EXPERIENCE GUIDE KRATOS S5 CUSTOMIZABLE 2.
INTRODUCING THE KRATOS S5 POWERFUL AUDIO WITH BRILLIANT HIGHS AND DEEP RUMBLING BASS Engineered for superb gaming audio performance, Sound BlasterX Kratos S5 packs a whopping 120W peak power, high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz USB audio, custom-tuned drivers in quality wooden acoustic chambers, fully customizable audio enhancements, 7.1 surround sound and programmable Aurora Reactive Lighting System.
CONNECTIVITY THE KRATOS S5 USB Connect to a PC/Mac for up to 24-bit/96kHz highresolution digital audio playback. AUX IN Connect portable media players via 3.5mm analog cable for convenient analog audio playback. STEREO RCA LINE IN Connect to a TV, game console or media player with RCA stereo cable to enjoy clear, powerful analog audio playback. HEADSET For private listening or late night gaming sessions, simply connect your favorite headset.
EXPERIENCING THE KRATOS S5 HI-RES PLAYBACK PRECISION 24-BIT/96KHZ USB AUDIO The Kratos S5 levels up your sound experience to true audio fidelity like never before. Simply connect to it via USB to enjoy 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution playback. Games, movies and music come to live with precise audio details, brilliant highs and deep rumbling bass.
EXPERIENCING THE KRATOS S5 BUILT FOR EXCEPTIONAL SOUND NATURAL SOUNDING WOODEN ENCLOSURES Designed to deliver exceptional audio, the Kratos S5 is built entirely out of wood for better resonance damping. Wooden enclosures deliver fuller, warmer, more natural sound than plastic-based designs. CONVENIENT CONTROLS & CONNECTORS AUDIO CONTROLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Control power and volume directly from the handy control pod to bring out the best in your music, movies and games.
EXPERIENCING THE KRATOS S5 CUSTOMIZABLE GAMING AUDIO BLASTERX ACOUSTIC ENGINE AUDIO ENHANCEMENTS If your PC does not come equipped with a dedicated sound card, fret not. You can still experience enhanced levels of audio realism with immersive virtual 7.1 surround sound, clearer cues and bass boost through the fully customizable BlasterX Acoustic Engine. Simply download the Sound Blaster Connect software for PC.
ENHANCING & CUSTOMIZING THE KRATOS S5 SOUND BLASTER CONNECT FOR PC Available for Windows®, the fully customizable Sound Blaster Connect software gives you complete control over your product. You can also tweak the lighting effects of your BlasterX product to create a neat gaming space. OVERVIEW 1 CONNECTED DEVICES 1 Select the device to configure. 2 2 OPEN/COLLAPSE MENU Open or collapse the sidebar menu. 3 4 5 6 3 DASHBOARD Quick overview of audio and visual settings. 4 SOUND - Modify EQ settings.
ENHANCING & CUSTOMIZING THE KRATOS S5 DASHBOARD An overview of all your audio and visual settings. View your current and frequently used settings, or quickly personalize them. 1 AUDIO/LIGHTING PROFILES A selection of pre-configured audio/ lighting profiles optimized for most of your playback needs. 2 3 4 2 AUDIO/LIGHTING PRESET Current audio/lighting preset.
ENHANCING & CUSTOMIZING THE KRATOS S5 SOUND Each preset profile can be further customized according to your acoustic preference for music, games a movies. 1. Equalizer Select from a plethora of Equalizer presets to match your audio, or enhance the bass or treble to your liking with our graphic equalizer. 1 EQ PRESETS Tap to view a list of preset EQs. 2 GRAPHIC EQ Simply draw your preferred EQ wave across the frequency bands or adjust each frequency filter by sliding the points.
ENHANCING & CUSTOMIZING THE KRATOS S5 2. Enhancement Powered by BlasterX Acoustic Engine, enhance and tweak your auditory experience to perfection with intelligent controls. 1 IMMERSION Enjoy true-to-life audio with a natural sense of audio depth, spaciousness and surround effects from your content. Move the slider clockwise to widen the soundstage and increase immersion. 2 CRYSTALIZER Experience audio the way the artist intended by restoring audio details that were lost due to file compression.
ENHANCING & CUSTOMIZING THE KRATOS S5 VOICE Improve your voice quality and inject fun into your in-game chats, broadcasts to Twitch, YouTube and other social media with voice enhancements. 1. Clarity Powered by CrystalVoice, you can significantly reduce noise and echoes as you speak in real-time. 1 NOISE REDUCTION Eliminate unwanted background noise 2 ACOUSTIC ECHO CANCELLATION Eliminate echoes to reduce interference 1 2 2.
ENHANCING & CUSTOMIZING THE KRATOS S5 LIGHTING Choose or customize RGB lighting presets to match your mood and space. 1 LIGHTING PRESETS Select a lighting preset. They have been specially tuned to match the equivalent audio presets. 2 MOTION Select a motion sequence for the lighting effect. 3 DIRECTION 1 Select the direction of the light movement. 4 COLOR Select your favorite color scheme to match your gaming space. 5 SPEED 2 3 4 5 Slide to adjust the speed of light movement.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPEAKER DESIGN 2.1 USB speaker system SUBWOOFER DESIGN Ported DRIVERS Satellite: 4” Subwoofer: 6.5” POWER OUTPUT 60W RMS Satellite: 12W x 2 Subwoofer: 36W FREQUENCY RESPONSE 55Hz - 20kHz CONNECTIVITY • Intel® Core™2 Duo or AMD® equivalent processor (2.8 GHz or faster recommended) • Microsoft® Windows 7 and later 7.9 x 4.7 x 4.7 in / 200 x 120 x 120 mm Subwoofer: 12.1 x 8.7 x 10.2 in / 307 x 220 x 260 mm WEIGHT Satellite : 1.8 lb x 2 / 0.