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Klipsch Bar 48 vs Klipsch Cinema 800
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Klipsch Bar 48
Klipsch Cinema 800
Tested using Methodology v1.0
Updated Jan 11, 2024 07:21 PM
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Channels3.1
Channels3.1
Variants
- Bar 48
- Cinema 800 (Black)
Our Verdict
Klipsch Bar 48
Klipsch Cinema 800
The Klipsch Cinema 800 is better than the Klipsch Bar 48. The Cinema 800 supports Dolby Atmos content, unlike the Bar 48. The Cinema 800 also has a better soundstage and a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box. However, the Bar 48 is better built.
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Bar 48
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Cinema 800
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Bar 48
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Cinema 800
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Bar 48
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Cinema 800
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B&HMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.2
7.9
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
8.7
Height (Atmos)
0.0
3.7
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)
47.8" (121.5 cm)
Height
2.9" (7.3 cm)
2.8" (7.0 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
8.7
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Direct
Slope
0.81
-0.40
Std. Err.
3.99 dB
2.46 dB
Channels
3.1
3.1
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
23.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
18.5 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.5
8.7
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Direct
Suggested Bass Setting
1
0
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
-0.35
-0.40
Std. Err.
2.38 dB
2.46 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
27.5 Hz
23.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.7 kHz
18.5 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.84 dB
2.15 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.7
7.8
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
101.9 dB SPL
92.6 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
3.83 dB
1.44 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.0
7.8
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.26
0.45
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.55
1.49
Center
8.6
8.4
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.55
-0.10
Std. Err.
3.04 dB
2.78 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
100.6 dB SPL
91.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.35
0.42
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.47
1.74
Surround 5.1
4.3
4.5
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.81
-0.41
Std. Err.
3.62 dB
2.60 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
99.9 dB SPL
94.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.38
0.58
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.37
1.61
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
3.7
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
N/A
-0.89
Std. Err.
N/A
3.60 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
82.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
0.69
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.44
Sound Enhancement Features
5.4
6.9
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
No
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
No
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
No
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
No
1
Subwoofer Output
Yes
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
7.1
5.4
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
Yes
Not Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
5.4
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
No
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Incorrect Implementation
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
No
Not Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
4.3
Dolby Digital
Yes
Incorrect Implementation
DTS
Yes
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
7.3
8.7
Latency Video
ARC
89 ms
33 ms
Optical
73 ms
5 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
91 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
8.5
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
No
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Wireless Playback
6.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
Yes
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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Bar 48
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Cinema 800
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Bar 48
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Cinema 800
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Bar 48
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Cinema 800
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Bar 48
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