Name | Klipsch Flexus Core 200 | Bose Smart Soundbar 900 |
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MSRP | $499 | $899 |
Released | 2024 | 2021 |
Availability | Available | Discontinued |
Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 3.1.2 | 5.1.2 |
Expandable up to: | 5.2.2 (add rears, sub) | 5.3.2, (add 2 subs) |
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 6: 4× 2.25″ aluminum cone + 2× 2.25″ upfiring | 6: 4× racetrack drivers + 2× upfiring |
Tweeters - total | 1: 1× 0.75″ (center) | 3: 1× unknown size (center), 2× PhaseGuide |
Subwoofers | 2× 4.0″ (built-in) | 1× unknown size |
Audio specifications | ||
Watts RMS | 185 W | Not specified |
Frequency range | 43 Hz - 20 kHz | Not specified |
DTS:X support | No | No |
Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
Surround sound? | Virtual | Virtual |
Other 3D audio formats? | None | Bose TrueSpace |
Other (notable) sound features? | None | None |
Sound calibration? | No | Yes (ADAPTiQ) |
Connectivity & ports | ||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Wi-Fi | ❌ | Wi-Fi 4 |
Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ | ✔ |
HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ❌ | ❌ |
Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ❌ |
USB-A port? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other audio ports | Subwoofer out (RCA) | Subwoofer out(only Bose subs) |
Wireless setup & control | ||
Official app? | Klipsch Connect Plus | Bose Music App |
Voice assistant? | ❌ | Yes |
Chromecast built-in? | ❌ | ✔ |
AirPlay? | ❌ | ✔ |
Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
Multiroom? | ❌ | ✔ |
Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 1 subwoofer: Flexus SUB 100 (10″) | Optional: max 2 subwoofers: Bass Module 500 (10″) | 700 (12″) |
Wireless surrounds? | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Flexus SURR 100 | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Bose Surround Speakers | 700 |
Physical specifications | ||
Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
Size (cm W×H×D): | 111.8×7.8×12.6 | 104.5×5.8×10.7 |
Size (inch W×H×D): | 44×3.06×4.94 | 41.14×2.29×4.21 |
Weight (kg): | 8.5 | 5.75 |
Weight (lbs): | 18.7 | 12.68 |
Wall mountable? | Yes, with included wall mount kit | Yes, with optional wall bracket |
Color options: | Black | Black and white |
Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, remote, wall mount kit | HDMI cable, optical cable, remote, ADAPTiQ headset |
More info | ||
Model number | FLEXUS CORE 200 | 433829 |
User guide / manual | Manual | Owner's guide |
Official site link | Klipsch.com | Bose.com |
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