Polk Audio React vs Klipsch Cinema 400 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Polk Audio React vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The Polk Audio React was rated 4.8, 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 React has 2.0 and Cinema 400 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 30 (overall) versus 400 (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 React for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 400 received 5 out of 10.

Streaming services

The React can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

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

Features

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

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the React or Cinema 400. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The same score of 6/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Polk Audio React over Klipsch Cinema 400

Advantages Klipsch Cinema 400 over Polk Audio React