Testseek.com have collected 79 expert reviews of the Creative SoundBlaster X Katana soundbar and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Creative SoundBlaster X Katana soundbar.
February 2017
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The editors liked
Built in Sound card functionality
Great Amp/DAC solution
Class leading sound quality
Could easily double as a home theater sound bar
Powerful amps
Easy to use software controls
Includes an IR Remote
Build Quality
Audio Clarity & Crispness
Wired & Wireless Connectivity
24bit/96KHz USB Audio Card
Aurora RGB Lighting System
75WRMS Output
USB Audio Player
Available Modes
Great sound output
Excellent design
Sleek package compared to most PC speakers
Easily tuneable audio and plenty of volume
Software is simple and unobtrusive
Beautiful lighting effects
Powerful sound
Useful Sound Blaster Connect software
Good soundstage
Sound quality
Design of the soundbar
Lighting is subtle and can be turned off
Decent connection options
Fantastic sound
Customizable RGB lighting
Optical audio support
Bluetooth support
USB flash drive support
Sleek design
Easy to use software
Insanely loud
Thinner footprint of subwoofer
The editors didn't like
Requires software for many features
Stand height is not adjustable
No headphone toggle
No sound activated lighting mode
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Price (For Some)
2016 Model
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No HDMI support
Wired (and short) subwoofer cable
Subwoofer has a hard time keeping up at high volumes
RGB lighting missing some obvious customizations
Audio doesn't sound as wide or directional as 2+ discreet speakers
Surround sound is not as good as on gaming headsets
Subwoofer is big and not built as well as the soundbar
Published: 2019-05-24, Author: Roger , review by: appleinsider.com
I've been very happy with the Katana so far, headphone issues notwithstanding. I like my computer audio loud and immersive. No, you don't need to spend what Creative is asking to enjoy quality sound on a Mac, but I doubt many people will be disappointed...
Published: 2018-07-09, Author: Adam , review by: soundguys.com
Sound quality, Design of the soundbar, Lighting is subtle and can be turned off, Decent connection options
Subwoofer is big and not built as well as the soundbar, The only Bluetooth codec available is AAC
The Sound BlasterX Katana by Creative isn't exactly cheap, but it's a great buy if you're looking to improve your gaming audio setup at your desk (or just live in a small apartment)...
Abstract: The Katana is absolutely packed with features. It accepts a wide range of inputs — PC USB, optical, 3.5mm analog, Bluetooth, microphone, and USB-A — and a headphone jack for more discreet listening. The soundbar features two 2.5-inch upward-firing drivers...
So is the Sound BlasterX Katana worth it? In my opinion absolutely! After using this as my sole hearing platform during my computer usage I am highly impressed. During gaming, I was able to submerge myself fully into gaming just as I would if I had headph...
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Published: 2017-11-24, Author: Darren , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: We are almost to the end of yet another wonderfully innovative year in technology. The non-stop innovation of the tech sector has presented us with products and services that deliver more horsepower, lower power consumption, and smaller form factors that...
Published: 2017-06-16, Author: Jason , review by: techaeris.com
Fantastic sound, Customizable RGB lighting, Optical audio support, Bluetooth support, USB flash drive support, Sleek design, Easy to use software, Insanely loud, Thinner footprint of subwoofer
HDMI ports
If you've been looking for a compact gaming sound solution for your desktop computer, the Sound BlasterX Katana delivers fantastic sound for games, movies, and music in a solidly designed package.*We were sent a sample of the Creative Sound BlasterX Katan...
While Creative isn't even the only company to be focusing on an under monitor audio solution the Katana really stands out because they have been able to take what has worked so well with things like the X7 and fully integrate everything all together f...
