GoKawiilAsus ROG Gjallar soundbar debuts at $600 with mixed reviews
Asus has released its first ROG-branded soundbar, the Gjallar, a 2.1.2 system that pairs a wireless 65W 6.5-inch subwoofer with an audio control hub featuring built-in beam-forming microphones. Priced at $600, the compact under-monitor unit delivers solid sound quality but comes wrapped in a boxy, heavily branded black design that reviewers found unremarkable.
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The Gjallar signals Asus' push to extend its ROG gaming ecosystem beyond peripherals and displays into audio, competing in the premium desktop soundbar niche. However, a control hub that promises customization but underdelivers, paired with uninspired styling, could undercut the product's appeal at its steep $600 price point.
- Asus enters the soundbar market with the ROG Gjallar, a $600 2.1.2 system.
- The product includes a wireless subwoofer and a control hub with beam-forming mics.
- Reviewers praised the sound but criticized the bulky design and limited customization options.
Asus ROG Gjallar Soundbar — This is the soundbar the review is all about: a 2.1.2 desk setup with a wireless 6.5-inch subwoofer and an audio control hub with beam-forming mics. If you want big gaming sound under your monitor plus ROG lighting, it's worth a listen for yourself.
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