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Klipsch Flexus Core 300
KEF XIO
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Channels
5.1.2
Channels
5.1.2
Our Verdict
Klipsch Flexus Core 300
KEF XIO
The Klipsch Flexus Core 300 is a better all-in-one soundbar than the KEF XIO, with a couple of caveats. The Klipsch is able to put out more low-end rumble, which techno and action movie fans alike will appreciate. It also offers more sound enhancement features, including a room correction option, and a full graphic EQ and presets, where the KEF sticks to bass and treble controls. The KEF does pull ahead in a couple of places, though. First, it offers more immersive Atmos performance. Second, it has lower latency, although you're limited to eARC and Optical, where the Klipsch has a full HDMI In port, too.
Variants
- Flexus Core 300 (Black)
- XIO (Silver Grey)
- XIO (Slate Black)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.9
7.7
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
7.4
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
No
Enclosure
Integrated
Integrated
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
54.0" (137.2 cm)
47.4" (120.5 cm)
Height
2.9" (7.4 cm)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
Depth
4.9" (12.5 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
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
No
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
7.4
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1.2
5.1.2
Tested Preset
Movie
Direct
Slope
-0.48
-0.04
Standard Error
2.95 dB
3.08 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
38.9 Hz
45.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.9
7.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Movie
Direct
Suggested Bass Setting
-2
0
Suggested Treble Setting
1
0
Slope
0.06
-0.04
Standard Error
2.42 dB
3.08 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
40.6 Hz
45.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
8.5
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
91.8 dB SPL
97.2 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
1.28 dB
0.29 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.29 dB
1.96 dB
Center
8.5
8.0
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.08
-0.85
Std. Err.
2.63 dB
3.69 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.6 dB SPL
91.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.45
0.35
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.42
3.03
Surround 5.1
6.2
6.1
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
-1.32
-0.99
Std. Err.
3.45 dB
3.85 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.9 dB SPL
91.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.84
0.39
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.34
3.02
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.0
6.7
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-1.28
-0.12
Std. Err.
3.53 dB
3.07 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
77.9 dB SPL
91.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.09
0.19
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.28
2.37
Sound Enhancement Features
9.5
6.8
Room Correction
Yes
No
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
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
No
Full HDMI In
1
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
1
1
Subwoofer Output
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Supported
Not Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Not Supported
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
7.3
9.1
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
112 ms
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
112 ms
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
89 ms
67 ms
Dolby Digital
102 ms
79 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
109 ms
92 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
110 ms
88 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.1
0.0
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
118 ms
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
115 ms
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
94 ms
N/A
Dolby Digital
123 ms
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus
118 ms
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
113 ms
N/A
Audio Latency: Optical
6.2
0.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
183 ms
N/A
Dolby Digital
225 ms
N/A
Video Passthrough To TV
10
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
4k Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
8k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
No
FreeSync Passthrough
Yes
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
Yes
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
No
Wireless Playback
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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