Sony HT-G700 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

Sony HT-G700 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 comparison chart

Overall
Sony HT-G700
6.2
Klipsch Cinema 600
4.8
4
4

Sony HT-G700 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 review

Sony HT-G700
vs
Klipsch Cinema 600

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Sony HT-G700 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Sony HT-G700 was rated 6.2, while the Klipsch Cinema 600 has a rating 4.8.

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, 400 (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 HT-G700 via wireless, but Cinema 600 has wired connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Sony HT-G700 for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 600 received 6 out of 10.

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. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-G700 versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 600. As in the HT-G700, so in the Cinema 600 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 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-G700. The HT-G700 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-G700 was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sony HT-G700 over Klipsch Cinema 600

  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

Sony HT-G700
Klipsch Cinema 600

Model

HT-G700
Cinema 600

Brand

Sony
Klipsch

Reviews

306
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.1
3.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

400 (overall)
600 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wired

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
1/0

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
0

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
1

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS HD, DTS ES, DTS 96/24

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

89 x 6.4 x 10.8/35.1 x 2.6 x 3.9
114.3x7.3x8.6/45x2.9x3.3

Weight, kg/pounds

3.5/7.1
30.8/13.9

Other

Release year

2020
2022
Sony HT-G700
Klipsch Cinema 600
Sony HT-G700
Klipsch Cinema 600

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.2
  • 4.8
  • 6.2Sony HT-G700
  • 4.8Klipsch Cinema 600

Sony HT-G700 competitors

Klipsch Cinema 600 competitors