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Klipsch Cinema 400 vs Samsung HW-Q700A
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Klipsch Cinema 400
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Channels2.1
Channels3.1.2
Variants
- Cinema 400 (Black)
- HW-Q700A (Black)
Our Verdict
Klipsch Cinema 400
Samsung HW-Q700A
The Samsung HW-Q700A is better than the Klipsch Cinema 400. The Samsung is a 3.1.2 setup that's better-built and supports Dolby Atmos content. It has better soundstage, center, and surround performances, and it supports more wireless playback options. There are also more sound enhancement features, like a graphic EQ and presets. That said, the 2.1 Klipsch reproduces a more extended low-bass, so you feel more thump and rumble in bass-heavy audio.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.9
7.5
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
7.4
Height (Atmos)
0.0
6.0
Center
5.3
8.1
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
0.0
10
Audio Format Support - ARC
6.1
10
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
39.9" (101.4 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)
Height
3.0" (7.6 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)
Depth
3.4" (8.6 cm)
4.5" (11.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
12.0" (30.5 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Height
16.3" (41.5 cm)
13.9" (35.3 cm)
Depth
12.0" (30.5 cm)
11.9" (30.3 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
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
7.4
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Natural
Standard
Slope
-0.32
0.44
Std. Err.
3.38 dB
2.95 dB
Channels
2.1
3.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
24.1 Hz
49.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
7.7
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Natural
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-3
2
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
0
Slope
0.05
-0.14
Std. Err.
3.45 dB
2.43 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
24.5 Hz
45.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
1.88 dB
2.42 dB
Stereo Dynamics
6.4
7.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
91.1 dB SPL
92.9 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
3.77 dB
2.99 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.2
7.0
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.52
0.70
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.52
2.84
Center
5.3
8.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Discrete
Slope
-1.60
0.47
Std. Err.
6.49 dB
3.05 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.6 dB SPL
89.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.44
0.91
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.54
2.82
Surround 5.1
2.8
4.5
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-1.68
-0.13
Std. Err.
6.75 dB
2.50 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.4 dB SPL
94.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.55
0.63
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.59
2.71
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
6.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
N/A
0.35
Std. Err.
N/A
3.92 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
81.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
1.07
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.89
Sound Enhancement Features
4.4
8.9
Room Correction
No
Yes
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
Yes
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
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
6.1
10
eARC
No
Yes
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
DTS
No
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
Yes
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
0.0
10
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
DTS:X
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
No
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
DTS
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA
No
Yes
5.1 PCM
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
6.0
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
No
Yes
Latency
9.9
7.9
Latency Video
ARC
-8 ms
51 ms
Optical
0 ms
36 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
-74 ms
Wireless Playback
6.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
No
Yes
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
No
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
No
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
No
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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