Razer Leviathan worth it for a small 5.1 setup?

GarnetDevil · June 19, 2015

I'll upgrade my speaker system (soon) for my computer and TV (So no big setup, just small, plain, simple)

Then I came across the Razer Leviathan (A 5-speaker soundbar + 1 subwoofer = $199)

is the system worth for my need?

ZetZet · June 19, 2015

No. Razer and sound just don't go together.

d3sl91 · June 19, 2015

Do you want a soundbar instead of true surround? Sure, it would work and would sound "fine". But $200 in audio is $200 in audio....in Home Theater terms, that's not much.

GarnetDevil · June 19, 2015

Do you want a soundbar instead of true surround? Sure, it would work and would sound "fine". But $200 in audio is $200 in audio....in Home Theater terms, that's not much.

It's not much of a Home Theater, I just want a convenience setup to listen to music and such, no need to go HT because it's going to be in my room

Stagea · June 19, 2015

I'll upgrade my speaker system (soon) for my computer and TV (So no big setup, just small, plain, simple)

Then I came across the Razer Leviathan (A 5-speaker soundbar + 1 subwoofer = $199)

is the system worth for my need?

A sound bar can work as long as you set your expectations right. A true 5.1 setup is almost always better (at least for directional audio).

If you're into bars, this might be worth a look too:

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/polk-sound-bar-5500/prod15670182.ip

You'd want the extra width on a sound bar to provide an immersive environment (for some audible channel separation). The Razer seems too narrow for anything more than desktop use.

GarnetDevil · June 20, 2015

A sound bar can work as long as you set your expectations right. A true 5.1 setup is almost always better (at least for directional audio).

If you're into bars, this might be worth a look too:

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/polk-sound-bar-5500/prod15670182.ip

You'd want the extra width on a sound bar to provide an immersive environment (for some audible channel separation). The Razer seems too narrow for anything more than desktop use.

Can you give me the name of the product so that I can google?

It's not accessible where I live

Stagea · June 20, 2015

Can you give me the name of the product so that I can google?

It's not accessible where I live

Polk SB 5500. It's 189.88 USD at Sam's Club.

Sagacity · June 29, 2015

You'd be better off purchasing a Logitech system and paying someone $50 to set it up. That is, if your trouble is setting it up. If you just don't want to mount things, don't. Get wall adhesive stuff, or duct tape it.