Neither Klipsch Cinema 600 nor Sony HT-ST5000 were recommended by experts this month
On 8 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 93 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither Klipsch Cinema 600 nor Sony HT-ST5000 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Sound Bar received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sonos Arc Ultra or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.
For reference, Sonos Arc Ultra received 6 endorsements this month, from TechRadar (24 Dec 2024), Tom's Guide (22 Nov 2024) PCMag (25 Nov 2024) and 3 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar | Rtings.com  | TechRadar  | Tom's Guide  | PCMag  | What Hi-Fi  | TechHive  | World Wide Stereo  | WIRED  | SoundGuys  | Digital Trends  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Sonos Arc Ultra | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 8 | - | 2 |
| N/A | N/A | $549 |  Klipsch Cinema 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $400 | 
Sony HT-ST5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Klipsch Cinema 600 nor Sony HT-ST5000 were recommended by key experts who publish Sound Bars recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sound Bar |
Rtings.com | TechRadar | Tom's Guide | PCMag | What Hi-Fi | TechHive | World Wide Stereo | WIRED | SoundGuys | Digital Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price | Sonos Arc Ultra | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 8 | - | 2 |
| 2 | - | $483 |  Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment. | 6 | - | - | 7 | 4 | 4
| 10 | - | 2 | - |
| 3 | - | $1298 |  Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience. | - | - | - | 6 | - | 5 | - | 6 | - | 1 |
| 4 | - | $1498 |  Samsung HW-Q990D | 1 | 4 | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by PCMag | 80 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 75 |
| Lowest score by Rtings.com | 68 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [16]
Total expert reviews: 16
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 16 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by AVForums | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 45 inches 3.1 Soundbar With 10 inches Wireless Subwoofer
- Best-In-Class 600W Peak Power
- HDMI-ARC: Single Cable, Single Remote Control
- 5.1 Decoding for Virtualized Surround Sound
- Powerful audio performance with deep, theater-like sub-bass and crisp high-end definition
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From Seller:
- Bring powerful, theater-like quality home: Experience Dolby Atmos in a 7.1.2ch, 800W soundbar
- Maintain quality from source to screen with 4K HDR support and HDCP 2.21
- Enjoy the rich, detail of Hi-Res Audio in a stylish design
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