Samsung HW-A450 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review
The Samsung HW-A450 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-A450 was rated 4, while the Klipsch Cinema 800 has a rating 8.2.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-A450 has 2.1 and Cinema 800 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 300 (overall) versus 800 (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. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-A450 for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 800 received 6 out of 10.
Streaming services
The Cinema 800 can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Cinema 800. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Cinema 800. We rated the connectivity of the HW-A450 at 5 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. The HW-A450 was rated 6/10, while the Cinema 800 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Klipsch Cinema 800 over Samsung HW-A450
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Microphone
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4Samsung HW-A450
- 8.2Klipsch Cinema 800
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