LG SC9S vs Klipsch Cinema 400 review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – LG SC9S vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The LG SC9S was rated 6.4, while the Klipsch Cinema 400 has a rating 4.6.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 310 (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 SC9S via wireless, but Cinema 400 has wired connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the LG SC9S for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 400 received 5 out of 10.
Streaming services
The SC9S can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SC9S. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SC9S versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 400. As in the SC9S, so in the Cinema 400 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the SC9S at 7 out of 10, while the Cinema 400 was rated 8/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the SC9S provides a device control application. 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 SC9S. The SC9S can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SC9S was rated 5/10, while the Cinema 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages LG SC9S over Klipsch Cinema 400
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
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)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.4LG SC9S
- 4.6Klipsch Cinema 400
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