A good surround sound-capable sound bar is the perfect solution for those wary of trying to position speakers all over their gaming space. Due for release next month, Razer’s Leviathan could be a very good surround sound-capable sound bar.
Crafted for virtual 5.1 surround sound gaming and movies or streaming music via Bluetooth 4.0 aptX, the $279.95 (Australian RRP) Leviathan is a sound bar with a Razer logo right in the middle of it, which is pretty much exactly what one would expect from a Razer sound bar. There’s not really much a company can do with the bar format. Maybe give it the odd ridge here and there.
Of course, with any sound solution it’s not looks that matter. It’s what’s inside. Thank goodness Razer provided a picture of that, as well as a list of pertinent features.
- Powered by four expertly tuned drivers plus subwoofer
- 5.1 virtual surround sound powered by Dolby Virtual Speakers, Dolby Digital and
- Dolby Pro Logic II
- Direct audio streaming from any mobile device via Bluetooth v 4.0 aptX
- Dedicated subwoofer for impressive bass reproduction
- Space-saving design for versatility
- Multiple connection methods via analogue, optical or Bluetooth v 4.0 aptX
- Adjustable tilt angles (00, 150, 180) for optimal sound
- 3 preset equaliser modes tuned for gaming, music and movies
“The opportunity to produce a precision-engineered surround sound solution for high-performance gaming, movie watching and music listening, and make it versatile to use in any setting, was a very exciting proposition for us,” said Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO via official annoucement. “The Razer Leviathan delivers what music aficionados, movie buffs and gamers alike are looking for to improve their entertainment setup.”
A sound bar with a Razer logo on it!
I’ve been using a sound bar for several years now, having long given up on attempting to run wires across my living room or finding a suitable wireless solution. I just don’t have it in me. I am however, quite handy when it comes to placing a single long set of speakers in place. Connecting it to a subwoofer gets a little tricky, but I manage. Therefor I welcome any new entries into the space, especially from a company that’s proven its audio engineering acumen time and time again in headset form.
There’s just no telling with a sound bar until I can hear it, which I’m sure I will eventually. Until then, it looks lovely. Glad they resisted the urge to go green.
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7 responses to “Now Razer’s Making A Surround Sound Bar”
I haven’t really investigated soundbar prices but US $199 seems pretty good.
Of course if it’s ever sold here we can expect to see it go for about $800, so maybe not.
I had a look through Dick Smiths yesterday with my mate who works there and the top price was $199 for a LG model with an active subwoofer rather than a passive one on cheaper models. Sound was clear as and pretty much sold me on getting one, especially as I have a LG tv
But yeah, if this was ever released over here I would expect it to be at least $3-400
Looking online, those were just the in-store models they have. Online prices go up to $700+. Maybe $800 isn’t too much of a stretch for a Razer product
Razer au-en store price for the sound bar listed at $279.95
http://www.razerzone.com/au-en/store/razer-leviathan
I have got to say, this looks tempting, but my wife would laugh at me and say no
If it was that price here, I would seriously consider it, I need to upgrade my sound system for my PC, my Z4 is sort of becoming a little less reliable, despite it being a great 2.1 system for the price I paid. On paper it sounds great, I wonder how it truly sounds though. Maybe i’ll wait until one of the tech channels I sub to on YouTube review it to make a formal decision.
$279.95 here according to the Razer store…
Looks like I need to do some research on sound bars….
Sorry to be that guy… Last sentence 2nd last paragraph. Therefore*