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Brand Name

Klipsch

Sony

Rating
Mixed Usage
7.8
7.7
SOUND QUALITY
8.7
7
BASS ACCURACY :
8.5
6.9
AUDIO & VIDEO LATENCY:
8.7
7.8
AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:
6.5
8.9
BUILD QUALITY :
6.5
8
GENERAL
Number of Channel
3.1 Channel
7.1.4 Channel
Placement Type
Wall-mountable
Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type
Both (Wired & Wireless)
Both (Wired & Wireless)
Subwoofer Feature
Separate Subwoofer
Without Subwoofer
Rear Speaker
N/A
N/A
Central Channel Speaker
N/A
N/A
Audio Enhancement Features
Yes
Yes
HDMI input/output
Yes
Yes
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
Yes
N/A
Loudness
High Volume ( > 92db )
Moderate ( ± 80db)
Warranty
12 months Months
12 months Months
Connectivity:
Digital Optical Audio Input ( Toslink )
1 Optical Audio Input
None
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
2
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
None
RCA Ports
No
No
USB Port
None
None
Ethernet Jack
Yes
Yes
Audio Quality ( Tested )
Dialogue & Vocal Accuracy
Frequency deviation from target is less than standard error (3.4 dB ); which means soundbar is very good to reproduce dialog and instrumental music
Frequency deviation from target is less than standard error (3.4 dB ); which means soundbar is very good to reproduce dialog and instrumental music
Bass Accuracy ( for music, film scores, movies, and games)
Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is less than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is more than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
3- Dimensional Sound Accuracy ( Sound Stage)
audio seems to be coming from a more accurate pinpoint location
audio seems to be coming from a more accurate pinpoint location
Total Harmonic Distortion ( Center Channel )
It has dedicated center channel speaker and Total Harmonic Distortion of center channel @80dB is less than standard value(>0.7). So soundbar produce more clear and accurate audio of the dialogue in movies.
No Dedicated Center Channel Speaker. So, it can not produce sound quite as clear as 3.0, 3.2 , 5.1 or 7.2 channels Soundbar. But It has decent center performance to produce accurate audio and dialogue.
Surround Sound Imaging ( Rear Channel )
No dedicated or alternative channel for surround content. So it downmixes surround content to stereo.
No dedicated rear channel (7.1 channel) but surround content produced by side-firing speakers on the bar is quite impressive and sounds seem to be coming from above you, behind you and on the sides.
Streo Dynamics ( Loudness ):
Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Volume is less than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is less then 92 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression @ Standard Volume (80 dB) is less than standard deviation (<2 dB).
Audio & Video Latency
Here no visible latency via ARC (ARC @ 33 ms) and Optical (5 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (91 ms).
Here no visible latency via ARC (74 ms) and Optical (N/A) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (54 ms).
Audio Enhancement Features:
Digital Room Correction:
N/A
Yes
Auto Volume Adjustment/ Night Mode:
Yes
Yes
Equilizer Options:
Graphic + Presets
Presets
Bass Adjustment ( Thump & Punch of sound)
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustent ( Brightness and Clarity od Audio)
Yes
N/A
Surround Level Adjustment:
N/A
Yes
Virtual Surround Effect:
N/A
Yes
Supported Audio Format ( HDMI ARC)
eARC Standard
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
N/A
Yes
DTS: X
N/A
Yes
Dolby True HD ( eARC only )
Yes
Yes
DTS- HD MA (eARC only)
N/A
Yes
5.1 PCM ( eARC only )
Yes
Yes
Supported Audio Format (Full HDMI In' port ):
Dolby Atmos :
Yes
Yes
DTS:X :
N/A
Yes
Dolby Digital :
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus:
Yes
Yes
DTS :
N/A
Yes
Dolby TrueHD :
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA :
N/A
Yes
5.1 PCM
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support ( Optical Port ):
Dolby Digital :
Yes
N/A
DTS :
N/A
N/A
Build Material
Enclosure
Sealed(bar),Ported(sub)
No Subwoofer
Finish
Soundbar is mostly made of plastic and subwoofer is mostly made of wood.
The speakers have metal grilles to protect the drivers inside. The control box is made of plastic.
Color
Black
Light Gray
Soundbar Width
47.8
6.3
Soundbar Height
2.8
12.2
Soundbar Depth
3.3
5.8
Subwoofer Width
14.3
N/A
Subwoofer Depth
14.3
N/A
Drivers Specs
Tweeter Size and Type :
1
Midrange Size & Types:
None
Woofer Size & Type :
3
None
Subwoofer Driver
10
None
Other
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