KEF HTF7003 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

KEF HTF7003 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison chart

Overall
KEF HTF7003
5
Klipsch Cinema 800
8.2
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10
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9
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KEF HTF7003 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

KEF HTF7003
vs
Klipsch Cinema 800

The KEF HTF7003 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The KEF HTF7003 was rated 5, while the Klipsch Cinema 800 has a rating 8.2.

Audio features

Soundbars have different amplification type - passive versus active respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HTF7003 has 3.0 and Cinema 800 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 800 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

The Cinema 800 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Cinema 800. Bluetooth support integrated in the Cinema 800. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Cinema 800. We rated the connectivity of the HTF7003 at 4 out of 10, while the Cinema 800 was rated 8/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the Cinema 800 provides a device control application. The Klipsch Cinema 800 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Cinema 800. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.

Advantages Klipsch Cinema 800 over KEF HTF7003

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Bluetooth enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
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Common

Product

KEF HTF7003
Klipsch Cinema 800

Model

HTF7003
Cinema 800

Brand

KEF
Klipsch

Reviews

17
0

General

Placement type

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

Connection to source

wired
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

has not
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.0
3.1

Amplification type

passive
active

Output power, W

100
800 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wired
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

0/0
2/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

0/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

3/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

has not
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

78.5 x 8.1 x 6.1/30.9 x 3.1 x 2.4
121.9x7.3x8.6/48x2.9x3.3

Weight, kg/pounds

2.1/4.6
9.9/22

Other

Release year

2005
2022
KEF HTF7003
Klipsch Cinema 800
KEF HTF7003
Klipsch Cinema 800

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 5
  • 8.2
  • 5KEF HTF7003
  • 8.2Klipsch Cinema 800