Samsung HW-Q80R vs Klipsch Cinema 600 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-Q80R vs Klipsch Cinema 600 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-Q80R was rated 8, 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-Q80R has 5.1.2 and Cinema 600 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 372 (overall) 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-Q80R via wireless, but Cinema 600 has wired connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q80R for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 600 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q80R can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q80R. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q80R versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 600. As in the HW-Q80R, so in the Cinema 600 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q80R at 7 out of 10, while the Cinema 600 was rated 8/10. The manufacturer of the HW-Q80R provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-Q80R equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q80R may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q80R. The HW-Q80R can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q80R was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q80R over Klipsch Cinema 600