| Name | Bluesound Pulse Cinema | Klipsch Flexus Core 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $1499 | $999 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 3.2.2 | 5.1.2 |
| Expandable up to: | 5.3.2, (add rears, sub) | 5.2.2 (add rears, sub) |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 5: 5× 1.5×3″ (2 upfiring) | 8: 6×2.25″ full-range (2 upfiring), 2× 2.25″ midbass drivers |
| Tweeters - total | 5: 5×0.75″ (2 upfiring) | 1: 1× 0.75″ (center) |
| Subwoofers | 2× 4″ woofer (built-in) | 4× 4.0″(built-in) |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | 500 W | Not specified |
| Frequency range | Not specified | 43 Hz - 20 kHz |
| DTS:X support | No | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
| Surround sound? | No | Virtual |
| Other 3D audio formats? | None | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | None | Dialog Boost |
| Sound calibration? | No | Yes, Dirac live room correction |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ | ✔ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ❌ | ✔ 1× HDMI 2.1 |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB port? | USB-A (playback) | USB-C (playback) |
| Other audio ports | Subwoofer out (RCA), RCA in | Subwoofer out (RCA), mic in |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | BluOS | Klipsch Connect Plus |
| Voice assistant? | Yes | ❌ |
| Chromecast built-in? | ❌ | ✔ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 1 subwoofer: Pulse Sub+ (8″) or wired sub | Optional: max 1 subwoofer: Flexus SUB 100 (10″) | 200 (12″) |
| Wireless surrounds? | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Pulse Flex 2i or Pulse M | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Flexus SURR 100 | 200 |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 120.0×7.4×14.0 | 137.2×7.8×12.6 |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 47.12×2.91×5.51 | 54.02×3.07×4.96 |
| Weight (kg): | 6.69 | 8.5 |
| Weight (lbs): | 14.75 | 18.7 |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with included wall mount bracket | Yes, with optional wall mount |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | Ethernet cable, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit | Flexus Remote 200, HDMI cable, calibration mic |
| More info | ||
| Model number | P530 | 1072083, 1072084, 1072085 |
| User guide / manual | Owner's Manual | Manual |
| Official site link | Bluesound.com | Klipsch.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
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