I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung S800B vs Klipsch Cinema 600 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung S800B was rated 8.6, while the Klipsch Cinema 600 has a rating 4.8.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that S800B has 3.1.2 and Cinema 600 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (overall) versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the S800B via wireless, but Cinema 600 has wired connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung S800B for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 600 received 6 out of 10.
The S800B can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S800B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung S800B versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 600. As in the S800B, so in the Cinema 600 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the S800B at 7 out of 10, while the Cinema 600 was rated 8/10.
The manufacturer of the S800B provides a device control application. The Samsung S800B equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S800B. The S800B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S800B was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.