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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
    3. Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support - Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Wireless Playback
    7. Other Input Specifications
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
  8. Comments

Sony HT-Z9F vs Klipsch Cinema 600

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sony HT-Z9F
Klipsch Cinema 600

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Sony HT-Z9F Picture
Klipsch Cinema 600 Picture
Channels
3.1
Channels
3.1

Variants

  • HT-Z9F (Black)
  • Cinema 600 (Black)

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Sony HT-Z9F

Klipsch Cinema 600

The Klipsch Cinema 600 is better for mixed usage than the Sony HT-Z9F. The Klipsch has a better soundstage. It also reproduces a more extended low-bass to help you feel thump and rumble. That said, only the Sony supports Dolby Atmos content and comes with EQ presets as well as a Full HDMI In port. It's also better built.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.2
7.5

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.3
8.4

Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

10
0.0

Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

10
6.1

Surround 5.1 
 

2.4
4.7

Height (Atmos) 
 

2.0
0.0

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Sony HT-Z9F Style photo - bar
Klipsch Cinema 600 Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Sony HT-Z9F Style photo - sub
Klipsch Cinema 600 Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Sony HT-Z9F Style photo - satellites
Klipsch Cinema 600 Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Sony HT-Z9F Dimensions photo - bar
Klipsch Cinema 600 Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

39.4" (100.0 cm)
45.1" (114.5 cm)

Height  

2.6" (6.5 cm)
2.9" (7.3 cm)

Depth  

3.9" (10.0 cm)
3.3" (8.5 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Sony HT-Z9F Dimensions photo - sub
Klipsch Cinema 600 Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

7.4" (18.9 cm)
14.3" (36.3 cm)

Height  

15.0" (38.0 cm)
18.4" (46.8 cm)

Depth  

15.2" (38.6 cm)
14.3" (36.3 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Sony HT-Z9F Dimensions photo - satellites
Klipsch Cinema 600 Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A
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Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Sony HT-Z9F Bar Mounting Holes
Klipsch Cinema 600 Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Sony HT-Z9F Satellite Mounting Holes
Klipsch Cinema 600 Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes
Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

No
No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No
No

Build Quality 
 

8.0
6.5

Build quality photo  

Sony HT-Z9F Build quality photo
Klipsch Cinema 600 Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Sony HT-Z9F In The Box photo
Klipsch Cinema 600 In The Box photo
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.3
8.4

Stereo Setup  

Sony HT-Z9F Stereo Setup
Klipsch Cinema 600 Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.41
0.38

Std. Err. 
 

2.53 dB
2.78 dB

Channels 
 

3.1
3.1

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

44.3 Hz
27.1 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

7.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

7.3
8.6

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

6
1

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

N/A
N/A

Slope 
 

-0.41
0.15

Std. Err. 
 

2.53 dB
2.59 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

44.3 Hz
24.5 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

7.9 kHz
18.5 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.0
7.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.20 dB
3.82 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.1
7.8

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

93.6 dB SPL
101.8 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.08 dB
3.78 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.4
8.3

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.47
0.20

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.19
1.30
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Center 
 

8.0
7.6

Center Setup  

Sony HT-Z9F Center Setup
Klipsch Cinema 600 Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

0.40
-0.74

Std. Err. 
 

3.63 dB
4.63 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

90.6 dB SPL
89.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.57
1.65

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.34
0.52
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Surround 5.1 
 

2.4
4.7

Surround Setup  

Sony HT-Z9F Surround Setup
Klipsch Cinema 600 Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

-1.75
0.40

Std. Err. 
 

8.29 dB
2.78 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

93.1 dB SPL
99.6 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.51
0.24

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.31
1.21

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

2.0
0.0

Height Setup  

Sony HT-Z9F Height Setup
Klipsch Cinema 600 Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Klipsch Cinema 600 H Frequency Response

Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Not Supported

Slope 
 

0.75
N/A

Std. Err. 
 

8.11 dB
N/A

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

82.9 dB SPL
N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

2.73
N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.90
N/A
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

5.6
4.4

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

No
No

Treble Adjustment 
 

No
No

EQ 
 

Presets
No

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Sony HT-Z9F Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Klipsch Cinema 600 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Sony HT-Z9F Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Klipsch Cinema 600 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 
 

2
No

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

1
1

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
No

Ethernet 
 

1
No

Subwoofer Output 
 

No
Yes
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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

10
6.1

eARC 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
No

DTS 
 

Yes
No

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

Yes
No

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

Yes
No

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

Yes
No

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

Yes
No
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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

10
0.0

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
No

DTS:X 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
No

DTS 
 

Yes
No

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Yes
No

DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes
No

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes
No
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Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

10
6.0

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
No
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Latency 
 

8.1
8.5

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

56 ms
50 ms

Optical 
 

51 ms
35 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

-47 ms
N/A
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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 
 

Yes
No
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Other Input Specifications 
 

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
No
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Sony HT-Z9F Interface photo
Klipsch Cinema 600 Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Sony HT-Z9F Controls photo
Klipsch Cinema 600 Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

Sony HT-Z9F Remote photo
Klipsch Cinema 600 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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