I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-LST70T vs Klipsch Cinema 600 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-LST70T was rated 6.4, while the Klipsch Cinema 600 has a rating 4.8.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-LST70T has 3.0 and Cinema 600 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 210 (overall) versus 600 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Samsung HW-LST70T. An external subwoofer connects to the HW-LST70T via wireless, but Cinema 600 has wired connection type. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-LST70T can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-LST70T. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Cinema 600. We rated the connectivity of the HW-LST70T at 6 out of 10, while the Cinema 600 was rated 8/10. The manufacturer of the HW-LST70T provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-LST70T equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-LST70T may become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-LST70T or Cinema 600. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-LST70T was rated 5/10, while the Cinema 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.