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Pros & Cons
Pros
These speakers are phenomenal. My only regret is that i didn’t wait 2 days and get them on the cyber monday sale. These are nice and loud.
Steelseries gg software, specifically the 'sonar' feature, has proven incredibly helpful. The subwoofer is sizable and features its own independent bass control knob. The sound quality is on par with my entry level-midfi tier bookshelf speakers.
Steelseries' arena speakers come very nicely packaged and were thoughtfully protected and organized inside the box. Overall very happy.
Rear speakers wirelessly connect to system for data, but they connect to each other via an rca type connector and one has a power cable. Subwoofer connects to computer via a usb cable(might need a longer cable or usb extender). Hardware; each of the 2... Read More
Cons
Bluetooth connectivity is horrible. The bass from the sub is extremely underwhelming. The rear speakers occasionally pop.
This is unacceptable and i wish i could get my money back on this product. I am not stuck with this over priced product with only two speakers and a sub. Save your money. I love steelseries products but these speakers let me down.
Some think this can work interchangeably, but not really. If the included wires aren't long enough, you are sol.
Highlights
Quality
The speakers are well-made have quality sound, and the lighting is a neat plus the steel series software is quick and efficient... Read More
These sound very good, the lighting effects are cool and can even be shutoff if they are not your thing.
Hardware; each of the 2 speaker units feature one speaker and one tweeter.
My biggest complaint is if your desk is not up against a wall, the led lights on the rear of the speakers are very bright and very ugly.
Price
Great sound for a pretty decent price
These speakers were definitely worth the price.
I'd say get on discount or sale, but could be worth full price of you want a premium experience.
Overall good for the price, but some of the info i’ve included here in text and photos should have been included straight from ... Read More
Shipping
My only regret is that i didn’t wait 2 days and get them on the cyber monday sale.
It took forever for these speakers to arrive for being a prime purchase.
Packaging/appearance
Packaged very well too (no not you amazon, your boxing was terrible as usual)!
So i opened my box and could tell that nothing had been handled before, set up was a breeze and they sound great.
Got my arena 7 used like new for like $204 i think (was opened and returned i'm guessing cause they were still packaged with ca... Read More
Competitiveness
Much better than my other cheap desktop speakers, i could recommend these if bought on sale.
I've gone through a few dozen different systems, most of them being more expensive than this one, and almost all of them can't ... Read More
Unlike logitech's, which had been the only good ones for the decade.
Probably better options out there for the price, but might have to sacrifice wireless rear.
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- This product had a total of 598 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 1 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I was alarmed when i got my speakers and saw the box they came in taped up looking like it had been rejected and returned before being sent to me
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I checked stores in my area that carried these speakers and their boxes were sloppily taped up also at all three stores
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Havent had them long enough for a full review but i am guardedly delighted
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Got my arena 7 used like new for like 204 i think was opened and returned im guessing cause they were still packaged with cablesspeakers wrapped and tied in that breadtie still with nothing opened besides the box
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im pretty sure these arena 9s are even better because of the extra speakers i have the arena 7s but plan on upgrading to these
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Rgb is really bright with a wide throw on the back of the speakers with regular controls and color options
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Nothing a rgb keyboard cant do rgb is controlled through steelseries software but you can turn it on and off via the power button and double pressing it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Voices are crisp and clear bass never gets muddy unless at like 98 volume and bass is all the way up then it can be slightly
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