I had a chance to test and compare two models: VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 was rated 7.6, 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 SB46514-F6 has 5.1.4 and Cinema 600 has 3.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the SB46514-F6 via wireless, but Cinema 600 has wired connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the VIZIO SB46514-F6 for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 600 received 6 out of 10. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SB46514-F6. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the VIZIO SB46514-F6 versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 600. As in the SB46514-F6, so in the Cinema 600 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10. The manufacturer of the SB46514-F6 provides a device control application. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 may become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SB46514-F6. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB46514-F6 was rated 7/10, while the Cinema 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.