A New Weapon In PC Audio - SoundblasterX Katana!

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[Jsalazar]

I have had this bar for over a year now and I absolutely love it. The tiny sub is perfectly engineered and rumbles my room very well. Worth the money. I love it so much that I wish I can have them design something for Car Audio as the sound quality of the system is amazing. I want to add that I did use this with a fiber optic cable and I used the sound blaster 720 software to find the right SQ for my tastes. It was positioned under my 34 inch curved monitor where the upward firing mid's were actually behind the monitor. If i could post a pic I would. My previous speakers were the Logitech Z623 where the sub was pretty damn strong and rocked my whole house but the mids and highs were just garbage. Now, I enjoy using my computer for games, movies you name it.

[Dagger_Hashimoto]

I haven't hear about winamp in a while. Thanks for bringing back old memories Brian 👍

[CaseUnboxingMillionaire]

come on, you should of shown off the software soundblasterx 720, and you said that there was no EQ.

[oldmanian]

Nice video and product. My office is directly below my (light sleeping)4 year old so I’m sticking with headphones for now.

[TheLordNugget]

I've got an old Samsung sound bar. Costed about the same amount, though it's for your tv. That all said, sound bars are a nice way to control space. Satellite speakers change the look far more than the sound bar does. I'd definitely consider it.

[superarsenal]

Someone that got a free product and actually critiqued it, impressive.

[FanOWater]

The form factor is excellent and would save precious desk space, but I love my Edifier R2000DB's (which cost the same) so won't be swapping. Cheers

[tkv]

Is this soundbar still good in 2024? I saw that it was released many years ago. I’m considering getting one myself as there is a good deal going on.

[PERSPECKTiVE]

Those are nice, I remember trying those out before I settled for the thx certified z623s. Those are what I use while editing without headphones as well since I get super accurate sound quality using an optical connection.

[Kcimor]

Yeah, i have 20€ speakers. They work, their fine for most people. But something like that will have slightly better sound and its alot prettier, also some people dont have a subwoofer (my 20€ kit does btw). This will go good with a good setup, lets say 2k pc and then this will look good together and will have slightly better sound too.

[mikeoleksa]

Great video, as always. Perfect timing also. I've been getting the itch to replace my Logitech Z623 speakers. I've got 2 sets, one for the front and one for the rear. I get GREAT sound and floor shaking bass. It's really hard to find something that I have confidence in to replace these. I want a sound bar, I don't necessarily need one. The Z623 satellites look good and don't take up a lot of space and the subwoofer/amplifier boxes are hidden away really well, while still extremely effective. The biggest thing on these is that they are still easily found for $100 to $125 USD for a 2.1 set. UGH There are a couple of soundbars by Pyle that are around the same price, but hearing reviews like this for a soundbar with a price around $300 USD makes it REALLY hard to justify buying one at a lower price that likely won't sound nearly as good. I would hope not at one third the price anyway. I do have all this set up with a 55" TV as my monitor. So I am open to actual TV soundbars as well (made by Samsung, LG, etc.). If you, or anyone for that matter, have any suggestions, PLEASE feel free to make them. I can go as wide as 48" since that is how wide my TV/monitor stand is.

[SpecialAgentOso]

music is important, and headphones are out in my book. i had aorus and razer headphones, both suffer from testicular torsion (the copper wires inside the plastic wire housing twists and rips away) Unacceptable, it's the case with every headphone set out there, which is why never again. i wish this sound bar was more friendly towards music warmth. the only sound solution that guarantees it is a samsung sound bar. i have one, but the woofer is missing (2nd hand). if i can find it, it'd be the best thing ever.

[BRN-A]

Good Review. Wish the speakers were better though.

[moonmessiah]

Comparison between the Logitech g560s and this? I already know the answers but anyone considering one would consider the other.

[profosist]

My suggestion pick up some Studio Monitors, preferably used.

[youridv]

isnt the katana old as hell for it to be reviewed as new

[first-nnit]

Do a review on the roccat khan aimo gaming headset please

[rejm]

you'll have to work harder to convince me that sound blaster make some great stuff.

[larslovestech]

DJ...??? well i would expect you to review a shit ton of digital audio equipment then...how comes this isn't the case...do you still like to spin tracks...what was your music preference when spinning...tell us more...LOL

[Yusakuza]

How comes you often review things I can't find good reviews of... thanks!