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For living rooms, it used to be a big push for multi-speaker configurations with a big receiver. For some people, this is still the goal, especially for surround sound. But recently there has been a trend where people have been moving to soundbars. They t...
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...
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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 c...
Great sound output, Excellent design...
No HDMI support, Wired (and short) subwoofer cable...
For 1199 AED, the Creative SoundBlasterX Katana isn't cheap since there are better performing speakers in its price bracket. It's a still a very capable soundbar, if only they'd make the subwoofer cable longer for us to place it anywhere – or better yet...
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Over the past few years I've gained real respect for Creative They aren't heavily promoted, but the company makes some impressive, high performance Bluetooth speakers and my kids are all over its Sound Blaster gaming headsets When the offer came to try o...
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When Creative first announced they were bringing the world's first gaming under-monitor audio system to CES this year I was cautiously intrigued. I mean, how good could a sound bar be given the limited form factor. Creative bills the Katana as the world's...
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...
Requires software for many features, Stand height is not adjustable, No headphone toggle, No sound activated lighting mode, really?...
Testing audio quality is very subjective and cannot be measured without thousands of dollars' worth of equipment. Even then, no two people hear sound quite the same way. Still comparing audio provides a way to determine how clearly you might hear differen...
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Considering the burgeoning popularity of soundbars in living room setups, it's surprising they're mostly missing in action on the PC side of things. By and large, the PC has stuck to 3.5mm input dual-speaker systems, occasionally with a subwoofer included...
Sleek package compared to most PC speakers, Easily tuneable audio and plenty of volume, Software is simple and unobtrusive...
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...
Creative's Sound BlasterX Katana is an all-around attractive package. It looks good, sounds good, and manages to do so without taking up your entire desk. Oh, and it bears repeating: It gets loud.Not a bad deal, really. If you've already got a great set o...
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If you're one of those people who believes that soundbars will never compete with a proper speaker setup in quality and spatial accuracy, then Creative Labs has something that'll make you a convert. For the longest time, I was in the same boat. I've revie...
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It's impossible to tell by looking at my desk right now, but I hate clutter. One of the reasons I've preferred wireless gaming headsets over PC speakers is because the former takes a couple of things off of my workstation. I bet I'm not alone, and now Cre...
If you're building a gaming room, I would put the Katana on a list of equipment that you need to own. While testing it, I had it set up on my desk patched into my PC and connected to a PlayStation 4 while I reviewed The Last Guardian. As I kicked back in...
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Around two weeks ago, Creative Labs sent us a gaming-focused soundbar dubbed the Sound BlasterX Katana. I've used it constantly since then across several games and platforms.The result? This thing rocks.Before you hear the Katana, you see it. Creative Lab...
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Back in the day, I had a good old Creative Sound Blaster 5.1 surround speaker system for my computer — in fact, I still have it sitting on a shelf (unfortunately) gathering dust. While it sounded fantastic at the time (I just might have to hook it back up...
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...
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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...
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Soundbars for computers is not a new idea since many manufacturers release their products and they are well adopted by users. I actually tried a cheap soundbar with good Amazon ratings last year but it couldn't stay on my desk for more than a week. The ne...
Beautiful lighting effects, Powerful sound, Useful Sound Blaster Connect software, Good soundstage...
Surround sound is not as good as on gaming headsets...
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Audio comes in multiple variations but quality and quantity are the main components that we look for in choosing an audio output device. Creative Labs Sound BlasterX Katana give you quality sound without having to give up the quantity. The sleek style fit...
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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