Hats off to the BlueAnt Soundblade, as the under-monitor gaming soundbar has convinced me that using standalone desk speakers is once again worthwhile. I’ve tried to get back into having some sort of external audio solution within my PC setup, don’t get me wrong, but it always ends in me getting tired of the clutter and falling back to either a headset or subpar integrated speakers.
For $199.99, the BlueAnt Soundblade sits under most of the best gaming monitor models and serves punchy audio. For the money, I think you’re getting a pretty powerful soundbar for gaming that won’t dominate your desk with garish gamery looks. In today’s world of RGB domination and edgy designs, that’s pretty important, especially since many players will still be looking for something that benefits game audio. Yes, the 120W system can get incredibly loud, but it also takes footsteps, gunshots, and other specific sound elements and gives them a valuable boost.
