A word of caution when it comes to the klipsch cinema 600, the power supply is known to be faulty. I had a issue after a year and a half of use and it died. With no help from klipsch and no replacement parts offered, i had to DIY a fix with a aftermarket power supply. Luckily I was able to fix it with a 15 dollar part that saved my investment of almost 1000 dollars.
@@PatTierney-f3c Yes, that works, but what a stupid thing to have to do! I just wish Klipsch would TRULY fix the problem. That said, Klipsch has sound that no one else can match!
You have the most comprehensive reviews on RU-vid. They're perfect to keep me entertained and well informed while I bore my toddler to sleep. I love it.
One question do you think the q600 would work with a different brand sub, and still use the swa9200s speakers? It is amazing in my size room for movies, but music loses the low warmth a lower bass tone would give. While I'm ranting again, I find the sub sound smoother in Bluetooth mode, which I use for TV games and music, but definitely hdmi for movies. Thanks again 🙃
There are quite a few Samsung 8" subwoofers popping up for sale lately and they pair with the 600 (at least from the R series forward), and this makes a huge difference in the impact of this bar. I picked up a sub from a pawn shop for $20 for my son's 600, the difference was night and day.
I just purchased the Q600C to replace the Q60C that was causing nothing but problems with the Samsung TV. We live in an apartment, and I really appreciate the improvement in the sound quality. I have to be careful with the volume of the sub as the neighbors upstairs will start complaining. This is a great system for the price ($399) and I am really pleased that I can understand the dialogue much better with the improved Q600C.
Where has the world come. There were times it was embarrassing, taboo to buy Hi Fi speakers from manufacturers which specialized in audio components (Sony, Denon etc..). But it seems that mainstream electronics brands are catching up. For me , being a Klipsch admirer, it is disappointing to aee it lose to "a Samsung". But i guess that's due to the smart move Samsung did acquiring Harman Kardon. Although i would have liked to see them differntiate the soundbar business with a more Audiophile 'aroma', branding the higher end models to be Lexicon or Mark Levinson (both HK brands, owned by Samsung). I think Samsung strategy is mainly focused on mainstream consumers, trying to to bundle them up to a one brand TV / Soundbar setups. i think thats a marketing mistake, since no audiophile would buy a Samsung brnaded soundbar, be it the Q990 high end model. Thats like trying to sell Toyota Crown in America....you have Lexus for that!
With the q-cinama series now being at the C version, the q700b is about the same price as the q600c. It would be interesting to see how these two match up!
Once again thank you for an enjoyable and knowledgeable review. I have Q800B which I purchased because I’m planning on getting a new Samsung TV with Q Symphony to replace my old one which does not have eARC. I’m hopping that eARC and Q Symphony will make a significant improvement on dialogue for those of us that struggle WTF did she say?
Oddly enough, the compact and underwhelming sub box was what sold me on the q600c. As a considerate apartment dweller, the lady downstairs would have a fit if I started pumping that giant down firing klipsch thing.
I own both and tbh the Klipsch is way better even with that codecs of the Samsung, cinema 600 has crisp notes and BIG DEEP BASS over the Samsung The Atmos experience on this samsung is not really good at all
I wish your channel would’ve popped up first when I started searching sound bars! Great info, I love that you cover practically EVERYTHING. Giving all your videos likes and subbed :) hope you keep growing!
Dan is the best, he knows his stuff and really elaborates on the plus's and minus's. You won't find a better reviewer around these parts of the woods...
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I just ordered the Sammy Q600C and I’m so excited to use it! Got a brand new on sale here in the Philippines from around $450 to just around $270. It will be my first Dolby Atmos soundbar. Your review and content helped me take the leap and buy it. Kudos to your great content and very detailed review!
Go for q800 if you want Atmos. I have the q600, and with the rears it's a fantastic 5.1, but not heavy on the Atmos height.effect. Its really good all round tho 🙃
Excellent review! Does the up firing channels actually work during Atmos playback? The previous model q600b up firing speakers apparently did not work…..
No - you can manage interactions with the remote -- but for bars with WiFi capability (the 600s don’t have WiFi) you will need to connect for AirPlay and other streaming app capability. I don’t have all the changes on hand … it could be the upward firing drivers were changed but I would double check on that
Would love to see a review on the Q800d,as there is only a " 24:42 low quality" reviews on RU-vid,and I'm really considering that bar,as i don't have space for a q990 😇
My C600 died after 3 years of usage. They have many issues with their power supplies. It was also giving some kind of software lag to my SONY X90J TV when connected through HDMI ARC. Unfortunately, mine had a problem with the other board which was too much for me to figure out. Don't waste your money.
Hello, I have a Sony KDL-55W805C TV (or 808C, I don't remember), I bought it in 2017, so only now, after so many years, I want to change something and test 2 soundbars: Bose TV Speaker 3.0 100 W soundbar and the second one 200W Samsung HW-Q600C. Both prices are identical, approximately PLN 1,150. Of course, the difference is noticeable even to a deaf person - the TV speakers are no longer suitable for listening after connecting both devices. I have a dilemma which one to leave. Even though Bose does not have a separate bass speaker, it does a great job and I am very pleased with it, it does not take up much space under the TV and is elegant. The Samsung, on the other hand, is much larger and has a separate speaker for the bass, so the bass is more noticeable and catches my ear better than the Bose (but I must emphasize that I like both). Recently, I listened to a Soundbar for PLN 2,600 at my family's house and for me the bass was like crazy :) I connected both soundbars to the TV with an HDMI Arc cable and this is how I listen to and test them. I feel like it would be quieter when viewed optically, but I'll check it out later. At the beginning, I couldn't handle the Samsung because I turned the volume up to 100% and it played much quieter than the Bose, e.g. at 40%, I set something in it and now it's at 12-15% and it's loud, the night mode was turned on, which makes it quiet. probably everything except the sopranos :) I have a TV with Play via optical fiber, I run Amazon Prime, RU-vid, Netflix, etc. and only on RU-vid it is the quietest, while on the rest of the applications it is loud. I noticed something like this: a Disney cartoon is playing in English, it's very loud at volume e.g. 15, I change the language to PL and I have to turn the volume to 100% and there's nothing great either. Why is this the case with Samsung? I'm still checking if it's the same with Bose, but I think it will be the same everywhere. Does YT or the Polish language have a different sound coding and that's why it plays so much quieter? I still need to check what the sound will be like from PS5 and from a pendrive with a movie.
I think they should be better. I have the q600b and only wanted 5.1 sound, but it was a good price. The Atmos is vague on q600 but it is there, even as an entry gimmick 🙃@@recess7
It's a little more expensive, but any chance of reviewing a 5.1 roku system? It's about $700 for a full 5.1 system (with the 10" sub) and has a built in roku. I'd be really interested in your opinion. Thanks.
@@neverenoughtech Thanks for the reply. Very few youtubers take the time to reply. I really like your reviews. They are informative and entertaining. The roku 5.1 looks like a poor man's HT-A9. Looking forward to your review. Thanks again.
@@vynleshmynle7372every loser says this lmao. Why would you use it here? He bought the TV for the standard rate and they through in the soundbar. Its free man, stop being pedantic
Obviously you didn't hear it the first time @@HotdogSosage "Nothing is for Free" in retail electronics, margins are too low. This guy and yourself just think they got it for free. Dream on man,
Hi! It's been 3 weeks since I bought the Q600c soundbar. I use it on my 85-inch TCL MQLED80 TV, this model is also known as TCL C805. I would like to adjust the sound modes but I don't know how to configure them. My room is large, I would like to make the most of my Q600c. Could you tell me if there is a setup for this model?
Hello! Please advise. I can’t decide what would be better for a 12m2 room. Klipsch Cinema 600 5.1 or Samsung Q930C. Cinema in priority. Thank you! Budget up to 700€.
Hi, i really hope you will reply. I have the Klipsch Cinema 600 and it just stopped switching on after just under 5 months of ownership. I dont know whether they will refund me, but should I go with the Q800C? Will ot be powerful enough? I enjoyed the powerful bass and the 107db of the Cinema 600 5.1. It just seems very unreliable.
My 600 has been good for 3 years now … but its homey style makes it believable that it may not be extremely robust over time. If you really like the bass output then there is a decent probability you won’t be satisfied by Samsung. They should refund and or replace
Thank you for the review. Do you think I should spend 100$ more and get the 700c? From what I gathered It has better up-firing speakers and some smart features which I can't use because I have a Sony tv. Thank you for your opinion.
Hey dude, should I have this in surround mode and should it be getting 5.1 or 7.1 sound going into it? (600c) I'd like to set and forget and use it with nvidia shield. I watch a lot of dts and atmos :)
Plug your main source into the input, but any settings will be on your device. Standard is the only setting worth using for straight out Atmos or DTS 🙃
I have a open floor plan with no wall behind my couch but instead a kitch and dinning room. Ive been looking at the q700 but i dont know if its worth the extra coin then the q600 but then at the same time i wonder should i save more and go for the better 800 900 series 🤔
Have not compared them. It you’re gonna for a higher tier make sure the sub is a different form factor that would make a significant difference in the sound. Also a t some point your surround option gets better which may be appealing in the future - so pay attention to those details
I have the Q930b as my main SB but in my Bedroom I have the Majority Sierra plus and I have to say I've always been impressed and it still amazes me from time to time, I got it for a lot less than these two in review and I reckon it beats them as it still pleases after hearing the 930b which can be found in this price range if you shop around, Q930b would be game over here
I agree the Q930B would be game over - but these bars drop lower than what I advertised (all over the place ) - I think on average these are significantly lower in price but not enough for comfort
@@neverenoughtech Thank you...yeah I was actually just checking the Polk system out. Was a little worried about it not being a name that comes up a lot. But it does have a a 10" driver on the sub and up firing speakers on the sound bar.
The S series is more lifestyle and prioritizes slim so the bar probably won’t be as cinematic. Though don’t have experience with this series so can’t advise that strongly
I'm confused about the up firing drivers from the Q600C that you mentioned. I read elsewhere that there are no upfire drivers for the Q600C, that it has wholes that leak sound up from the front drivers. Is that information incorrect? Here is the info: "Unlike the HW-Q700C series, it does not include upward-facing speakers, which makes Dolby Atmos playback less spectacular. It does, however, use the Acoustic Beam system, which emits sound upward through ported tubes, providing virtual Dolby Atmos playback. It also features HDMI eARC, 3rd generation Q-Symphony support, and the option to add rear speakers for a surround sound system."
Samsung calls the system 3.1.2 ch system so they are claiming two discrete upward firing channels (I had a number of discussions with them). There are 9 speakers - please tell me how these 9 speakers could be distributed if 2 speakers were not up top - you get really goofy answers
I think this came from Q600B version where they had up firing speakers in housing but supposedly didn’t work? I read this when researching so don’t quote me 100%
I have Sony A80K, between Samsung Q990c and Sony Ht-A7000(with sub and rears)which is best given that q990c does not support q symphony and Dolby Atmos for sony tv, please any advice
Well the C absolutely supports atmos if you plug right into it and use as a pass through. Maybe the 4K 60hz limitation is not acceptable - idk I have trouble recommending the 7000 over the C.
yes the Klipsch 600 is a good soundbar. One of the best i have owned especially with rear speakers. To bad it's not up to date on features, connections and sound codecs. I would have kept it. The new Yamaha's look good to but again No DTS support. kills it for me.
Is it worth going for the Q800C for an extra $150? I have never bought any soundbar before, so I dont really know what to expect. The Q600C is currently on sale for around $200 which seems like a steal.
Are you saying you can get the 800C for $350? If so get that one - it would be a far more enhanced product. Further I think it opens up the possibility of better rears of your wanted to expand further down the line. If you always just had tv sound then expect a great awakening and a nugget of resentment that you have not gotten a SB earlier. SBs these days “though people gripe about them” are transformative
@@neverenoughtech Would you consider the Q990C if it is available for $500? Many people seems to regard it highly and the cost of upgrade does not seems too bad. I don't know if I am thinking too much about it though. Also, I plan to use it in a very room, so I don't know if I will have the space for the satellite speakers.
@@kabal911 hello just reviewing this channel. How do you like the Q600 C model? I was looking at one on sale for 449 at bestbuy. Also was looking at hw- s800d Samsung, what are your thoughts?
@@DF-ec9de from a sound point of view, and lounge aesthetics, it's great. The only "issue" I have is that sometimes it doesn't wake up properly via eARC, and I need to switch my TV's sound output to something else and back to eARC I cannot say if this is an issue with my TV (LG CX), or the soundbar
I think there may be some wattage differences and other features like wireless Dolby Atmos … I’d recommend just going into comparo mode on the website to be sure
I have them both, the unit is bigger in 700 , including the 700 have real upfiring dedicated speaker unlike the upfiring aqiustic beam tweeter in 600 series
Thank you so much for this. I have the Q600C and I couldn’t find any real reviews of it on RU-vid. The dry humor is great and the review is comprehensive, thanks again! One last thing, I actually thought the bass was hitting pretty decent while playing my music but I’m comparing against my TCL alto I previously had so maybe I’m not the best judge lol. I will be getting the accompanying rear speakers soon so maybe I can update on my thoughts after but so far I love this soundbar.
Appreciate the comment …. I saw there was not a serious review … partly why I did this one. Your bass observation is likely similar to my thought that not comparing side by side with superior subs … and you’re not hyper bass sensitive … it will come across as fine or maybe more than fine … but if you were to listen to the cinema 600 side by side the difference would be extremely clear … I think deeeep bass is not as critical for music as big cinematic scenes. Rears make a big difference!
*I wanted to update if I may* I’ve had the rears for close to a month now. A few things I’ve noticed. If you have the Voice enhancer on, these rears become almost nonexistent because you don’t have to put the volume up very loud to hear and for most cases, these rears don’t kick in all that much unless your volume is a little higher than usual. How much sound you get from these rears are truly dependent on what you are watching. Some shows or movies truly utilize wider sound ranges and gaming on an Xbox Series X definitely utilizes it well. Sounds like a person is behind your shoulder while playing, pretty cool. All in all, I wasn’t blown away by these rear speakers at first but once I found the niche for them, I actually like them quite a bit. Adds some nice depth to your listening experience that you would not be able to achieve otherwise.
Finally a review on the Q600c!! I’m thinking about getting this for the tv setup at home. We finally upgraded to A75L and I feel like this will be a big jump in quality without breaking the bank. I just wish the subwoofer was a little more heavier Would the POLK S4 do the same or better job than the Q600c?
The sub is great in a lounge, it's not earth shattering but will definitely enhance your sound more so than reviews state. Not a home cinema sub by any stretch but very good response down to 30hz. Try ready player 1 or bladerunner and you will see 🙃
Just an addition for Samsung TV owners, the graphic eq is shown on screen if you press up on the home bar sound setting, the Bluetooth speaker select is above the sound output for soundbar, and picture setting is above picture mode. Hope this is of use 🙃
