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
(82%)
79 Reviews
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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...
Published: 2017-04-10, Author: Victor , review by: t3me.com
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...
Abstract: 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...
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...
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...
