Customer Ratings & Reviews

Those are one of the best speaker, That I ever spend my money on.

The surround sound is amazing, I honestly was blown away about the sound quality.

Needed a stable speaker for my gaming needs and this was just the right thing for me. Steelseries GG is easy to use as well

Awesome sound and base for the gaming setup. Would reccomend

Great sound with rgb and unique video game presets for famous titles. I will say the optical port is a challenge to connect and get it to work but besides that, these are wonderful mid-range speakers. They get pretty loud for its size but easily causes sub/ room rattle when cranked all the way up (room rattle has nothing to do with the speakers but small objects that rattle like windows or light objects). Features easy headphone output but I would rather connect my headset to the PC aux port. One more downside is to do with the SteelSeries Sonar software, which occasionally resets everything (causes vary, such as from using a different audio source) so will have to uninstall and reinstall the Sonar app on my PC when this happens. But you get what you pay for and these are gaming speakers and not studio monitors, so does wonderfully for what its meant to do. It is one of if not the best gaming speakers on the market in 2024. I tried couple other speakers like the Logitech Z625, Logi G560, and some other set I can’t remember. But, these are little higher in price but the quality and loudness exceeds the other ones I have tried. And the rgb is nice when youre a couple of drinks deep during pregame and want to throw on some music. Again for me the major issue was the optical port just doesnt work well- it barely outputs clear audio sounds like a kid raging and crushing a bag of chips. Steelseries didnt give me a straight answer to fix this so I have procrastinated this for another month. If you have $300, close your eyes and buy this as there’s really not great gaming or general speakers unless you get studio monitors or sound systems that cost few bands. Close your eyes and buy it, you can always return if not satisfied. Lastly, I found the user manual to be pretty useless as it explains elementary features or functions but I always look at user manuals to judge how much work has been put into a product. And if you want individual ratings on features, I would give 3/5 for connectivity, 4/5 for loudness, 5/5 for sound quality of speakers & subwoofer, 5/5 for rgb at the back of the R&L speakers, 3/5 for price, 4/5 for looks, and 7/10 for maintenance.

The right speaker connection pin was bent when pushing it in and now the speakers don't work!

I love the sound quality. It can be very loud and the subwoofer has a solid kick to it. The lights are a nice addition to my setup. They are sleek speakers that fit perfectly between my monitors.

I got these with a certain size in mind, but boy they are a good size. Makes the price a lot more reasonable. Sounds amazing and the bass is great not being at even halfway. The lighting is beautiful and vibrant, pairs perfectly with my other steelseries products.

Very good in my opinion ofcourse if you want some audiophile stuff id look elsewhere but if your looks for a good pair for speakers that can be adjusted very well the 10 parametric eq gives alot of adjustment in sonar over usb it sounds great id imagine bluetooth would sound pretty crapy due to blu tooth codecs but for a all around system with the rgb i think its fair for the price i personally wouldnt get the arena 9 at the price is costs i think the 7 is better

I love this little setup for my computer. I have zero complaints or issues. Bluetooth connectivity is awesome. Led lights are entertaining and also easy to turn on and off with the press of one button. Sounds great honestly plenty loud, no distortion at max volume, decent bass. Volume fades on slowly which is also great so it won't scare you if you left it on a high volume and forgot. I would buy this setup again for sure.

The elephant in the room, its a $300 2.1 system. That being said, the sound qaulity is quite good. If you are into it, the rgb lighting is nice. Really happy with it overall. Gets very loud and remains clear. Some decent boom for the sub. Happy with it overall.

Loving these so far, had them for 2 weeks. Setup was very easy, they sound great and the RGB is nice and bright. I haven't tested the RGB controller app for steel series Arena 7's, so they are just set as the rainbow transition. I watched these for 2 years-ish for a price drop

These speakers are absolutely insane! The sound is powerful, crystal clear, and the RGB lighting adds that perfect gaming vibe. It completely transforms my setup. Best Buy delivered it on time and in perfect condition they truly know how to take care of gamers!

I really wanted to like them and keep them as a replacement for my 6-year old Logi Z625 speakers, but these do not provide an improvement. They lack soundstage big time, audio stream from the satellites is very directional while bass seems to shake the floor, but I can't feel any bass. My old Z625 with Optical cable actually has a much wider soundstage and the subwoofer produces more frequencies and you can really feel the depth of the bass. Arena 7's do have good vocals/high frequencies since satellites have their own tweeters, but narrow soundstage just does not let them shine. Another con is that the bass knob control is on the subwoofer, it can be hard to reach. Arena 7's RGB lighting looks great. If I did not have any speakers right now, I would've kept these just for RGB. If you want RGB and good vocals - go with Arena 7, if you want better soundstage and deeper wider bass - get Z625 w/Optical cable.

I'm using optical output. Really clean highs, mids and punchy bass. The bass control knob is so convenient. The spatial audio sounds ridiclously good, full and is immersive. Dialogue in games isn't muffled and very clear and loud. Setting up sonar for it adds so much more quality to already great sounding speakers.

The SteelSeries Arena 7 2.1 Bluetooth Gaming Speakers deliver impressive audio quality and striking aesthetics, making them a standout choice for any gaming setup. The sound is rich and immersive, with the compact subwoofer producing surprisingly deep and powerful bass despite its smaller size. The customizable RGB lighting adds a modern, dynamic touch that enhances the overall look of your desk or gaming area. While these speakers are priced on the higher end compared to some alternatives, the combination of performance, design, and features makes them a worthwhile investment for those seeking both style and substance in their audio experience.

The steelseries gg software is very problematic on windows 11. It will sometimes randomly lose it's mind and have no audio out of any device requiring the restart of sonar and setting the default outputs back. When this happens it breaks the windows 11 quick settings functionality (the menu doesn't pop) and you need to reboot to gain the functionality back. The speakers themselves sound good, but be aware that it does not come with a 3.5mm cable if you are trying to get these set up on a multi input monitor. You also need the steelseries gg software to set the colors (or just turn the lights off with a double tap on the function button on the right speaker). My recommendation would be to not use the steelseries gg software at all, it's janky.

These speakers are incredible, I wanted these because I thought they sounded nice in the store and the lights were cool. They went on sale and I finally decided to take the leap of faith and better then I expected! They would even be worth full price. The light adds a cool background color like I wanted and the sound is INCREDIBLE. Great for gamers and a bug speaker upgrade with out going over the top. Would highly recommened!

Excellent sound quality, and beautiful design. The lights really bring a setup together. Only complaint is the ambient light reflect mode doesn't work with HDR content. Small gripe, overall awesome set of speakers.

Impressive Sound Quality: The audio performance stands out even without additional adjustments, delivering a rich and immersive experience straight out of the box. Versatile Connectivity Options: It has an array of connectivity features, this device offers seamless integration with multiple platforms and devices, ensuring maximum convenience and compatibility. I currently have this attached to an iMac. Eye-Catching Gamer-Aesthetic RGB Lighting: Designed with gamers in mind, the dynamic RGB lighting adds a vibrant and customizable touch, making it as stylish as it is functional.