Creative Katana SE
Bi-amplified Multi-channel Super X-Fi Gaming Soundbar
Overview
All-in-one soundbar
From intense gaming sessions to watching blockbuster movies, or even just relaxing to music, enjoy an immersive experience with the Sound Blaster Katana SE right from the comfort of your own home!
A step-up from your built-in desktop or TV speakers, the soundbar offers an immersive spatial audio through our award-winning bi-amplified four-driver design, Super X-Fi® technology, and 5.1 virtual surround-engineered for the ultimate movie and gaming experience.
The Sound Blaster Katana SE is also very versatile, with a host of ports and connectivity options ranging from USB audio, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth® 5.0 for wireless audio streaming, optical-in, SXFI-out, headphone jack, and a 3.5 mm AUX-in for analog audio. The soundbar is also wall-mountable so you can mount it on the wall below your TV as well.
Audio
ELEVATE
YOUR
AUDIO
EXPERIENCE
Sound Blaster Katana SE features our bi-amplification system where each of the 4 drivers housed within the soundbar is individually powered by dual DSP-controlled stereo amplifiers. This allows the one-piece soundbar to deliver distortion-free audio with clarity and loudness even without a subwoofer!
The bi-amplified amps design is controlled by our proprietary multicore DSP. This means that each of the mid-range drivers and tweeters are individually driven, allowing it to deliver 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 SE to deliver pristine audio effortlessly.
IMMERSIVE SURROUND
The Sound Blaster Katana SE delivers crystal clear and impressive room-filling sound with its 5.1 virtual surround playback. Like its predecessor, the Sound Blaster Katana SE 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.
1 Available via HDMI ARC and optical connection
Design
VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY
There are several ways you can connect the Sound Blaster Katana SE to your devices. These options range from USB-C, HDMI ARC, optical-in cable, AUX-in cable, to 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.
FURTHER ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE
While Sound Blaster Katana SE is designed to work right out of the box, the soundbar also features additional application support for you to further tweak the soundbar’s sound signature with a host of audio enhancement technologies or tinker with graphic or preset EQs, personalize the RGB lights to complement your battle station or home theatre setup via the Creative app. You can also experience our award-winning Super X-Fi technology via the SXFI app.
Technology
AWARD-WINNING SUPER X-FI
Experience hyper-realistic audio projection and directionality on 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 SE. 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 SE features our acclaimed gaming sound modes—SXFI BATTLE Mode and Scout Mode*—which enhances the audio system with improved surround immersion, and integrated headphone gaming functionality.
SXFI BATTLE MODE
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
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 headphones mode. Scout mode is available in both modes but is optimized for headphones use.
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!
A Closer Look
Specifications
Speaker Configuration
One-piece, 2.1 system, Soundbar
Connector Type
HDMI ARC, USB-in, Optical-in (TOSLINK), Aux-in, Headset-out, SXFI-out, AC Wall Plug, DC-in
Operating Temperature
0—40°C
Dimensions
650 x 109 x 78 mm / 25.6 x 4.3 x 3.1 inches
Weight
Soundbar: 2.67 kg / 5.90 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
Frequency Response
55–20,000 Hz
Power Output
Total System Power: Up to 90W RMS, Peak Power: 180W
Bluetooth® Version
5.0
Profiles
(AVRCP) Audio / Video Remote Control Profile, (A2DP) Advanced Audio Distribution 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
Super X-Fi®
RGB
Up to 16.8 million colors
Supported Platforms
TV, Windows PC, Mac, PS5, PS4 Series, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, Mobile (via Bluetooth®), PS4
Package Contents
Optical Cable (Toslink), USB-C to USB-A Cable (1.2m / 3.94 ft)
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:
- Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit or 64-bit, USB 2.0/3.0 port
- iOS 11.0 or later
- Android 7.0 and above
Package Contents
- 1 x Sound Blaster Katana SE
- 1 x Remote Control*
- 1 x Power Adapter
- 1 x Mains Cables
- 1 x TOSLINK Optical Cable
- 1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 2 x Wall Mount Brackets
* Batteries not included
Warranty
1-year Limited Hardware Warranty