{
  "id": 3233173,
  "title": "ASUS’s $600 ROG soundbar lets you trash-talk without a headset, and it’s finally in the US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/asuss-600-rog-soundbar-lets-you-trash-talk-without-a-headset-and-its",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T09:26:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/asuss-600-rog-soundbar-lets-you-trash-talk-without-a-headset-and-its-finally-in-the-us/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ASUS has launched the ROG Gjallar, its first gaming soundbar available in the US for $599.99. The soundbar is part of the premium category and comes with a separate LCD control hub featuring built-in microphones. This setup allows users to engage in multiplayer games and communicate with their team without wearing a headset or using a standalone microphone. The 2.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos system includes four 50mm full-range drivers, two 27mm tweeters, and upward-firing channels, powered by a separate 6.5-inch subwoofer connected via a wireless 5GHz link. The system is equipped with multiple ports, including HDMI 2.1 (eARC and 4K/120Hz passthrough), USB-C, optical, 3.5mm AUX, and Bluetooth 5.3. It supports various devices like PCs, Macs, gaming consoles, TVs, and mobile devices, with additional USB-A ports for dongles and other peripherals. The control hub can handle input switching, EQ adjustments, playback control, and Aura RGB lighting management. While the Gjallar costs $100 more than a comparable LG soundbar, it offers advantages such as a wireless subwoofer, dedicated height channels, and broader connectivity. ASUS is currently accepting sign-ups for stock, which may be limited initially.",
  "summary": "ASUS’ first ROG gaming soundbar combines 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos, a wireless subwoofer, and built-in noise-canceling microphones designed for headset-free multiplayer.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}