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Arena 9 speakers will transform your gaming rig into an epic gaming arena.

Envelop your gaming space in immersive, premium-quality surround sound, brought by a combination of four speakers, a center channel speaker, and a powerful 6.5" subwoofer. Arena 9 is ideal for gamers who want a truly positional audio experience.

5.1 Surround Sound Over USB

Experience award-winning SteelSeries audio in a world-first true 5.1 surround sound system for gaming over a single PC USB connection. 2 front and 2 rear speakers work in unison with a dedicated center channel speaker and a subwoofer to bring your sound to life.

Arena 9 speakers on a desktop setup with moody rgb lighting and plants.
A direct shot of the Arena 9 wireless rear speakers.

Wireless Rear Speakers

The two rear speakers wirelessly connect to the subwoofer, removing cables reaching from the back to the front of your space. Removable stands with a threaded insert in the back allow for wall mounting.

A look at the two way design of the Arena 9 speakers.

2-Way Speaker Design

Enter a world of rich, detailed, and accurate audio as dynamic drivers collaborate to produce a highly precise, robust soundscape. The woofers handles the mid frequencies, allowing the tweeters to focus on maximum clarity of the highs.

A close up of the Arena 9 speaker control pod.

Control Pod

An informative OLED screen allows you to easily access volume, muting, 5.1 Upmix, headset toggling, LED controls, Bluetooth pairing, audio customization, and system functions.

A close up look at the organic fiber and silk drivers on an Arena 9 speaker.

Organic Fiber and Silk Drivers

Premium organic-fiber subwoofer, mid-range drivers, and silk dome tweeters create an extremely accurate and immersive in-game soundscape.

The Sonar software user interface, showing how users can customize their audio experience.

Audio Customization

Adjust nearly every aspect of sound with the 10-band Parametric EQ and filter out unwanted audio from your voice communication with Acoustical Echo Cancellation. SteelSeries Sonar Software on PC is packed with features to make the Arena truly your own.

Other Features

A wired headset compatible with the Arena 9 speaker.

Wired Headset Support

Connect your favorite wired headset to the speakers and effortlessly switch between them using the controls on the base — no cable swapping needed.

A side view of the Arena 9 speaker showing its flexibility and adjustability features.

Adjustable Stand

Create your perfect soundscape by tilting the front left and right speakers vertically for the optimal listening position.

The Perfect Mic for Arena

Your ideal companion for audio communication while using the speakers, the Arena Wireless Mic uses Sonar Software's AI Noise-Cancelling algorithms and Echo Cancellation for crystal clear team chat. All the audio enters unfiltered via the open-ear design with three interchangeable, soft, and flexible ear hook sizes.

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Specifications

Full Range Response

35-20,000 Hz

Sensitivity

89 dB

Max SPL

100 dB

Driver Material

Organic Fiber and Silk

Drivers

2-way

Tweeter

0.75"

Woofer

3"

Subwoofer Driver

6.5" Down-firing

Speaker Drivers

2-way

Tweeter

0.75"

Woofer

2.75"

Wireless

Yes

Wall Mountable

Yes

Speaker Drivers

2 Woofers + 1 Tweeter

Tweeter

0.75"

Woofers

2.75"

Driver

6.5" Down-firing

Front Speakers (W x D x H)

104.9mm x 126.2mm x 196.1mm
4.13in x 4.97in x 7.72in

Rear Speakers (W x D x H)

106.4mm x 112.0mm x 164.8mm
4.19in x 4.41in x 6.49in

Center Speaker (W x D x H)

97.8mm x 243.8mm x 99.8mm
3.85in x 9.60in x 3.93in

Control Pod (W x D x H)

20.1mm x 20.1mm x 28.4mm
0.79in x 0.79in x 1.12in

PC / Mac Connection (2.1/ 5.1)

USB

PlayStation 5 / PlayStation Connection (2.1/ Upmix to 5.1)

USB

Mobile Connections (2.1/ Upmix to 5.1)

Aux, Bluetooth

Bluetooth

v4.2

Headset Connection

4-pole 3.5mm

Auxiliary Connection

3.5 mm

Optical In (2.1/ Upmix to 5.1)

Toslink

Optical Passthrough

Toslink

Included Connectors

USB-C to USB-A Cable (6'5" / 2m), Subwoofer Power Cable (6'5" / 2m), Wireless Rear Power Cable (6'5" / 2m)

RGB

4-Zone, Reactive (PC Only)

OLED Control Pod

Volume, Mute, Headset Toggle, LED controls, Bluetooth Pairing, Audio Customization, System Functions

Volume Dial

LED Indicator

Audio Customization Suite

Speaker Stand

Adjustable Tilting

OS

Windows, Mac OS X (USB)
PlayStation
Bluetooth

Audio Device with Optical Connection
Audio Device with Stereo 3.5 mm

Front Speaker (Left & Right)

Center Speaker

Rear Speaker (Left & Right)

Subwoofer

OLED Control Pod

Power Cable

Rear Power Adapter w/ Regional Plug

USB-C to USB-A Cable

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Arena Comparison

Features Arena 3 Arena 7 Arena 9
Price $129.99 With free shipping $299.99 With free shipping $549.99 With free shipping
Product 2.0 Stereo, (3.5mm + BT) 2.1 over USB, (Stereo + Subwoofer), USB + BT + 4 Zone RGB 5.1 over USB (2.1 on PlayStation), (5.1 Surround w/Wireless Rears + Subwoofer), USB + BT + 4 Zone RGB + OLED Control
Speakers Premium Organic Fiber Drivers, 4” Stereo Speakers Premium Organic Fiber and Silk Drivers, 2-way Stereo Speakers, + 6.5” Active Subwoofer Premium Organic Fiber and Silk Drivers, 2-way Front Speakers, 2-way Wireless Speakers, + Center Speaker + 6.5” Active Subwoofer
Connectivity Analog 3.5mm (x2), Bluetooth (mobile) USB (2.1) + Bluetooth (mobile), Optical (w/2.1 passthrough), Analog 3.5mm USB (5.1/2.1) + Bluetooth (mobile), Optical (w/2.1 passthrough), Analog 3.5mm
Lighting RGB LED Indicator 4 Zone Reactive RGB 4 Zone Reactive RGB
Software Sonar Audio Software Suite PrismSync RGB+, Sonar Software Audio Suite PrismSync RGB+, Sonar Software Audio Suite
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Arena 9 FAQ

How can I get 2 channel audio to play through all my speakers?

Use the Control Pod or the SteelSeries GG application and turn on 5.1 Upmix.

Can I extend the Rear and Center channel speaker cables?

Yes, the rear speakers and center channel speaker use standard "RCA" connectors that can be used with an extension cable.

Can I turn off the RGB LEDs?

Yes, use the Control Pod or the SteelSeries GG application to toggle the LEDs.

Does 5.1 surround work on PlayStation?

While the Arena 9 supports stereo audio on PlayStation, unfortunately it does not support 5.1 over USB or Optical.

Are the rear speakers fully wireless?

The rear speakers connect wirelessly from the subwoofer. The right rear speaker has a power cable, and it connects to the rear left speaker by audio cable.

How can I switch to my headset?

Switch between supported wireless headsets using Sonar Software. For wired headsets, use the Control Pod.

Can I use the Arena 9 without an USB-C port?

Yes, a USB-C to USB-A cable is included.

Can I listen to Bluetooth and USB audio at the same time?

Yes, all inputs including Optical and Bluetooth are mixed together.

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