Dayton Audio BS36 vs Klipsch Cinema 400 review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Dayton Audio BS36 vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The Dayton Audio BS36 was rated 4.5, while the Klipsch Cinema 400 has a rating 4.6.
Audio features
Soundbars have different amplification type - passive versus active respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that BS36 has 3.0 and Cinema 400 has 2.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 5 out of 10 in our ranking.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Connectivity
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Bluetooth support integrated in the Cinema 400. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Cinema 400. We rated the connectivity of the BS36 at 4 out of 10, while the Cinema 400 was rated 8/10.
Features
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.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the BS36 or Cinema 400. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.
Advantages Klipsch Cinema 400 over Dayton Audio BS36
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4.5Dayton Audio BS36
- 4.6Klipsch Cinema 400
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