l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – LG SNC4R vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The LG SNC4R was rated 5.2, while the Klipsch Cinema 400 has a rating 4.6.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SNC4R has 4.1 and Cinema 400 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 420 (overall) versus 400 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the SNC4R via wireless, but Cinema 400 has wired connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the LG SNC4R for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 400 received 5 out of 10.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Cinema 400. We rated the connectivity of the SNC4R at 6 out of 10, while the Cinema 400 was rated 8/10.
The manufacturer of the SNC4R 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.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the SNC4R or Cinema 400. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SNC4R was rated 5/10, while the Cinema 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.