Between reviews and my love for tech as a whole means that a lot of the hardware around our house changes up over time and it is rare that any one thing sticks around for an extended period of time. This has been the focus of the year-end roundups where I check back in to see what hardware over the years I’m still using. There have been two consistent on there. I’m still using the Sound Blaster X7, six years in now, though I would love to see a new version of that come out. The other is the Sound Blaster Katana soundbar that my wife has been using. We liked the Katana so much that we ended up getting a second one to use in our living room as well. Well, Sound Blaster brought out the Katana 2 this past fall and today I’m going to see how it compares to the original. Is it worth the upgrade? Let’s find out!
Product Name: Sound Blaster Katana V2
Review Sample Provided by: Sound Blaster
Written by: Wes Compton
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Specifications |
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Power Output |
Soundbar: 66W RMS, Total System Power: Up to 126W RMS (Peak: 252W) |
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Frequency Response |
50–20,000 Hz |
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Drivers |
2 x 63 mm (2.5") mid-range drivers 2 x 19 mm (¾") tweeters 1 x 165 mm (6.5") subwoofer driver |
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Bluetooth Operating Frequency |
2402–2480 MHz |
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Operating Range for Bluetooth Devices |
Up to 10 meters / 33 ft (Measured in open space. Walls and structures may affect range of device.) |
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Bluetooth® Version |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Bluetooth Profile |
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. |
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Supported Codecs |
SBC |
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Connector Type |
AUX-in, Headset out, Optical-in, USB-C, DC-in, SXFI-out (USB-A), Subwoofer-out, HDMI ARC |
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Built-in Microphone |
Yes |
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Remote |
Yes |
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Operating Temperature |
0—40°C |
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Dimensions |
Soundbar: 600 x 95 x 62 mm / 23.6 x 3.74 x 2.44 inches, Subwoofer: 150 x 367 x 367 mm / 5.9 x 14.4 x 14.4 inches |
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Weight |
Soundbar: 1.52 kg / 3.35 lb, Subwoofer: 6.4 kg / 14.1 lb |
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System Requirements |
For Wireless Streaming:
For Wireless Control:
For 5.1 Surround Audio Playback over USB:
For Dolby Audio 5.1 Audio Playback:
For High-resolution 24-bit 96kHz Audio Playback:
For Creative application:
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Package Contents |
1x Soundbar 1x Subwoofer 1x Remote Control* Power Adapter Optical Cable USB-C to USB-A Cable Quick Start Guide Wall Mount Brackets |
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Warranty |
1-year Limited Hardware Warranty |
