, ups the formula to a 5.1 surround setup by adding a center wedge speaker, two wireless wall-mountable rear channels, and a small desktop control pad with OLED display that plugs into the woofer, all for $549.99.

Also releasing alongside the speakers is a $99.99 ear-mounted Arena wireless microphone. It’s like a headset mic without the headset, hooking over your ear like you’re in special ops and allowing you to chat while listening through the Arena speakers. It charges via USB-C and uses a USB-C dongle (it also comes with a USB-A adapter) for 2.4GHz wireless on PC, PlayStation, and Mac.

These SteelSeries speakers seem aimed squarely at Razer’s aging Nommo line from 2018, which offers similar-looking audio setups of 2.0, 2.0 with RGB, and 2.1 with RGB and a subwoofer from $129.99 to $599.99. Each of the Arenas offer the same or more for less money than the Razer line, with a