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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Klipsch Cinema 600 is a mid-range 3.1-channel soundbar that was first made available in 2020, and it features an exceptionally loud set of speakers that easily fills even large rooms without much effort.
The soundbar touts a similar soundstage to stereo systems, which means it doesn’t support Dolby Atmos or DTS: X for a wider soundstage, and the soundbar boasts HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) support for controlling the TV and soundbar from one remote.
Besides that, its selection of ports includes an optical audio port and a 3.5 mm audio jack for effortless wired connectivity. And just like the best speakers on the market, it supports Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming and for connecting the included wireless subwoofer to the system, but it lacks WiFi, Chromecast, or Apple AirPlay.
Similar to the highest-ranked soundbars in the industry, its dedicated center channel speaker touts an extremely nuanced audio output for vocals and dialogues. However, if you don’t need a 3.1 setup, check out our Klipsch Cinema 400 review.
Consensus
ReasonS to Buy
Balanced and powerful sound quality
Provides a great versatile sound profile for TV shows and movies. It has a loud but balanced profile, allowing users to crank up the volume while maintaining a stereo frequency, clear mids, and accurate bass response.
Good vocal clarity
The discrete center channel delivers crisp, accurate vocals and dialogue, as it features adjustable dialogue enhancement that improves vocal clarity.
Strong bass performance
The dedicated subwoofer delivers low and thumpy bass. Additionally, the subwoofer features a level adjustment for sound customization.
Smart features
The smart features deliver many sound and navigational enhancements. Like different sound modes that adjust the sound for different atmospheres. It also features the Klipsch Connect App, which allows users to issue updates, although it doesn’t let users use the app as a remote control.
Reason to Avoid
Poor surround sound performance
The lack of Dolby Atmos, DTS, and higher-resolution formats leads to a less immersive surround sound experience. It also has limited bass and treble adjustment options, which restrict user ability to fashion sound to their environment.
“Limited wireless connectivity and poor latency “
Only connects to Bluetooth and does not support Chromecast, Apple AirPlay, or Wi-Fi. The bar also experiences audio/visual synching issues during fast-paced dialogue scenes, as the latency tested at 50 ms, which is below average for the category.
Poor display quality
The display is small and awkwardly placed, making it hard to view settings and status.
Klipsch Cinema 600 Specs
Bluetooth Enabled
Yes
Depth
45"
Dialogue Enhancement Feature
Yes
Energy Star Certified
–
Equalizer Settings
n/a
HDMI ARC
Yes
Height
3.33"
Number of Audio Channels
3.1
Subwoofer
Included
Surround Sound Supported
Dolby Digital
Voice Assistant
–
Wall Mountable
Yes
Weight
30.8 lbs
Width
2.8"
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity
Yes
Works With
–
All Specs
Test Results
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Low End Roll Off (Hz)
34.621
High End Roll Off (Hz)
12,534.309
Max Volume Test (db)
101.8
Latency (ms)
50
THD @ 80dB
0.2
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Product Comparison
Klipsch Cinema 600 Review
JBL Bar 5.1 Review
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Market Context
The Klipsch Cinema 600 is a mid-range 3.1-channel soundbar that was first made available in 2020, and it features an exceptionally loud set of speakers…
The Klipsch Cinema 600 is a mid-range 3.1-channel soundbar that was first made available in 2020, and it features an exceptionally loud set of speakers that easily fills even large rooms without much effort.
The soundbar touts a similar soundstage to stereo systems, which means it doesn’t support Dolby Atmos or DTS: X for a wider soundstage, and the soundbar boasts HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) support for controlling the TV and soundbar from one remote.
Besides that, its selection of ports includes an optical audio port and a 3.5 mm audio jack for effortless wired connectivity. And just like the best speakers on the market, it supports Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming and for connecting the included wireless subwoofer to the system, but it lacks WiFi, Chromecast, or Apple AirPlay.
Similar to the highest-ranked soundbars in the industry, its dedicated center channel speaker touts an extremely nuanced audio output for vocals and dialogues. However, if you don’t need a 3.1 setup, check out our Klipsch Cinema 400 review.
Despite both being 3.1 channel soundbars, the Klipsch Cinema 800 is better than the Klipsch Cinema 600 when it comes to audio clarity and vocal…
Despite both being 3.1 channel soundbars, the Klipsch Cinema 800 is better than the Klipsch Cinema 600 when it comes to audio clarity and vocal details, thanks to its much lower frequency response slope. The Cinema 800 soundbar also supports Dolby Atmos and features a GUI (Graphic User Interface) based equalizer setting with user-customizable presets, both of which the Cinema 600 lacks.
The JBL Bar 5.1 effortlessly surpasses the Klipsch Cinema 600 in regards to immersion and surround sound, thanks to its much more comprehensive 5.1 channel…
The JBL Bar 5.1 effortlessly surpasses the Klipsch Cinema 600 in regards to immersion and surround sound, thanks to its much more comprehensive 5.1 channel speaker setup. Besides much better build quality, the JBL soundbar features built-in Wi-Fi, Chromecast, and Apple AirPlay, which the Klipsch model doesn’t have.
Unlike the Klipsch Cinema 600, the Sonos Arc soundbar features a built-in microphone and supports both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa natively. But, the Cinema…
Unlike the Klipsch Cinema 600, the Sonos Arc soundbar features a built-in microphone and supports both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa natively. But, the Cinema 600 does come with a dedicated wireless subwoofer that the Sonos Arc lacks.
