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Creative · Sound Blaster Katana
Sound Blaster Katana SE
A single-unit gaming soundbar with four independently amplified drivers, HDMI ARC, USB audio and Super X-Fi processing for headphones.
- Type
- Soundbar
- Atmos
- No
- Connects by
- Bluetooth
- Battery
- –
- Weight
- 2.67 kg
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Specifications
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- Type
- Soundbar
- Channels
- 5.1 virtual
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Drivers
- Four active drivers: midrange and tweeter pairs, each independently powered in a one-piece enclosure; no separate subwoofer.
- Amplifiers
- Bi-amplified four-driver design controlled by a multicore DSP; maker rates total system power up to 90 W RMS and 180 W peak.
- Frequency response
- 55–20,000 Hz (maker specification; tolerance not stated).
- Audio formats
- Dolby Digital decoding over HDMI ARC or optical; 5.1 USB input on supported Windows, Mac and PlayStation platforms, with virtual surround from the single soundbar. USB high-resolution audio is supported up to 24-bit/96 kHz on supported sources.
- Room tuning
- Creative Acoustic Engine, EQ and Scout Mode; SXFI Battle and personalised Super X-Fi processing for headphones. Personalisation uses the SXFI app.
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- AirPlay
- No
- HDMI eARC
- No
- Voice assistants
- None
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0, SBC codec, A2DP and AVRCP; maker quotes up to 10 m open-space range.
- Ports
- HDMI ARC, USB-C audio, optical input, 3.5 mm AUX input, headphone/headset output, SXFI-out and DC power; no HDMI video passthrough.
- Streaming
- Bluetooth audio from compatible devices; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay receiver.
- App
- Creative app for EQ, processing, mixer, controls and RGB lighting; SXFI app creates the headphone personalisation profile.
Design
- Weight
- 2.67 kg
- Controls
- Soundbar controls, front display and supplied IR remote, with RGB lighting and selectable audio modes.
- Microphones
- Dual front beamforming microphones for calls; no built-in voice assistant.
- Mounting
- Tabletop placement or wall mounting beneath a television.
- Size
- Maker lists 650 × 109 × 78 mm; soundbar weight 2.67 kg.
- Colours
- Black
- In the box
- Soundbar, IR remote, power adapter and regional plugs, USB-C to USB-A cable, optical cable, wall-mount hardware and printed documentation.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Single enclosure without a separate subwoofer
- HDMI ARC, optical, USB audio and Bluetooth connections
- Built-in dual beamforming microphones and headphone output
Cons
- No eARC or HDMI video passthrough
- No Wi-Fi or AirPlay streaming
- Virtual surround rather than separate rear speakers
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Atmos | Connects by | Battery | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | 2.14 kg | 2022 | |
| Soundbar | No | Wi-Fi | – | 1.9 kg | Jun 2022 | |
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | 3.5 kg | 2024 |
Sources
- uk.creative.com/p/speakers/sound-blaster-katana-se
- sg.creative.com/corporate/pressroom
- support.creative.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx
- support.creative.com/manuals/welcome.aspx
Photo: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana SE — Front view: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana SE — Front and top showing the upward-facing drivers: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana SE — Top view: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana SE — Rear connections and passive-radiator details: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana SE — Integral enclosure end-panel detail: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana SE — Soundbar and supplied remote: Creative official press artwork
