Klipsch - Flexus Core 100

The Klipsch Core 100 packs a good punch with no woofer

It's an ok bar. I have it + the SW5. I definitely wouldn't say it has exceptional sound quality. Bar by itself has quite poor bass, but then again it is just a bar. I will say it can definitely get quite damn loud so that's something. Do some EQ adjustments on your phone and it can sound a bit better, but still nothing exceptional. I have no idea what's up with Sony but Sony soundbars have honestly always disappointed me considering it's Sony. I honestly find it hard to believe it's even a Sony system. The Klipsch Flexus Core 100 is a bit more expensive, but a MASSIVE step up. I also have the Core 200 + Sub 100. I definitely recommend looking at the Core 100. 2 4" subs built in that really hit quite hard actually.

The entire Cinema series is terrible. Sound-wise they're alright but reliability they're all terrible. I first had the Cinema 400 & eventually got the Cinema 600. The Cinema 400 started acting up like not turning on immediately. I sold it, got the 600 & Eventually the 600 started doing the same thing. And I actually had 2 of the 600's fully died on me. You'd see the power light indication just flickering & shit. And apparently it was the same story for the Cinema 800 & 1200 too. But the Flexus system really seems like a step up. The app connection feels seamless. I think the Flexus system is a huge step forward with having Onkyo (a huge AV name) taking care of the internal electronics.

I wouldn't. The subwoofers on Samsung systems under the Q800's are absolutely ass. I'd 100% recommend the Klipsch Flexus Core 100. 2.1 with dual 4" subs built in that I must say really pack a punch. And you can buy a subwoofer to add later on if you like.

I'd pick the Klipsch setup. That's my exact setup and it's an awesome system. Really fills my room quite well. Unless you can find a Samsung Q800D, then I'd grab that over the Klipsch. But I wouldn't buy the Q800F as I think it's a small downgrade from the Q800D due to the subwoofer. That new subwoofer is the same Sub as the S800's slim soundbar series subwoofer. I've personally had both the S800B and the Q800B and the older Q800B single 8" subwoofer is significantly better than the 6.5" + 8" PR design. I'll never understand why they did this but I can only assume it's to put a little bit more distance in the difference between the Q800's & Q900's considering they both used to have the same subwoofer design (or extremely similar). But I definitely think they could've come up with something better than what they made

If your dad loves audio, consider a Klipsch flexus 100 or 200. The flexus 100 is a 2.1ch soundbar...but it lets you (or him) add surround speakers and subwoofers later on! That'll offer a much more quality experience than any solution that offers a sub + soundbar at 200. No Atmos for the flexus 100, so if my budget allows, i would do the flexus 200. But either will be a great step up from TV speakers. Or...give him a best buy voucher or something so he can listen in stores and top up for a nicer soundbar if he likes

Klipsch flexus core with a sub. Fantastic value with ability to add surround if you’d like down the road

Ignore looks, prioritize audio Quality. Most people recommend here would Samsung Q990D. I personally own an older model from Samsung and a new Klipsch Flexus Core. I like the sound of the Samsung better than the Klipsch. Bose, LG and JBL are recognized brands, but I haven't seen many people recommend them.

Have you looked at the new Klipsch Flexus system? I have had Klipsch products for over 10 years and have always been great!

See this is just what I was talking about.. He was right... with the Cinema line they did have a issue.. If you notice the Flexus now has Onkyo making the power components/electrical stuff.. IMO this was a partnership because they realized they were not doing a great job of doing it themselves. So while Klipsch did have a bad track record with the Cinema series.. the new Flexus series is Klipsch/Onkyo hopefully eliminating heir issues.. One nice thing about the way some of these places do it is they are piecemeal systems(in a good way) Some systems I believe like the Samsungs I believer those come as a all in 1 type deal you get the bar, surrounds, and sub... so if the bar goes bad.. youre kinda stuck getting a whole new system unless you find someone selling one separately. I like the makers who do their stuff in both packages of the bar/sub/surrounds but also do them completely separately. This way if 1 part breaks.. you but that 1 part and replace it not have to buy a entire new system.. Klipsch dropped the ball first time around packaging it all together in the Cinema series. It was all in one nothing sold separate. This time the Flexus is all separates.. and even cooler there is a 100/200/300 line you can mix and match.. for instance you could have a $350 Flexus 200 bar with the upgraded Flexus 300 surrounds and sub(s) The other cool thing about Klipsch Flexus is you can use your own Subwoofer.. it doesnt have to be theirs like 99.7% of these systems are set up for.. If I end up with the Flexus I will just use my Atlantic Technology THX Subwoofer. get surrounds later this spring/summer.

no they are not but everything in the Flexus line is so you could have a 100 bar and 300 sub and surrounds if you wanted.

I also have a wired sub its a Atlantic Technology THX sub thats what I plan to use if I get the Flexus which is seeming more likely at the price point and considering its sound vs more expensive bars.(from what ive seen it punches sonically well above its weight.. I couldnt care less if it doesnt have some funky extra HDMI ports(no need) or doesnt have alexa or some other crap built into it either.. I care how it SOUNDS lol.

I got it for $299 with the coupon on Digbuy I got it yesterday tested it out a bit today.. hooked right up to my Atlantic Technology sub and seems great so far. relatively easy set up too that was nice.

I’d try a Klipsch flexus core they have built in subs that actually work. And you can upgrade. Wired sub out so you can use any wired sub

I wouldn't exactly call it an upgrade going to a sound bar from a 5.1 and you won't get a proper Atmos experience with up firing speakers like in a soundbar, it won't be comparable but better than nothing. A proper Atmos setup would need to come from above. That said, the Klipsch flexus system is pretty sweet And I've been happy with it

It seemed helpful enough, but directing you towards soundbars was probably the right call. While you won't get the same sound as discrete channels, soundbars are still pretty good options. I'm partial to the Klipsch Flexus