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May 10, 2022 7:09 PM

LG UltraGear GP9 20W Hi-Fi Quad DAC Gaming Speaker

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BuyDig has LG UltraGear GP9 20W Hi-Fi Quad DAC Gaming Speaker (LGGP9) for $199 after applying promo code CDR25 at checkout. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

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Product Features:
  • 3D Surround Sound: Audio Customized by Genre for FPS or RTS
  • DTS Headphone:X: Delivers Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound to Your Headset
  • Built-In Hi-Fi Quad DAC: For a Lifelike Audio Gaming Experience
  • Voice Chat Gaming Speaker: Built-In Microphone for Clear Voice Chat Without a Headset
  • Up To 6 Hour Battery Life
  • Customizable EQ Sound: Control and Customize EQ Mode to Fit Your Needs

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $300.99 lower (60% savings) than the list price of $499.99.
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year Warranty
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BuyDig has LG UltraGear GP9 20W Hi-Fi Quad DAC Gaming Speaker (LGGP9) for $199 after applying promo code CDR25 at checkout. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Product Features:
  • 3D Surround Sound: Audio Customized by Genre for FPS or RTS
  • DTS Headphone:X: Delivers Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound to Your Headset
  • Built-In Hi-Fi Quad DAC: For a Lifelike Audio Gaming Experience
  • Voice Chat Gaming Speaker: Built-In Microphone for Clear Voice Chat Without a Headset
  • Up To 6 Hour Battery Life
  • Customizable EQ Sound: Control and Customize EQ Mode to Fit Your Needs

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $300.99 lower (60% savings) than the list price of $499.99.
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Information about BuyDig's return policy here.
  • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.

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May 11, 2022 11:13 PM
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cuoreesitanteMay 11, 2022 11:13 PM
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Quote from jsuh0 View quoted comment :
Buy a cheap desktop amplifier like the Aiyima A07 for $80 and compact passive speakers like the Mirage nanosats for $50 a pair on ebay/fb marketplace and you'll have a computer stereo 2.0 that beats any Bluetooth or powered speaker setup below $500.
Misses the point of having a convenient portable single package of a new product with a real warranty. If one is buying a sound bar you can assume sound quality is not going to be the top priority.
May 12, 2022 1:46 AM
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MxChrisMay 12, 2022 1:46 AM
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Looks corny to me honestly.

I've been using a Bose Cinemate I picked up on Craigslist for years now. If you have space for that ridiculous subwoofer it makes for a great PC speaker setup.
May 12, 2022 3:34 PM
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xxjeffdoggxxMay 12, 2022 3:34 PM
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What makes this a gaming speaker? Is that just advertising verbiage to charge more?
May 12, 2022 6:10 PM
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rockedyaMay 12, 2022 6:10 PM
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Quote from xxjeffdoggxx View quoted comment :
What makes this a gaming speaker? Is that just advertising verbiage to charge more?
I believe it's due to its "positional" sound when using as a speaker. I think it's going for a headphone replacement, hence the noise canceling part as well. I guess theoretically you would be able to communicate clearly when using a speaker, which normally doesn't happen unless you have a super cardioid mic or something like that. Honestly, that dac is usually 200ish by itself so I'm tempted just to use it for that.
May 14, 2022 3:03 AM
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Shake-N-BakeMay 14, 2022 3:03 AM
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The original $400 is insane. Even $200 seems high. The only reason I could see owning something like this is if you plan on traveling with your laptop. Otherwise, you can get better studio speakers for the same price or cheaper. Shoot, my Dolby Atmos surround system was $260 (open box).
May 14, 2022 3:34 AM
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Dmeech999May 14, 2022 3:34 AM
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Quad DAC? Is this in the same line of thinking as using a second calculator to check the first calculators work?
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May 14, 2022 4:03 AM
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Mike CMay 14, 2022 4:03 AM
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Posting the obligatory video on the GP9 from LTT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY5AQhEeTc0

One thing that is neat (to me) is that the shape of the speaker fits right into the vshaped area created by the feet of so many gaming monitors nowadays where nothing fits and looks right. I use vesa to mount to monitor arms so it doesn't personally help me... but it would work well for many setup pics I see on my discords.

Also, what makes this a gaming soundbar is the built in microphone with the supposedly effective noise cancelling so gaming audio (or any sound coming from the sound bar) is eliminated / cancelled out so that the people you are talking to via the mic can't hear it. It also has a 4 pole headset jack, unlike most other sound bars, for when you do have to use a headset to respect other people sharing your space.

All that said... yeah $400 is nuts. I can see why with that ESS9038 implementation, but imho that DAC is overkill, they could have gone with a much cheaper one and lowered the price and no one would have known the difference... the people who care about a 9038 probably aren't looking at sound bars like this. $200 is obv better, but for me to try it out... needs to be $150 or less... mainly because I prefer a setup with stereo speakers spread farther apart, better speakers, etc. This would be a rare use case toy.

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May 14, 2022 4:09 AM
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make_moneysMay 14, 2022 4:09 AM
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Quote from xxjeffdoggxx View quoted comment :
What makes this a gaming speaker? Is that just advertising verbiage to charge more?
it has a microphone and built in DTS surround. Otherwise nothing i suppose aesthetics.
May 14, 2022 4:12 AM
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turok1134May 14, 2022 4:12 AM
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Quote from TenderLlama5521 View quoted comment :
Seems like such a niche product. Not sure who would buy this.
Niche?

It's a portable Bluetooth speaker.
May 14, 2022 4:35 AM
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LwdshBMay 14, 2022 4:35 AM
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Quote from maybe_just_one View quoted comment :
Didn't know PC soundbars existed.
For thos that cant afford or have the desk real estate for Bookshelves
May 14, 2022 4:42 AM
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make_moneysMay 14, 2022 4:42 AM
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Quote from MxChris View quoted comment :
Looks corny to me honestly.

I've been using a Bose Cinemate I picked up on Craigslist for years now. If you have space for that ridiculous subwoofer it makes for a great PC speaker setup.
LG designed this as a one stop shop for audio it even has a battery. But in doing so they made it such a niche product because those who want a specific unit will look elsewhere. A topping dx3pro+ is a more powerful unit if u want just a dac/amp combo for example. price does need to come down a bit more to make it more attractive.
May 14, 2022 4:55 AM
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zhaofeiMay 14, 2022 4:55 AM
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Hesitating. Looks like another white elephant.
May 14, 2022 5:55 AM
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LEOMHK1.0May 14, 2022 5:55 AM
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Quote from TenderLlama5521 View quoted comment :
Seems like such a niche product. Not sure who would buy this.
Keyword: Gaming

Same people that shell out big bucks for the latest CPU release because it grants them an additional 0.1 GHz advantage to their current rig.
May 14, 2022 6:21 AM
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Shock96May 14, 2022 6:21 AM
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I also have a Creative Katana V1. They are awesome.

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May 14, 2022 11:02 AM
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TenderLlama5521May 14, 2022 11:02 AM
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Quote from LEOMHK1.0 View quoted comment :
Keyword: Gaming

Same people that shell out big bucks for the latest CPU release because it grants them an additional 0.1 GHz advantage to their current rig.
I get that.

But if you're all about performance, you're getting a nice headset or dedicated receiver and passive speakers.

This is like… if you want some performance, a gaming aesthetic, want something portable, and have very limited space.

If one of those things isn't true, you're better off with something else.

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