RGB Bluetooth Gaming Soundbar by Laser
Summary: A solid speaker with a decent range of inputs, hampered by some variable audio output.
3
Stifled Sound
Many, many years ago, before the advent of inbuilt rechargeable batteries, we had to use replaceable batteries in our devices. I remember owning a vibrant red radio that I was able to take on holidays because I could power it with batteries… it was great being able to listen to music on the radio wherever I went… the speaker wasn’t anything special… but it got the job done.
With the advent of readily accessible internal rechargeable batteries we can now take our music with us wherever we want and we can even listen to many different sources of audio. The RGB Bluetooth Gaming Soundbar by Laser is just like the modern version of my old radio… unfortunately the speakers haven’t really progressed as much as everything else but I’ll get to that a bit more later.
Initial impressions of the unit are good, it has a decent bit of weight to it and feels like it is quite sturdily made. The input options are decent, ranging from standard aux 3.5mm jack to the noted Bluetooth, USB or even Micro SD card. Pairing with the speaker was simple on my Samsung phone and I was up and running in no time. When you first turn the unit on a voice informs you of that fact. Whilst connected via Bluetooth you can pause your playback with the designated button and resume via the same. There are numerous RGB modes that can be selected by holding down the play/pause button but they mostly seem to shift which lights are the focus and the colour.
In regards to interactive colour… though it isn’t stated as exactly being interactive the marketing does mention “The soundbar’s RGB lights add dynamic effects to your desk or gaming space. Choose different modes or switch off the lights to match your mood.” and whilst I did notice some responsive colour changing it mostly seemed fairly static or abrupt, not the sort of pulsing and frequency‑linked colour changes you might think of when you imagine an RGB music setup.
The audio though was a bit interesting. My initial impression was that it was quite underwhelming and whilst that did improve somewhat it seems quite variable and I think it might be in part due to it depending quite a bit on where you place it and the sort of surface you rest it on. I don’t know whether this is an issue with the speakers themselves, their orientation within the setup or perhaps the material and design of the unit itself but it certainly led to some variable results with audio output. At best I would say it is somewhat anaemic and lacks any real warmth. Having said that, for the sake of being able to take it with you wherever you go and having the multiple input options it still represents a decent option for on‑the‑go audio.
Final Thoughts:
If you don’t have any dedicated speakers for your gaming set up… or you want speakers that you can use with your computer but also take on holidays… then this might be a decent option for you. In regards to using with a desktop, it is worth noting that the supplied aux 3.5mm cable is quite short so you would either need to place the unit close to your aux output… or purchase a longer cable for use.
About the Author
Chris O'Connor Father of four, husband of one and all round oddity. Gaming at home since about 1982 with a Sinclair ZX Spectrum. Moving on to the more traditional PC genre in the years that followed with the classic Jump Joe and Alley Cat. CGA, EGA, VGA and beyond PC's have been central to my gaming but I've also enjoyed consoles and hand helds along the way (who remembers the Atari Lynx?). Would have been actor/film maker, jack of many trades master of none.
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