Teen Boy Gamer RoomPreteen Boys BedroomTeenage BedroomsGamer ChairBedroom Ideas DecorDorm DecorRoom DecorationImages PbteenTeenroomForwardInstead of buying a couch for the new video game room we could buy a couple of video game chairs. Budget Buys: Best Rocker Gaming Chairs Under $300 When you're looking for a console chair, you want to lean back and relax a little. This makes rocker gaming chairs one of the most popular options for those seeking to buy a gaming chair. X Rocker is definitely one of the more well-known rocker gaming chair brands out there. Here are my picks for the best console chairs for a $300 budget. X Rocker 51396 Pro Series Pedestal 2.1 Video Gaming Chair The Pro Series model has two speakers and a subwoofer with a built-in wireless receiver. You can really get in the immersive sound. Oh, and it’s also pretty comfortable. X Rocker 5172601 Surge Bluetooth 2.1 Sound Gaming Chair Again, this model from X Rocker has two speakers and a subwoofer.
Bluetooth enables this chair to connect to any bluetooth-enabled device, but it still has optional plugs for your oldie-but-goodies. This chair’s ideal for console gaming -- you can lounge in front of the TV without having to push the couch over. Merax Swivel Rocker Gaming Chair This rocker from Merax gives you a little bit of a lift with a pedestal. It’s super padded and covered in a cotton knit fabric rather than PU leather, so it’s definitely a comfortable option. The pedestal allows you to swivel easily. One of the coolest things about this chair? You can fold it in half and tuck it away when you’re not using it. X Rocker 5129101 Pedestal Gaming Chair If you're looking to take multiplayer game play to the next level, you definitely want to check out this chair. With the ability to connect to multiple chairs, you and your friends can have surround sound gaming. Four speakers and a subwoofer promises action you can feel. X Rocker 51259 Audio Gaming Chair
This chair delivers a wonderful audio experience with 4 speakers for immersive sound. Vibration motors that sync with bass tones provide a full-body gaming experience. If you missed them, check out our articles on the best computer gaming chairs for under $300 and the best big and tall gaming chairs.Also, sign up for our Launch Commerce newsletter to receive the best deals of the week right in your inbox. This article is from our Launch Commerce content and is created by a team distinct from our editorial and advertising teams. Launch Media Network may receive a commission from sales on items. Visit our Launch Commerce info page to learn more or signup for the Launch Commerce Newsletter to get great deals and products right in your inbox. XboxPlaystationXbox 360PlayStation 3PlayStation 2Playstation 4Xbox OneHardwarePeripherals Published Aug. 24th 2016While most users tend to prefer a reliable headset for PC gaming (see our best gaming headsets here), nothing beats a trusty set of speakers when you’re in the mood for room filling sound and ground shaking bass.
Not to mention even the best headsets can become uncomfortable over extended gaming sessions.Some would argue a headset is required for PC gaming, especially when it comes to first person shooters where accurately identifying the direction of a sound can mean life or death. But in-game communication requirements aside, a good set of speakers can actually be more than sufficient. Over the past year we've seen plenty of new speakers marketed towards PC gamers. Unlike mice and keyboards that are engineered for competitive use, we've found that "gaming" speakers don't really offer much more than flashy lights and tacky aesthetics. We've already tested dozens of speakers and continue our quest to find the best speakers for PC gaming. Here’s what made the cut. The best low budget speakers Affordable Small footprint Great for school No bass adjustments When you’re out shopping for cheap PC speakers below $50, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the choices out there. It also doesn’t help much when reliable brands have multiple options in the same price range.
The differences between the multiple low-end speakers we tested were minimal, but the Creative A250 2.1 Speakers stood apart from the competition with big sound despite their compact size.With a total power output of 9 watts, we were blown away to see the speakers pumping out crisper audio than some of their competitors using two to three times the amount of power. While they won’t produce the highest volume of sound, we found little distortion with the volume cranked all the way up. Despite being smaller and lower powered than a few of the other options we tried, such as the Cyber Acoustics CA-3602 or the Logitech Z313, the A250 subwoofer actually provided clearer lows. The only complaint here is a lack of bass control to complement the convenient volume knob located on the right speaker. The best mid-range speakers Excellent audio clarity Unique design Bluetooth support Inconvenient controls When building a gaming PC or upgrading a battle station, speakers typically aren’t very high on the priority list.
But jumping from the integrated set of speakers on your monitor to a $200 pair of external speakers can actually give you a sound quality boost similar to the performance increase you’d see when switching from integrated to discrete graphics. When moving on with our tests from our low budget speakers to the Harman Kardon SoundSticks, the difference was night and day.Priced at $169.95 for the standard SoundSticks III and $229.95 for the SoundSticks Wireless with Bluetooth connectivity, the price tag on our top choice for mid-range speakers can be a tough pill to swallow. But when you consider their one-of-a-kind design and equally satisfying performance, these speakers are a worthwhile investment and great addition to any battle station. Among our speaker tests within the same range, the SoundSticks excelled in audio clarity with little distortion even when cranked to uncomfortably high volumes. The best high end speakers Extensive connectivity options Built-in amplifier Studio grade audio Expensive Large for most desks
Most users couldn’t imagine spending upwards of $500 on a PC speaker system, but audiophiles crave the high end like any PC gamer lusts for the best graphics cards. High end desktop speaker systems are typically composed of powered monitors and a separate subwoofer. And while many of them offer exceptional sound clarity, we found them lacking in consumer-friendly features PC gamers would benefit from. That is until we tested the Klipsch R-15PM powered monitors.With up to five input options including Bluetooth, USB, 3.5mm AUX, digital optical, and analog RCA / phono, the R-15PM is the most versatile set of speakers we’ve tested. A small remote allows you to plug in multiple sources at once and switch them on the fly. The built-in amplifier eliminates the need for an external DAC to help keep your desk clean and allows you to forgo the a/v receiver when used in the living room. Since our guide is called the best speakers for PC gaming, we kept the testing process simple and focused on gaming.
We tested each set of speakers in-game for several hours through a wide range of games with rich soundtracks and sounds including Skyrim, Dark Souls 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch and Furi. Afterwards, we ran listening tests which included snippets from the film Jurassic World and a variety of albums in lossless FLAC format such as Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories and Psychic from Darkside. With gaming in mind, one of the most important features to test for was left/right balance. To test this in game we used the CS: GO Audio Test Chamber workshop project by geri43. It’s a simple map that allows you to reproduce all sorts of in-game sounds including ladder movements, sniper scopes, gunfire, footsteps and more. petitorsWe put a number of speakers through their paces over the course of our testing. Here's the competitors who showed promise but weren't quite as good as our favorites.Creative Inspire T12 If you’re looking for an affordable compact set of speakers, the Inspire T12 from Creative are a 2.0 set of speakers that pack a serious punch.
Although the speakers include Creative’s “BassFlex” technology for improved bass response, we much preferred the A250 set with its dedicated subwoofer for PC gaming.Logitech Z313Easily one of the most popular 2.1 speaker systems available, the Logitech Z313 is a solid choice for PC gaming. The included control pod makes it easy to make volume adjustments and the speakers produce balanced sound. But we found more muffled low ends in the Z313 than we did with Creative’s A250.Cyber Acoustics CA-3602 The CA-3602 is definitely one of the loudest low end speakers we tested. It’s able to fill a relatively large room with balanced sound but falls short in clarity at higher volume levels. Although it had the largest subwoofer in the budget bunch, the CA-3602 struggled the most with clear bass.Creative T30 / T50 WirelessPriced at $129.99 and $199.99, the Creative T30 and T50 Wireless 2.0 speakers are priced higher than several 2.1 sets in the mid-range but a top-located bass port offers surprisingly competitive lows.
The main difference between the two is an additional driver on the T50. Both come equipped with Bluetooth and NFC capability making them great options for the house, but the lack of a subwoofer has them fall short for gaming. Klipsch Promedia 2.1 WirelessPriced similarly to the Harman Kardon SoundSticks Wireless, the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Wireless are also an excellent choice for mid-range speakers. Equipped with a built-in amplifier, the speakers offer room-filling sound with a commanding low end presence. Unfortunately, the wireless USB dongle would not stay connected during our testing so we had to go with the wired AUX input.Overall, the Promedia 2.1 speakers performed exceptionally well but slight distortion and minor low end rumbles when listening to music left us preferring the SoundSticks. Klipsch has updated the Promedia 2.1 Wireless to include built-in Bluetooth support. The speakers no longer require a USB dongle and are now called the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 BT. Future testingUnlike most of the products we test here, there aren’t a whole lot of developments happening each year when it comes to speakers.