JBL BAR 1300X vs Klipsch Cinema 1200

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Votes 2 2
Rating 5 5

BAR 1300X vs Cinema 1200 comparison chart

Overall
JBL BAR 1300X
9.4
Klipsch Cinema 1200
8.4
9
9
Multichannel surround
8
8

JBL BAR 1300X vs Klipsch Cinema 1200 review

JBL BAR 1300X
vs
Klipsch Cinema 1200

Comparing JBL BAR 1300X and Klipsch Cinema 1200, all pros and cons of devices become clear. Advantages have shown that BAR 1300X has advantages over Cinema 1200 mainly in terms of audio performance. According to the results of our comparison, BAR 1300X received 9.4 points out of 10 possible, and Cinema 1200 was rated 8.4 points.

Advantages JBL BAR 1300X over Klipsch Cinema 1200

  • Surround sound with DTS:X support

Advantages Klipsch Cinema 1200 over JBL BAR 1300X

  • We do not know advantages

Audio features

The BAR 1300X is rated 10 of 10 against 7 for the Cinema 1200 according to the audio features rating.

BAR 1300X
10
Cinema 1200
7

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the BAR 1300X and the Cinema 1200.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the BAR 1300X has 11.1.4 channels, while the Cinema 1200 has 5.1.4 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, JBL BAR 1300X has 1170 (overall) W, and 1200 (overall) W has the competitor.

BAR 1300X Cinema 1200
Built-in channels11.1.45.1.4
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W1170 (overall)1200 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)22
Separate speaker connectionshas notwireless

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. Both reviewed devices are equipped with an external subwoofer. Competitors support wireless connection to a separate external subwoofer.

BAR 1300X Cinema 1200
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswirelesswireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The multichannel sound reproduction capabilities of the soundbars were rated 8 out of 10.

BAR 1300X
8
Cinema 1200
8

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. If we consider the models in terms of support for Dolby Atmos, then both soundbars can work with this technology.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. The manufacturer has implemented DTS:X technology only in BAR 1300X.

BAR 1300X Cinema 1200
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS (other)

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services. The streaming services category rating is the same - 10 out of 10 points.

BAR 1300X
10
Cinema 1200
10

The popular Spotify service is available on both soundbars. The streaming audio from Pandora, SoundCloud, it is possible to listen to each of soundbars.

BAR 1300X Cinema 1200
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesPandora, SoundCloudPandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: JBL BAR 1300X was rated 10 out of 10, and Klipsch Cinema 1200 was rated 8 out of 10.

BAR 1300X
10
Cinema 1200
8

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on both devices.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models. The BAR 1300X has 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs, but the Cinema 1200 got 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs from the manufacturer.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is basic for both soundbars. Connecting external devices via USB can be done on both models.

BAR 1300X Cinema 1200
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output3/12/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output0/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/00/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output01

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The ability to control the soundbar using the application is implemented in each of the competitors. Both soundbars have a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

BAR 1300X Cinema 1200
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

BAR 1300X Cinema 1200
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in100x6x13.9/39.4x2.4x5.5137x7.5x15.7/54x2.9x6.3
Weight, kg/pounds4.3/9.514.5/42
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