Recommend me a USB soundbar + subwoofer

[Quartz]

I prefer to game and watch Youtube without a headset and monitor speakers aren't exactly great. My desk setup means that a soundbar (possibly plus subwoofer) is the preferred solution. My PC is distant - in a far corner, so I'd prefer to plug it in to one of the USB hubs on my desk. I'm open to having a USB sound controller / external sound card on my desk then plugging the soundbar into that (I see OCUK sell a Soundblaster one, but I do want to minimise cabling clutter - I already have three monitors, keyboard, trackball, HOTAS, microphone, USB hubs, camera, etc etc.

Primary uses are gaming and Youtube. I do enjoy listening to orchestral music on YT.

Total budget is three figures, but undecided and not execessively so. I am not an audio afficionado.

So, what do you recommend?

 

[JonRGV250]

I use a Katana V2, and for gaming it's extremely good, and not half bad for music either.
I'm not entirely sure it's exactly what you're after though.

Sound Blaster Katana V2

Improved with even more power and more refined details, Sound Blaster Katana V2 sports the familiar tri-amplified design for clean and impactful audio from all types of sources, and is upgraded with a host of gaming tools and connectivity options.

uk.creative.com

 

[Quartz]

I use a Katana V2,

That looks pretty good. Thank you. Were there alternatives you considered?

 

[JonRGV250]

I just watched a bunch of Youtube reviews and decided that it'd work for me, and work well it does.

 

[Quartz]

No one else has chimed in so I've ordered it.

 

[Quartz]

Just arrived and it's transforming the sound from Youtube videos.

 

[JonRGV250]

Have you tried it with gaming yet, that’s where it’s comes into its own IMO.
Whack the sub up and enjoy.

 

[Quartz]

Have you tried it with gaming yet, that’s where it’s comes into its own IMO.

I've been playing Tiny Tina's Wonderlands this afternoon. Great fun. And yes, the sound is excellent.

 

[Quartz]

Have you tried it with gaming yet, that’s where it’s comes into its own IMO.

A one-month update: oh yes!

 

[hornetstinger]

Buy a passive soundbar, Avr, and active sub.

You'll thank me later

 

[Quartz]

Buy a passive soundbar, Avr, and active sub.

You'll thank me later

Too late!

 

[Faffer]

Buy a passive soundbar, Avr, and active sub.

You'll thank me later

Hi, is there such a setup that has a comparable price to the Katana V2?

 

[hornetstinger]

Hi, is there such a setup that has a comparable price to the Katana V2?

Hi, is there such a setup that has a comparable price to the Katana V2?

Not at £300 that's just too low

Lowest would be this then get second hand avr

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 5.1 Speaker Package, Walnut at AV.com

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 5.1 Speaker Package, Walnut at AV.com

www.av.com

Another toption would be order a few pairs of these as needed . Those will be superior sound quality to soundbar speakers, plus sub, and second hand avr

Wharfedale Diamond 9.0 (Black)

Shop for Wharfedale Diamond 9.0 Black Speaker Pair with Richer Sounds for a 6 Year Guarantee, expert advice and Lowest Prices Guaranteed

www.richersounds.com

Or if you want passive soundbar there's

Monolith M-OW3​