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Klipsch Flexus Core 200 vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8
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Klipsch Flexus Core 200
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8
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Channels3.1.2
Channels5.0.2
Variants
- Flexus Core 200 (Black)
- BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 (Black)
Our Verdict
Klipsch Flexus Core 200
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8
For most people, the Klipsch Flexus Core 200 is better than the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. Thanks to the Klispch's well-balanced sound profile, bigger soundstage, and greater selection of sound enhancement tools, it works better for a variety of usages. On the other hand, the Sony supports more formats like DTS and DTS:X, which is more common for Blu-Rays. It also has HDMI 2.1 passthrough, and the Klipsch doesn't, which may be more useful for gaming.
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Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.4
7.1
Stereo Frequency Response
7.5
7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
10
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
6.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
No
Enclosure
No Subwoofer
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
44.0" (111.8 cm)
43.3" (110.0 cm)
Height
3.0" (7.6 cm)
2.5" (6.4 cm)
Depth
5.0" (12.6 cm)
4.4" (11.3 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.5
7.1
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
3.1.2
5.0.2
Tested Preset
Movie
Standard Surround
Slope
-0.63
0.63
Standard Error
3.26 dB
3.49 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
43.6 Hz
52.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.3 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.5
7.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Movie
Standard Surround
Suggested Bass Setting
-3
1
Suggested Treble Setting
1
N/A
Slope
-0.02
-0.40
Standard Error
2.83 dB
2.95 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
46.9 Hz
48.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.6 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
6.5
Crosstalk Error
3.45 dB
4.49 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.9
7.3
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.4 dB SPL
92.9 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.33 dB
0.63 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
2.20 dB
4.32 dB
Center
8.5
8.5
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.14
0.65
Std. Err.
2.69 dB
2.66 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
93.9 dB SPL
94.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.63
0.35
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.35
5.11
Surround 5.1
4.4
4.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.47
2.43
Std. Err.
2.84 dB
7.75 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
94.5 dB SPL
91.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.86
0.33
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.85
0.76
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.3
5.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.98
0.62
Std. Err.
6.39 dB
6.11 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
87.6 dB SPL
85.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.46
3.35
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.70
0.40
Sound Enhancement Features
7.8
5.3
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
No
EQ
Graphic + Presets
No
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
No
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
No
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Yes
Full HDMI In
No
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
Yes
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
8.1
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
10
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
6.5
0.0
Dolby Digital
Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Not Supported
Audio Latency: ARC
7.8
6.3
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
81 ms
100 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
51 ms
96 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
54 ms
104 ms
Dolby Digital
115 ms
127 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
85 ms
134 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
88 ms
136 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
0.0
5.8
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
100 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
97 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
108 ms
Dolby Digital
N/A
147 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
139 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
142 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
4.9
0.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
246 ms
N/A
Dolby Digital
292 ms
N/A
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
9.6
1080p Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
120Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
60Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
No
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
Yes
ALLM Passthrough
No
Yes
Wireless Playback
6.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
No
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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