Short answer: the Sonos Beam (Gen 2). It ranks #9 of 27 all-in-one soundbars by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $488. The Klipsch Flexus Core 200 ranks #13, rated 3.5/5, at $479.24, $8.76 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The case for the Sonos Beam (Gen 2): The Beam fits under smaller TVs yet sounds balanced and clear, with dialogue that stays easy to follow. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Klipsch Flexus Core 200 cannot. Watch for: Atmos height is simulated rather than fired at the ceiling, so overhead effects are subtle.
What the Klipsch Flexus Core 200 does well: The horn-loaded center tweeter keeps voices clear and forward, which RTINGS singled out for TV and dialogue. The catch: Bass is plentiful but loose, so What Hi-Fi found rivals more nuanced, and Sound & Vision needed EQ to stop it booming.
Buy the Sonos Beam (Gen 2). It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $8.76 you would save on the Klipsch Flexus Core 200 does not close the gap.
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The Beam fits under smaller TVs yet sounds balanced and clear, with dialogue that stays easy to follow.
The horn-loaded center tweeter keeps voices clear and forward, which RTINGS singled out for TV and dialogue.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Beam (Gen 2) | Klipsch Flexus Core 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $488.00 | $479.24 |
| Ranked | #9 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars | #13 of 27 in All-in-One Soundbars |
| App | Yes (Sonos) | Yes (Klipsch Connect Plus) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Channels | 5.0 | 3.1.2 |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| Dimensions | 2.7”H x 25.6”W x 3.9”D (68 x 651 x 100 mm) | 3.1”H x 44”W x 5”D (78 x 1118 x 126 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Virtual (decodes Atmos, no up-firing drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 5 drivers (1 tweeter, 4 elliptical midwoofers) plus 3 passive radiators | 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) |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | None (optional Sonos Sub or Sub Mini) | Built-in (optional Flexus Sub 100 or Sub 200) |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Optional (Sonos Era 100 or One SL) | Optional (Flexus Surr 100 or Surr 200) |
| Room Correction | Yes (Trueplay) | No |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Sonos Voice Control | No |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Sonos app streaming) | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 185W RMS |
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