Polk Audio Signa S3 vs Klipsch Cinema 400 review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Polk Audio Signa S3 vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The Polk Audio Signa S3 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. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Signa S3 via wireless, but Cinema 400 has wired connection type. Rate 4 out of 10 received the Polk Audio Signa S3 for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 400 received 5 out of 10.
Streaming services
The Signa S3 can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Signa S3. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the Signa S3, so in the Cinema 400 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the Signa S3 at 5 out of 10, while the Cinema 400 was rated 8/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the Signa S3 provides a device control application. The Polk Audio Signa S3 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the Signa S3 or Cinema 400. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Signa S3 was rated 4/10, while the Cinema 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Polk Audio Signa S3 over Klipsch Cinema 400
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
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
- 6.4Polk Audio Signa S3
- 4.6Klipsch Cinema 400
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