Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX vs Klipsch Cinema 400 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX was rated 7.6, while the Klipsch Cinema 400 has a rating 4.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that MagniFi Mini AX has 3.1 and Cinema 400 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 10 (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 MagniFi Mini AX via wireless, but Cinema 400 has wired connection type. Rate 4 out of 10 received the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 400 received 5 out of 10.

Streaming services

The MagniFi Mini AX can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the MagniFi Mini AX. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the MagniFi Mini AX, so in the Cinema 400 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the MagniFi Mini AX at 5 out of 10, while the Cinema 400 was rated 8/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the MagniFi Mini AX provides a device control application. The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the MagniFi Mini AX. The MagniFi Mini AX can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The MagniFi Mini AX was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX over Klipsch Cinema 400