Description
Overview
What stands out:
- Klipsch's classic and beloved sound signature
- Bar has 9 speakers, including up-firing drivers for overhead effects
- Dedicated center channel for clear dialogue
- 10" long-throw subwoofer for deep bass
- Rear speakers with 3" drivers for true surround sound
- USB-A input for a thumb drive and Bluetooth for wireless streaming
Keep in mind:
- Sub and rear speakers connect wirelessly to bar using included USB transmitter
Klipsch Flexus Series: The Flexus Series soundbar combines Klipsch iconic American audio sound with the technical audio precision of Japanese engineering from Onkyo for a strategic partnership that delivers an outstanding listening experiences. This collaboration with Onkyo infuses hundreds of years of expertise, innovation and extensive testing protocols - representing a deliberate stride toward perfecting every aspect of sound reproduction within a Klipsch Flexus soundbar. Over 1,000 rigorous tests were conducted to ensure great quality and performance in the all-new Flexus soundbar speaker system. This meticulous approach scrutinized every nuance, from the subtlest whispers to the most thunderous crescendos, guaranteeing an immersive and precise audio experience.
3.1.2ch Active Soundbar Speaker: The Flexus Core 200 is a 3.1.2ch active soundbar speaker that delivers immersive Dolby Atmos sound thanks to a 9-driver array and built-in 185 watt amplifier. The soundbar's dedicated center channel features two 2.25" aluminum cone drivers and a 0.75" horn-loaded tweeter for vocal clarity, while its left and right front channels each feature a single 2.25" full-range aluminum cone driver for a wide stereo soundstage. In addition, the soundbar features discrete left and right height channels with each consisting of an up-firing 2.25" driver for realistic overhead effects. There are also dual 4" cone woofers dedicated to the soundbar's subwoofer channel for accurate bass. The result is immersive, room-filling sound.
10" Wireless Powered Su: The Klipsch Flexus Sub 100 packs a lot of punch per square inch thanks to careful Klipsch engineering. Enjoy powerful bass with plenty of depth, thanks to a 10" high-excursion paper cone woofer inside a sealed MDF enclosure and powered by a built-in 80 watt (RMS) / 160 watt (Peak) Class D amplifier. The Flexus Sub 100 connects wirelessly to the Flexus Core 200 soundbar using a wireless USB dongle that plugs into the USB-A port on back of the soundbar speaker. Simply press and hold the "Pairing" button on the back of the powered sub to wirelessly connect the soundbar and the powered sub together. The Klipsch Flexus Sub 100's wireless connection delivers articulate, low-latency bass response.
- Up to two Flexus Sub 100s can be connected to one Klipsch Flexus Series soundbar. By having two identical 10" powered subwoofers, you’ll smooth out the peaks and nulls typically experienced by a single subwoofer arrangement.
- If you prefer a wired connection, the Flexus Sub 100 is outfitted with a mono-RCA input that connects to a Flexus Series soundbar's mono-RCA output to deliver your soundtrack's LFE (low frequency effect) audio signal. A subwoofer cable is required and sold separately.
Wireless Rear Speakers: Each wireless surround speaker houses a 3" full-range paper cone driver inside an acoustic suspension (sealed) enclosure that is powered by a built-in 25 watt Class D amplifier for a total system power of 50 watts. The Flexus Surr 100 connects wirelessly to a Klipsch Flexus Core 200 soundbar using a wireless USB dongle that plugs into the USB-A port on back of the soundbar speaker. Simply press and hold the "Pairing" button on the bottom of each wireless surround speaker to wirelessly connect the Flexus Series soundbar and Flexus Surr 100 together. The Klipsch Flexus Surr 100's wireless connection delivers low-latency, multi-dimensional surround sound effects. Only one set of Flexus Surr 100 speakers can be connected to a compatible Flexus Series soundbar.
Immersive Spatial Sound with Dolby Atmos:Klipsch acoustic technology makes the most of Dolby Atmos, processing the newest movies, shows and games with Dolby Atmos for immersive audio that enhances your listening experience by placing sounds precisely around and above you, to create a realistic, multi-dimensional audio environment. The Flexus Core 200 is even equipped with dedicated up-firing drivers for realistic overhead effect. The Flexus Series soundbar also supports Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Digital. There are even dedicated sound modes, so you can tailor the soundbar's sound to your application.
- Movie Mode: Movie mode upmixes all audio content for virtual surround sound, boosting surround effects and increasing dialog clarity.
- Music Mode: Music mode is optimized for stereo music playback, by disabling surround sound and dialog enhancement.
- Dialog Mode: Dialog mode increases dialog volume for enhanced vocal clarity without increasing ambient sounds.
- Night Mode: Night mode adjusts the dynamic range of the soundbar for quieter listening environments.
Note: DTS, DTS-HD, and DTS:X is not supported.
EQ Levels: You can personalize your listening experience even further by adjusting EQ, subwoofer (bass), surround effect levels, and more. The subwoofer (bass) and surround effect levels can be adjusted from the included remote. The custom EQ settings can only be adjusted from the Klipsch Connect Plus app (for Apple iOSand Android OS).
HDMI eARC: The Klipsch Flexus Core 200 is equipped with an HDMI eARC jack that can connect to the HDMI eARC or ARC input on your TV. eARC stands for Enhanced Audio Return Channel and allows full-resolution sound signals, including Dolby Atmos, to be passed from your TV to the soundbar.
- eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel): If you connect to a TV with eARC, the Dolby audio formats supported include Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Digital.
- ARC (Audio Return Channel): If you connect to a TV using ARC, the Dolby audio formats supported are dependent on your TV model and manufacturer. The TV may be capable of sending Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, and DTS. An ARC connection cannot support Dolby TrueHD.
Note: The HDMI eARC jack supports audio transmission only; video transmission is not supported.
Optical Digital In: In addition to HDMI eARC, the Flexus Core 200 offers an optical (toslink) digital input for connection to your TV or other legacy device. The optical digital input supports 5.1ch Dolby Digital and 2ch PCM (not compatible with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, or DTS:X).
Note: The soundbar speaker does not offer an analog audio input.
Built-In Bluetooth: The Klipsch Flexus Core 200 offers built-in Bluetooth 5.0 with support for wireless audio streaming (A2DP) and control (AVRCP). You'll be able to stream stored music, music apps, and other audio content on your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer to the soundbar speaker system. You'll also be able control basic functions like Volume Up/Down and Play/Pause from the included remote. Advanced music navigation and song/artist/album information will still need to be done from your Bluetooth-enabled source device. You can pair multiple devices to the Flexus Core 200 via SSP (Secure Simple Pairing), but only one device can be connected and used for playback at a time.
Note: The soundbar speaker does not support Bluetooth wireless hands-free communication (HFP) for making and answering phone calls.
USB-C Port: There is a USB-C port on the back of the Flexus Core 200 that allows for playback of MP3 music files stored on a USB-C MSC (mass storage class) device, such as a thumbdrive or HDD (hard disk drive) through the soundbar speaker system. Some HDDs will require an external power supply.
Control Options: The Klipsch Flexus Core 200 offers top-panel control and comes with a BLE remote to operate the soundbar speaker. It also supports HDMI-CEC (consumer electronic control) and the Klipsch Connect Plus app.
- Top-Panel: Top-panel controls included Power On/Off, Source Selection, and Volume Up/Down.
- BLE Remote: The included BLE remote provides wireless operation of the soundbar speaker.
- HDMI-CEC: The soundbar can also respond to "Power On/Off", "Volume Up/Down" and "Mute" commands from the remote of your HDMI-CEC compatible television.
- Klipsch Connect Plus App: The Klipsch Connect Plus app (for Apple iOS and Android OS) turns your compatible smartphone or tablet device into a remote control for the Flexus Core 200 soundbar.
Note: There is also an IR out jack (3.5mm) on the back of the soundbar that allows you to connect an IR blaster in case the soundbar blocks your TV's IR emitter.
Mounting Options: Flexible mounting options are available for the Klipsch Flexus Core 200 soundbar, Flexus Sub 100 wireless powered subwoofer, and Flexus Surr 100 wireless rear speakers.
- Active Soundbar Speaker: The Klipsch Flexus Core 200 soundbar can be simply mounted on a tabletop or shelf above or below your television. It can also be wall-mounted above or below your television using the included brackets and hardware.
- Wireless Powered Sub: Corner placement of the Flexus Sub 100 will increase the amount of bass output, while placing the powered subwoofer along the middle of a wall, or out in the room will decrease the amount of bass output.
- Wireless Rear Speakers: The Flexus Surr 100 wireless surround speakers can be simply mounted on a speaker stand, shelf, or tabletop. The wireless surround speakers can also be mounted on the wall using the 1/4"-20 threaded inserts on the back of each speaker cabinet and optional wall-mount brackets (sold separately - see Accessories Tab). The wireless surround sound speakers should be placed directly on each side of your main listening potion or positioned directly behind the main listening position. The speakers should be mounted at ear level or slightly above ear level. The speakers are labeled left (L) and right (R) for proper placement.
Power Requirements: The Klipsch Flexus Core 200, Sub 100, and Surr 100 come with detachable 6.5' AC power cords (C7, 2-prong) that will plug into the back of the soundbar speaker, powered subwoofer, and each surround speaker, as well as into an AC power outlet or surge-protector/line-conditioner (sold separately).
