LG S80QY vs Klipsch Cinema 400 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – LG S80QY vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The LG S80QY was rated 7.8, 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 S80QY has 3.1.3 and Cinema 400 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 350 (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 S80QY via wireless, but Cinema 400 has wired connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the LG S80QY for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 400 received 5 out of 10.

Streaming services

The S80QY can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S80QY. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG S80QY versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 400. As in the S80QY, so in the Cinema 400 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S80QY. The S80QY can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S80QY was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG S80QY over Klipsch Cinema 400