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Review on Enhanced Sound BlasterX Katana Multi-Channel Surround Gaming and Entertainment Soundbar - Hardware Processing, Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoding Support, Bluetooth-Enabled - Ideal for PC, Mac, PS4, and More Consoles by Ben Jacobson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Exceeds all expectations

Just great sound system for office/gaming. And in this price range? Unbelievable. I have a Sound BlasterX Katana connected to my office PC. The soundbar sits neatly under the 35-inch ultra-wide monitor, while the subwoofer sits in a corner under the table. Rich mids, tight bass and clear dialogue are exactly what you need. Easy to connect - plug in the USB cable and you're done. Windows 10 configures the rest automatically. Installing Creative's easy-to-use Sound Blaster Connect software is optional, but allows you to add additional lighting and other fine-tuning. Above all, it is stable. Speaking of stability, Bluetooth works great and is easy to use. My iPhone connects easily and securely. The build quality of the soundbar is fantastic. I wasn't expecting such a solid metal construction and the polished gunmetal body looks great. Light functionality and brightness just right. Multiple music and lighting presets are instantly available at the touch of a button. If your keyboard doesn't control the sound, you can use the remote control or the buttons on top of the soundbar. The subwoofer is a standard black box but can be hidden in a corner or under a table. In addition, its main task is to provide excellent bass that it gives off. The only caveat is that at the time of writing this article, the software driver included with the Sound Blaster Connect software is older than the driver installed by Windows Update. You may need to update the driver again after installing Sound Blaster Connect using Windows Device Manager. My absolute recommendation for this system. I will definitely be buying another one for my wife's office.

Pros
  • Great overall performance
Cons
  • Ugly packaging

Comments (11)

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April 09, 2023
Powerful and sleek widescreen monitor partner OR living room power!
March 21, 2023
adding to an AMD X570 based gaming system? You may want to wait
February 05, 2023
Incredible spacial audio, except when the mids dropped out
January 17, 2023
Absolutely Stunning
January 11, 2023
Beyond All Expectations
January 08, 2023
Better than expected
January 07, 2023
Amazing Product, Software is Good but Not Perfect
January 07, 2023
Weak sound!! Overhyped reviews!
December 22, 2022
These speakers are just awesome!
December 20, 2022
VS. Razer Leviathan