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  1. Table of Contents
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  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
  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
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
  8. Comments

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX vs Klipsch Cinema 800

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX
Klipsch Cinema 800

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Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Picture
Klipsch Cinema 800 Picture
Channels
5.1.4
Channels
3.1
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Variants

  • AMBEO Soundbar MAX (Black)
  • Cinema 800 (Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX

Klipsch Cinema 800

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Klipsch Cinema 800 or the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX. They're both very versatile setups, but the Sennheiser is a bit better for movies. It has better surround and Atmos performances, and unlike the Klipsch, it supports DTS content. That said, its large, heavy standalone design may not be ideal for everyone. The 3.1 Klipsch comes with a dedicated sub, and it reproduces more bass out-of-the-box. It also has a better soundstage.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.0
7.9

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.9
8.7

Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

9.9
5.4

Height (Atmos) 
 

6.3
3.7

Surround 5.1 
 

6.4
4.5

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Style photo - bar
Klipsch Cinema 800 Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Style photo - sub
Klipsch Cinema 800 Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

No
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Integrated
Ported
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Style photo - satellites
Klipsch Cinema 800 Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Dimensions photo - bar
Klipsch Cinema 800 Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

49.3" (125.2 cm)
47.8" (121.5 cm)

Height  

5.2" (13.3 cm)
2.8" (7.0 cm)

Depth  

6.8" (17.2 cm)
3.3" (8.5 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Dimensions photo - sub
Klipsch Cinema 800 Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

N/A
14.3" (36.3 cm)

Height  

N/A
18.4" (46.8 cm)

Depth  

N/A
14.3" (36.3 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Dimensions photo - satellites
Klipsch Cinema 800 Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Bar Mounting Holes
Klipsch Cinema 800 Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Satellite Mounting Holes
Klipsch Cinema 800 Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

No
Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

No
No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No
No

Build Quality 
 

7.5
6.5

Build quality photo  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Build quality photo
Klipsch Cinema 800 Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX In The Box photo
Klipsch Cinema 800 In The Box photo
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.9
8.7

Stereo Setup  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Stereo Setup
Klipsch Cinema 800 Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Neutral
Direct

Slope 
 

1.02
-0.40

Std. Err. 
 

4.39 dB
2.46 dB

Channels 
 

5.1.4
3.1

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

29.5 Hz
23.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.6 kHz
18.5 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.3
8.7

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Neutral
Direct

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

6
0

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

N/A
N/A

Slope 
 

0.32
-0.40

Std. Err. 
 

2.88 dB
2.46 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

29.1 Hz
23.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.3 kHz
18.5 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.0
7.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

1.84 dB
2.15 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.7
7.8

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

101.6 dB SPL
92.6 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.72 dB
1.44 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

8.5
7.8

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.16
0.45

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.07
1.49
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Center 
 

8.8
8.4

Center Setup  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Center Setup
Klipsch Cinema 800 Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

0.36
-0.10

Std. Err. 
 

2.60 dB
2.78 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

98.9 dB SPL
91.6 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.15
0.42

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.73
1.74
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Surround 5.1 
 

6.4
4.5

Surround Setup  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Surround Setup
Klipsch Cinema 800 Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

1.56
-0.41

Std. Err. 
 

3.99 dB
2.60 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

102.2 dB SPL
94.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.26
0.58

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.66
1.61

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.3
3.7

Height Setup  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Height Setup
Klipsch Cinema 800 Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

1.00
-0.89

Std. Err. 
 

4.26 dB
3.60 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.1 dB SPL
82.7 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.41
0.69

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.60
0.44
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

5.9
6.9

Room Correction 
 

Yes
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
No
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Klipsch Cinema 800 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Klipsch Cinema 800 Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI Out 
 

eARC
eARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

No
No

Full HDMI In 
 

3
2

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
1

RCA In 
 

Yes
No

USB for Files 
 

No
No

Ethernet 
 

1
1

Subwoofer Output 
 

Yes
Yes
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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

9.9
5.4

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Incorrect Implementation

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Incorrect Implementation

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Supported
Not Supported

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Not Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 5.1
Up To 7.1
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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

9.9
5.4

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Incorrect Implementation

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Incorrect Implementation

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Supported
Not Supported

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Not Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 5.1
Up To 7.1
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Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

10
4.3

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Incorrect Implementation

DTS 
 

Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
2.0
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Latency 
 

7.5
8.7

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

72 ms
33 ms

Optical 
 

71 ms
5 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

88 ms
91 ms
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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

8.5
8.5

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
120Hz

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
120Hz

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz
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
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Wireless Playback 
 

10
9.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

Yes
Yes

Apple AirPlay 
 

Yes
No

Spotify Connect 
 

Yes
Yes
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Interface photo
Klipsch Cinema 800 Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Controls photo
Klipsch Cinema 800 Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX Remote photo
Klipsch Cinema 800 Remote photo
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No
No
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