The Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 is a 3.1.2-channel soundbar from Klipsch, listed at $575. The bass comes from the bar alone unless you add the optional subwoofer.
Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓Dedicated height channels (3.1.2) for Dolby Atmos, not only virtual processing
- ✓A dedicated centre channel for dialogue
- ✓Can add a matching wireless subwoofer later
- ✓Can grow into true surround with optional rear speakers
- ✓HDMI eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV
- ✓Dialogue enhancement and a night mode
- ✗No DTS:X, so DTS soundtracks play without their height layer
- ✗No Wi-Fi - music streams over Bluetooth only
Channels and Surround Sound
The 3.1.2 badge means 3 ear-level channels (left, centre and right), 1 subwoofer channel, 2 height channels firing at the ceiling. It decodes Dolby Atmos. Virtual surround: Movie Mode.
Subwoofer, Rear Speakers and Mounting
A subwoofer is optional - the bar connects to one but does not come with it. Rear surround speakers are optional, so it can become a true surround system later. Wall-mountable: Yes (bracket included).
Connections
The Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 has HDMI eARC to the TV - the connection that carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV's own apps and inputs; optical digital input; USB-C input; wired subwoofer output (Mono-RCA).
Streaming, Control and Sound Modes
No Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; app control (Apple iOS, Android); a remote in the box. Sound features: dialogue enhancement, night mode.
Size and Which TV It Suits
The bar measures 43.94 x 3.06 x 4.94 in (W x H x D), or 1116 x 78 x 126 mm, and weighs 18.7 lbs. It is no wider than the screen of a 55-inch TV (47.9 in wide) or larger, which is where a soundbar looks in proportion. At 3.06 in tall it should clear the bottom of most TVs sitting on their own feet.
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Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Specifications
| Sound |
|---|
| Channels | 3.1.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| DTS:X | No |
| Drivers | Tweeters: 0.75" Horn-Loaded (1); Midrange: 2.25" Full-Range Cone (6); Woofers: 4" Cone (2); Enclosure: Sealed |
| Power (bar, total) | 185 watts |
| Frequency response | 43-20K Hz |
| Subwoofer | Optional |
| Rear speakers | Optional |
| Virtual surround | Movie Mode |
| Dialogue enhancement | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Room correction | No |
| Connections |
|---|
| HDMI to TV | eARC |
| HDMI inputs | 0 |
| Optical inputs | Yes |
| Analogue input | No |
| USB | USB-C |
| Subwoofer output | Mono-RCA |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Streaming and Control |
|---|
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Voice control | No |
| App | Apple iOS, Android |
| Remote included | Yes |
| Learns TV remote | No |
| Physical |
|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 43.94 x 3.06 x 4.94 in / 1116 x 78 x 126 mm |
| Weight | 18.7 lbs / 8.48 kg |
| Wall mounting | Yes (bracket included) |
| Warranty | 2 Years parts, 2 Years labour |
| List price | $575 |
Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.