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Klipsch Flexus CORE 200
A heavy, bass-forward 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos bar with built-in subwoofers, held back by a less nuanced tone and no Wi-Fi.
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The verdict
What Hi-Fi? calls it powerful and spacious with convincing Atmos but not a class leader, preferring the Sonos Beam for balance and detail. It makes sense if you want a single bar with plenty of low end and a path to adding surrounds. Look elsewhere if you need Wi-Fi streaming, extra HDMI inputs or the most refined tone.
The Flexus CORE 200 is a 3.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar with four front drivers, two up-firing height drivers, a horn-loaded centre tweeter and dual built-in 4 inch subwoofers. It connects by HDMI eARC or optical, has Bluetooth, and is controlled through the Klipsch Connect Plus app. It can be extended with Flexus Sub and Surround models. It suits buyers who want strong bass without a separate sub. Reviewers found the bass overstated and the presentation less refined than top rivals.
Strengths
- Powerful low end from two built-in 4 inch subwoofers, strong for a one-box bar.
- Spacious Dolby Atmos presentation with a sense of height, per What Hi-Fi?.
- Dedicated centre channel with a horn-loaded tweeter for dialogue.
- Expandable with Flexus Sub and Surround speakers.
- Well-built, with a choice of black or walnut finish.
Weak spots
- Bass is described as imprecise and can swamp the rest of the sound.
- Less nuanced and expressive than the best rivals at this price.
- No Wi-Fi, so no AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect or Tidal Connect.
- Single HDMI eARC port with no extra HDMI inputs, and the app showed some stability issues in testing.
- Heavy at about 8.5 kg.
Great for
- Bass-lovers who want one bar with real low end
- Buyers planning to add Flexus surrounds and a sub later
Skip if
- Anyone needing Wi-Fi streaming or AirPlay 2
- Listeners who prize tonal balance and fine detail over scale
Full specifications
From the manufacturer unless noted. Shown for this model.
Sound
- ChannelsWritten as bar.sub.height, or total channels. 5.1.2 means five main channels, a subwoofer and two overhead “height” channels.
- 3.1.2 (Dolby Atmos)
- Stated power
- 185 W
- Subwoofer included
- Nosource
- Rear speakers included
- No
- Dialogue enhancementA setting that lifts voices above music and effects, useful if dialogue is hard to follow.
- Dialogue Boost, Night Mode (Klipsch Connect Plus app)source
Audio formats
- Dolby Atmos
- Yessource
Connections
- eARC
- Yes
- HDMI inputsExtra HDMI inputs let you plug a console or player into the soundbar. Most people plug devices into the TV and use eARC instead.
- 0
- HDMI outputs
- 1
- Optical input
- Yes
- HDMI video passthrough
- None
Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Apple AirPlay
- No
- Spotify Connect
- No
Size & placement
- Bar width
- 1,120 mm
- Bar heightIf a soundbar sits in front of a low TV stand, its height can block the bottom of the picture or the remote sensor.
- 78 mm
- Bar depth
- 130 mm
- Bar weight
- 8.5 kg
- Wall mountable
- Yes
Primary source: whathifi.com
Setup notes
- Connections per What Hi-Fi?: one HDMI eARC, optical, USB-C and Bluetooth 5.2; no HDMI inputs for other sources.
- Klipsch does not state DTS:X or TrueHD handling on the page read, so those are left unknown.
- Controlled by the Klipsch Connect Plus app with EQ presets, Night Mode and Dialogue Boost.
What reviewers found
Summaries in our own words. Follow the link to read each review in full.
Praises the sleek build, big bass and wide Atmos stage, but finds the bass imprecise and the overall sound less expressive than rivals such as the Sonos Beam. Also notes occasional app instability and the lack of Wi-Fi.
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Questions
Does the Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 need a separate subwoofer?
No. It has two built-in 4 inch subwoofers. Klipsch also sells Flexus Sub models and surround speakers if you want to expand it.
Does the CORE 200 have Wi-Fi or AirPlay?
No. What Hi-Fi? reports Bluetooth only, with no Wi-Fi, so AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect are not supported.
How many HDMI ports does it have?
One, an HDMI eARC port to the TV. There are no additional HDMI inputs, so other devices connect to the TV.
Is the CORE 200 the newest Klipsch soundbar?
What Hi-Fi? notes a step-up model was announced after launch. The Klipsch page compares the CORE 300, CORE 200 and CORE 100.
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Last reviewed Nov 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.