VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

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Rating 5 5

VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison chart

Overall
VIZIO SB36512-F6
7.4
Klipsch Cinema 800
8.2
7
9

VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

VIZIO SB36512-F6
vs
Klipsch Cinema 800

The VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 was rated 7.4, while the Klipsch Cinema 800 has a rating 8.2.

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 800 has 3.1. 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 8 out of 10 received the VIZIO SB36512-F6 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.

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 VIZIO SB36512-F6 versus 2/1 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 800. As in the SB36512-F6, so in the Cinema 800 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Klipsch Cinema 800 equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB36512-F6 was rated 7/10, while the Cinema 800 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over Klipsch Cinema 800

  • Multi-room support

Advantages Klipsch Cinema 800 over VIZIO SB36512-F6

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Microphone
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Common

Product

VIZIO SB36512-F6
Klipsch Cinema 800

Model

SB36512-F6
Cinema 800

Brand

VIZIO
Klipsch

Reviews

165
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

5.1.2
3.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

800 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, TIDAL, VIZIO SmartCast, Chromecast
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/0
2/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

1/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

1/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

91.4 x 6.3 x 8.1/36 x 2.5 x 3.1
121.9x7.3x8.6/48x2.9x3.3

Weight, kg/pounds

2.5/5.6
9.9/22

Other

Release year

2018
2022
VIZIO SB36512-F6
Klipsch Cinema 800
VIZIO SB36512-F6
Klipsch Cinema 800

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.4
  • 8.2
  • 7.4VIZIO SB36512-F6
  • 8.2Klipsch Cinema 800

VIZIO SB36512-F6 competitors

Klipsch Cinema 800 competitors