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Sound Blaster Katana V2X (Refurbished)
Tri-amplified Multi-channel Super X-Fi Gaming Soundbar with Compact Subwoofer
Features
Overview
Introducing Sound Blaster Katana V2X, the latest to join the ranks of our top-performing gaming soundbars with its powerful audio and all the finest features of its predecessors, but with a much compact subwoofer that is 40% smaller than Katana V2. For those looking for a discreet subwoofer, the Sound Blaster Katana V2X is a smart choice for rooms with space constraint.
Hear the details in quieter moments or action scenes that will simply blow you away! Experience immersive spatial audio through our award-winning tri-amplified five-driver design, Super X-Fi® technology, and 5.1 virtual surround—all crafted for the ultimate gaming experience at the comfort of home. Connection is seamless too with USB audio, convenient HDMI ARC, Bluetooth® 5.0 technology for wireless audio streaming, optical-in, SXFI-out, and a 3.5 mm AUX-in for analog audio. The soundbar also comes with dual built-in beamforming microphones if you want to quickly hop onto a chatroom on Discord with your team, or even for your online meetings.
Whether you are gaming, watching movies, or listening to music, bring all your entertainment to life with the Sound Blaster Katana V2X!
Design
COMPACT FOR SMALLER AREAS
The Sound Blaster Katana V2X is accompanied by a smaller subwoofer for an optimally designed audio system that minimizes floorspace footprint without compromising audio quality.
IMPRESSIVE RGB LIGHTING
Create the perfect relaxing atmosphere while unwinding to your favorite gameplay, watching a movie, or dancing to the latest music with advanced lighting presets such as Aurora, Cycle, Mood, Morph, Pulsate, Solo, and Wave Motions.
With the Creative app, switch up the RGB lighting and select from up to 16.8 million colors to match your mood!
Audio
CLEAR AND PRECISE
Designed to elevate your desktop, gaming consoles, and TV's audio experiences, the Sound Blaster Katana V2X comes with a game-changing tri-amplified amps design, improved from our highly-raved OG Sound BlasterX Katana soundbar!
The tri-amplified amps design is controlled by our proprietary multicore DSP. This means that each of the mid-range drivers, tweeters, and subwoofer drivers are individually driven, delivering strong and impactful sound reproduction at every frequency. The soundbar also features a double-wall chassis construction to minimize disruptive vibrations, allowing the Sound Blaster Katana V2X to deliver pristine audio effortlessly.
IMMERSIVE SURROUND
The Sound Blaster Katana V2X delivers crystal clear and impressive room-filling sound with its 5.1 channel playback. Like its predecessor, the Sound Blaster Katana V2X is also a certified Dolby Audio1 decoder, so it can recreate the all-familiar cinematic experience in the comfort of your own home from a Dolby-certified source.
1Available via HDMI ARC and optical connection
Technology
AWARD-WINNING SUPER X-FI
Experience hyper-realistic audio projection and directionality with your headphones while gaming or watching a movie. Equipped with Super X-Fi UltraDSP chip, enjoy our award-winning Super X-Fi Headphone Holography using any headphones just by plugging it in to the Sound Blaster Katana V2X. No matter the time or day, continue your gaming sessions or film binges without disturbing anyone nearby.
STEP 1
Download SXFI APP on your mobile device and register for a Super X-Fi account.
(This is different from your Creative Store account).
STEP 2
Create your Super X-Fi profile via the SXFI App, select ‘Personalize' via the menu tab, and follow the guided Head and Ear-Mapping process.
STEP 3
On the SXFI App, go to ‘Wireless Setup' and select Sound Blaster Katana V2X under ‘Available Devices'.
STEP 4
Press the blinking button on Sound Blaster Katana V2X as prompted to pair the device with the application. Once it's done, your Super X-Fi profile will be transferred to your device.
LEVEL UP YOUR GAME
Designed to be your everyday gaming companion, the Sound Blaster Katana V2X features our acclaimed gaming sound modes—SXFI BATTLE Mode and Scout Mode*—enhancing the audio system with improved surround immersion, and integrated headphone gaming functionality.
Experience unprecedented gaming audio by fully immersing yourself in the virtual environment of your games, as if you're physically present in the game. SXFI BATTLE Mode is the first and only sound mode that allows you to hear not only the directionality of where the gunshots are coming from, but distance as well, so you can accurately pinpoint your enemies' locations, down to the millimeter.
Scout Mode is one of our trademark sound modes that focuses on the detection of sounds through enhanced audio cues, highlighting each and every in-game detail that could make or break the game. Whether it's the sound of your enemies' gun reload or a slight ruffle in the grass, Scout Mode has the ability to pinpoint the sounds right in your ears. Detect your enemies' slightest movement before even seeing them on screen!
*Please note that SXFI BATTLE Mode is a headphone technology and is only available in headphone mode. Scout mode is available in both modes, but is optimized for headphone use.
Connectivity
EASY TO SET UP
The soundbar has been designed to work seamlessly with all your devices, assuring simple setup, easy access to sound settings, as well as seamless pairing with Bluetooth devices. The Sound Blaster Katana V2X is also wall-mountable so you can hang it on the wall below your TV as well.
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AND MORE
You are also able to quickly jump on a call directly from the soundbar! The Sound Blaster Katana V2X is equipped with dual built-in beamforming microphones, doubling up as a speakerphone.
Control
CUSTOMIZE AS YOU WISH
Sound Blaster Katana V2X comes with all the customization options you need. Prefer a certain sound mode, volume, and RGB lighting for parties? Save all of the settings on a programmable button for easy access next time!
You can also further tune its audio performance to suit your liking with Sound Blaster's processing technologies and EQ setting, all via the Creative app.
CONVENIENT CONTROL
Access all the important settings directly on the remote control. Besides the basic audio controls, you can also change audio source, switch RGB lighting presets, or access custom functions saved onto one of the six customizable buttons!
Downloads
CREATIVE APP
Customize button controls and LED lighting, make EQ adjustments, edit Mixer settings, and access our proprietary Acoustic Engine, featuring CrystalVoice, Scout Mode, and SXFI Battle Mode.
SXFI APP
Create your Super X‑Fi profile and enjoy the Super X‑Fi Headphone Holography experience personalized to your ears.
Customer Reviews
C. Manzano
Although it is a refurbished unit, it looked and performed just as new, so no complaints there. In the beginning, the sound was booming and powerful, yet clear. It was also immersive as the sound did feel as it is true surround. Unfortunately, the latest firmware update brought down the volume and made it seem not as powerful. Creative says it was to better coincide with the software volume gradually and naturally, but it just sounds tinny at lower volumes. It used to be that 10% would be the sweet spot, now it's more like 30-40%. I hear you could reverse it, but I just wish Creative pushes out an update to address this issue. Other than that, this soundbar pumps great audio and is a great desktop audio option, and I am not regretting the purchase at all.
A Closer Look
Specifications
Speaker Configuration
- 2.1 system, Soundbar, Speakers with Subwoofer
Connector Type
- HDMI 2.1, USB-in, Optical-in (TOSLINK), Bluetooth®, Aux-in, Headset-out, SXFI-out, AC Wall Plug, DC-in, Subwoofer-out
Operating Temperature
- 0—40°C
Recommended Usage
- Movies / Music, Gaming, Communications, Wireless Streaming
Dimensions
- 600 x 95 x 62 mm / 23.6 x 3.74 x 2.44 inches, 116 x 250 x 423 mm / 4.6 x 9.9 x 16.7 inches
Weight
- Soundbar: 1.52 kg / 3.35 lbs, Subwoofer: 3.3 kg / 7.3 lbs
Cable Length (End-to-end)
- Optical Cable: 1.5m / 4.92 ft, USB-C to USB-A Cable: 1.2m (3.94 ft), Power Cord: 1.5 m / 4.92 ft
Drivers Configuration
- 2 X tweeter, 2 X Midrange driver, 1 X Subwoofer driver
Channels
- 2.1
Frequency Response
- 50-20,000 Hz
Power Output
- Subwoofer: 1 x 40W RMS, Soundbar: 1 x 50W RMS, Total System Power: Up to 90W RMS, Peak Power: 180W
Bluetooth® Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
Profiles
- (A2DP) Wireless Stereo Bluetooth*, *Stereo Bluetooth or A2DP profile enables wireless transmission of full stereo sound to other Bluetooth devices. To determine whether your device (notebook, PC, or mobile device) is equipped with A2DP-enabled Bluetooth technology, refer to your device manufacturer's documentation / website for more information., (AVRCP) Audio / Video Remote Control Profile
Operating Frequency
- 2402-2480 MHz
Operating Range
- Up to 10m / 33 ft*, *Measured in open space. Walls and structures may affect range of device.
Wireless Codecs
- SBC
Technology
- CrystalVoice, Super X-Fi®, Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, SXFI® BATTLE Mode, Scout Mode
Controls
- Remote Control: Yes Playback: Yes
Volume: Yes
Power: Yes
EQ Modes: Yes
Bass / Treble: Yes
Bluetooth Pairing: Yes
Programmable Buttons: Yes
Source Toggle: Yes
Color
- Black
RGB
- Up to 16.8 million colors
Supported Platforms
- TV, Windows PC, Mac, PS5, PS4 Series, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, Mobile (via Bluetooth®)
System Requirements
- Devices that support 3.5mm stereo to stereo connection
- Compatible Bluetooth devices that support the Stereo Bluetooth Profile (A2DP)
- Compatible Bluetooth devices that support the Bluetooth Remote Control (AVRCP)
- Windows® PC, Mac OS, PS4, PS5
- Dolby® Audio (Dolby Digital) source connected to Optical-in and HDMI-ARC
- Windows® PC, Mac OS via USB Connection
- Supports 3.5mm headset 4 pole output with mic
- SXFI Theatre Headphone
- macOS 10.15 Catalina and above, USB 2.0/3.0 port
- Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit or 64-bit, USB 2.0/3.0 port
- iOS 11.0 or later ^
- Android 7.0 and above ^
^Used as a remote controller for Sound Blaster Katana V2X via BLE only, does not support Bluetooth audio streaming
Package Contents
- 1 x Sound Blaster Katana V2X Soundbar
- 1 x Subwoofer
- 1 x AC Adapter
- 1 x AC Cable
- 1 x Optical Cable (Toslink)
- 1 x USB Cable C to A cable
- 1 x IR Remote Control
Warranty
90-day limited hardware warranty
