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.

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