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Klipsch Cinema 800
Samsung HW-Q60B
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Channels
3.1
Channels
3.1
Our Verdict
Klipsch Cinema 800
Samsung HW-Q60B
The Klipsch Cinema 800 is better than the Samsung HW-Q60B. They're both 3.1 setups with Dolby Atmos support, but the Klipsch offers a better soundstage. It's also able to reproduce a more extended low-bass, so you feel more thump and rumble in your audio. There are more wireless playback options on hand, too. That said, the Klipsch doesn't have a very premium build, especially compared to the Samsung.
Variants
- Cinema 800 (Black)
- HW-Q60B (Black)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.9
7.5
Stereo Frequency Response
8.7
7.7
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
5.4
9.6
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
6.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
47.8" (121.5 cm)
40.6" (103.1 cm)
Height
2.8" (7.0 cm)
2.2" (5.7 cm)
Depth
3.3" (8.5 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
14.3" (36.3 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)
Height
18.4" (46.8 cm)
13.6" (34.5 cm)
Depth
14.3" (36.3 cm)
11.6" (29.4 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.7
7.7
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Direct
Standard
Slope
-0.40
-0.50
Std. Err.
2.46 dB
2.56 dB
Channels
3.1
3.1
Low-Frequency Extension
23.4 Hz
43.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.5 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.7
7.7
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Direct
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
-3
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
1
Slope
-0.40
0.08
Std. Err.
2.46 dB
2.32 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
23.4 Hz
44.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.5 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
7.8
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.6 dB SPL
94.5 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.44 dB
1.87 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.8
6.8
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.45
0.69
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.49
4.29
Center
8.4
8.2
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.10
-0.70
Std. Err.
2.78 dB
2.87 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.6 dB SPL
88.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.42
0.39
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.74
2.27
Surround 5.1
4.5
4.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.41
-0.68
Std. Err.
2.60 dB
2.91 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
94.9 dB SPL
91.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.58
0.35
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.61
2.46
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
3.7
3.9
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.89
0.40
Std. Err.
3.60 dB
2.75 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
82.7 dB SPL
79.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.69
1.16
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.44
0.55
Sound Enhancement Features
6.9
7.4
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
No
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
2
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
1
No
Subwoofer Output
Yes
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
5.4
9.6
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Incorrect Implementation
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Incorrect Implementation
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
5.4
9.6
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Incorrect Implementation
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Incorrect Implementation
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
4.3
10
Dolby Digital
Incorrect Implementation
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Latency
8.7
7.7
Latency Video
ARC
33 ms
79 ms
Optical
5 ms
50 ms
Full HDMI In
91 ms
-57 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
8.5
8.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Wireless Playback
9.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
No
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
Yes
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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