Sony HT-X9000F vs Klipsch R-10B review

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Sony HT-X9000F vs Klipsch R-10B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-X9000F has a total rating of 7 out of 10 versus 6.2 for R-10B. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up and input, mute, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-X9000F has 2.1 versus 5.1 for the Klipsch R-10B. The output power is different and equal to 300 (overall) W for the HT-X9000F versus 250 (overall) W for the R-10B. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Each of rivals supports AirPlay. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HT-X9000F supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HT-X9000F received a rating of 7/10 versus 5/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-X9000F has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-X9000F. For multichannel surround Sony HT-X9000F got a rating of 9, and Klipsch R-10B 4 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-X9000F over Klipsch R-10B