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  3. JBL Bar 1000MK2 vs Klipsch Flexus CORE 300
JBL Bar 1000MK2 vs Klipsch Flexus CORE 300
JBL Bar 1000MK2

7.1.4-channel | $1,200

JBL Bar 1000MK2
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Klipsch Flexus CORE 300

5.1.2-channel | $1,200

Klipsch Flexus CORE 300
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JBL Bar 1000MK2 vs Klipsch Flexus CORE 300: the short answer

Across 13 features we can compare from the published specs, the JBL Bar 1000MK2 comes out ahead on 6 and the Klipsch Flexus CORE 300 on 1. The biggest difference for movies is height: the JBL Bar 1000MK2 has 4 ceiling-firing channels and the Klipsch Flexus CORE 300 has 2. Only the JBL Bar 1000MK2 comes with a subwoofer, which matters when comparing the prices.

Reasons to choose JBL Bar 1000MK2 over Klipsch Flexus CORE 300
  • Channel layout: 7.1.4 vs 5.1.2
  • Height channels: 4 vs 2
  • HDMI inputs: 3 vs 1
  • Subwoofer: Included vs Optional
  • Rear speakers: Included vs Optional
  • Height: 2.19 in vs 3 in
Reasons to choose Klipsch Flexus CORE 300 over JBL Bar 1000MK2
  • Video pass-through: 8K vs 4K
Side-by-Side Comparison
JBL Bar 1000MK2Klipsch Flexus CORE 300
Channel layout
Counts speaker channels the bar actually has. More ear-level and height channels means a wider, taller sound field.
7.1.4 5.1.2
Height channels
Drivers aimed at the ceiling, which is what makes Dolby Atmos sound overhead rather than just wide.
4 2
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
DTS:X Yes Yes
HDMI to the TV
eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV; plain ARC compresses them.
eARC eARC
HDMI inputs
A spare HDMI port for a games console or disc player.
3 1
Video pass-through 4K 8K
Subwoofer
Included beats optional beats none: a separate subwoofer is where deep bass comes from.
Included Optional
Rear speakers
Real rear speakers put effects behind you; without them surround is simulated from the front.
Included Optional
Room correction Yes —
Streaming Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect
Voice assistant
Built in, rather than through a separate smart speaker.
Google Assistant optional Google Assistant optional
Dialogue enhancement Yes Yes
Height
Lower is less likely to block the bottom of the TV picture.
2.19 in 3 in
Width / suits TVs from
Neither is better: match the bar to your TV. See the size simulator below.
33.63 in / 40-inch 54 in / 65-inch
Drivers in the bar 10 13
Power (total, as published)
Makers rate soundbar power differently, so the totals are not a like-for-like comparison.
250 W —
Weight 12.2 lbs 25 lbs
List price $1,200 $1,200

Green marks the better figure where one is better. Dashes are specs the maker does not publish.

Size: Both Soundbars in Front of a TV

Drawn to scale. The solid bar is the JBL Bar 1000MK2, the dashed outline the Klipsch Flexus CORE 300. Pick your TV size and how it stands to see whether either would cover the picture.

Full Specifications

JBL Bar 1000MK2 Specifications

Sound
Channels7.1.4
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XYes
DriversTweeters: 1" Dome (2); Midrange: 2.75" Cone (2); Woofers: 1.75" x 3.125" Cone (6); Subwoofer: 10" Cone; Enclosure: Ported
Power (bar, total)250 watts
Power (subwoofer)150 watts
Frequency response33-20K Hz
SubwooferIncluded
Rear speakersIncluded
Virtual surroundMultiBeam 3.0
Dialogue enhancementYes
Night modeYes
Room correctionYes
Connections
HDMI to TVeARC
HDMI inputs3
Video pass-through4K
HDMI version2.0
Optical inputsYes
Analogue inputNo
USBUSB-A
Subwoofer outputWireless
HDMI CECYes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi802.11ax
BluetoothYes
StreamingAirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, YouTube Music
Voice controlGoogle Assistant optional
AppApple iOS, Android
Remote includedYes
Learns TV remoteYes
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)33.63 x 2.19 x 5.06 in / 854 x 56 x 129 mm
Weight12.2 lbs / 5.53 kg
Subwoofer size12.81 x 15.75 x 14.38 in (W x H x D), 20 lbs
Wall mountingYes (bracket included)
Warranty1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price$1,200

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

Klipsch Flexus CORE 300 Specifications

Sound
Channels5.1.2
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XYes
DriversTweeters: 0.75" Horn-Loaded (1); Midrange: 2.25" Full-Range Cone (8); Woofers: 4" Cone (4); Enclosure: Sealed
Frequency response43-20K Hz
SubwooferOptional
Rear speakersOptional
Virtual surroundMovie Mode
Dialogue enhancementYes
Night modeYes
Connections
HDMI to TVeARC
HDMI inputs1
Video pass-through8K
HDMI version2.1
Optical inputsYes
Analogue inputNo
USBUSB-C
Subwoofer outputMono-RCA
HDMI CECYes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi802.11
BluetoothYes
StreamingAirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, YouTube Music
Voice controlGoogle Assistant optional
AppApple iOS, Android
Remote includedYes
Learns TV remoteNo
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)54 x 3 x 5 in / 1372 x 76 x 127 mm
Weight25 lbs / 11.34 kg
Wall mountingYes (bracket sold separately)
Warranty2 Years parts, 2 Years labour
List price$1,200

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

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