Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 Dolby Atmos soundbar is powered by Onkyo and it's cheapest now

If you’re looking for a compact home theater upgrade that can handle Dolby Atmos without adding multiple separate speakers, the Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 3.1.2 is a good one to look at right now especially since it's priced at its lowest currently (purchase link under the specs list below). It’s designed to work as a standalone unit or as the base for an expandable system, with optional wireless surrounds and subwoofers available separately.

The CORE 200 uses a 3.1.2-channel configuration. That means three front channels (left, center, right), one dedicated subwoofer channel, and two height channels for Atmos effects. The height channels pack a pair of 2.25‑inch up-firing drivers built into the top panel. The front stage uses four 2.25‑inch aluminum cone drivers, while low frequencies come from dual 4‑inch built-in subwoofers. A horn-loaded tweeter is dedicated to the center channel for dialogue clarity. All this is powered by an Onkyo amplifier at hood.

If you wish to add other compatible speakers, Klipsch’s “transport technology” is intended to simplify pairing with other Flexus components. The CORE 200 supports HDMI eARC for lossless audio from compatible TVs, along with optical and Bluetooth inputs. The manufacturer’s documentation notes that latency is minimized when linking to other Flexus speakers, which could be relevant if you plan to add surrounds later.

Compared with the smaller CORE 100, the CORE 200 adds the up-firing Atmos drivers and larger built-in subwoofers, so it may suit medium-sized rooms where overhead effects are more noticeable. Against the larger CORE 300, it lacks some driver area and output headroom, but retains the same expansion options.

The technical specifications of the Flexus CORE 200 are given below:

• MAX ACOUSTIC OUTPUT: 99.8dB
• SYSTEM POWER 185W RMS
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE 43Hz-20kHz
• INPUTS
  • HDMI eARC
  • Bluetooth
  • USB-A
  • USB-C
  • Digital Optical
• OUTPUTS
  • Subwoofer (RCA) Output

Get it at the link below:

• Klipsch Flexus CORE 200 3.1.2 Channel Powered by Onkyo Bluetooth Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos and Custom Tuned Bass - Black: $335.00 (Sold and Shipped by Amazon US)

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