Klipsch Flexus Core 200 vs Flexus Core 300

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Klipsch Flexus Core 200
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Klipsch Flexus Core 200

Klipsch Flexus Core 300

The 5.1.2 Klipsch Flexus Core 300 is an upgrade over the 3.1.2 Klipsch Flexus Core 200. The Flexus Core 300 includes greater audio format support, such as DTS and DTS:X. You also get room correction and more wireless playback options with the Flexus Core 300. Still, both bars have limitations around how impressive surround sound and Atmos can be in a standalone bar. If you mostly watch dialogue-heavy TV or listen to stereo music mixes, the Flexus Core 200 may suffice, as it still boasts a solid tuning and the leeway of EQ presets to play with the sound. That said, it's a much more limited soundbar that downmixes surround audio to stereo.

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Variants

  • Flexus Core 200 (Black)
  • Flexus Core 300 (Black)

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.4
7.9

Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

0.0
10

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.5
7.8

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Sub Wireless 
 

No
No

Enclosure 
 

No Subwoofer
Integrated
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Width  

44.0" (111.8 cm)
54.0" (137.2 cm)

Height  

3.0" (7.6 cm)
2.9" (7.4 cm)

Depth  

5.0" (12.6 cm)
4.9" (12.5 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes
No

Mountable Satellites 
 

No
No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No
No
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

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In The Box 
 

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.5
7.8

Stereo Setup  

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Channels 
 

3.1.2
5.1.2

Tested Preset 
 

Movie
Movie

Slope 
 

-0.63
-0.48

Standard Error 
 

3.26 dB
2.95 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

43.6 Hz
38.9 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

7.5
7.9

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Movie
Movie

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

-3
-2

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

1
1

Slope 
 

-0.02
0.06

Standard Error 
 

2.83 dB
2.42 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

46.9 Hz
40.6 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

3.45 dB
2.18 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.9
7.8

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.4 dB SPL
91.8 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB 
 

0.33 dB
1.28 dB

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

2.20 dB
1.29 dB
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Center 
 

8.5
8.5

Center Setup  

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.14
0.08

Std. Err. 
 

2.69 dB
2.63 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

93.9 dB SPL
92.6 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.63
0.45

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.35
1.42
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Surround 5.1 
 

4.4
6.2

Surround Setup  

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

-0.47
-1.32

Std. Err. 
 

2.84 dB
3.45 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

94.5 dB SPL
91.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.86
0.84

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.85
2.34

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

5.3
6.0

Height Setup  

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

-0.98
-1.28

Std. Err. 
 

6.39 dB
3.53 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

87.6 dB SPL
77.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.46
1.09

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.70
0.28
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

7.8
9.5

Room Correction 
 

No
Yes

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

No
Yes
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI Out 
 

eARC
eARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

No
Yes

Full HDMI In 
 

No
1

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
1

Ethernet 
 

No
1

Subwoofer Output 
 

Yes
Yes
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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

8.1
10

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Not Supported
Supported

DTS:X 
 

Not Supported
Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Not Supported
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

0.0
10

Dolby Atmos 
 

Not Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Not Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Not Supported
Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Not Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Not Supported
Supported

DTS:X 
 

Not Supported
Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Not Supported
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Not Supported
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Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

6.5
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Not Supported
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
2.0
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Audio Latency: ARC 
 

7.8
7.3

ARC Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

81 ms
112 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

51 ms
112 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

54 ms
89 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

115 ms
102 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

85 ms
109 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

88 ms
110 ms
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Audio Latency: HDMI In 
 

0.0
7.1

HDMI Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

N/A
118 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

N/A
115 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

N/A
94 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

N/A
123 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

N/A
118 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

N/A
113 ms
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Audio Latency: Optical 
 

4.9
6.2

Optical Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

246 ms
183 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

292 ms
225 ms
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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

0.0
10

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
120Hz

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
120Hz

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
120Hz

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit 
 

Not Supported
Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
120Hz

8k Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
60Hz

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

HDR10+ Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

Dolby Vision Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

FreeSync Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

G-SYNC Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

ALLM Passthrough 
 

No
Yes
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Wireless Playback 
 

6.0
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

No
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
Yes

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
Yes

Spotify Connect 
 

No
Yes
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

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Remote  

Remote photo  

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No
No

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