Sound Blaster Katana V2: Creative’s new soundbar

Creative has announced the arrival of the Sound Blaster Katana V2, the new soundbar with outstanding performance. Let’s find out together

Creative, world leader in the creation of digital entertainment products, is known above all for its audio sector, thanks to sound cards such as the Sound Blaster Z SE or soundbar like the Stage V2. In short, the brand to invest in if you want to have unparalleled performance in this sector. Today we will go to see the new entry in the family of soundbar di Creative, la Sound Blaster Katana V2. Let’s go and discover this little gem.

Introducing Creative’s Sound Blaster Katana V2 soundbar

Completely redesigned with an elegant shape, offers 68% more power than the previous Sound BlasterX Katana and improved audio. Thanks to Super X-Fi technology is able to upset the experience with headphones making the new Katana the ideal soundbar for both PC and console gamers. This device represents the pinnacle of the best Creative audio technologies as it brings video games and movies to life through the 5.1-channel playback.

It has a high-end audio sector thanks to over 30 years of experience in the sector e retains the acclaimed tri-amped design of the previous one in which each of the 5 drivers it is powered by Creative’s DSP controller. The audio quality is further improved thanks to the fabric dome tweeter present to offer cleaner, more refined highs and a larger subwoofer for deeper, more impactful bass.

Sound Blaster Katana V2: Creative's new soundbar

Play at peak performance

For those who want to disconnect from the real world or fight late into the night without disturbing others, the best solution is Super X-Fi, award-winning technology that recreates the soundstage of a high-end multi-speaker system in headphones. Inserted in the Sound Blaster Katana V2 thanks to the integrated Super X-Fi UltraDSP chip, users will try a personalized holographic audio based on how they hear the sound and enjoy unprecedented realism when watching a movie or directly on the battlefield.

Thanks to Integrated Dolby Audio decoder, users will be able to enjoy the cinematic experience on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ e Amazon Prime. Plus, finding enemies in battle has never been easier thanks to SXFI BATTLE Mode, sound mode specially designed to offer FPS lovers.

By connecting via the Creative app (both desktop and mobile) you can choose between various EQ settings and adjust the audio with Acoustic Engine suite. In addition, the RGB strip has different varieties thanks to the 16.8 million colors present, which they react intuitively to audio playback. It features a multitude of connectivity options, including optical and HDMI ARC ports, wireless Bluetooth 5.0, a USB-C port for USB audio support, ingresso AUX da 3.5mm e SXFI output for Super X-Fi certified products.

It’s compatible with both computers and consoles, included PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X e S, Xbox One e Nintendo Switch. The Sound Blaster Katana V2 soundbar is available for purchase on the official Creative website at RRP of € 329.99. What do you think about it? Let us know yours in the comments. In order not to miss further news related to the hardware and electronic universe, continue to follow the pages of techgameworld.com!

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