Short answer: the Klipsch Flexus Core 200. It ranks #13 of 27 all-in-one soundbars by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $490.23. The Klipsch Flexus Core 100 ranks #16, rated 3.3/5, at $274.50, $215.73 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the Klipsch Flexus Core 200: The horn-loaded center tweeter keeps voices clear and forward, which RTINGS singled out for TV and dialogue. The tradeoff: Bass is plentiful but loose, so What Hi-Fi found rivals more nuanced, and Sound & Vision needed EQ to stop it booming.
What the Klipsch Flexus Core 100 does well: 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.
Buy the Klipsch Flexus Core 200. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $215.73 you would save on the Klipsch Flexus Core 100 does not close the gap.
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The horn-loaded center tweeter keeps voices clear and forward, which RTINGS singled out for TV and dialogue.
This compact bar makes TV dialogue clear and adds real bass weight, which both TechRadar and Tom’s Guide credited in four-star reviews.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Flexus Core 200 | Klipsch Flexus Core 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $490.23 | $274.50 |
| Ranked | #13 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars | #16 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars |
| Amplifier Power | 185W RMS | 100W RMS |
| App | Yes (Klipsch Connect Plus) | Yes (Klipsch Connect Plus) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 2.1 |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| Dimensions | 3.1”H x 44”W x 5”D (78 x 1118 x 126 mm) | 3”H x 28”W x 5”D (76 x 711 x 127 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) | Virtual (decodes Atmos, no up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 9 drivers (4 x 2.25” aluminum, 1 x 0.75” horn-loaded tweeter, 2 x 2.25” up-firing, 2 x 4” woofers) | Bar: 4 drivers (2 x 2.25” aluminum, 2 x 4” woofers) |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Built-in (optional Flexus Sub 100 or Sub 200) | Built-in (optional Flexus Sub 100 or Sub 200) |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Optional (Flexus Surr 100 or Surr 200) | Optional (Flexus Surr 100 or Surr 200) |
| Room Correction | No | No |
| Voice Assistants | No | No |
| Weight | 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
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