SteelSeries’ first desktop speakers include a 5.1-channel USB model

The gaming audio market has centered on headphones for years, leaving you to depend on acquainted manufacturers like Logitech and Klipsch in the event you desire audio system. SteelSeries thinks it could shake issues up, although. It is introducing its first desktop speaker line, Enviornment, and promising a couple of standout options geared toward players. The flagship Enviornment 9 (pictured at center) is billed as the primary gaming speaker setup to ship 5.1-channel encompass sound by USB. There’s nonetheless a 3.5mm jack in the event you like, however you will not want a nest of wires to immerse your self in video games on a PC, Mac or PlayStation. You possibly can count on synced RGB lighting, too.

All fashions additionally tout the primary “pro-grade” parametric EQ geared toward players by the Sonar Audio Software program Suite, SteelSeries claims. Whereas we would stay cautious concerning the firm’s boasts, this may show helpful in the event you’re extra serious about accurate-sounding explosions than nuanced music.

The opposite two Enviornment fashions aren’t fairly as elaborate, however might make extra sense if value or desk house are issues. The entry Enviornment 3 (proven at proper) is an easy two-speaker providing with four-inch fiber cone drivers and Bluetooth audio assist. Purchase the two.1-channel Enviornment 7 (left) and you will get a subwoofer, elective USB audio and RGB lighting.

SteelSeries’ audio system can be found now with costs of $150 for the Enviornment 3, $330 for the Enviornment 7 and $600 for the Enviornment 9. It’s also possible to purchase a $100 Enviornment Wi-fi Mic with a cardioid, noise-cancelling microphone to supply voice chat with out donning a headset. None of those costs are trivial, however SteelSeries is clearly betting that you’re going to pay further for audio system constructed extra for Name of Obligation than Claude Debussy.