Yamaha SR-C20A vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

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Yamaha SR-C20A vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison chart

Overall
Yamaha SR-C20A
3.8
Klipsch Cinema 800
8.2
4
9

Yamaha SR-C20A vs Klipsch Cinema 800 review

Yamaha SR-C20A
vs
Klipsch Cinema 800

The Yamaha SR-C20A vs Klipsch Cinema 800 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Yamaha SR-C20A was rated 3.8, 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 SR-C20A has 2.1 and Cinema 800 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 (overall) versus 800 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Yamaha SR-C20A. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Yamaha SR-C20A 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

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Cinema 800. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Yamaha SR-C20A versus 2/1 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 800. As in the SR-C20A, so in the Cinema 800 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SR-C20A at 4 out of 10, while the Cinema 800 was rated 8/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the Cinema 800 provides a device control application. The Klipsch Cinema 800 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Cinema 800. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SR-C20A was rated 6/10, while the Cinema 800 received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Yamaha SR-C20A over Klipsch Cinema 800

  • Built-in subwoofer

Advantages Klipsch Cinema 800 over Yamaha SR-C20A

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
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SR-C20A
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