Short answer: the Klipsch Flexus Core 100. It ranks #16 of 27 all-in-one soundbars by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $274.50. The Sonos Ray ranks #19, rated 3.2/5, at $219, $55.50 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the Klipsch Flexus Core 100: This compact bar makes TV dialogue clear and adds real bass weight, which both TechRadar and Tom’s Guide credited in four-star reviews. The tradeoff: Atmos is processed rather than coming from height drivers, so overhead effects are faint.
The case for the Sonos Ray: The Ray is a compact bar that makes TV dialogue far clearer than built-in speakers and sounds tidy with music. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Klipsch Flexus Core 100 cannot. Watch for: It connects by optical only, so there is no HDMI control and no Atmos.
Buy the Klipsch Flexus Core 100. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $55.50 saving on the Sonos Ray is not enough to make up the difference.
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This compact bar makes TV dialogue clear and adds real bass weight, which both TechRadar and Tom’s Guide credited in four-star reviews.
The Ray is a compact bar that makes TV dialogue far clearer than built-in speakers and sounds tidy with music.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Flexus Core 100 | Sonos Ray | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $274.50 | $219.00 |
| Ranked | #16 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars | #19 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | - |
| App | Yes (Klipsch Connect Plus) | Yes (Sonos) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Channels | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| Dimensions | 3”H x 28”W x 5”D (76 x 711 x 127 mm) | 2.8”H x 21.9”W x 3.7”D (70 x 557 x 93 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Virtual (decodes Atmos, no up-firing drivers) | No |
| Drivers | Bar: 4 drivers (2 x 2.25” aluminum, 2 x 4” woofers) | Bar: 4 drivers (2 tweeters, 2 midwoofers) with bass reflex port |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | No |
| Included Subwoofer | Built-in (optional Flexus Sub 100 or Sub 200) | None (optional Sonos Sub or Sub Mini) |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Optional (Flexus Surr 100 or Surr 200) | Optional (Sonos Era 100 or One SL) |
| Room Correction | No | Yes (Trueplay) |
| Voice Assistants | No | No |
| Weight | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) | 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes (AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Sonos app streaming) |
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