VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Klipsch R-10B review
VIZIO SB36512-F6 vs Klipsch R-10B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SB36512-F6 has a total rating of 7.4 out of 10 versus 6.2 for R-10B. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up and input, mute, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the VIZIO SB36512-F6 has 5.1.2 versus 5.1 for the Klipsch R-10B. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The VIZIO SB36512-F6 got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Klipsch R-10B 7 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
Connectivity
Only the VIZIO SB36512-F6 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SB36512-F6 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the SB36512-F6 received a rating of 8/10 versus 5/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the SB36512-F6. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Multi-room is only available for the VIZIO SB36512-F6.
Multichannel surround
Only the SB36512-F6 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround VIZIO SB36512-F6 got a rating of 7, and Klipsch R-10B 4 out of 10.
Advantages VIZIO SB36512-F6 over Klipsch R-10B
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
Advantages Klipsch R-10B over VIZIO SB36512-F6
- Amazon Music compatible
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
- 6.2Klipsch R-10B
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