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Klipsch Cinema 600 vs Samsung HW-Q950A
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Klipsch Cinema 600
Samsung HW-Q950A
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Channels3.1
Channels11.1.4
Variants
- Cinema 600 (Black)
- HW-Q950A (Black)
Our Verdict
Klipsch Cinema 600
Samsung HW-Q950A
The Samsung HW-Q950A is a much better soundbar than the Klipsch Cinema 600. The Samsung is an 11.1.4 setup that's better-built and offers better center and surround performances. Unlike the Klipsch, it supports Dolby Atmos content, built-in voice assistant support, and has a Full HDMI In port. It supports more wireless playback options, and it also offers more sound enhancement features, including room correction, a graphic EQ and presets, and bass and treble adjustments.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.5
8.4
Height (Atmos)
0.0
6.6
Surround 5.1
4.7
8.3
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
0.0
10
Audio Format Support - ARC
6.1
10
Center
7.6
8.8
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
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
45.1" (114.5 cm)
48.4" (123.0 cm)
Height
2.9" (7.3 cm)
2.8" (7.0 cm)
Depth
3.3" (8.5 cm)
5.4" (13.8 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
14.3" (36.3 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)
Height
18.4" (46.8 cm)
15.8" (40.2 cm)
Depth
14.3" (36.3 cm)
15.9" (40.3 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
4.9" (12.4 cm)
Height
N/A
8.0" (20.2 cm)
Depth
N/A
5.5" (14.0 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
No
Build Quality
6.5
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
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
0.38
0.30
Std. Err.
2.78 dB
2.65 dB
Channels
3.1
11.1.4
Low-Frequency Extension
27.1 Hz
33.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.1 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.6
8.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
1
2
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
0
Slope
0.15
0.01
Std. Err.
2.59 dB
2.19 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
24.5 Hz
30.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.5 kHz
19.6 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.5
Crosstalk Error
3.82 dB
2.24 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
8.8
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
101.8 dB SPL
98.8 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
3.78 dB
1.08 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.3
8.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.20
0.18
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.30
1.27
Center
7.6
8.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.74
0.28
Std. Err.
4.63 dB
2.19 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.5 dB SPL
96.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.65
0.17
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.52
0.86
Surround 5.1
4.7
8.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Discrete
Slope
0.40
-0.36
Std. Err.
2.78 dB
2.92 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
99.6 dB SPL
89.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.24
0.52
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.21
2.31
7.1 Rears
No
Yes
Height (Atmos)
0.0
6.6
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
N/A
-0.28
Std. Err.
N/A
4.20 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
90.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
0.54
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
1.03
Sound Enhancement Features
4.4
9.5
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
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
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)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
No
2
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/eARC
6.1
10
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 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
10
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 7.1
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
6.0
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
No
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
8.5
7.7
Latency Video
ARC
50 ms
80 ms
Optical
35 ms
60 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
59 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
No
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
No
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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