Named after the sword so technologically perfect in structure and so demanding in its creation, the Sound BlasterX Katana exhibits the same sleek sophistication and formidable strength in its design and audio prowess. In a league of its own, the Katana fits right under your monitor with a slimness that's unmatched by other so-called gaming “sound bars”, and is powered and enhanced by our award winning multi-core audio DSP making it the world's first true Under Monitor Audio System (UMAS). In addition, the Sound BlasterX features the Aurora Reactive lighting system, a series of 49 programmable LED lights lined from edge to edge of the Katana chassis, making it the perfect addition to fully optimize and customize your PC and desktop setup.

The Katana gives you an immersive audio experience for your games and movies with the BlasterX Acoustic Engine and Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder. This audio system embodies the perfect combination of our most powerful 24-bit high resolution DAC and sophisticated 5-driver system. Housing a tri-amplified design where the 5 drivers are individually powered by DSP-controlled amplifiers, the Katana delivers ultra-precise audio at each part of the audio spectrum. Equipped with a plethora of connectivity options, you can trust the Katana to be one of the most versatile and most powerful speakers to ever grace your desktop.

Features

• Under-Monitor Audio System - Perfect for your PC Gaming setup, the Katana fits right under your wide screen unobtrusively, featuring the programmable Aurora Reactive lighting system with 16.8 million colors.
• 5-Driver Design & Tri-Amplification System - 2 up-firing midbass driver, 2 high-excursion tweeters, 1 long-throw subwoofer in a dedicated external subwoofer unit - each individually driven by DSPs. Total output of 75RMS/150W Peak Power.
• Powerful Multi-Channel & 24-bit High Resolution USB DAC, Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder - When connected via USB, doubles as a DAC that delivers fully customizable 7.1 virtual channel audio (with Windows PC) and exceptional 24-bit/96kHz high-definition lossless audio playback from PC and Mac. Certified Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder when connected via optical-in.
• Connectivity Options - Bluetooth 4.2, Optical-in, USB Audio , AUX-in, USB Flash Drive, Aux-in, Headphones/Headset-out, Mic-in. 24-bit lossless audio playback from USB Flash Drives.
• Remote Control - IR Remote Control included for access to all controls.