#Instal the new for android SteelSeries GG upgrade
#Instal the new for android SteelSeries GG software

#Instal the new for android SteelSeries GG upgrade

I’ve struggled for a long time to find a reason to upgrade my trusty speakers.

#Instal the new for android SteelSeries GG software

While we’ve been impressed with this software in the past, the major annoyance remains the number of device inputs it adds to the system tray, creating a lot more clutter than there needs to be.

The EQ settings come with built-in presets for specific games, and you can also create your own. The Sonar tab lets you create profiles for different games or applications with their own equalizer settings, output volumes, and a lot more. There are also plenty of audio control options. As a longtime Philips Hue user, I have high standards for smart lights, and while SteelSeries hasn’t yet built the same kind of convenient scene and room-based lighting controls, I was impressed enough with how easy it was to string together multiple devices and customize my desktop lighting. The PrismSync applet inside of the GG application lets you sync the RGB LEDs with other SteelSeries devices, coordinating your entire setup. I’d also recommend setting an idle timer so they turn off after a few minutes of non-use, because they are bright. This app lets you control the RGB LEDs with a variety of waves and patterns. But the system really shines on PCs, where you can use the SteelSeries GG software. The Arena 7 and its companions can be used with consoles, phones, or any device that’s connected via USB-C or Bluetooth. (On the Arena 9, the rear speakers are wireless.) On the right speaker, you’ll find a volume knob, as well as a multi-function button that can be used for muting or pairing Bluetooth devices. The speakers themselves are squat, bulgy little guys, connected to the subwoofer by decently thick cables. So, for example, you don’t have to choose between playing music via your phone while you’re up and about and hearing a ping from your boss on Slack. When paired via Bluetooth, the audio signal will mix with whatever is coming through the desktop/console. This latter use case is surprisingly convenient. I’ve used them as the primary speakers on my desk for the past few weeks, but I’ve also occasionally used them to play audio directly from my phone. This gives you a surprisingly wide range of options for desktop speakers. You can connect the system via USB-C, optical audio, 3.5 mm, or even Bluetooth.

The set comes with two speakers equipped with RGB LED backlights and a substantial 6.5-inch subwoofer for the low end. The Arena 7 I tested is a bit of a hybrid of both. The Arena 3 is a simple stereo set, while the Arena 9 comes with 5.1 surround sound, a dedicated volume control knob accessory, and RGB LEDs on the two front speakers. The Arena 7 speaker system is the middle option of SteelSeries’ new desktop speaker line.