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Loewe Klang Bar I Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:80 WHDMI ARC type:none

Loewe Klang Bar I Review: Compare 109 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Loewe Klang Bar I
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

95%

5.4

Technical score

5%

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Reviews score

Reviews score 5% · 7.0 · no independent reviews yet
Until reviews appear, its review part counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%.
â–²Better than 51% of soundbars
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

5.3

Audio

18%

5.2

Formats

16%

5.3

Connectivity

14%

6.8

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.8

Smart features

5%

7.2

Design

â–²Better than 52%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
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Ranked #67 of 189 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Loewe Klang Bar I

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

25%

5.3

Audio

18%

5.2

Formats

16%

5.3

Connectivity

14%

6.8

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.8

Smart features

5%

7.2

Design

5.4
Reviews score
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Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

6.5
Brand name
Loewe
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 43.6% of soundbars and equal to 56.4% of soundbars.
Audio output power
80 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 80 W of audio output power, more than 51.2% of soundbars and equal to 7.5% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
65 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 65 Hz, higher than 73.3% of soundbars and equal to 1.7% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 32.5% of soundbars and equal to 67.6% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4.2, which is older than that of 61.6% of soundbars and the same as that of 24.9% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 35.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 26.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 69.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 68.6% of soundbars and the same as what 31.4% offers.
Uses a proprietary TV connector instead of a standard HDMI port.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 63.1% support HDMI-CEC.
Uses a proprietary TV connector instead of standard HDMI control.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none, which is lower than that of 21.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 78.5% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 18.2% of soundbars and equal to 81.8% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 23.4% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
916 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 916 mm wide, wider than 76.1% of soundbars.
Height
48 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 48 mm high, shorter than 99.5% of soundbars.
Thickness
48 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 48 mm thick, thinner than 97.9% of soundbars.
Weight
1900 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1900 g, less than 55.3% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
Fabric grille or wrap.
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Loewe Klang Bar I vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • 4 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (8 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    8 vs 4
  • Multiroom ecosystem support
    This soundbar supports multiroom ecosystem support, the average soundbar does not.
    AirPlay 2 and Google Cast multiroom support.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    AAC, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • AptX support
    This soundbar supports aptX, the average soundbar does not.
  • 19 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (48 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    48 mm vs 67 mm
  • 4 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (8 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    8 vs 4
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    AAC, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • AptX support
    This soundbar supports aptX, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more supported Bluetooth codecs
    This soundbar supports more Bluetooth codecs than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar supports 1 Bluetooth codecs.
    sbc, aptx
    2 vs 1
  • 4 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (6 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    6 vs 2
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • Multiroom ecosystem support
    This soundbar supports multiroom ecosystem support, the average soundbar does not.
    AirPlay 2 and Google Cast multiroom support.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 19 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (48 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    48 mm vs 67 mm
  • 38 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (48 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    48 mm vs 86 mm
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    Uses a proprietary TV connector instead of a standard HDMI port.
    none vs eARC
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
    Uses a proprietary TV connector instead of standard HDMI control.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (The product is designed to be a simple accessory to the Loewe Bild i TV and does not feature MP3 playback capability via USB)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 154 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (916 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    916 mm vs 762 mm
  • 3.68x more expensive
    Loewe Klang Bar I is more expensive than the average soundbar (£350 vs £95).
    £350 vs £95
  • 4.5% worse value for money
    Loewe Klang Bar I has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.45 vs 6.7).
    6.45 vs 6.75
  • Narrower bass adjustment range
    This soundbar has a lower bass adjustment range than the average soundbar (-6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB). The average soundbar offers a bass adjustment range of -100 to 100 dB.
    -6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB
  • 13 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (65 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    65 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (The product is designed to be a simple accessory to the Loewe Bild i TV and does not feature MP3 playback capability via USB)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    Uses a proprietary TV connector instead of a standard HDMI port.
    none vs eARC
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
    Uses a proprietary TV connector instead of standard HDMI control.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • No front display
    This soundbar uses none for display type, while the average soundbar uses LED.
    No built-in display.
    none vs LED
  • 154 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (916 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    916 mm vs 762 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Loewe Klang Bar I

  • Seamless aesthetic integration with Loewe bild i TVs, featuring matching high-quality acoustic fabric
  • Simple, quick installation using only two screws and a single cube connector to the TV
  • Clear and rich sound quality for its size, with 8 front-firing drivers providing a significant upgrade over standard TV speakers
  • Sleek and compact design that fits neatly under the screen without messy cables or bulky plugs
  • Supports modern immersive audio formats including Dolby Atmos
  • Offers versatile connectivity options such as Bluetooth 4.2, Apple AirPlay 2, and Spotify Connect

What we don't like about Loewe Klang Bar I

  • Specifically designed for the Loewe bild i series, limiting its appeal for users with other TV brands
  • Lacks advanced Bluetooth codecs like aptX Adaptive, which may affect high-definition wireless audio performance
  • Relatively low power output (80W) compared to standalone premium soundbars in a similar price range
  • The 2.0/stereo configuration may not deliver a true surround sound experience without adding external components
  • No dedicated HDMI inputs or outputs on the bar itself; it relies on the host TV's connectivity

Verdict

The Loewe klang bar i is a compact 2.0-channel soundbar designed for seamless integration with Loewe bild i and Inspire TVs, delivering 80 watts of total music power through eight integrated front-firing drivers. Its key characteristics include a premium basalt gray acoustic fabric finish, a frequency range of 65 Hz to 20,000 Hz, and support for virtual surround sound, Bluetooth 4.2, Apple AirPlay 2, and Spotify Connect. Main pros are its exceptionally simple installation using just two screws, an uncluttered design with no visible external cables, and the inclusion of a dedicated subwoofer output for system expansion. However, a significant con is its lack of dedicated up-firing speakers for native Dolby Atmos overhead effects, and its primary dependency on being paired with specific Loewe TV models for the best aesthetic and functional experience.

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