Klipsch has unveiled its latest flagship soundbar, the Flexus Core 300, which includes Dolby Atmos playback and the “world’s first” Dirac support.
The 5.1.2-channel soundbar comes with playback of both Atmos and DTS:X, plus HDMI connectivity with 8K passthrough. The soundbar also has Bluetooth, USB-C, digital optical, subwoofer out and Wi-Fi with support for Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify, and Tidal Connect.
Meanwhile, Dirac is a popular, audiophile-grade calibration software, and the Flexus Core 300 includes a license and microphone in the box.
The Flexus Core 300 features a 54-inch wide wooden cabinet which is loaded with 2.25-inch drivers: two up-firing, two side-firing drivers and four front-firing speakers. The cabinet also includes four 4-inch built-in subwoofers. With its added width and drivers the soundbar is also heavy — it’s twice the weight of the already-huge Core 200 at 35 pounds — so remember to bend those legs!
The Flexus Core 300 is compatible with the also-new Surr 200 surrounds ($399) and the new 12-inch Sub 200 ($499), as well as the existing peripherals, for users looking to expand their systems later.
I have reviewed the existing Flexus 100 and 200 models and found they perform well for the money — especially against the Bose 600 and Sonos Ray — but at twice the price of the other models the Flexus Core 300 is now in another league. It would be interesting to see how the 300 performs against the Sonos Arc or subwoofer-inclusive systems like the Samsung HW-S800
The Flexus Core 300 will be available later in winter for $999.
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