ASUS unveils the new ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar with wireless subwoofer

Although gaming headsets are seemingly everywhere, it's always great to see dedicated speakers get some love - as seen with the new ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar. As an ASUS Republic of Gamers device, this sleek and compact soundbar, which includes a 65-watt subwoofer, is a premium product designed to deliver immersive gaming audio across PC, PlayStation, and mobile devices.

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The 2.1.2 system supports Dolby Atmos, with the soundbar featuring full-range left and right speakers, dedicated tweeters for high-frequency sounds, and angled up-firing speakers to create a more immersive, expanded soundstage. And for ease of setup and placement, the 65-watt subwoofer is also wireless, with audio delivered over low-latency 5G.

The ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar, named after the Gjallarhorn in Norse mythology, also features a robust audio Control Hub with tactile controls and a dial for quick access to playback and EQ settings. As a Dolby Atmos soundbar, it benefits from all of the optimized cinematic, gaming, and music presets and tuning that the technology offers.

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One interesting aspect of the ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar is that, in terms of features, it's pretty much on par with a gaming headset. It supports chat, thanks to the built-in Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) microphones, for clear communication when gaming or on Discord. The ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar is also versatile in its connectivity, with Aux, Optical, USB-C, HDMI, and Bluetooth inputs. There's also an HDMI (eARC) port like most soundbars for TVs, with 4K 120Hz pass-through via HDMI 2.1.

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Will the ROG Gjallar soundbar's built-in microphones work as a system-wide PC microphone for Discord and voice chat without a headset?

Yes. The article states the ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar includes built-in Acoustic Echo Cancellation microphones and supports chat for clear communication on Discord and gaming, and it is designed to work across PC, PlayStation, and mobile devices.

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Will the integrated USB hub allow connecting a keyboard/mouse for a console, or is it limited to storage and simple peripherals?

The article states the soundbar features an integrated USB hub with two USB-A ports for connecting peripherals and external storage. Therefore it can be used for keyboards or mice as well as storage.

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And it doesn't stop there, as it also features an integrated USB hub with two USB-A ports for connecting peripherals and external storage.