tl;dr: Great sounding speakers with great bass and full sound, but you have to use the SteelSeries GG software to access equalizer settings.
I needed a new set of 2.1 speakers for my PC, and these fit the bill. I didn't quite want to spend the full retail price so I went with refurbished. I've had some luck with various refurbed earbuds from eBay so what the heck, let's give these a try. I did look at reviews from the Amazon retail page and some people said they didn't have enough bass, etc. These absolutely have great sounding bass, you just have to use the SteelSeries GG software to get to the equalizer. I adjusted the sound and they have a great, full sound. I'm not a fan of having to install software (if you don't already have any SteelSeries products), I believe you should be able to adjust the bass separately. Like how hard is it to throw a volume knob on the subwoofer?
Anyway, I already had a SteelSeries keyboard so the software was already installed. I use Prism to control the RGBs and it flows nicely with the keyboard and my gaming lighting setup.
So the speakers sound great. If you don't want to spend full retail, the refurb price is a little easier to swallow. But don't buy them if you're not willing to install the software to access the equalizer settings.
SteelSeries Arena 7 RGB Illuminated 2.1 Gaming Speakers with Powerful Bass, Subwoofer, and Bluetooth - Compatible with PC, Pl
4.3 | 5 ratings
Price: 215.59
Last update: 08-22-2024
About this item
2-Way Speaker Drivers – Separate silk dome tweeters and organic-fiber woofers enhance detail and precision across mid and high frequencies for immersive sound quality.
Reactive PrismSync – Turn your gaming space into a lighting show with ambient, 4-zone LEDs that react to on-screen events and music.
Powerful Subwoofer – Enrich your gaming sound with thundering, deep bass, emitted by a 6.5" downward-firing subwoofer.
Easy Connectivity – USB, Aux, optical, and wired headset support allow wide compatibility to enjoy rich sound with your devices.
Wireless Connection – Enjoy wire-free, immersive audio with widely compatible Bluetooth for your phone and other devices.
Audio Customization – Enhance the audio experience by adjusting nearly every aspect of the sound with Sonar Software, using a 10-band Parametric EQ, Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Spatial Audio for surround sound simulation, and much more.
Reactive PrismSync – Turn your gaming space into a lighting show with ambient, 4-zone LEDs that react to on-screen events and music.
Powerful Subwoofer – Enrich your gaming sound with thundering, deep bass, emitted by a 6.5" downward-firing subwoofer.
Easy Connectivity – USB, Aux, optical, and wired headset support allow wide compatibility to enjoy rich sound with your devices.
Wireless Connection – Enjoy wire-free, immersive audio with widely compatible Bluetooth for your phone and other devices.
Audio Customization – Enhance the audio experience by adjusting nearly every aspect of the sound with Sonar Software, using a 10-band Parametric EQ, Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Spatial Audio for surround sound simulation, and much more.
Product information
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer, Woofer |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Radio |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Controller Type | Voice control |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.1 |
| Color | Black |
| Included Components | Speakers |
| Item Weight | 24 Pounds |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Maximum Range | 5 Meters |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Speaker Size | 6.5 Inches |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, USB |
| UPC | 657768428173 |
| Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
| Product Dimensions | 18.9 x 15.43 x 13.07 inches |
| Item Weight | 24 pounds |
| ASIN | B0C42273C7 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars
4 ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,798 in Amazon Renewed (See Top 100 in Amazon Renewed) #48 in Renewed Portable Bluetooth Speakers #184 in Computer Speakers |
| Date First Available | May 1, 2023 |
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