User Manual

8Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
Key Features (cont.)
TheSoundBlasterXboastsasophisticatedfullyactive5-driverdesignof2up-ringmidbassdrivers,
2high-excursiontweetersandalong-throwsubwooferwhereeachdriverisindividuallypoweredby
aDSP-controlledamplier.
Audio signals are split into individual frequencybandsbytheDSPbefore the right frequencies
are fed to the individual amps and drivers accordingly. This results in distinct, accurate audio
reproduction at every part of the spectrum with very low distortion.
Sophisticated 5-Driver Design
Comprised of a slim main unit and a compact subwoofer, the Sound BlasterX Katana is the most
powerfulinitsclasswitha150Wpeakpoweroutput.
Standingatjust2.5”tall,theultra-thinmainunitoffersalowtabletobezelheightthattswell
belowany largemulti-displayspace.Despiteitsslimprole,theSoundBlasterXKatanapumps
powerful,clean,room-llingaudiowithprecisestereoimagingthankstothe speciallydesigned
driver placement.
Sleek yet Powerful and Room-Filling
SPEAKER TECHNOLOGY
Themidbassdriversareplacedatanup-ringangletoreduceheightwhilethetweetersare
placed on both ends of the main unit to produce a superior intrinsic soundstage.
Forfarimproveddriverintegrationwiththemidbassdrivers,thetweeters
are crossed at a very low frequency to produce a well-balanced sound
regardless of sitting and listening environment. With a generous
widthof23.6”,themainunitdeliversanamazinglywidesoundstage
that is unobstructed even when placed behind a laptop.
The dedicated subwoofer features a large 5.25” long-throw driver
housedinaspeciallytunedwoodenenclosure.Toreduceturbulence,
aporttubewithdualaresisbuiltintotheslimsubwoofer,ensuring
deep and dynamic bass despite its compact size.