VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Klipsch Cinema 400 review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 was rated 7.4, 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 SB36512-F6 has 5.1.2 and Cinema 400 has 2.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the SB36512-F6 via wireless, but Cinema 400 has wired connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the VIZIO SB36512-F6 for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 400 received 5 out of 10.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The SB36512-F6 can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SB36512-F6. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the SB36512-F6, 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
The manufacturer of the SB36512-F6 provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 may become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SB36512-F6. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB36512-F6 was rated 7/10, while the Cinema 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over Klipsch Cinema 400
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.4VIZIO SB36512-F6
- 4.6Klipsch Cinema 400
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