Stefan Mileschin

SINGAPORE – 31 May 2017 – Creative Technology Ltd today announced that it had picked up the prestigious European Hardware Award in the Best Speakers category for its Sound BlasterX Katana at Computex Taipei. The Sound BlasterX Katana has received rave reviews for its astounding audio performance since it was launched.


The European Hardware Association runs the European Hardware Awards and comprises nine of the largest independent technology news and reviews sites from across the continent – with a combined audience of more than 22 million technology enthusiasts. The EHA conducts large scale, detailed research, which is presented at events like Computex and DISTREE. The European Hardware Award is an annual selection of the very best hardware products available in the European market – as chosen by its expert panel – as well as the European Hardware Community awards.

“We’re humbled that the Sound BlasterX Katana has been recognized as a significant product in the European Market. The reaction to the Sound BlasterX Katana by reviewers and end-users alike has been very encouraging for us over the last few months. This award is really a validation for us and we are grateful. This inspires us to continue innovating and creating better products,” said Long Chye Low, General Manager of Creative.

About The Sound BlasterX Katana

The Sound BlasterX Katana is the world’s first Under-Monitor Audio System that comes with Creative's most powerful multi-core audio DSP, doubling as a high-end Sound Blaster sound card/DAC that projects 24-bit high-resolution audio for lossless, crystal-clear and impressive room-filling sound. Its sophisticated tri-amplified design that powers 5-drivers comprises of 2 up-firing midbass drivers, 2 high-excursion tweeters, and a long-throw subwoofer, each individually powered by a DSP-controlled amplifier for precise audio reproduction at each part of the audio spectrum. Incorporating BlasterX Acoustic Engine and a Dolby Digital 5.1 decoder, the Sound BlasterX Katana gives users immersive audio for games and movies. The sleek audio system, crafted with brushed aluminium, also features a programmable Aurora Reactive lighting system with 16.8 million colours.