SteelSeries releasing three models speakers, including 5.1ch surround Arena 9

Steel Series has announced the release of their first-ever gaming speaker series, the "Arena." The new series includes three models that cater to different needs and preferences of gamers. The Arena 9, Arena 7, and Arena 3 will be available for sales starting on March 10, 2023.

The Arena series is designed to enhance the gaming experience by providing high-quality sound and 360-degree spatial audio. The speakers support both 3.5mm mini jack and Bluetooth connections, allowing gamers to connect with mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. In addition, SteelSeries' own software "SONAR" is available, which enables users to tune the sound according to the content they are watching, such as games and movies.

The flagship model of the series, the "Arena 9," is the industry's first 5.1ch surround system that realizes 360-degree spatial audio with four 4-inch driver-equipped 2-way speakers, one center channel speaker, and one 6.5-inch down-firing subwoofer. The frequency response is 35 to 20,000 Hz, sensitivity is 89 dB, maximum SPL is 100 dB, and interfaces include 3.5 mm mini jack and Bluetooth, as well as USB and optical digital. It also supports 4-zone RGB LED illumination and an OLED control pod.

The "Arena 7" is a gaming speaker equipped with two 2-way speakers with 4-inch drivers, one 6.5-inch down-firing subwoofer and compatible with 2.1ch surround systems. The frequency response is 35 to 20,000 Hz, sensitivity is 89 dB, maximum SPL is 100 dB, and interfaces include 3.5 mm mini jack and Bluetooth, as well as USB and optical digital. It also supports 4-zone RGB LED illumination.

The "Arena 3" is a 2-way speaker with a 4-inch driver. Frequency response is 50-20,000Hz, sensitivity 91dB, maximum SPL 100dB, interface is 3.5mm minijack and Bluetooth, and LED indicator has RGB illumination.