Overview

The Klipsch Flexus Core 200 is a 3.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos sound bar with two built-in 2.25-inch elevation speakers for height effects, a dedicated horn-loaded tweeter as its centre channel, and dual 4-inch built-in subwoofers. It gives TV shows, movies and games clearer dialogue, overhead sound and real bass from one 44-inch bar, with no separate subwoofer required. It's part of the Klipsch Flexus system, powered by Onkyo, and you can add wireless surrounds and subwoofers later.

Four 2.25-inch aluminum drivers tuned by Klipsch acousticians handle the front soundstage, and the ¾-inch horn-loaded tweeter keeps voices clear in dialogue-heavy dramas and busy action scenes. The two up-firing elevation speakers add height for Dolby Atmos movies, shows and games, and the sealed bar delivers 185 W RMS with a frequency response of 43 Hz to 20 kHz. Connect to your TV with the included HDMI cable over eARC, or use the digital optical input, and stream from a phone or tablet over Bluetooth.

The Klipsch Connect Plus app gives you EQ presets or your own custom EQ, Night Mode, Dialogue Boost and volume control. Klipsch Transport technology lets you add Flexus Surr 100 or Surr 200 wireless surrounds and one or two Flexus Sub 100 or Sub 200 wireless subwoofers, and there's also a wired RCA subwoofer output. A backlit remote and slim-depth wall brackets are included, and the bar has ¼"-20 threaded mounting points.

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Use HDMI eARC with the included cable whenever your TV supports it; that's the connection that carries Dolby Atmos to the bar. The up-firing elevation speakers bounce sound off the ceiling, so they work best with a flat ceiling and nothing directly above the bar, like a shelf or cabinet. At 44 inches wide, measure your TV stand before ordering. Turn on Dialogue Boost in the app if voices get lost, and when you want a full surround setup, add a pair of Flexus Surr speakers and a Flexus Sub wirelessly.

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Why the Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Stands Out

Buyer's Guide

Who It's For

• Dolby Atmos Viewers: Want real height effects from one bar.
• Dialogue-Heavy Watchers: Want voices clear over action and music.
• Build-As-You-Go Systems: Want to add surrounds and subs later.

How It Compares

The Core 100 is a 28"-wide 2.1-channel bar with virtualized Dolby Atmos, 100 W RMS and 45 Hz response. The Core 200 adds a horn-loaded centre tweeter and two up-firing elevation speakers in a 44"-wide bar with 185 W RMS and 43 Hz response. The 54"-wide Core 300 steps up to 5.1.2 channels with side-firing drivers, four 4" woofers and HDMI 2.1 passthrough. Choose the Core 200 for real height effects and clearer dialogue on mid-size and larger TVs.