l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung HW-Q900T vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The Samsung HW-Q900T was rated 8.2, while the Klipsch Cinema 400 has a rating 4.6.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q900T has 7.1.2 and Cinema 400 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 406 (overall) versus 400 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HW-Q900T via wireless, but Cinema 400 has wired connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q900T for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 400 received 5 out of 10.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q900T can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q900T. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q900T versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 400. As in the HW-Q900T, so in the Cinema 400 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10. The manufacturer of the HW-Q900T provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-Q900T equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q900T may become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q900T. The HW-Q900T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q900T was rated 9/10, while the Cinema 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.