Katana V2x in 2026. Am I hearing this right?

Looked for a soundbar to replace my Z625 because I was in the market for a budget 5.1 speaker option (for games and movies) and country availability and reviews steered me towards Katana V2X. Would've chosen V2, but not available here anymore.

Watched plenty of reviews and got a clear representation of what to expect. It sounds great, it has boomy punch even at low volume, and the price is within my budget range.

Fast forward, got my item, set it up, and readying to put my volume at a measly 10 not to overfill the room with noise, aaand it's quiet? I mean, not as loud as previous reviews have claimed.

Had to turn volume up to 30 to get somewhat of a satisfying volume, yet something just feels off. Do I have anyone else with me on this? Or are there settings I need to be aware about?

All the reviews have been around 3 years ago already when I guess it came out, but I'm concerned if there's been a change between those years that has affected this device. I've been so excited, I hope someone can help me enjoy this item and justify the amount I just paid.

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u/alrelle — 8 days ago

I don't know if this is known yet, but you can throw bags at enemies to stun them. Works on specials too.

u/alrelle — 2 months ago

What is this weird afterimage effect I see when you move laterally on some objects? I'm just noticing these.

Still not complaining on the static vision though. This game is a beauty.

u/alrelle — 2 months ago