Cinema series soundbar issues - how prevalent?

[Alrashid2]

Hey guys, thanks for your input here. My wife's family has always had Klipsch speakers that are awesome and we finally wanted to get one for ourselves. We need a soundbar for our TV room and wanted to grab the Cinema 600. However, reading online now about a bunch of horror stories and finding out that they've already discontinued the Cinema line, I'm a bit worried.

 

I don't like how it seems the soundbars are dying a year or two in, long after the return policy or warranty is up. 

 

Do any of you know how prevalent the power issue is on the Cinema 600 specifically? Is the 400 any better? Also, I keep reading posts here and on Reddit about a thread that shows you how to DIY fix the problem yourself, but I can't actually find this step by step instruction anywhere... Could someone guide me?

 

Would I be stupid to buy the Cinema 600? I have to be honest, because of budget and space, our alternative is just going to be a Samsung soundbar system at a similar price, not another Klipsch product, so would really like this one to work out... Thanks guys for the input 

[DeanG Crossovers]

I suggest you simply enjoy it while it lasts, and if it fails, contact Klipsch. If they don’t do anything for you - just move on. Most of us have learned to avoid the powered products. 

[OO1]

3 hours ago, Alrashid2 said:

 Would I be stupid to buy the Cinema 600?  

the 600 was discounted at very low prices , and it shows as sold out   

 

https://www.klipsch.com/sound-bars

[Alrashid2]

Thanks guys. Will try my best to enjoy these and see what happens. Amazon has some stock left and it was selling at $311. Now up to $390 but still a hefty discount. 

[billybob]

https://www.klipsch.com/flexus-sound-system?autocompletequery=Flexus

[Alrashid2]

5 minutes ago, billybob said:

https://www.klipsch.com/flexus-sound-system?autocompletequery=Flexus

They sound awesome but can't wait that long and I'm sure they'll be full MSRP for a while. I got the Cinema 600 for 40% off MSRP. 

[David I]

Purchased a Klipsch Cinema 1200 and immediately had to get a replacement.  Around a year later it failed again and stopped working completely.  During the entire time having the replacement I had to manually disconnect the power cord intermittently to get it to turn on.  Now, it’s completely broken.  
 

I don’t write reviews, but this is a joke and am pushing for full reimbursement and will never purchase another Klipsch speaker again. 

[David I]

Have screen shots….documentation of these issues… multiple failed units… let’s see what Klipsch does to fix this. 

[Alrashid2]

Just thought I'd update you all - my Cinema died 8 days before the warranty expired. Nearly a year to the date of posting this. Contacting Klipsch on Monday...