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Klipsch Cinema 600 vs Vizio M Series M51a-H6
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Klipsch Cinema 600
Vizio M Series M51a-H6
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Channels3.1
Channels5.1
Variants
- Cinema 600 (Black)
- M Series M51a-H6 (Black)
Our Verdict
Klipsch Cinema 600
Vizio M Series M51a-H6
The Vizio M Series M51a-H6 is better than the Klipsch Cinema 600. The Vizio is a better-built 5.1 setup with discrete satellites. It has better soundstage, center, and surround performances. Unlike the Klipsch, it also supports Dolby Atmos content. There are also more sound enhancement features available, including EQ presets.
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Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.5
8.0
Height (Atmos)
0.0
5.9
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
8.0
Surround 5.1
4.7
7.5
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
0.0
9.9
Audio Format Support - ARC
6.1
9.9
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
Partial, wired to wireless sub
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
45.1" (114.5 cm)
36.0" (91.5 cm)
Height
2.9" (7.3 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
3.3" (8.5 cm)
3.5" (9.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
14.3" (36.3 cm)
8.3" (21.2 cm)
Height
18.4" (46.8 cm)
9.9" (25.2 cm)
Depth
14.3" (36.3 cm)
11.7" (29.7 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
5.7" (14.6 cm)
Height
N/A
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
N/A
3.5" (9.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Yes
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
8.0
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
3.1
5.1
Tested Preset
Standard
Direct
Slope
0.38
-0.46
Standard Error
2.78 dB
3.35 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
27.1 Hz
31.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.6
8.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Direct
Suggested Bass Setting
1
-5
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
1
Slope
0.15
-0.20
Standard Error
2.59 dB
3.29 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
24.5 Hz
30.8 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.5 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.0
Crosstalk Error
3.82 dB
2.47 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
8.4
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
101.8 dB SPL
96.0 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.23 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
3.78 dB
1.94 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.3
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.20
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.30
Center
7.6
8.4
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.74
-0.17
Std. Err.
4.63 dB
2.85 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.5 dB SPL
93.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.65
0.74
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.52
1.68
Surround 5.1
4.7
7.5
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Discrete
Slope
0.40
-0.10
Std. Err.
2.78 dB
4.15 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
99.6 dB SPL
94.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.24
0.32
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.21
1.06
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
5.9
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Phantom (Front Firing, Satellites)
Slope
N/A
-0.03
Std. Err.
N/A
4.06 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
86.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
2.29
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.33
Sound Enhancement Features
4.4
7.1
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
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
Yes
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)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
No
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
Yes
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
6.1
9.9
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
No
Supported
DTS:X
No
Supported
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
9.9
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
No
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
No
Supported
DTS:X
No
Supported
DTS-HD MA
No
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
6.0
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
No
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
7.3
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
98 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
105 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
103 ms
Dolby Digital
99 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
105 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
121 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
8.5
9.0
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
105 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
82 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
95 ms
Dolby Digital
93 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
82 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
90 ms
ARC
50 ms
Optical
35 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
Audio Latency: Optical
5.6
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
240 ms
Dolby Digital
156 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
8.7
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
Yes
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
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
No
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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