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Creative · Sound Blaster Katana
Sound Blaster Katana V2X
A 2.1 desktop and television soundbar with a compact wired subwoofer, HDMI ARC, USB audio and Super X-Fi processing for headphones.
- 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 tweeters in the soundbar; one 133 mm driver in the supplied wired subwoofer.
- Amplifiers
- DSP-controlled tri-amplified design. Maker rates total output up to 90 W RMS and 180 W peak: 50 W RMS soundbar and 40 W RMS subwoofer.
- Frequency response
- 50–20,000 Hz (maker specification; tolerance not stated).
- Audio formats
- Dolby Digital decoding via HDMI ARC or optical; USB supports 5.1 input and high-resolution playback up to 24-bit/96 kHz on supported platforms. The physical system is 2.1; surround presentation is virtual.
- Room tuning
- Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, EQ, Scout Mode and headphone-only SXFI Battle Mode. Super X-Fi headphone personalisation uses a head-and-ear profile made in the SXFI app.
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- AirPlay
- No
- HDMI eARC
- No
- Voice assistants
- None
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0 receiver; SBC codec, A2DP and AVRCP. Maker quotes up to 10 m in open space; walls and structures affect range.
- Ports
- HDMI ARC, optical input, USB-C audio, 3.5 mm AUX input, headphone/headset output, SXFI-out, subwoofer connection and DC power. HDMI is for television return audio, not video passthrough.
- Streaming
- Bluetooth audio from a compatible source; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay receiver.
- App
- Creative app for EQ, audio processing, mixer, RGB lighting and programmable controls; SXFI app for headphone personalisation. Maker lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android application support, with functions varying by platform.
Design
- Weight
- 1.52 kg
- Controls
- Soundbar buttons and supplied IR remote; six customisable remote buttons, source selection, volume, bass/treble, EQ and RGB lighting presets.
- Microphones
- Dual built-in beamforming microphones for calls; this is not a built-in voice-assistant system.
- Mounting
- Desk placement or wall mounting with the supplied mounting hardware.
- Size
- Maker dimensions: soundbar 600 × 95 × 62 mm, 1.52 kg; subwoofer 116 × 250 × 423 mm, 3.3 kg. Listed weight is the soundbar alone, not the combined system.
- Colours
- Black
- In the box
- Soundbar, wired subwoofer, IR remote, power adapter with regional AC plugs, USB-C to USB-A cable, optical cable, wall-mount brackets and mounting kit, plus printed documentation.
Pros and cons
Pros
- HDMI ARC, optical, USB audio, Bluetooth and analogue inputs
- Dedicated subwoofer with a 133 mm driver
- Headphone output with personalised Super X-Fi processing
Cons
- HDMI ARC rather than eARC; no video passthrough
- No Wi-Fi or AirPlay streaming
- Separate wired subwoofer needs floor space
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Atmos | Connects by | Battery | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | 1.6 kg | 2022 | |
| Soundbar | No | Wi-Fi | – | 1.9 kg | Jun 2022 | |
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | 2.14 kg | 2022 |
Sources
- uk.creative.com/p/speakers/sound-blaster-katana-v2x
- 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 V2X — Soundbar, compact subwoofer and remote, front: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana V2X — Front and top with RGB lighting: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana V2X — Front with RGB lighting: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster Katana V2X — Included compact subwoofer detail: Creative official press artwork
