We called the SteelSeries Arena 9 surround sound speakers 'massively pricey' but they're a much better deal with 28% off in this Amazon sale
SteelSeries Arena 9 | Bluetooth, USB, Optical, and 3.5 mm connectivity | 35-20,000HZ frequency response | 15 KG | 5.1 surround sound | $549.99 $394.86 (save $155.13 at Amazon)
With excellent positional audio, a fantastic subwoofer, and a great aesthetic, the SteelSeries Arena 9 is a great set of speakers for gaming. It's not quite as good for music, unfortunately, and its original price is frankly ludicrous but, in this deal, it's a great choice for anyone looking for 5.1 surround sound gaming.
In my experience, a good set of PC speakers is the cherry on top of a gaming machine, helping drive home the immersion of the best gaming sessions. Though its price was one of the main detractors of the SteelSeries Arena 9, it seems like a much better deal at just under $395 at Amazon right now.
The Arena 9 is a pretty impressive set of speakers, with a mighty subwoofer, two rear speakers, two front speakers, and a control pod to change volume, pair Bluetooth devices, and more. Thanks to the RGB in the front speakers, it can also add a lot to a space aesthetically. That subwoofer can get super bassy if you want, which can be very effective in shooters and more hectic action games.
What makes this set of speakers stand out from the pack is the 5.1 surround sound, thanks to a center unit, two main front speakers, and two rear satellites. This means, while paired up to a game, you can feel the audio around you—and it does a fantastic job of it.
As we pointed out in our SteelSeries Arena 9 review, «The level of detail on offer definitely ups the immersion in any game with serious positional audio atmospherics. Horror aficionados will really feel the benefit too, as there's nothing quite like jumping at a creeping zombie that you heard scratching the floorboards behind you.»
This 5.1 setting does lack somewhat when it comes to music, unfortunately. There's a setting to convert music for more immersive sound and it's not quite as effective as you might believe. However, this,
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