Testseek.co.uk 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
Beautifully crafted
Relatively compact (Low profile
Will fit under most monitors easily)
Powerful and precise audio
Wired and wireless connectivity
Dolby Digital 5.1 surround via optical connection
Virtual 7.1 via PC USB
Built in DSP
Aurora
Progr
Extremely powerful
Flawless sound quality
Excellent surround processing
Multiple profiles
Easy to use and powerful EQ settings
RGB LED lighting
Headphone/microphone support
Bluetooth pairing
Compact design
Easy to setup and use
Remote control in
Multiple inputs
Customisable RGB lighting
Overall sound quality
RGB lighting
Big sound
Hi
Res audio supported.
Exceptional room-filling sound at all volumes
Outputs 5.1 or virtual 7.1 surround sound
RGB effects
Easy setup and use
Can switch between a variety of input options
Sleek industrial looks
Simple yet functional supporting software
The editors didn't like
Limited software support (Windows only)
Doesn't include an optical cable
No NFC
Headphone jack placement needs improving
Neutral
Height adjustable feet would be a nice improvement
“The Creative Sound BlasterX Katana is as much of a deadly weapon as its namesake. It may be compact and slim
Exceptional room-filling sound at all volumes, Outputs 5.1 or virtual 7.1 surround sound, RGB effects, Easy setup and use, Can switch between a variety of input options, Sleek industrial looks, Simple yet functional supporting software
Price is right at the limit though worth it
Overall the Sound BlasterX Katana is an excellent product. I've tried my best to find any fault with it and the only ones I can come up with is their choice of materials and the cost… and I'm really pushing the boat out there. Of course, over time the cos...
Published: 2017-02-17, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
Extremely powerful, Flawless sound quality, Excellent surround processing, Multiple profiles, Easy to use and powerful EQ settings, RGB LED lighting, Headphone/microphone support, Bluetooth pairing, Compact design, Easy to setup and use, Remote control in
Headphone jack placement needs improving, Neutral, Height adjustable feet would be a nice improvement, “The Creative Sound BlasterX Katana is as much of a deadly weapon as its namesake. It may be compact and slim, but it gives a stellar performance that’s
PriceThe Creative Sound BlasterX Katana Soundbar System can found at many retailers, with prices ranging from about £270-310 depending on where you shop, and it fluctuates too, so best to have a dig around for a good deal. For example, Amazon was cheaper...
In a nutshell, the Katana's sound quality is great, the build quality is marvellous and the plethora of inputs and outputs Creative provides means it's suitable for a wide variety of application and listeners.There's very little here at fault; my main cri...
Beautifully crafted, Relatively compact (Low profile, will fit under most monitors easily), Powerful and precise audio, Wired and wireless connectivity, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround via optical connection, Virtual 7.1 via PC USB, Built in DSP, Aurora, Progr
Limited software support (Windows only), Doesn't include an optical cable, No NFC
The beautiful enclosure design resonates closely with that of the Roar wireless speaker, making it understandable as to how that low-profile monocoque frame is crammed with so much technology. The internal workings from the multi-core DSP and the tri-ampl...
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)...
