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Channels
3.1
Channels
3.1
Our Verdict
Sony HT-G700
Klipsch Cinema 600
The Klipsch Cinema 600 is better than the Sony HT-G700 for most uses. The Klipsch has a better stereo soundstage, and it reproduces a more extended low-bass. Some listeners may also prefer its more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box. However, the Sony is better built, and unlike the Klipsch, it supports Dolby Atmos content.
Variants
- HT-G700 (Black)
- Cinema 600 (Black)
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HT-G700
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.4
7.5
Stereo Frequency Response
7.5
8.4
Height (Atmos)
3.9
0.0
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
6.1
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
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Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
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Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
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Width
38.5" (97.8 cm)
45.1" (114.5 cm)
Height
2.4" (6.2 cm)
2.9" (7.3 cm)
Depth
4.3" (11.0 cm)
3.3" (8.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
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Width
7.5" (19.0 cm)
14.3" (36.3 cm)
Height
15.2" (38.5 cm)
18.4" (46.8 cm)
Depth
15.8" (40.2 cm)
14.3" (36.3 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
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Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
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Satellite Mounting Holes
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Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
6.5
Build quality photo
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In The Box
In The Box photo
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Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.5
8.4
Stereo Setup
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Raw Frequency Response
Preview Graph
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Frequency Response Small
Preview Graph
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Channels
3.1
3.1
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.66
0.38
Standard Error
2.86 dB
2.78 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
46.9 Hz
27.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.0 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.5
8.6
Frequency Response Calibrated
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Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
6
1
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
-0.66
0.15
Standard Error
2.86 dB
2.59 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
46.9 Hz
24.5 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.0 kHz
18.5 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
7.5
Crosstalk
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Crosstalk Error
2.72 dB
3.82 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.4
7.8
Dynamic Range Compression
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SPL @ Max Volume
95.1 dB SPL
101.8 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.50 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.19 dB
3.78 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.3
THD
Preview Graph
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.20
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.30
Center
8.4
7.6
Center Setup
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Frequency Response
Preview Graph
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Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.03
-0.74
Std. Err.
2.72 dB
4.63 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.2 dB SPL
89.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.40
1.65
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.52
0.52
Surround 5.1
4.4
4.7
Surround Setup
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Frequency Response
Preview Graph
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Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.75
0.40
Std. Err.
2.89 dB
2.78 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
94.4 dB SPL
99.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.45
0.24
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.83
1.21
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
3.9
0.0
Height Setup
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H Frequency Response
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Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Not Supported
Slope
-0.78
N/A
Std. Err.
2.97 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
82.6 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
3.18
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.42
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
5.6
4.4
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
No
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
Presets
No
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
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Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
eARC
1 (shared)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
1
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
Yes
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
6.1
Dolby Atmos
Supported
No
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
No
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
No
DTS
Supported
No
DTS:X
Supported
No
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
Supported
No
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Supported
No
Dolby Digital
Supported
No
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
No
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
No
DTS
Supported
No
DTS:X
Supported
No
DTS-HD MA
Supported
No
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
6.0
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
No
PCM Channels
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
7.5
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
46 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
45 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
71 ms
Dolby Digital
110 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
120 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
135 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.4
8.5
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
45 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
47 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
75 ms
Dolby Digital
123 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
123 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
138 ms
ARC
50 ms
Optical
35 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
Audio Latency: Optical
7.9
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
104 ms
Dolby Digital
318 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
7.8
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Wireless Playback
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
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Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
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Remote
Remote photo
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Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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