LG SP2 vs Klipsch Cinema 400 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – LG SP2 vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The LG SP2 was rated 4.2, 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. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 (overall) versus 400 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the LG SP2. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 5 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SP2 versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 400. As in the SP2, so in the Cinema 400 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the SP2 at 7 out of 10, while the Cinema 400 was rated 8/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not 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 SP2 or Cinema 400. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SP2 was rated 5/10, while the Cinema 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SP2 over Klipsch Cinema 400

Advantages Klipsch Cinema 400 over LG SP2