Best Gaming Speakers of 2019

Besides the storytelling and visual design, audio effects such as sounds and music, play a vital role in creating a genuine gaming experience. Developers use gaming sounds to create an atmosphere and produce an emotional reaction in players – non-linear sounds to send shivers down your spine, or adaptive music with a rhythm change to prepare you for the danger. 

For a complete and truly immersive gaming experience, you will need high-definition audio, the one you can hardly expect with your stock speakers set. But, before you make a purchasing decision and complete your gaming setup with a new accessory, there are several things you need to think about.

How to choose speakers for gaming: 

The first decision you’ll need to make when choosing the right speakers for your gaming experience will make you consider both your space and your budget. Speakers come in many varieties, from soundbars to different surround sound systems, which are represented in numbers, depending on how many speakers and subwoofers they have. 

You’ve probably noticed numbers such as 2.1 or 5.1 before? The higher the numbers, the more differentiated the sound and effects, and the higher the price. If you opt for a 5.1 surround sound system, for example, you’ll have 5 main speakers and a subwoofer, but you’ll need enough space to place them correctly, and really feel their benefits. If you’re gaming in a small room, a soundbar or 2.1 may sometimes turn out to be just fine.

Gaming ultra-wide setup | Photo: Abdul Barie via Unsplash

Furthermore, your new gaming speakers will show their true powers only when they are matched with an equally powerful dedicated sound card. You will hear the immediate results in the audio quality no matter what card you have, but if you want to dive into the overwhelming gaming atmosphere, think about giving your configuration a needed upgrade.

Speakers come in all shapes and sizes. They can be made out of plastic waste, clay or wood, with lights to build upon the atmosphere, or even a combination of lights and water to grant you a great show. Designed to fit many different styles, tastes, and expectations, you’ll surely be able to find the one which seems as if it were designed just for you.

Black portable speaker | Photo: Steve Johnson via Pexels

Last but not least, make sure the speakers of your choice have a standard 3.5 mm analogue input, so that you connect them to whichever device you use  – your PC, laptop, mobile phone, etc.

Now that you have a clear idea on what you should pay attention to when browsing through the speakers in an online computer store, we present you a list of the best gaming speakers for 2019 – the ones which can totally captivate you in the thrilling atmosphere of the game. Check them out below: 

What are the best speakers for gaming?

Investing in a solid set of speakers is one of the easiest ways to really enhance your overall gaming experience. So if you are looking for great sound without having to wear headphones, here are the 10 best computer speakers for gaming in 2019:

Cyber Acoustics Bluetooth Speakers:

Cyber Acoustics Bluetooth Speakers | Photo: Cyber Acoustics

Pros:

• Bluetooth connection
• Affordable

Cons:  

• Light doesn’t follow the sound in the game

The most affordable option on our list is this 2.1 multimedia speakers set, consisting of two main speakers and a small subwoofer. With an inexpensive price tag, this kit has a powerful sound and a lot to offer to casual gamers, who are just looking for a boost in their gaming atmosphere. The speakers come with customizable LED lightings, with colours and modes you can change, but which doesn’t sync with the game your playing. You can easily connect these speakers with your devices using Bluetooth or a 3.5 input.

The GigaWorks T20 Series II:

GigaWorks T20 Series II | Photo: Creative

Pros:

• Superb, room-filling sound
• Luxury look

Cons: 

•  Slightly unnatural bass response 

Another option on the cheaper side of the scale is coming from CreativeLabs. This 2.0 sound system claims it doesn’t need a subwoofer, because of its cloth dome tweeter and BasXPort technology, and delivers good quality, clean and crisp sound, when it comes to keeping their promise. They come in unique two-way speaker design, which adds to the overall quality making the sound more extensive. Controls are easy to access because of their frontal position, and they are easy to connect to all your devices.

GoGroove BassPULSE 2.1:

GoGroove BassPULSE 2.1 | Photo: GoGroove

Pros:

• Great design with fantastic LED lights

Cons:

• The only connection is 3.5mm Aux Input

With its stunning design, this set of speakers is competitively priced while providing gamers with impressive and well-balanced sound with rumbling bass. It comes with glowing blue accent lights which pulse and provide a bold flare when the bass equalizer is over 80%. You can adjust the volume easily because of its frontally positioned controls, which makes them easy to set up and connect to multiple devices too.

Bose Companion 2 Series III:

Bose Companion 2 Series III | Photo: Bose

Pros:

• Small and lightweight
• Useful headphone jack

Cons: 

• Lack of wireless connection
• Short AUX cable

Coming straight from the Bose labs, these multimedia speakers are a great 2.0 option guaranteeing a clear and high-quality sound, with no distortion, at any volume. Thanks to the TrueSpace stereo digital signal processing, the sound seems spacious, even though it’s coming from two speakers only. Designed simply and compactly, these speakers are easy to set up and connect directly to your PC, laptop or any other audio source.

Genius GX-Gaming SW-G2.1 3000:

Genius GX-Gaming SW-G2.1 3000 | Photo: Genius

Pros:

• Beautiful design
• Powerful bass

Cons:

• Bad quality of remote

This 2.1 speakers set is every real gamer’s eye candy – designed remarkably, using superior materials while delivering the top-notch sound and heart-beating bass, it’s going to grant you hours of genuine gaming experience. Speakers can be easily connected to your PC,  gaming consoles, TV or DVD. You can hook up your headset for some private listening, or the mic for some online chat with other players.

Razer Nommo Chroma:

Razer Nommo Chroma | Photo: Razer

Pros:

• Elegant design
• Warm, powerful sound

Cons: 

• Volume and bass knobs feel cheap

Razer has its own gaming darlings, delivering a clean and natural sound despite its small size. Drivers are optimized for full-range audio and high clarity, made out of woven glass fibre for more distinct layers and audio details. These speakers have rear-facing bass ports, producing a fuller range of audio. Besides that, they’re easy to connect to your PC/MAC USB port and will take just a little out of your gaming space, giving you just the right feel.

Logitech G560 LIGHTSYNC PC Gaming Speakers:  

Logitech G560 LIGHTSYNC PC Gaming Speakers | Photo: Logitech

Pros:

• Immersive Lightsync RGB lighting
• Built-in DTS:X Virtual Surround Sound

Cons:

• Lacking independent volume/bass controls

Developed specifically for boosting your gaming atmosphere, this 2.1 sound system will give you high-quality sound with crystal clear effects coming from every angle, thanks to integrated DTS:X Ultra surround. This speaker set offers you a distinctive visual experience too, as it was created with the help of developers, making RGB lights blasts synced with your gameplay. It is easy to connect and use with Windows-based PCs, as well as Bluetooth devices.

Sound BlasterX Kratos S5 2.1:

Sound BlasterX Kratos S5 2.1 | Photo: Creative

Pros:

• Excellent subwoofer
• Flexible connectivity

Cons: 

• Quiet high mids

This 2.1 sound system, completely made out of wood, will bring you some exceptional and natural sound quality as well as a light show to enhance your gaming experience. It has easy to access audio controls, as well as a hassle-free connection port for your headset and mic.  You can connect it in a sec with your PC or Mac using a USB port or use a dual RCA-to-stereo adapter and connect the set to your TV or DVD player.

Razer Leviathan Surround Sound Bar:

Razer Leviathan Surround Sound Bar | Photo: Razer

Pros:

• Excellent price
• Bass-heavy sound
• Practical design

Cons: 

• Lack of a remote

Another great gaming speaker coming from Razor is on our list, with its impressive Dolby technology, superior sound drivers and a dedicated subwoofer, for some reacher bass and real gaming experience. Due to its compact design, you can place it wherever you choose or bring it with you for a gaming night with your friends. It connects easily with all your devices, using a 3.5 mm jack or Bluetooth.

Trust Tytan 120 Watts 2.1 Speakers:

Trust Tytan 120 Watts 2.1 Speakers | Photo: Trust

Pros:

• Wooden subwoofer
• Compatible with a gaming console

Cons: 

• Poor design

Coming from one of the most famous European gaming brands, this speaker set is compatible with most gaming devices, such as PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360, while it can also be easily connected to any device with a 3.5 mm input. Tytan delivers exceptionally good sound quality with some deep bass sounds, and its smart speakers will turn themselves off and save the energy after an hour of inactivity.

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Author Bio: Bily Bum is an electrical engineer, tech, and gaming fan with 15 years of experience in the technology world.