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 Review

For this form factor and price, it plays, probably, not badly (well, how it plays . transmits sounds). Appearance is not for everyone, but everyone can decide for themselves in advance from the photo. The most important thing is absolutely idiotic controls and a ridiculous, extremely overloaded remote control, similar to the same exactly native Connect 2 application. I'm sure it will find its admirers, but in general, I would not recommend such a device to anyone for sure.

I ated the firmware via a computer, connected via optics with a German inakustik cable for 2 to the Xbox, tried to start the game, turned on music, movies, the sound is good, but you need to understand that this panel will not replace a full-fledged 5.1 or 7.1 system, from this point of view it is advisable to buy normal acoustics made of MDF or natural wood for 40 and listening to no longer virtual surround sound and it’s better to pass through the A / V receiver, too, somewhere for 40-50…

The sound, guys, since I have AE5 in my computer and Audio-Technica AD2022X ears, I really liked the sound, how the card wins back, both in music and in games. I decided to buy something else from Creative'ov, just there was no acoustics for the computer and the choice fell on Katana. What can I say, for its purposes, the soundbar plays as it should, these are movies, games, YouTube, etc. In the Sound Blaster Connect 2 software settings, twist what you need, equalizer, dolby, volume, crystal to

Bought for the kitchen. Hangs paired with monitor and PC. The best I could find in this size. Previously worked in conjunction with a nettop on Windows. It was a problem to make friends with drivers and native software, but as a standard device it worked perfectly. Then he replaced the nettop with UGOS on Andrew. Alas, it works only on optics, as an audio device it has not been determined. In such a bundle, there are problems with falling asleep and getting out of sleep, you have to turn it off

The lack of integration with the Creative X3 sound card is killing me, I want to switch between headphones and speakers from a button or in an application (like the X3). Has some pros: A compact soundbar with a compact subwoofer, something similar is very difficult to find. Got cons: Micro-usb, rather old hardware, it is impossible to switch the sound output from headphones to speakers and vice versa (just physically disconnect the plug that is behind the soundbar).

Has some pros: Fits perfectly under the monitor. Great sound. Suitable for both gaming and listening to music. Got cons: Headphone jack on the back, inconvenient to connect. Buying an adapter did not solve the problem - when the adapter is plugged in, the speaker thinks that the headphones are plugged in.

Pros below: Fits perfectly in the tight space of my battle station. Bass is in place. A separate program with bells and whistles, an equalizer, everything is as it should be. Has cons: The location of the connectors raises some questions. Fortunately, my headphones are connected to a separate connector on the system unit.

For this size, the sound is quite decent (usb connection to shield TV). Subwoofer! I did not expect that he could produce such high frequencies!

to play and watch movies is beyond praise. no need to install speakers and take up space - this baby is a great replacement for a 7:1 system. Has some pros price 13 thousand (2022), excellent sound, excellent assembly. small and remote. really good preset modes, a minimum of hemorrhoids with the setting. a small subwoofer that perfectly complements the sound picture, everything (even the buttons) is made with high quality. metal case, built-in sound card. the appearance is magnificent, hard to…

Not just a soundbar, but actually an external sound card with a lot of possibilities for connecting different devices. Not bad for a first pancake, but the price bites. Has pros: An excellent soundbar for those who understand what they need. Not only for PC, but also for TV sets and modern consoles. A large number of ports (even a full-fledged USB for playing tracks from a flash drive, although who needs it if there is bluetooth support). The compact dimensions of the soundbar itself and the…

I was looking for a 2.1 system to replace my Edifier R2700, I came across this soundbar. Of course, I bribed its appearance and dimensions, but the main thing is the sound quality. The price, as for me, is adequate, I have not seen cheaper speakers / soundbars with similar functionality. Has some pros Clear and high quality sound. Built-in sound card. A large number of ports, bluetooth and most importantly compatible with PS4. Stylish appearance, interesting idea with backlight. Compact, can be

It’s hard for me to appreciate the trickiness of this thing, I don’t use all the functionality. We needed a compact sound source that could be placed under the monitor, and there are no complaints. It takes up minimal space on the table and does not interfere with anything. The sound did not impress me, no matter how I twisted the settings. It's not bad, but my old 2.1 Sony speakers sounded more interesting. Management is a nightmare. The buttons are very poorly pressed, they must be pressed…

Great gaming acoustics! The soundbar is the best form for acoustics (my personal opinion), because. it is convenient to place it UNDER the monitor, which saves space on the desktop. The soundbar stands on legs, so there is a small gap between it and the table, in which, if necessary, you can stretch the wires (relevant for me). Stylish appearance complements the play space. The declared "virtual 7.1" sound is enough for me (some games detect and adjust it). The effect of presence, of course, is

I wanted to buy speakers for a PC, but I was embarrassed by the dimensions - several turrets need to be placed on the table, and this place and extra wires. In addition, the monitor will rotate 90° to the position of watching a movie on the couch and the speakers also need to be rotated each time. Not convenient. And this soundbar fits much better. And the speakers play even from the ends and up. It's too early to talk about durability, but the thing looks soundly. I liked the sound, but I'm…

I was looking for speakers for a compact workplace at home (a laptop and a separate monitor in the corner of the room) so that I can watch movies with good quality sound. The table is small, so the only possible place to place speakers is under the monitor. And one more thing: they write about all good speakers that their sound very much depends on the connection method. And I understood that I couldn’t get a very high-quality signal from the line-out of my laptop. It's the same story with…

Amazing sound system and even more amazing for a soundbar. The katana is a good size and very loud, the sound is clear and the bass is very nice. The sound is amazing up to about 40 (out of 50), after which (assuming your turntable's volume is maxed out) I would stop cranking it. It's pretty loud there, and if I listen closely I can tell there's an area where damage from heavy use could theoretically occur. My audiophile dad says it gets a bit flat in the top and mid ranges but to be honest I'm

I installed a 27" 4K monitor in my kitchen and connected it to a cable box and a small PC, both of which are 4K compatible. The only thing missing was the sound. The options were very limited. I tried the Bose soundbar but it sounded muffled when listening to Spotify from my PC. It sounded a little better than $30 PC speakers. I then tried a fairly expensive pair of Vanatoo PC speakers and while they sounded reasonable in front of them 6ft back they sound like standard computer speakers. I…

07/17/2021 - AMD has isolated and fixed an issue with the USB device. Well, good news: problems, crashes and even popping noises have been fixed! 5 Stars! AMD motherboards based on the X570 have had known USB issues. Although AMD has persistently tried to address and fix most known issues with BIOS updates, it still doesn't work well with USB audio today. (June 15, 2021). My Sound Blaster Katana froze today, but with AMD updates, at least it didn't crash Windows as completely as it used to. Now

I bought one of these Kitana soundbars to replace a 10 year old Logitech system and used it for almost a month before returning it. I don't consider myself a true audiophile but I have my own speaker systems from brands like Bose, Klipsch & Polk Audio. The Kitana soundbar has many flaws and is nowhere near as good as all the reviews say. Let's start with its terribly optimized software (which is an absolute must if you want it to sound decent!). The sound quality varies greatly! During use…

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…