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 Yamaha SR-B20A ranks #20, rated 3.2/5, at $219.95, $54.55 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh 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. Watch for: Atmos is processed rather than coming from height drivers, so overhead effects are faint.
Why pick the Yamaha SR-B20A: This slim bar fills the room with a clear, well balanced sound that is a big step up from TV speakers. The catch: Bass is blunt and one-note, so movie effects lack punch and variation without an added subwoofer.
Buy the Klipsch Flexus Core 100. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $54.55 with the Yamaha SR-B20A does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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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.
This slim bar fills the room with a clear, well balanced sound that is a big step up from TV speakers.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Flexus Core 100 | Yamaha SR-B20A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $274.50 | $219.95 |
| Ranked | #16 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars | #20 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 120W total |
| App | Yes (Klipsch Connect Plus) | Yes (Yamaha Sound Bar Remote) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Channels | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| DTS:X | No | Virtual:X |
| Dimensions | 3”H x 28”W x 5”D (76 x 711 x 127 mm) | 2.1”H x 35.8”W x 5.2”D (53 x 910 x 131 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: 6 drivers (2 x 75mm woofers, 2 x 55mm midrange, 2 x 25mm tweeters) |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | ARC only |
| Included Subwoofer | Built-in (optional Flexus Sub 100 or Sub 200) | Built-in |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Optional (Flexus Surr 100 or Surr 200) | No |
| Room Correction | No | No |
| Voice Assistants | No | No |
| Weight | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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