Alongside a new premium controller and gaming monitor, Asus has introduced the ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar, a compact desktop audio system that pairs a multi-driver soundbar with a wireless subwoofer and a wired control hub.
Three-way speaker design and Dolby Atmos support
The soundbar is built to sit neatly beneath a monitor and houses left and right full-range drivers, two high-fidelity tweeters, and a pair of upward-firing speakers. Users can disable the upward-firing units when height-channel effects are not needed. Together, the drivers deliver a 2.1.2-channel surround sound experience with Dolby Atmos processing.
Wired and wireless connectivity with HDMI 2.1 passthrough
Physical connections include a 3.5 mm aux input, an optical audio port, USB-C, and an HDMI 2.1 eARC port that supports 4K at 120 Hz passthrough. Bluetooth 5.3 is onboard for multi-device wireless streaming, and two side-mounted USB-A ports turn the soundbar into a built-in USB hub. The system is compatible with PC, Mac, mobile devices, and current-generation consoles from PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo.
Control hub with display and AEC microphones
A separate all-in-one control hub connects to the soundbar through a wired link. A rotating knob with an integrated LCD panel shows audio status, while physical buttons below the screen allow rapid switching between input sources. From the hub, users can adjust volume, manage playback, cycle through EQ profiles, and customise the soundbar’s RGB lighting. The system also features Acoustic Echo Cancellation microphones backed by a dedicated digital signal processor, designed to filter out in-game audio and teammates’ voices during chat.
Wireless subwoofer for low-end impact
The matching 6.5-inch subwoofer, rated at 65 W, measures 35 cm in height and 30 cm in length. It connects wirelessly over a 5 GHz link to maintain low-latency bass reproduction, which Asus says provides deep low-end frequencies and a more cinematic audio experience. Pricing and availability for the ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar have not yet been announced.
Source: rog.asus.com