Samsung HW-J355 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 review

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Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-J355 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-J355
6.6
Klipsch Cinema 600
4.8
5
4

Samsung HW-J355 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 review

Samsung HW-J355
vs
Klipsch Cinema 600

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-J355 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-J355 was rated 6.6, while the Klipsch Cinema 600 has a rating 4.8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-J355 has 2.1 and Cinema 600 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 120 versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HW-J355 via wired and wireless, but Cinema 600 has wired connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-J355 for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 600 received 6 out of 10. The HW-J355 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-J355. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Cinema 600. We rated the connectivity of the HW-J355 at 6 out of 10, while the Cinema 600 was rated 8/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the HW-J355 provides a device control application. 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 support is not implemented in either the HW-J355 or Cinema 600. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-J355 was rated 4/10, while the Cinema 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-J355 over Klipsch Cinema 600

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control

Advantages Klipsch Cinema 600 over Samsung HW-J355

  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
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Common

Product

Samsung HW-J355
Klipsch Cinema 600

Model

HW-J355
Cinema 600

Brand

Samsung
Klipsch

Reviews

1104
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
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.1
3.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

120
600 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

has not
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wired, wireless
wired

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

0/0
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)

1/0
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

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

94 x 5.1 x 5.1/37.1 x 2.3 x 2.6
114.3x7.3x8.6/45x2.9x3.3

Weight, kg/pounds

1.3/3.5
30.8/13.9

Other

Release year

2015
2022
Samsung HW-J355
Klipsch Cinema 600
Samsung HW-J355
Klipsch Cinema 600

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.6
  • 4.8
  • 6.6Samsung HW-J355
  • 4.8Klipsch Cinema 600

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