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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
    10. Back - Bar
    11. Back - Subwoofer
    12. Back - Satellites
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
    3. Audio Format Support: HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support: Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Video Passthrough To TV
    7. Wireless Playback
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

Klipsch Cinema 700 vs LG S65Q

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Klipsch Cinema 700
LG S65Q

Tested using Methodology v1.0

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Variants

  • Cinema 700 (Black)
  • S65Q (Black)

Our Verdict

Klipsch Cinema 700

LG S65Q

The Klipsch Cinema 700 is a better 3.1 setup than the LG S65Q. The Klipsch supports Dolby Atmos content, unlike the LG, and it has a better stereo soundstage. Also, it can reproduce a more extended low-bass. That said, it's not as well-built as the LG.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.7
7.0

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.5
7.2

Height (Atmos) 
 

3.6
0.0

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Style photo - bar
LG S65Q Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Style photo - sub
LG S65Q Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported

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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Style photo - satellites
LG S65Q Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No

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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Dimensions photo - bar
LG S65Q Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

47.8" (121.5 cm)
39.4" (100.0 cm)

Height  

2.8" (7.0 cm)
2.5" (6.4 cm)

Depth  

3.3" (8.5 cm)
4.2" (10.7 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Dimensions photo - sub
LG S65Q Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

14.3" (36.3 cm)
6.7" (17.1 cm)

Height  

18.4" (46.8 cm)
15.4" (39.1 cm)

Depth  

14.3" (36.3 cm)
10.4" (26.5 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Dimensions photo - satellites
LG S65Q Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

LG S65Q Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

LG S65Q Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Build quality photo  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Build quality photo
LG S65Q Build quality photo

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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Klipsch Cinema 700 In The Box photo
LG S65Q In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

N/A

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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Proprietary

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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported

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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.5
7.2

Stereo Setup  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Stereo Setup
LG S65Q Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Direct
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.51
-1.02

Std. Err. 
 

2.89 dB
3.58 dB

Channels 
 

3.1
3.1

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

25.6 Hz
49.0 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

17.7 kHz
18.2 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.5
7.3

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Direct
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

-1
-5

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

3
3

Slope 
 

-0.28
0.15

Std. Err. 
 

2.71 dB
2.99 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

25.9 Hz
49.7 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.6 kHz
19.9 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.04 dB
2.31 dB

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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.3
7.3

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

84.5 dB SPL
95.5 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

0.49 dB
3.20 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.6
7.8

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.54
0.38

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.36
2.18

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Center 
 

8.0
7.8

Center Setup  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Center Setup
LG S65Q Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.14
-0.59

Std. Err. 
 

2.87 dB
4.09 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

82.7 dB SPL
90.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.51
1.32

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.28
3.68

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Surround 5.1 
 

4.1
3.9

Surround Setup  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Surround Setup
LG S65Q Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

-0.42
-1.70

Std. Err. 
 

3.13 dB
4.38 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

87.4 dB SPL
95.0 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.66
0.42

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.51
1.98

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No

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Height (Atmos) 
 

3.6
0.0

Height Setup  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Height Setup
LG S65Q Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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LG S65Q H Frequency Response

Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Not Supported

Slope 
 

-0.64
N/A

Std. Err. 
 

3.23 dB
N/A

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

73.0 dB SPL
N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.53
N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.34
N/A

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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

6.5
6.8

Room Correction 
 

No
No

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
Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Virtual Surround 
 

No
Yes

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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
LG S65Q Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
LG S65Q Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI Out 
 

1 (shared)
ARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

No

Full HDMI In 
 

2
1

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

1
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

No
1

Ethernet 
 

1
No

Subwoofer Output 
 

No

HDMI ARC 
 

1 (shared)

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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

8.8
6.3

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
Not Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Not Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Yes
Not Supported

DTS 
 

No
Supported

DTS:X 
 

No
Not Supported

eARC 
 

Yes

DTS-HD MA 
 

No
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

Yes

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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

8.7
6.3

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
Not Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Not Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Yes
Not Supported

DTS 
 

No
Supported

DTS:X 
 

No
Not Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

No
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes

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Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

6.0
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Supported

DTS 
 

No
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0

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Latency 
 

8.8
7.9

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

27 ms
64 ms

Optical 
 

28 ms
56 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

61 ms
66 ms

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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

0.0
3.4

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit 
 

Not Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

8k Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

HDR10+ Passthrough 
 

No

Dolby Vision Passthrough 
 

No

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough 
 

No

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

Yes

FreeSync Passthrough 
 

No

G-SYNC Passthrough 
 

No

ALLM Passthrough 
 

No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

Yes

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Wireless Playback 
 

9.0
6.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
No

Chromecast built-in 
 

Yes
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
No

Spotify Connect 
 

No

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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
No
Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Interface photo
LG S65Q Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes

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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Controls photo
LG S65Q Controls photo

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Remote  

Remote photo  

Klipsch Cinema 700 Remote photo
LG S65Q Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No

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App 
 

App image  

Klipsch Cinema 700 App image

App Name  

Klipsch Connect

iOS  

Yes

Android  

Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

Some

Casts Device Files 
 

No

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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

No

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes

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