Polk Audio Command Bar vs Sony HT-CT800 review

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In this article, we will talk about Polk Audio Command Bar vs Sony HT-CT800 comparison. The Polk Audio Command Bar was rated 6.6, while the Sony HT-CT800 has a rating 6.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, microphone, action for the Command Bar and power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up for the HT-CT800.

Audio features

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, 160 (overall) versus 350 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HT-CT800. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Polk Audio Command Bar versus 3/0 HDMIs in the Sony HT-CT800. As in the Command Bar, so in the HT-CT800 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Command Bar at 7 out of 10, while the HT-CT800 was rated 8/10. None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. The Polk Audio Command Bar equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration can become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the Command Bar or HT-CT800. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Command Bar was rated 5/10, while the HT-CT800 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Polk Audio Command Bar over Sony HT-CT800

Advantages Sony HT-CT800 over Polk Audio Command Bar