JBL BAR 1300X vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

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The JBL BAR 1300X vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The JBL BAR 1300X was rated 9.4, while the Klipsch Cinema 800 has a rating 8.2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that BAR 1300X has 11.1.4 and Cinema 800 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 1170 (overall) versus 800 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 10 out of 10 received the JBL BAR 1300X for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 800 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the JBL BAR 1300X versus 2/1 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 800. As in the BAR 1300X, so in the Cinema 800 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the BAR 1300X at 10 out of 10, while the Cinema 800 was rated 8/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The BAR 1300X can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 8/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages JBL BAR 1300X over Klipsch Cinema 800