5.1 soundbar with RGB for gamers

Creative announced the launch of the 2nd Generation of its soundbar for gamers, we talk about the Sound Blaster Katana V2, which indicates that it is considered by many as the definitive gaming soundbar, and now more so when it receives a deep face lift, which goes through a more elegant design, an increase in power by 68%, and a wider dynamic range.

With dimensions of 600 x 89 x 60 mm high we come across a sound bar with 2x drivers de 34 mm mid-range, 2x tweeters de 19 mm, while in a size of 114 x 250 x 367 mm we have the subwoofer with a 165mm driver. All this offers a RMS power up to 126W (252W peak) working in a frequency range of 50 kHz to 20 Hz.

At the software level, this sonic powerhouse is backed by Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine technology, Super X-Fi, SXFI Battle Mode, a built-in microphone, and customizable buttons for your remote control.

In terms of connectivity, Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 is quite complete, as it offers the connection Bluetooth 5.0, an HDMI ARC port, optical, auxiliary, USB-C and SXFI output, and is accompanied by two wall mounts, a remote control, and the optical cable along with a USB-C to USB-A converter.

Could not miss a strip with RGB lighting, and the truth is that its price is not cheap, because it goes on sale for 329 euros, not knowing if it is an economic price or according to the characteristics, since it is necessary to put it to the test to know its sound performance and to be able to see if the price is justified.

The Sound Blaster Katana V2 is the culmination of the summation of Creative’s best audio technologies, bringing your games and movies to life thanks to its 5.1 channel playback. Offering the signature high-end sound of Sound Blaster, developed with over 30 years of experience in audio processing, the Sound Blaster Katana V2 soundbar maintains the renowned tri-amplified design of its predecessor, in which each of Its 5 drivers are individually controlled by its multi-core DSP (Digital Signal Processor) controller, patented by Creative. Sound quality has been further improved thanks to its new tweeters, which offer cleaner highs and a larger, more imposing subwoofer that offers a deeper and more powerful bass performance.

For users who prefer to isolate themselves from the world or fight late into the night, but don’t want to disturb others, multi-award winning Super X-Fi holographic headphone technology that recreates the soundstage of a speaker system high-end in headphones, it is the perfect solution. Built into the Sound Blaster Katana V2 with the Super X-Fi UltraDSP chip, users will experience holographic audio that is customized based on how they hear the sound, enjoying an unprecedented level of realism while fully immersing themselves in movies or they immerse themselves in the battles they wage in their favorite games.

With SXFI Battle mode, locating your enemies has never been easier. This sound mode is specially designed to offer an unprecedented advantage to shooter players. Users will hear sounds better and will know perfectly the direction and distance of their enemies. There’s also Scout mode, a well-known Sound Blaster feature that focuses on detecting sound so you hear your rivals before you see them move on your screen.

With a built-in Dolby audio decoder, users can enjoy a cinematic sound experience not only while gaming, but also while watching movies on platforms such as Netflix, Disney +, and Amazon Prime.