Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

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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