Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X Multi Channel Gaming Soundbar (Black)

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!

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Features

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!

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

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.

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.

VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY
There are several ways you can connect the Sound Blaster Katana V2X to your devices, including USB-C, HDMI ARC, optical-in cable, AUX-in cable, and wireless Bluetooth® 5.0! It also works on various platforms, from gaming consoles such as PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch™, to PC, Mac, and mobile devices too.

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.

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!

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Specifications

Speaker Configuration

• Speakers with Subwoofer, 2.1 system, Soundbar

Connector Type

• DC-in, Subwoofer-out, AC Wall Plug, HDMI 2.1, USB-in, Optical-in (TOSLINK), Bluetooth®, Aux-in, Headset-out, SXFI-out

Operating Temperature

• 0—40°C

Recommended Usage

• Communications, Wireless Streaming, Movies / Music, Gaming

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

• Subwoofer: 3.3 kg / 7.3 lbs, Soundbar: 1.52 kg / 3.35 lbs

Cable Length (End-to-end)

• Power Cord: 1.5 m / 4.92 ft, USB-C to USB-A Cable: 1.2m (3.94 ft), Optical Cable: 1.5m / 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

• 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®)

Software

• Mobile: Creative app
• Mobile: SXFI App
• PC / Mac: Creative app (Windows PC / Mac)

Package Contents

• Wall Mounting Kit, Wall Mount Brackets, IR remote control, AC Plugs (Region-specific), AC Power Adapter 22V 2.7A (1.5m / 4.92 ft), Optical Cable (Toslink), USB Cable C to A cable

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System Requirements

For Analogue Audio (Stereo):

• Devices that support 3.5mm stereo to stereo connection

For Wireless Audio Streaming (Stereo):

• Compatible Bluetooth devices that support the Stereo Bluetooth Profile (A2DP)

For Wireless Audio Control:

• Compatible Bluetooth devices that support the Bluetooth Remote Control (AVRCP)

For 5.1 Surround Audio Playback over USB:

• Windows® PC, Mac OS, PS4, PS5

For Dolby Audio 5.1 Audio Playback:

• Dolby® Audio (Dolby Digital) source connected to Optical-in and HDMI-ARC

For USB Audio and High-resolution 24-bit 96kHz USB Audio Playback:

• Windows® PC, Mac OS via USB Connection

For Headset Out:

• Supports 3.5mm headset 4 pole output with mic

For SXFI Out:

• SXFI Theatre Headphone

For Creative application:

• 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

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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
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
• 2 x Wall Mount Brackets