Best Gaming Chair with Speakers

Our overall best pick for gaming chairs with speakers goes to the GTRACING Music Gaming Chair. Combining surprisingly good audio quality with the comfort and stability that GTRACING chairs are known for, the Music Gaming Chair makes for a stellar all-around package.

There’s no shortage of $200 chairs out there that come with sub-par speakers, so it’s nice to see one that actually boasts good sound quality. Hardcore audiophiles may not be impressed, but make sure you’re comparing apples to apples—you’re not likely to find better sound quality without paying significantly more. Bluetooth devices are subject to interference, especially from other Bluetooth devices nearby, so make sure your local 2.4GHz band isn’t too crowded.

Speakers or not, no gaming chair is worth much if it’s not comfortable to sit in. Fortunately, the GTRACING Music Gaming Chair feels about as good on the back and butt as does its close cousin, the GTRACING GT099 (which you can read about in our roundup of the most comfortable gaming chair).

This chair is also built pretty well; it should last several years with proper care. The components fit together tightly and the chair feels firmly supportive and moves freely while you’re sitting in it. People who both game and work from home will appreciate the ability to “take your music with you” as you wheel around the room.

The GTRACING Music Gaming Chair isn’t perfect, though. One of its more noticeable shortcomings is how loud it is. It clanks and cracks a lot—not in such a way that it sounds like it’s about to fall apart, it’s just a heavy chair with a lot of heavy pieces, and they make a racket when you adjust them or lean on them.

Finally, some of the hinges and framing pieces on the underside of the chair are rather sharp and could pose a minor threat to loose clothing (or careless fingers). You may want to cover them with a bit of padding just to be safe.

All in all, if you’re looking for a solid chair with speakers that won’t run you the equivalent of several car payments, you can’t go wrong with this one.

For the ultimate in comfort, relaxation, and relatively good gaming ergonomics, look no further than the Giantex Leisure Curved Massage Chair. If you’re ready to spend upwards of $500 on a gaming chair, you’ll surely get many hours of enjoyment from this one.

Ergonomically speaking, console gaming is a more “relaxed” activity than PC gaming, in the sense that you don’t need to be quite as strict about your posture. The Giantex Leisure Curved Massage Chair is specially crafted for kicking back with a controller and getting a nice rumbly massage after a hard day’s work. You could comfortably sit in this chair all day and maintain good posture with little effort (though you should always take a stretch break at least every hour or two).

It’s also solidly built and can support up to 250 pounds, although it may be a bit narrow for gamers over about 175. The decent 12-month warranty and 30-day return period provide more than enough time to evaluate its durability and dimensions for yourself. The speakers aren’t the best, but they certainly aren’t bad; the massage function accounts for a sizeable portion of this chair’s price tag.

This chair doesn’t recline and the armrests aren’t adjustable, so if you can’t get comfortable in its default (i.e. only) position, it may not be the chair for you. It’s also not designed for typing or for gaming at a desk with a mouse and keyboard. You’re probably going to invite health problems at some point if you regularly use it for that purpose, but if you’re mainly looking for a console-friendly lounge chair, this one’s hard to beat.

If you want speakers in your chair but also want to make every dollar count, the X Rocker Surge might be just what you’re looking for at about $135. It even comes with a free set of RCA cables in case you don’t want to mess with Bluetooth (or just prefer the classic reliability of a wired connection).

These days, a lot of audio accessories seem heavily committed to just one way of doing things, which can be a bummer for a number of reasons. The X Rocker Surge is great in that it offers three different ways to pipe in your audio: through your existing headset, via Bluetooth, or with the included RCA cables. It’s always nice to have options as your needs change.

This chair is pretty good about “forcing” you to maintain good posture. Rocker chairs find a natural equilibrium as you sit in them; it’s pretty hard to hurt yourself with these, provided you take frequent breaks and stretch regularly.

The X Rocker Surge isn’t just for gaming, either. It’s also pretty darn comfy for reading, watching TV, or ensuring that your cat doesn’t have to jump as high in order to nap on you. There’s a downside to the fact that it sits directly on the floor, though: It really can’t be used as a PC chair or a gaming recliner.

The lack of armrests is a bit crummy, but it’s at least not a serious ergonomic problem. With your hands resting naturally in your lap (as they generally would be if you’re playing a game with a controller), your shoulders and elbows will probably be okay.

The chair is also a little on the flimsy side and may not support bigger-than-average users. Still, for small to average gamers on a budget, it deserves consideration.

If you like the idea of a chair that has speakers and massages you but aren’t quite ready to spend $550 on the Giantex, consider the significantly more affordable BestMassage Curved Shiatsu Massage Chair.

The BestMassage Curved Shiatsu Massage Chair is nice and plush, and easy to fall asleep in. It’s also height-adjustable, which is a fairly uncommon (and welcome) feature in massage chairs. Like most similar chairs, though, it’s great for console gaming or watching TV, but not so great for PC tasks.

There are also a few other nice extra features, like a slot for your phone to live in and support for 3D surround sound (which isn’t as common in gaming chairs as you might think).

Sadly, if you’ve got your heart set on the massage feature, you might want to look elsewhere. It’s kind of weak, even on the highest setting, and some owners complain that the massage zones don’t really hit the “right” areas.

It’s also worth noting that this chair is even less suitable for the big and tall crowd than most chairs are. It tops out at 200 pounds, which is an unusually low weight limit. One has to wonder if that means the chair itself is poorly built (although it doesn’t seem to be) or if the delicate electronics are the problem.

X Rocker is mostly known for their rocker chairs that sit directly on the floor, but they do make traditional rolling chairs here and there. The X Rocker Executive Gaming Chair is an affordable and reasonably well-built choice for gamers that want speakers but don’t want to sit on the floor.

All too often, affordability in gaming chairs translates to “not all that pleasant to sit on.” The X Rocker Executive Gaming Chair is surprisingly comfortable, especially when compared to similarly priced competitors. It’s plush, yet firm enough to be supportive. One size fits most butts and the back is nice and wide.

This chair has limited adjustment options. It doesn’t recline and the armrests can’t be adjusted, so if you don’t find it comfortable out of the box, you likely never will. What’s more, most X Rocker products come with far shorter warranties than the unofficial industry standard of 12 months (just 30 days for returns and 90 days for warranty service on defective parts).

Finally, the X Rocker Executive Gaming Chair comes with speakers that sound pretty good—as long as you keep the volume below about 75 percent. Audio starts to sound a little distorted as it gets louder, and there’s a noticeable level of hissing/crackling once you start to approach max volume. (In a way, this isn’t such a bad thing; you should generally not make a habit of maxing out the volume, as it tends to reduce a speaker’s lifespan.)

While this chair might come with more caveats than some of our other recommendations, it’s still a pretty comfortable one that can be had for just $170—definitely a good deal for an entry-level gaming chair with built-in speakers. Consider a third party extended warranty if you’re worried about X Rocker’s lackluster guarantee.

Here’s another decent recliner with speakers from X Rocker. The Ace Bayou X Rocker has a lot going for it; it really stands out from the crowd when compared to similar chairs in the $150-$200 range – checkout the best gaming chair under $200.

Bluetooth definitely dominates the wireless audio market (because it’s universal and convenient), but at least for some, it’s not always the best option. It’s got a pretty limited range, frequent connectivity issues, and it’s highly vulnerable to interference from other wireless devices. The Ace Bayou X Rocker uses its own non-Bluetooth wireless transmitter to sidestep most of those problems. Yes, you have to install drivers, but in exchange, you get superior range and sound quality, and a signal that’s much less likely to be disrupted by your other gadgets.

While the need to install fresh audio drivers may be mildly inconvenient, the Ace Bayou X Rocker’s control panel definitely isn’t. It’s nicely situated on the side of the seat in a position that’s easy to reach when you want to find it and hard to accidentally bump when you don’t. The armrests can be adjusted, too, but sadly, the seat height can’t. This chair also doesn’t recline. Still, all things considered, it’s a very solid gaming chair with above-average sound quality for a killer price (about $160).

If the Ace Bayou X Rocker wasn’t quite maneuverable enough for you, try the X Rocker Pro Series Pedestal gaming chair. It’s got more adjustment options and free RCA cables, but may be a little less comfortable, especially if you’re taller than average.

The X Rocker Pro Series Pedestal is a bit pricier than some of its cousins, but it’s sturdily built and has pretty great speakers for the money. It tilts and swivels more freely than some of our other favorite gaming chairs with speakers, and it also has a more generous weight limit (up to 300 pounds).

Like the Ace Bayou X Rocker, it uses a non-Bluetooth wireless audio transmitter for better range and sound quality at the cost of, well, not using the more universal and convenient Bluetooth protocol. Should you prefer a wired connection, you can use the included RCA cables or plug in your own 3.5mm headphones.

This chair will be comfortable for some, but definitely not for everyone. It sits just 11” off the floor and can’t be adjusted vertically. Users over 6’ or so may not like having to stretch their legs out, and sitting with your feet flat on the floor may feel equally strange. The back is angled rather steeply, but doesn’t have a lumbar pillow; that combination will also prove uncomfortable for some users.

The wireless audio transmitter shuts off after a relatively short period of inactivity, necessitating a manual restart to resume gaming. The hiss from the speakers when they’re on but not receiving a signal is also grating to listen to.

The Ace Bayou X Rocker isn’t perfect, but few chairs are. If you’re under 6’ tall and don’t mind sitting low to the ground, you may find that its strengths outweigh its drawbacks.

If sound quality is your top priority when it comes to gaming chairs that have speakers, the X Rocker Pro H3 is a strong contender.

The X Rocker Pro H3 may not have some of the bells and whistles that other chairs have, but it makes up for it with some of the best speakers you’re likely to find in this price range. For just north of $200, you get five solid mid-range speakers: two on each side and a subwoofer in the back. They sound noticeably better than most other comparable models, so if the speakers in your chair are what you care most about, this one is worth investigating.

Like several of our other favorites on this list, the X Rocker Pro H3 can play audio via a non-Bluetooth wireless transmitter, a 3.5mm headphone jack, or the included RCA cables. No matter which you prefer, you’ll get deep bass and clear sound; you’d have to spend quite a bit more to get a better audio experience. The chair itself is also solidly built and supports up to 275 pounds…

…for the most part. The armrests are a little flimsy and feel liable to break if they were to take a moderately hard hit. The stitching is also cheap and shallow, which seems to be a common complaint about some of X Rocker’s products. You may want to be extra gentle if you want the upholstery to last a while.

Unfortunately, while the speakers are pretty good overall, there are some potential electrical concerns to think about. Some owners complain of reversed or loose wiring out of the box, or of speakers failing prematurely with no obvious cause. If you’re concerned about that, picking up a third party warranty for an extra $20 or so may be a good idea.

Console gamers in particular usually need somewhere to stash games, cables, and accessories. What’s more convenient than the same place you sit to play? The X Rocker Triple Flip Storage Ottoman Sound Chair is a great choice for small homes or for gamers who like to organize efficiently.

There’s a wide variety of gaming chairs with speakers out there, but few also give you a place to put a decent amount of gear. If space is at a premium for you, being able to stow 7+ cubic feet of stuff is a real boon. There’s a downside, though; the fact that the base of the chair is hollow necessarily reduces the weight it can support, so this chair isn’t recommended for users over 200 pounds.

It’s also pretty comfortable, even for extended play sessions, but there’s a caveat: It looks like a recliner, but it isn’t one. The back only has one fixed position (not counting the folded-down position it ships in, but it’s little more than a footrest in that configuration). There’s also no footrest, and the chair doesn’t swivel and can’t be adjusted vertically. What you see in the photo is pretty much what you get.

Out of the box, the chair only accepts wired audio inputs (3.5mm or RCA). Some gamers won’t mind the lack of a wireless option, but if cutting the cord matters to you, you’ll have to drop some extra cash for the optional wireless kit or a generic Bluetooth to 3.5mm adapter.

Here’s another solid choice for gamers looking to spend less on a gaming chair with speakers. For just $170, the X Rocker II SE offers a comfortable, easy-to-clean gaming experience with average sound quality.

Gaming chairs under $200 can be tricky to shop for; some are junk, but others are of reasonably good quality. The X Rocker II SE is surprisingly comfortable and sturdy for a budget chair, but like most rockers that sit directly on the floor, it may be awkward for extra-tall gamers. If you have long legs, keeping your feet flat on the floor will mean that you find yourself leaning back at a pretty steep angle, which may not be comfortable or allow for a good viewing angle. Similarly, stretching your legs all the way out might shift your center of gravity too far forward. This chair is best for average or travel-sized gamers.

The II SE is a low-maintenance chair, which is nice. Its faux leather is easy to clean and resists most stains, but it’s less resistant to cuts and punctures. It folds for easy storage and it’s not too heavy—some gaming chairs weigh twice as much.

The price tag is small too, but that means you only get some pretty basic features. There’s no wireless audio connectivity; 3.5mm or RCA cables are required. What’s more, like the X Rocker Executive Gaming Chair, the speakers are just so-so. Audio from the speakers sounds flat or overly compressed, and you’ll get some hissing at high volume levels.

Finally, the armrests are just as likely to comfortably support your arms as they are to jab you in the sides. The distance between them is just 19 inches, which is on the narrower end of average. They can be moved out the way, though.

When it comes to budget gaming chairs with speakers, you can do a lot worse.