Sony HT-A3000 vs Klipsch Cinema 400 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Sony HT-A3000 vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The Sony HT-A3000 was rated 7.6, while the Klipsch Cinema 400 has a rating 4.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-A3000 has 3.1 and Cinema 400 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 250 (overall) versus 400 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Sony HT-A3000. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Sony HT-A3000 for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 400 received 5 out of 10.

Streaming services

The HT-A3000 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HT-A3000. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-A3000 versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 400. As in the HT-A3000, so in the Cinema 400 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the HT-A3000 at 7 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 is onboard the HT-A3000. The HT-A3000 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-A3000 was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sony HT-A3000 over Klipsch Cinema 400

Advantages Klipsch Cinema 400 over Sony HT-A3000