Klipsch Cinema 1200 vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Cinema 1200 has a total rating of 8.4 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SLM4R. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, function, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Klipsch Cinema 1200 has 5.1.4 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 1200 (overall) W for the Cinema 1200 versus 420 (overall) W for the SLM4R. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the Cinema 1200.
Only the Klipsch Cinema 1200 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the Cinema 1200 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Cinema 1200 received a rating of 8/10 versus 6/10, respectively.
App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the Cinema 1200. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the Cinema 1200 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Klipsch Cinema 1200 got a rating of 8, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.