

It doesn’t fall far from the Edifier tree in terms of sound quality either.

Unlike the former’s EVE from Wall-E looking satellites, however, this system’s look like modern hourglasses with blue trimming And just like the E25 Luna Eclipse, the Edifier M3200 comes in a unique form.

But it’s no stranger to making unique-looking satellites, either. And, if you have a multiple device setup, know that the Arena 3 come with two analog inputs and a multi-function button that lets you switch between the two easily.īase can sound distorted at higher levelsĮdifier has also been a trusted name in audio, which is why it’s making a two-time appearance on this list. Specifically, there’s a parametric EQ on hand that lets you fine-tune your audio far beyond what most gaming and computer-centric speakers allow. However, we found that we could play around with the sound quite a bit thanks to the Steelseries’ Sonar Audio Suite. Of course, the bass doesn’t go too deep as these are on the smaller side and the high end is slightly veiled. Listening to these speakers, we found them to have a solid mid-range and a wide soundstage. And, while you won’t get the rear satellites of the Arena 9 or the subwoofer of the Arena 7, you’re still getting quality sound, an immersive soundstage, and entry into Steelseries’ new audio suite. As such, they’re the most stripped down of the company’s product line. The Steelseries Arena 3 are the company’s entry-level speakers. Just make sure you have the desk space for it. So, if you’re considering investing in surround sound, it’s hard to do better than the Arena 9. Even listening in stereo, the audio sounds detailed, clear and engaging. And, thanks to that subwoofer, we feel the rumble whenever there’s an explosion. Audio elements physically circle us when we move our character’s point of view. We find that games especially come alive with the Arena 9s. Comprised of six separate speakers: two front satellites, a center channel speaker, two rear satellites, and a subwoofer, this 5.1 system will transport you, as it did us, into your favorite games and movies instantly.

Well, Steelseries has fixed that with their flagship speaker system, the Arena 9. And, there aren’t many computer speaker setups that will give you a true 360 degrees of audio. Turning on virtual surround sound for a pair of headphones or a set of speakers only approximates that fully immersive experience. Nothing can replace the experience of real surround sound.
