Klipsch Flexus Core 200

Convincing Dolby Atmos, powerful bass and upbeat sound

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Klipsch is one of the most historic speaker brands still in the business. It began almost 80 years ago with the creation of the Klipschorn, a three-way, fully horn-loaded loudspeaker model that remains in production to this day. The company has produced a massive selection of speakers over the years and now has a range that includes hi-fi models, subwoofers, wireless products and, of course, soundbars.

At launch, the Flexus Core 200 sat at the top of Klipsch's soundbar range, though a step-up model has since been announced. The Core 200 is off to a solid start, especially from a specification perspective. It uses the electronic expertise from sister brand Onkyo to deliver 185 watts of power to its nine drive units and provide Dolby Atmos, all wrapped up in a well-built package.

The Klipsch Flexus Core 200 is priced at ₹65k. At this price range, there is some stiff competition. The five-star Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is our 2024 What Hi-Fi? Award-winner. We love the Beam for its insightful sound and fine handling of Dolby Atmos.

Sony's HT-2000 is even cheaper and we have already seen some pretty hefty discounts on that. Another 'bar to rival Klipsch at this level is the formidable Sonos Arc. The Arc is another five-star soundbar, with a convincing Atmos presentation that we called "a bit of a game-changer" when we first reviewed it. The Arc having recently been discontinued, it is now available for much less.

Measuring around 112cm wide, the Core 200 is a good fit for a typical 55in TV, though it will also look fine with larger sets. If you don't want to put it on your TV rack, it comes supplied with two metal wall brackets. It's worth noting that this 'bar is on the heavier side, clocking in at 8.5kg. This is a fair bit weightier than its rivals, with the lightest models such as the Sonos Beam coming in at just 2.8kg. As with all Atmos soundbars, if you tuck it away on a lower shelf you won't get a convincing height effect.