LG SC9S vs Klipsch Cinema 600 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG SC9S vs Klipsch Cinema 600 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG SC9S was rated 6.4, while the Klipsch Cinema 600 has a rating 4.8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SC9S has 2.1 and Cinema 600 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 310 (overall) versus 600 (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 600 has wired connection type. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

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 600. As in the SC9S, so in the Cinema 600 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the SC9S at 7 out of 10, while the Cinema 600 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 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SC9S over Klipsch Cinema 600