Klipsch - Flexus CORE 100 2.1 Soundbar - Black

Setting a soundbar in a small 9x12 bedroom. Got an open box model for $166, all hardware was in the box. Plus used my $5 coupon. I tested the movie Taken today and it sounded great even without a sub. I’m suprised how good the bass is without a sub. The dialog modes really help the voices come forward. The bass settings are all easily adjustable and noticeable. The night mode is very good in that your neighboring rooms won’t be disturbed. Remote is easy to use. There’s an app also which i haven’t tested but i have downloaded. At this price point this is hard to beat. Downside is that it wont fit under my TV and will need a TV wall mount to raise the tv a but and remove the OEM stands. I plan to run a sub in the near future and the surrounds. I’m running a Sony Bravia 3 TV btw. Great picture! And now fantastic sound!

It is packed in with enough power for a decent size living room 16x16. Sound is crisp all the way upto 95 percent of maximum volume without any noise

As a home audio enthusiast, gamer, and audiophile, I was excited to test the Klipsch Flexus Core 100 soundbar. The Klipsch Flexus Core was designed with Onkyo and together they built one of the best soundbars in its class. I'm really impressed by the big sound and bass coming out of this compact speaker. The Klipsch Flexus Core 100 2.1 soundbar is a great choice for people wanting better sound without the clutter of more cables and speakers. *Design/Build The Klipsch Flexus Core 100 gives you premium sound with 2.1 speakers but it's also beautifully designed. Two main speakers for left and right sounds, and a built-in subwoofer for bass. This soundbar is small and compact, which is great for people who don't want a big, bulky speaker system. It's 28 inches wide, 5 inches deep, and 3 inches tall. That means it can fit nicely under most TVs without getting in the way. Weighing 10 pounds, it's solid but not too heavy to move around if needed. It's powered by a 100 watt RMS amplifier. The Flexus Core 100 looks really slick with its wooden craftmanship. This is a serious upgrade for any soundbar. The front has a black cloth cover that protects the speakers and blends into the design well. On top, there are touch buttons to change volume and settings. These are easy to use and respond quickly when you touch them. There's also a small screen on the front that shows what's happening with the sound. This is really helpful because you can see things like volume level and which sound mode you're using without having to guess. You can easily see the volume level across the room with the white LEDs displaying front center. *Features/Specs The Flexus Core 100 has a lot of features packed into its small size. It has two small speakers (2.25 inches each) for clear high and middle sounds, and two bigger speakers (4 inches each) that work like a mini subwoofer. These handle the lower sounds and bass. The soundbar can handle advanced sound processing, including Dolby Atmos. While it doesn't give you true surround sound, it does a good job of making the sound feel big as if it surrounds you. For connections, it has an HDMI port with eARC, which is the best way to connect it to your TV. It also has Bluetooth for wireless music streaming, USB connections for playing music directly from a drive, and an optical input for older TVs. You can also add more Klipsch surrounds or subs later to create a true surround sound system if you want. The soundbar has different sound modes to suit what you're watching or listening to. Movie Mode makes movies sound bigger and more exciting, and sets it to virtual surround sound. Music Mode is best for listening to music, making the sound more balanced and clear and setup for stereo. Dialog Mode helps make voices easier to hear, which is great for TV shows or movies with a lot of talking, or if you're having trouble hearing the dialogue (3 levels to increase sound). Night Mode keeps the sound quiet for late-night watching. *App The Klipsch connect plus app gives you the ability to customize your sound with equalizer presets such as Flat, Vocal, Bass, Treble, Rock, and custom. The app has great range and can even power your speaker on if you need to make adjustments or want to play some music. You can adjust channel levels across your surrounds and subs too. All of the settings mentioned previously are also hear such as dialogue, Music/Movie, and Dialog Mode. The app works as it should and offers just what you need *Performance I put the soundbar through a series of different movies and music. For movies, the sound is really good for a soundbar of this size. Action/adventure movies sound great. You can hear all the small details and the special effects really come to life. The virtual surround sound effect isn't as good as having real speakers all around you, but it does a great job as most soundbars in its class do. When playing music, the Flexus Core 100 sounds clear and balanced. I went through a variety of genres and the music was clear, detailed and energetic. The bass isn't as deep as you'd get with a separate subwoofer, but it's still pretty good for a single unit. I can only imagine what my living room would sound like with a subwoofer next to the Flexus Core. The equalizer on the Klipsch Connect Plus app helps you dial in the sound if you're looking for something more specific. For gaming, the Flexus Core 100 adds a little extra excitement. It definitely makes games much better than just using TV speakers, especially the cinematic adventure games. Overall, the Klipsch Flexus 100 2.1 soundbar really fills the room with a dynamic range of sound. *Pros* * Great sound for the size * Bass is the best I've heard in it's class without a sub * Expandable surrounds and subs * High quality build and design * Blends in well with most rooms * Speakers get loud * Remote Control (Backlit) * Wall Mount Brackets * Needs Improvement/Suggestions* * No DTS * Might need a sub in larger rooms * No Smart assistant capabilities The Flexus Core 100 delivers premium sound. I believe its main strengths are that it sounds great for its size, blends well in most rooms, is easy to set up, and offers good value for money. It's also nice that you can add more speakers later if you want to expand your system. The Klipsch Flexus Core 100 is a great choice for people with smaller living rooms who want better sound without taking up too much space. It's also good for those wanting a significant upgrade from their TV's built-in speakers without spending a fortune. Music and movie lovers on a budget who want good sound quality for both will appreciate it, as will gamers looking for better audio to enhance their gaming experience without the headphones. Klipsch delivered a big sound in a small package. Highly Recommended!