LG SN8YG vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

LG SN8YG vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison chart

Overall
6.8
Klipsch Cinema 800
8.2
8
9

LG SN8YG vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

LG SN8YG
vs
Klipsch Cinema 800

The LG SN8YG vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The LG SN8YG was rated 6.8, while the Klipsch Cinema 800 has a rating 8.2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SN8YG has 3.1.2 and Cinema 800 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 440 (overall) versus 800 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the LG SN8YG for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 800 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

The Cinema 800 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SN8YG versus 2/1 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 800. As in the SN8YG, so in the Cinema 800 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The SN8YG can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SN8YG was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 800 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SN8YG over Klipsch Cinema 800

  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages Klipsch Cinema 800 over LG SN8YG

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
Add soundbar to comparison
We didn't find anything to show here

Common

Product

LG SN8YG
Klipsch Cinema 800

Model

SN8YG
Cinema 800

Brand

LG
Klipsch

Reviews

40
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.1.2
3.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

440 (overall)
800 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
2/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHD
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS HD, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

104 x 5 x 10.1/41.7 x 2.2 x 4.7
121.9x7.3x8.6/48x2.9x3.3

Weight, kg/pounds

4/9.7
9.9/22

Other

Release year

2020
2022
LG SN8YG
Klipsch Cinema 800
LG SN8YG
Klipsch Cinema 800

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.8
  • 8.2
  • 6.8LG SN8YG
  • 8.2Klipsch Cinema 800