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Klipsch Cinema 1200 vs Samsung HW-Q950A
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Klipsch Cinema 1200
Samsung HW-Q950A
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Channels5.1.4
Channels11.1.4
Variants
- Cinema 1200 (Black)
- HW-Q950A (Black)
Our Verdict
Klipsch Cinema 1200
Samsung HW-Q950A
The Klipsch Cinema 1200 and the Samsung HW-Q950A are both premium soundbars, but the Samsung is better overall. The Samsung is an 11.1.4 setup that's better built with built-in voice assistant support. It has better surround and Atmos performances. Unlike the Klipsch, it supports DTS content, and it has a room correction feature. However, if you love a bass-heavy sound, you may prefer the Klipsch.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.2
8.4
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
Yes
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
54.1" (137.3 cm)
48.4" (123.0 cm)
Height
3.0" (7.5 cm)
2.8" (7.0 cm)
Depth
6.2" (15.7 cm)
5.4" (13.8 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
15.6" (39.7 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)
Height
20.2" (51.3 cm)
15.8" (40.2 cm)
Depth
15.6" (39.7 cm)
15.9" (40.3 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
4.8" (12.1 cm)
4.9" (12.4 cm)
Height
8.9" (22.5 cm)
8.0" (20.2 cm)
Depth
4.8" (12.1 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.0
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
8.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1.4
11.1.4
Tested Preset
Direct
Standard
Slope
-0.35
0.30
Standard Error
3.15 dB
2.65 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
22.8 Hz
33.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.1 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
8.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Direct
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-4
2
Suggested Treble Setting
4
0
Slope
-0.26
0.01
Standard Error
3.35 dB
2.19 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
22.4 Hz
30.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.6 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
1.68 dB
2.24 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.7
8.8
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
95.9 dB SPL
98.8 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.29 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
0.42 dB
1.08 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.18
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.27
Center
8.4
8.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.17
0.28
Std. Err.
2.91 dB
2.19 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
94.3 dB SPL
96.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.62
0.17
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.50
0.86
Surround 5.1
7.7
8.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.31
-0.36
Std. Err.
3.86 dB
2.92 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
97.5 dB SPL
89.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.58
0.52
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.86
2.31
7.1 Rears
No
Yes
Height (Atmos)
6.2
6.6
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
-1.99
-0.28
Std. Err.
5.15 dB
4.20 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
85.6 dB SPL
90.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.27
0.54
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.25
1.03
Sound Enhancement Features
7.5
9.5
Room Correction
No
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
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
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
1
No
Subwoofer Output
Yes
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
8.1
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
8.1
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
6.5
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
6.9
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
31 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
32 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
124 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
136 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
100 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
8.6
7.7
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
56 ms
Dolby Digital
107 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
100 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
102 ms
ARC
80 ms
Optical
60 ms
Full HDMI In
59 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
9.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
79 ms
Dolby Digital
380 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
9.0
8.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
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
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
Yes
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