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Creative SoundBlaster X Katana

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Pros

  • s also a fully custom EQ built into the software which is nice
  • sounds better
  • and looks nicer

Cons

  • BATTLE Mode can only be used with headphones
  • cannot be turned off or muted
  • The original Katana remote

Key specs

  • Wired & Wireless
  • no
  • no
  • yes
  • yes
  • 75 W
  • no
  • Soundbar
  • no
  • yes

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana - Pros & Cons

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana

Pros

  • s also a fully custom EQ built into the software which is nice
  • sounds better
  • and looks nicer
  • sound quality and levels and an open experience
  • sleek design and solid build quality
  • loud and crisp audio makes
  • Definitely better than your average pair of computer speakers
  • It looks good
  • sounds good
  • The remote control is far better
  • best 4K TV for Xbox will provide excellent results

Cons

  • BATTLE Mode can only be used with headphones
  • cannot be turned off or muted
  • The original Katana remote
  • Katana is a bit treble-heavy
  • the power cable on the Katana is a bit short
  • Katana is loud
  • and it'd look a bit small and silly
  • mostly missing in action on the PC side of things

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels2.1
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Recommended usageTV
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Decoders
Audio formatDolby Digital 5.1
Supported audio files
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width23.62 in
Height2.36 in
Depth3.11 in
Weight3.31 lb
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Design
Colour of productBlack
On/off switchyes
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Optical driveno
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input2
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsno
Analogue RCA stereo inputs0
Analogue RCA stereo outputs0
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Composite input0
Composite output0
AUX inyes
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)0
HDMIno
Pre-output (subwoofer)yes
S-video input0
S-video output0
SCART outno
Headphone outputs1
USByes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
NFCno
Ethernet connectionyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version4.2
DC-in jackyes
Line-inyes
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Audio features
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)no
Power per channel75.0 W
Signal separation4-way
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessno
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz
Frequency range (min)150.0 Hz
Number of speaker drivers4
RMS rated power75.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power45.0 W
Equalizeryes
Soundbaseno
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Subwoofer RMS power30.0 W
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150
Subwoofer width5.12 in
Subwoofer depth11.77 in
Subwoofer height13.11 in
Subwoofer weight8.82 lb
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Features
Radio receiveryes
FM radiono
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletno
DLNA certifiedno
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Wireless speakers includedno
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Docking connector typeMicro-USB
Apple docking compatibilityyes
Game modeyes
Designed for wall mountingyes
TV stand usageyes
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Power
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W

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Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Creative - Editorial Reviews (21)

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Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 review: The best soundbar for gaming is now even better
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Published: 20.12.2021
Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 review: The best soundbar for gaming is now even better
4.5

Creative revamps its Sound Blaster gaming soundbar.

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Creative Sound BlasterX Katana Review (Page 1 of 4) | APH Networks
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Creative Sound BlasterX Katana Review (Page 1 of 4) | APH Networks

I was sitting at a restaurant with a group of friends one Sunday afternoon after church when a couple of girls started talking about makeup. "I spend an hour every day putting on makeup before I leave the house," the first girl said. "I just do not leave the house without it." The second girl responded, "I would rather have an extra hour of sleep than to put on makeup." Taking the opportunity to join this conversation, I said, "That is the exact same reason why I do away with makeup as well." Now, while it is not literally wrong I prefer an extra hour of sleep over putting on makeup, the actual reason why I do not put on makeup is not because I need an extra hour of sleep. After all, I am a guy, and I am not into that kind of stuff. With the popularity of soundbars in the market today, I will have to boldly say that, in a similar manner as to why I do not put on makeup, people do not prefer soundbars over actual speakers because of its sound quality. People want soundbars because they deliver better performance than primitive systems like the one built into your TV (or maybe nothing at all), and for the form factor and convenience it offers, it is as well as you can do, given the constraints. As I was looking around for a soundbar that fits underneath my 42" TV that doubles as a monitor for one of my computers in my basement, one product caught my eye. The Creative Sound BlasterX Katana promises great audio performance for gaming and entertainment alike in an aesthetically pleasing package. Creative has long been known for their computer audio products since the 1980s. How successful are they today with the Sound BlasterX Katana? Read on to find out!

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Creative Sound BlasterX Katana Multi-channel Gaming Soundbar Review
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Hardware Asylum
Published: 20.02.2017
Creative Sound BlasterX Katana Multi-channel Gaming Soundbar Review

It is hard to point out any single reason you might need a dedicated gaming sound bar but the Creative Sound BlasterX Katana will help you find one. The Katana is a fantastic sound bar providing clear nuanced sound from a small package which can easily handle my most demanding music and gaming needs.

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Sound BlasterX Katana review: A sleek, customizable, insanely loud RGB computer soundbar
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Techaeris
Published: 16.06.2017
Sound BlasterX Katana review: A sleek, customizable, insanely loud RGB computer soundbar
4.8

Our Sound BlasterX Katana review takes a look at an extremely loud, sleek looking, under monitor RGB soundbar solution for your computer, console, or TV.

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Creative Sound BlasterX Katana
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GameElite.se
Published: 18.03.2018
Creative Sound BlasterX Katana

Sound BlasterX är en soundbar som placeras under datorskärmen. Den är speciellt utvecklad för datorspelare, men kan även användas till PS4, Xbox One eller teven.

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Review: Creative's Sound BlasterX Katana brings a punch to the desktop
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AppleInsider
Published: 24.05.2019
Review: Creative's Sound BlasterX Katana brings a punch to the desktop
4.0

Creative's Sound BlasterX Katana might be overkill for desktop audio, especially on Macs, but it's impressive nevertheless.

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Top Tech Gift Ideas For Black Friday And Cyber Monday Shoppers
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HotHardware
Published: 24.11.2017
Top Tech Gift Ideas For Black Friday And Cyber Monday Shoppers
5.0

If you're on the hunt for gloriously geeky gifts for a special someone, we've got you covered in our Black Friday Tech Deals Holiday Gift Guide!

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Creative Sound Blaster X Katana Review - The Streaming Blog
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The Streaming Blog
Published: 24.01.2019
Creative Sound Blaster X Katana Review - The Streaming Blog
5.0

For cost efficient Bluetooth speakers that work as well as the high-end ones, we’ve always had excellent experiences with products from Creative Labs.

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Creative Sound BlastX Katana review: The soundbar finally makes its way to PCs
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Good Gear Guide
Published: 15.02.2017
Creative Sound BlastX Katana review: The soundbar finally makes its way to PCs

Big sound, small form factor, and one eye-popping price tag.

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Sound BlasterX Katana - LanOC Reviews
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Published: 01.05.2017
Sound BlasterX Katana - LanOC Reviews

Product Name: Sound BlasterX Katana Review Sample Provided by: Creative Labs Written by: Wes Pictures by: Wes Amazon Link: HERE   Specifications System Confi...

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Creative SoundBlasterX Katana: Sleek and powerful
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T3 Middle East
Published: 10.04.2017
Creative SoundBlasterX Katana: Sleek and powerful

A perfect companion to your desktop. Upon first glance you’d think the Creative SoundBlasterX Katana is just another soundbar made for TVs – in fact, it’s actually made for desktops. The 2.1 configuration won’t give you surround sound support, but it’s powerful enough to deliver audio that can literally make your desk shake. There are …

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Creative Sound BlasterX Katana review: The under-monitor audio setup to get
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Published: 09.09.2018
Creative Sound BlasterX Katana review: The under-monitor audio setup to get

The Creative Sound BlasterX Katana isn't exactly cheap, but is a great buy if you're looking to improve your gaming audio setup at your desk.

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana GeekDad Review: Sound BlasterX Katana Soundbar Rocks Your Gaming - GeekDad
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GeekDad
Published: 31.03.2017
GeekDad Review: Sound BlasterX Katana Soundbar Rocks Your Gaming - GeekDad

Sound BlasterX Katana is a compelling sound bar aimed at gamers, or any situation where you want to upgrade the audio from a TV without blowing the budget or needing another cabinet to house the equipment.

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Creative Sound BlasterX Katana Gaming Soundbar Review - Pro-Gamer Approved?
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Published: 29.09.2017
Creative Sound BlasterX Katana Gaming Soundbar Review - Pro-Gamer Approved?

The new Creative Sound BlasterX Katana is a much more premium product and it is among the most expensive gaming soundbars you can find on the market. Let's see its performance.

Creative SoundBlaster X Katana Creative Sound BlasterX Katana review: The soundbar finally makes its way to PCs
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Published: 15.02.2017
Creative Sound BlasterX Katana review: The soundbar finally makes its way to PCs
4.0

Creative's Sound BlasterX Katana brings the soundbar to the PC with big sound, a small form factor, and one eye-popping price tag.

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