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Creative · Sound Blaster Katana
Sound Blaster Katana V2
A 2.1 gaming soundbar with a wired 165 mm subwoofer, HDMI ARC and USB audio, plus Super X-Fi headphone processing and RGB lighting.
- Type
- Soundbar
- Atmos
- No
- Connects by
- Bluetooth
- Battery
- –
- Weight
- 1.52 kg
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Specifications
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- Type
- Soundbar
- Channels
- 2.1
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Drivers
- Two 63 mm midrange drivers and two 19 mm fabric-dome tweeters in the soundbar; one 165 mm driver in the supplied subwoofer.
- Amplifiers
- Proprietary multicore DSP controls a tri-amplified system. Maker rates total output up to 126 W RMS and 252 W peak, with 66 W RMS for the soundbar.
- Frequency response
- 50–20,000 Hz (maker specification; tolerance not stated).
- Audio formats
- Dolby Digital decoding over HDMI ARC or optical. USB supports 5.1 input on Windows and high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/96 kHz; physical driver layout is 2.1 rather than five discrete satellite channels.
- Room tuning
- Creative Acoustic Engine and EQ controls; Scout Mode and headphone SXFI Battle Mode. Super X-Fi headphone personalisation uses a profile generated with the SXFI app.
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- AirPlay
- No
- HDMI eARC
- No
- Voice assistants
- None
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0 receiver with SBC codec, A2DP and AVRCP; quoted open-space range up to 10 m.
- Ports
- HDMI ARC, optical input, USB-C audio, 3.5 mm AUX input, headset/headphone output, SXFI-out, wired subwoofer output and DC power. HDMI is television return audio, not video passthrough.
- Streaming
- Bluetooth music playback from compatible devices; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay receiver.
- App
- Creative app for EQ, Acoustic Engine, mixer, RGB lighting and programmable remote profiles; SXFI app creates the personalised headphone profile. Maker lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android support with platform requirements.
Design
- Weight
- 1.52 kg
- Controls
- On-bar controls, front display and supplied programmable IR remote; source, volume, power, EQ, bass/treble, Bluetooth pairing and lighting settings.
- Microphones
- Two built-in beamforming microphones allow calls directly through the soundbar; no built-in voice assistant.
- Mounting
- Desk placement or supplied wall-mount brackets and hardware.
- Size
- Maker dimensions: soundbar 600 × 95 × 62 mm and 1.52 kg; subwoofer 150 × 367 × 367 mm and 6.4 kg. Top-level weight is soundbar only.
- Colours
- Black
- In the box
- Soundbar, wired subwoofer, IR remote, wall-mount brackets and kit, power adapter and regional plugs, optical cable, USB-C to USB-A cable and printed guides.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Dedicated 165 mm subwoofer and separately driven soundbar drivers
- HDMI ARC, optical, USB audio and Bluetooth inputs
- Built-in microphones and personalised headphone processing
Cons
- HDMI ARC rather than eARC; no video passthrough
- No Wi-Fi or AirPlay streaming
- Large wired subwoofer weighs 6.4 kg
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Atmos | Connects by | Battery | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | – | 2020 | |
| Soundbar | No | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | – | – | 2020 | |
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | 1.6 kg | 2022 |
Sources
- uk.creative.com/p/speakers/sound-blaster-katana-v2
- 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 V2 — Front and top, angled: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana V2 — Top and front with RGB lighting: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana V2 — Top view: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana V2 — Front with RGB lighting: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana V2 — Included subwoofer detail: Creative official press artwork
