Govo Gosurround 999 Review: Real Surround Sound on a Budget?

Edited By Ayaz FarooqiWritten By Ayaz FarooqiPublished: Oct 24, 2025, 13:29 IST | Updated: Oct 24, 2025, 13:29 IST

The Gosurround 999 comes with a 660W peak output, Dolby Audio support, dual subwoofers and a full 5.2 surround setup.

I’ve tested plenty of budget audio systems over the years, and most of them promise “home theater” experience but end up giving you just loud bass and flat sound. So when the Govo Gosurround 999 arrived for testing, I honestly didn’t expect much. Govo is a relatively new Indian brand, slowly making its name in the affordable audio space, and this 5.2 channel setup sounded ambitious on paper.

The company claims 660W peak output, Dolby Audio support, dual subwoofers, and a full surround setup. This all for around Rs. 10,000. Which I feel is quite a bold claim for this price range. I spent three weeks testing it across movies, music, and gaming. Here’s how it actually performed.

Design and Build: The first thing you notice when you unbox it is that this is a full 5.2 setup with one main soundbar, two rear satellite speakers, and two 6.5-inch subwoofers. So this is not something you just place in front of your TV and forget about. It needs space and a bit of setup planning.

The design language is simple. Everything comes in a Platinum Black finish. The soundbar and satellite speakers have a matte texture with metal grilles over the drivers, while the subwoofers have a bit of heft to them, which is good for bass performance. Nothing feels fragile or poorly built. Of course, it’s not in the same league as Sony or JBL units, but at this price, the build quality is solid. Quite impressive.

There’s a small LED display on the soundbar that shows volume levels and modes. It’s bright enough to be properly visible from a distance. The remote is plain plastic but feels fine in the hand. It has all the essentials: volume, input, EQ presets, and bass-treble adjustments.

Setting it up takes some patience. All the speakers and subs are wired, so you’ll have to run cables across your room. It took me around 20 minutes to neatly route the cables along the walls and furniture edges. But once you’re done, it feels worth it. The wired connections mean no lag, no signal drops.

Connectivity: In connectivity options, you get HDMI ARC, Optical, Bluetooth 5.3, AUX, and even a USB port. Pretty much everything you could ask for at this price. HDMI ARC worked beautifully with my TV. The optical input worked equally well when I tested it on an older TV. Bluetooth pairing was quick and stayed stable up to around 10 meters. Streaming from the phone was also lag-free even for videos, which is rare for budget systems. The USB port lets you play music directly from a flash drive, though I didn’t use it.

The system supports Dolby Digital 5.1 decoding, so when you feed it the right content, it distributes the audio properly across all channels. That’s when you start feeling the difference compared to a simple stereo soundbar.

Sound Performance: For a system that costs Rs. 10,000, the sound of the Govo Gosurround 999 feels well-balanced. You get three racetrack drivers inside the main soundbar and two 6.5-inch side-firing subwoofers handling the low end. Add to that a pair of rear satellite speakers. While watching movies, surround channels worked properly, letting me hear cars racing from one side of the room to the other. The center channel kept dialogues clear. The twin subwoofers added some weight to explosions and background rumbles.

For songs, the system leans naturally towards a bass-heavy sound, which most people actually enjoy. But with acoustic or jazz, the bass can sometimes overpower vocals. I usually kept the bass at -1 and treble at +1 for a better balance. That setting worked for me. The EQ modes make noticeable differences. Movie mode enhances bass and surround depth, Music mode tries to keep things balanced. 

Voices sound decent, but not exceptional. The dialogue clarity is fine for casual watching and you'll understand every line. But if you’re an audiophile or someone who loves focusing on a singer’s tone, you’ll notice that the mids sound a little dark and congested. The system doesn’t have a dedicated tweeter, and the highs are quite limited, so vocals don’t really shine. They sit back in the mix rather than standing out.

When connected to my PlayStation 5, it performed way better than I expected. Directional audio cues were clear enough to tell where enemies were coming from, and the overall sound felt immersive. 

At around 60 percent volume, the system comfortably filled my 200-square-foot room. After 70 percent did the treble start sounding a bit sharp. But for most people, you’ll never need to go that high.

Setup Experience: One thing I realised quickly is that placement matters a lot. If you just throw the speakers around randomly, it won’t sound right. The rear satellites should be placed slightly behind you, ideally at ear level. The subwoofers sound best when kept near a corner or along a wall. It took me a few days of experimenting, but once I got the positioning right, the overall sound really opened up.

During my testing, I watched everything from action movies to YouTube videos and live sports. The Govo Gosurround 999 handled all of it. 

Verdict: If you’re looking for Dolby Atmos or high-end refinement, this isn’t it. But for around Rs. 10,000, the Govo Gosurround 999 gives you a solid 5.2 experience. Yes, the highs are a bit limited, vocals lack sparkle, and the instruments don’t sound ultra-refined, but the sheer energy, coverage, and balance you get from two subs and five racetrack drivers at this price are remarkable.

It’s powerful, fun to listen to, and adds real depth to your entertainment. You’ll have to deal with a few wires and spend some time setting it up properly, but once it’s ready, it feels worth it.