Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
On this episode of ROG Pulse, Jake and Whitson take a first look at the newly announced ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar, which brings immersive audio to your gaming setup in a compact, desktop-friendly form factor.
While many gamers focus on headsets for their audio experience, the ROG Gjallar offers a different approach, delivering rich sound, clean design, and easy integration into your gaming space. In this episode, we walk through the soundbar's design, features, and intended use cases, and discuss where it fits within the broader ROG audio lineup. This is the focused VOD cut from our weekly live show, tailored to give you a closer look at one of the newest additions to the Republic of Gamers ecosystem.
In This Episode:
* Unboxing the ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar
* Design, features, & connectivity options
* Setting subwoofer volume in Gear Link & enabling Dolby Atmos
* Why a soundbar might make sense for PC gaming
* How the Gjallar fits into the ROG audio lineup
Links & Resources:
Check out the ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar: rog.asus.com/headsets-audio/gaming-speakers/rog-gjallar-gaming-soundbar
Explore the full ROG audio lineup: rog.asus.com/headsets-audio
About ROG Pulse:
ROG Pulse is your inside look at what’s happening behind the scenes at the Republic of Gamers. On the show we unbox new hardware, walk through setup guides, and discuss the latest in gaming and PC tech. We stream live every Thursday at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT on YouTube and Twitch, with edited episodes posted to YouTube afterward. Watch the full show live to take part in giveaways, get ROG Elite points, hear about the week's best deals, and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Unboxing the ROG Gjallar
08:06 Setup tips & best ROG Gjallar settings
11:48 Who is a gaming soundbar for?
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On this episode of ROG Pulse, Jake and Whitson take a first look at the newly announced ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar, which brings immersive audio to your gaming setup in a compact, desktop-friendly form factor.
While many gamers focus on headsets for their audio experience, the ROG Gjallar offers a different approach, delivering rich sound, clean design, and easy integration into your gaming space. In this episode, we walk through the soundbar's design, features, and intended use cases, and discuss where it fits within the broader ROG audio lineup. This is the focused VOD cut from our weekly live show, tailored to give you a closer look at one of the newest additions to the Republic of Gamers ecosystem.
In This Episode:
* Unboxing the ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar
* Design, features, & connectivity options
* Setting subwoofer volume in Gear Link & enabling Dolby Atmos
* Why a soundbar might make sense for PC gaming
* How the Gjallar fits into the ROG audio lineup
Links & Resources:
Check out the ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar: rog.asus.com/headsets-audio/gaming-speakers/rog-gjallar-gaming-soundbar
Explore the full ROG audio lineup: rog.asus.com/headsets-audio
About ROG Pulse:
ROG Pulse is your inside look at what’s happening behind the scenes at the Republic of Gamers. On the show we unbox new hardware, walk through setup guides, and discuss the latest in gaming and PC tech. We stream live every Thursday at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT on YouTube and Twitch, with edited episodes posted to YouTube afterward. Watch the full show live to take part in giveaways, get ROG Elite points, hear about the week's best deals, and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Unboxing the ROG Gjallar
08:06 Setup tips & best ROG Gjallar settings
11:48 Who is a gaming soundbar for?
Subscribe for weekly gaming tech deep dives and live streams!
Join the Republic:
instagram.com/asusrog
twitter.com/ASUS_ROG
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![A mini secondary display for your gaming setup | ROG Strix XG129C Unboxing
On this episode of ROG Pulse, Jake and Eric check out the latest display from ROG — and it’s not your typical gaming monitor.
Designed for gamers who want a compact secondary display for system stats, Twitch chat, or other content, the XG129C packs a quality IPS panel into a clean, space‑saving design. In this episode, we walk through the monitor’s build, core features, and use cases. This is the focused VOD cut from our weekly live show, tailored to give you a clear first look at the ROG Strix XG129C.
In This Episode:
* Unboxing the ROG Strix XG129C display
* Design, size, and build quality overview
* Key gaming features and use cases
Links & Resources:
Check out the ROG Strix XG129C: https://rog.asus.com/monitors/below-23-inches/rog-strix-xg129c/
Explore the full ROG monitor lineup: https://rog.asus.com/monitors/
About ROG Pulse:
ROG Pulse is your inside look at what’s happening behind the scenes at the Republic of Gamers. On the show we unbox new hardware, walk through setup guides, and discuss the latest in gaming and PC tech. We stream live every Thursday at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT on YouTube and Twitch, with edited episodes posted to YouTube afterward. Watch the full show live to take part in giveaways, get ROG Elite points, hear about the weeks best deals, and more!
Chapters:
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Subscribe for weekly gaming tech deep dives and live streams!
Join the Republic:
https://www.instagram.com/asusrog
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https://www.twitch.tv/asusrog
https://discord.com/invite/Sxv2XBpSRc A mini secondary display for your gaming setup | ROG Strix XG129C Unboxing](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aL62IUqRTnA/mqdefault.jpg)

