The Samsung HW-A550 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-A550 was rated 4.6, while the Klipsch Cinema 800 has a rating 8.2.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-A550 has 2.1 and Cinema 800 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 410 (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-A550 for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 800 received 6 out of 10.
The Cinema 800 can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Cinema 800. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-A550 versus 2/1 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 800. As in the HW-A550, so in the Cinema 800 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10.
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.
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-A550 was rated 6/10, while the Cinema 800 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.