Introduction
USB audio, Bluetooth 5.3, RGB lighting, 10W RMS power output and enhance volume design. Yes, you can enjoy all the useful features from the latest SonicGear IOX Bar 3 Stereo Bluetooth SoundBar. No sound card is needed with the USB audio built-in. Sound great? Let’s find out now…
Special Thanks
This review is possible thanks to below companies. Be sure to check them out…
- SonicGear for this SonicGear IOX Bar 3 Stereo Bluetooth SoundBar
Package Content & Design
Everything comes well-protected. There are SonicGear IOX Bar 3 and user manual in the package. That’s all. As you can see, there is a USB cable for both power and audio connection. No AUX connection here. Do take note…
Great build quality for the price thanks to sturdy plastic housing. Attractive design with cool cyber outlook. The big volume button in the center controls everything including power and LED light effects. It is also clickable to change audio mode – Bluetooth or USB audio.
Nothing at the back but the USB cable. And there are 2 long anti-skid pads at the bottom.
Performance Result
SonicGear IOX Bar 3 supports USB audio thanks to the built-in DAC. Just plug into your Windows PC or Mac, and you can start to enjoy it. By the way, Android devices are supported too. And the best part – everything is processed by itself. So you can get the best and clean audio from IOX Bar 3.
Outstanding Bluetooth range! One of the best Bluetooth devices that I have tested. Period. IOX Bar 3 can reach up to 10m+ with obstacles like wall easily. In addition, it has virtually no lag between video and audio. So it is great to play games, watch movie on your smartphone and tablet. All thanks to the latest Bluetooth 5.3 chipset.
20W can easily fill up a large quiet room. Good enough when you are close to it usually. In addition, you can’t miss the attractive LED light effects.
Sound Quality
The sound quality is great for the price. Slightly bright sound signature is what you get from IOX Bar 3. Yup, you are getting sharp and clear treble. It is performing well. Bass is decent for its size. You can feel some bass bumping here and there when close to it. But don’t expect much. In short, it’s your PC monitor’s great companion.
Advantages
- Sharp & clear treble
- Bluetooth & USB audio support
- Ultra-wide & fast Bluetooth
- Great build quality
- Attractive LED effects
- Portable & lightweight
Limitations
- No harm to have more bass
Conclusion
No sound card is needed! You can enjoy sharp and clear treble from SonicGear IOX Bar 3 directly. Don’t forget about the useful and stable Bluetooth connection too. Lastly, you can’t miss the attractive RGB lighting effects. Interested? Get yours at Lazada or Shopee now.