Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

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Rating 5 5

Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison chart

Overall
Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX
7.6
Klipsch Cinema 800
8.2
9
9

Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX
vs
Klipsch Cinema 800

The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX was rated 7.6, while the Klipsch Cinema 800 has a rating 8.2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 10 (overall) versus 800 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 4 out of 10 received the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 800 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX versus 2/1 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 800. As in the MagniFi Mini AX, so in the Cinema 800 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the MagniFi Mini AX at 5 out of 10, while the Cinema 800 was rated 8/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. 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 800 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX over Klipsch Cinema 800

  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX
Klipsch Cinema 800

Model

MagniFi Mini AX
Cinema 800

Brand

Polk Audio
Klipsch

Reviews

0
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, source, demo, mute
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.1
3.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

10 (overall)
800 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, SoundCloud
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/0
2/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Mono, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos True HD
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS Digital Surround,DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Virtual X

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

36.6x10.4x7.9/14.4x4.1x3.1
121.9x7.3x8.6/48x2.9x3.3

Weight, kg/pounds

6.3/14
9.9/22

Other

Release year

2022
2022
Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX
Klipsch Cinema 800
Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX
Klipsch Cinema 800

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.6
  • 8.2
  • 7.6Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX
  • 8.2Klipsch Cinema 800

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Klipsch Cinema 800 competitors