I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung B650 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. Both soundbars received a score of 4.8 in our ranking.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 430 (overall) versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the B650 via wireless, but Cinema 600 has wired connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung B650 for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 600 received 6 out of 10.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung B650 versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 600. As in the B650, so in the Cinema 600 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the B650 at 7 out of 10, while the Cinema 600 was rated 8/10.
None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the B650 or Cinema 600. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The same score of 6/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.