Polk Audio Signa S3 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Polk Audio Signa S3 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Polk Audio Signa S3 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 Signa S3 has 2.1 and Cinema 600 has 3.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Signa S3 via wireless, but Cinema 600 has wired connection type. Rate 4 out of 10 received the Polk Audio Signa S3 for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 600 received 6 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 600 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the Signa S3 at 5 out of 10, while the Cinema 600 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 600. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Signa S3 was rated 4/10, while the Cinema 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Polk Audio Signa S3 over Klipsch Cinema 600