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Klipsch Bar 48 vs Klipsch Cinema 600
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Klipsch Bar 48
Klipsch Cinema 600
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Channels3.1
Channels3.1
Variants
- Bar 48
- Cinema 600 (Black)
Our Verdict
Klipsch Bar 48
Klipsch Cinema 600
The Klipsch Cinema 600 is a better soundbar than the Klipsch Bar 48. The Cinema 600 has a more neutral sound profile and a better soundstage performance. However, the Bar 48 is better built.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.2
7.5
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
8.4
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
7.5
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)
45.1" (114.5 cm)
Height
2.9" (7.3 cm)
2.9" (7.3 cm)
Depth
3.3" (8.5 cm)
3.3" (8.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
11.9" (30.3 cm)
14.3" (36.3 cm)
Height
16.2" (41.2 cm)
18.4" (46.8 cm)
Depth
11.9" (30.3 cm)
14.3" (36.3 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
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Proprietary
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
8.4
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
0.81
0.38
Std. Err.
3.99 dB
2.78 dB
Channels
3.1
3.1
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
27.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.5
8.6
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
1
1
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
-0.35
0.15
Std. Err.
2.38 dB
2.59 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
27.5 Hz
24.5 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.7 kHz
18.5 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.84 dB
3.82 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.7
7.8
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
101.9 dB SPL
101.8 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
3.83 dB
3.78 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.0
8.3
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.26
0.20
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.55
1.30
Center
8.6
7.6
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.55
-0.74
Std. Err.
3.04 dB
4.63 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
100.6 dB SPL
89.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.35
1.65
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.47
0.52
Surround 5.1
4.3
4.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.81
0.40
Std. Err.
3.62 dB
2.78 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
99.9 dB SPL
99.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.38
0.24
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.37
1.21
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Not Supported
Slope
N/A
N/A
Std. Err.
N/A
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
5.4
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
No
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
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
No
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
Yes
Audio Format Support - ARC
7.1
6.1
eARC
No
No
Dolby Atmos
No
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
No
DTS
Yes
No
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
No
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
No
No
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
No
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
No
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
0.0
0.0
Dolby Atmos
No
No
DTS:X
No
No
Dolby Digital
No
No
Dolby Digital Plus
No
No
DTS
No
No
Dolby TrueHD
No
No
DTS-HD MA
No
No
5.1 PCM
No
No
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
6.0
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
No
Latency
7.3
8.5
Latency Video
ARC
89 ms
50 ms
Optical
73 ms
35 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
N/A
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
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
No
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
No
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
No
HDR10 Passthrough
No
No
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
No App
iOS
No
Android
No
Acts As A Remote
No
Controls Soundbar's Settings
No
Casts Device Files
No
Other Features
Power Saving
No
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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