Theyre great for atmospheric music and produce detailed in-game audio.
But are they perfect?
While in-game performance is outstanding, there are a few noteworthy flaws.
They use an old Bluetooth version which can cause connectivity issues, and there are no USB inputs.
If youre a bass lover like me, youll also be disappointed with the hollow bass and lacking low-end.
For the full rundown, read my full SteelSeries Arena 3 review.
After having tested the Arena 3 for two weeks, I asked myself: Would I buy them?
Not at full price because of the less than impressive bass.
They also weigh just 4.72lbs together, but the light weight doesnt mean they arent sturdy.
The plastic/rubber ring on each speakers underside ensures they stay in place and dont get unintentionally knocked about.
Its important to note that the speakers use an old Bluetooth version: just 4.2.
There isnt a lot going on in terms of the speaker controls.
Youll find the volume knob and power/Bluetooth button on the base of the right speaker, and thats it.
They have a frequency response range of 50Hz-20KHz.
The Arena 3s can hit 100dB at maximum volume, and their performance varies from genre to genre.
To test the Arena 3s, I listened tomy trusty playlist on Spotifywhile connected via aux.
I was pleased with just how good all three of these sounded.
This is also the case with percussion-heavy tracks.
The drums in Led Zeppelins Immigrant Song sounded tinny and like they were far away in the distance.
The Arena 3 speakers struggle to reproduce complex sounds very well, and in turn, music sounds hollow.
Thats because the Arena 3s dont have built-in subwoofers, which both the JBL 104-BT and Majority DX40 do.
Conversations are lively and sound detailed, as do footsteps and guns firing or swords slashing.
InLies of P,I could clearly hear every step the titular character took.
Background ambient music inLies of Psounded great too.
PlayingResident Evil Villagewas even creepier thanks to the Arena 3s.
Theyre fantastic for atmospheric music and can getveryloud, and in-game audio sounds highly detailed through them.
Also, macOS users wont be able to adjust EQ as the companion software is compatible with Windows only.
Overall, the Arena 3 are good speakers but there are better alternatives available like the Majority DX40.
But in a world where I caredonlyabout ambient music, Id keep these plugged into my computer.
