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Dedicated followers of PCMag’s gaming coverage will recognize LumiSource as the maker of the BoomChairs: soft, comfy, floor rockers with built-in speakers that blow away the tiny tweeters mounted in your TV. Still, for all the BoomChair’s charms, you are still pretty much sitting on the floor. That makes it tricky to use with PC games. Also, whenever I have suggested putting one of these in my living room, my girlfriend has nixed the idea. At CES this year, though, the company is showing three new chairs that just might pass the girlfriend test.
 
The Admiral (Price TBA)
PC gamers can now belly up to their desktops with the Admiral. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary 30-by-32-by-43-inch office chair, complete with wheels and an adjustable headrest, tilt and tension control. But the Admiral also includes two 2-way speakers along with adjustable volume, so you can augment your desktop gaming experience.

Chance it will pass the girlfriend test: Excellent. “Just an office chair, sweetie.”
 
SkyLounger ($299)
The SkyLounger is still a floor-based model, but with a new design that should be a little more acceptable to your domestic partner. The 35-by-26.5-by-40-inch chair features chrome rails that lift you slightly off the floor. It has two 2-way speakers and a 4-inch subwoofer.

Chance it will pass the girlfriend test: Pretty good. “I bought it from Design Within Reach, honey.”
 
Stealth ($189)
Finally, the company is releasing the Stealth, basically a traditional boom chair with a little elevation and reinforced padded arrests. The speaker system is the same 3-inch 2-way speakers and a 4-inch subwoofer found on older models. The elevation is a good thing, but it does make it look a little like Captain Kirk’s chair on the Enterprise.

Chance it will pass the girlfriend test: Not likely. “But darling, you said you liked the last movie.”