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I’ve never been someone who could exclusively wear headphones. That’s why when I first built my desktop PC in 2018, I decided to get a cheap Sceptre monitor with built-in speakers. Since then, I’ve upgraded to an AOC (thanks to The Sypnotix) and only use the Sceptre as an occasional second screen.

I put off buying any speakers, but they were honestly something I really needed, so I’m happy to be reviewing the Redragon GS510 Waltz RGB Desktop Speakers for The Sypnotix. These RGB speakers come in at an incredibly low price tag of $29.99. Can speakers at this price point deliver quality sound, or would it be better to spend a bit extra? Spoiler alert: the Redragon GS510 speakers provide solid sound for the price, and the RGB satisfies every gamer’s thirst for a colorful setup.

Tech Specs

For those of you who know what you’re looking for even in cheap speakers, here are the tech specs.

Product Specs +

USB + 3.5mm connector
Power Input: 5V
Speaker RMS: 3Wx2
Frequency: 160Hz~20KHz
Signal to noise ratio: ≥60db

Sound Quality

The most important thing about speakers or any audio device is their sound quality. Now, I may not be an audiophile but, like most people, I do enjoy listening to music. I also have a deep appreciation for the way sound is used in movies and media to enhance a moment or create a mood.

That said, I think these are pretty decent speakers for $30. Obviously, with the cheap price tag, you can’t expect them to compete with high-end speakers, but if you’re building a PC on a budget or you just don’t care to spend a lot on your speakers, I think you’d be perfectly happy with these.

I’ve had very clear sound out of them and no issues with buzzing, stuttering, static, or any other type of unwanted sound that can sometimes plague our audio devices. Before receiving these speakers, I was either using headphones or the built-in speakers on my first monitor.

While my headphones have crisper sound than the speakers, the Redragon speakers are noticeably better than the built-ins on the monitor. That’s probably to be expected, but it’s definitely nice to have something that produces a richer, higher-quality sound.

I also love the sort of “surround sound” effect I get with these as compared to the monitor. Since these can be placed on either side of my desk as opposed to just right in front of me, it really makes me feel like I’m in the middle of the sound, if that makes sense. It also performs better for sounds that play only out of one speaker at a time or have a panning effect.

Although Redragon lists these as “gaming” speakers on their website, I don’t see anything special about them that would make them better for gaming than for music, movies, or other general uses. In their listing on Amazon, they do write that the speakers can be used for “gaming, movies, and music” so I can only assume that writing “gaming” in the title is just a marketing tactic.

I’m just your average user telling you what I think of the speakers in terms of what I can experience with my own ears. In terms of actual numbers, Redragon lists the frequency of these speakers as 160Hz~20KHz and the signal to noise ratio as ≥60db.

RGB

Redragon is marketing these as “gaming” speakers and what would a “gaming” product be without RGB? I love RGB, so I think this is a fantastic touch, and I’m surprised that a pair of speakers this cheap would have RGB in them at all.

Of course, because of the low price tag, the RGB is not very customizable. You only have four preset modes to choose from. The default mode that you will see every time you turn the speakers on is a dancing rainbow effect. It kind of reminds me of the “fire” effect you see on Razer keyboards. More accurately, it is probably a rainbow wave effect played at a fast speed, but since the colors of the left and right strip aren’t synchronized, it looks like a dancing rainbow.

The other three effects are spectrum cycling (my favorite), breathing red, and static rainbow. You can also turn the lights off completely while still having the speakers on. Though there isn’t a whole lot to choose from, I still think the effects are nice and most people can probably find one they like. I actually like all of them except for the breathing red effect.

They’re also easy to toggle through. You simply touch the top of the left speaker and the color changes immediately. The touchpad is super responsive, as well, unlike some of the touchpads I’ve encountered on headphones that try to make use of this technology.

For the price of these speakers, I’m really happy with the RGB effects. They spice up an otherwise boring black body and are easy to operate.

Convenience

These speakers have (or lack) some features that I’m categorizing under convenience. I wanted to spend a little time on these features because if you’re a prospective buyer, they may change how you feel about the speakers.

Plug and Play

The Redragon GS510 speakers are listed as plug and play, and they are, but I wanted to mention something about the power. These speakers use a USB port to power themselves, so they will plug into both a USB port and the audio out jack.

So, instead of being speakers that you have to plug into your power strip, they are powered by your PC. I think some people will really like this feature. I certainly do, since I already have so many cords plugged into my power strip as it is. However, I’m sure some others would prefer their speakers to plug into a power strip instead.

No Headphone Jack

Speaking of plugging things in, you cannot plug headphones into these speakers because there is no headphone jack. This is kind of disappointing, but not a deal-breaker for me. Personally, I would rather give up the headphone jack than the RGB.

Size

These speakers are not very big, which is great for my small desk. They’re not tiny, either, but they don’t take up a ton of space. By my own measurements, they’re about 3” wide, 3” deep, and 6.5” tall.

Because my desk is so small, I kind of have to place them right in front of my monitors. They’re short enough that they don’t block the view of my AOC C24G1 monitor. They do cover some of the screen on my Sceptre, but I’m going to blame the Sceptre for that as I’ve always hated the fact that its height can’t be raised.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a pair of budget speakers, the Redragon GS510 are a great option. They have decent sound quality and a nice array of RGB effects. They take power from your pc so they won’t add another plug to your already chaotic power strip. They’re small without being compact, meaning they’ll fit on most desks but still have enough hardware for decent sound. Their greatest downfall is probably that they don’t have a headphone jack. Honestly, for $30, you can’t go wrong with these.

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Seri

A writer by day and gamer by night, Seri’s most prized possession is her computer. In fact, she built her desktop PC herself and repaired her college laptop with nothing but Google, Reddit, and determination to guide her. This do-it-yourself attitude was born from frugalness, so if you see Seri raving about something, it’s probably worth the price.