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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

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2.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 20262.1 with virtualized Dolby Atmos.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

31Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Product comparison table: 3 total speakers. Driver types and sizes are not published.

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026Two front-firing 2.25 in drivers and two up-firing 4 in woofers. No separate subwoofer or rear speakers are supplied.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

31Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Product comparison table: 3 total speakers. No separate subwoofer or rear speaker is supplied.

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

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22Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec sheet lists up-firing drivers: 2 x 4 in high-output paper cone woofers. These are the built-in subwoofers.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

ABose TV Speaker

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Full-range driver	2	Angled to widen the soundstage
Soundbar	Tweeter	1	Centre, handles speech

Source3Press articlewhathifi.com/news/bose-tv-speaker-one-connection-set-up-bluetooth-and-a-dedicated-bass-buttonRead 10 October 2026Two full-range drivers are angled to deliver a wider soundscape, while the central tweeter handles speech. This gives three drivers, matching the maker's total of 3 speakers. Driver diameters are not published.

BKlipsch Flexus Core 100

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Aluminum cone driver	2	57.15	Front-firing
Soundbar	High-output paper cone woofer	2	101.6	Up-firing

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 20262.25 in stored as 57.15 mm and 4 in as 101.6 mm.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Box contents list no subwoofer. The optional Bass Module 500 and 700 are separate wired accessories.

No1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-100Read 13 October 2026Two built-in 4 in subwoofers. No separate subwoofer is supplied. The maker says no subwoofer is required.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

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Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

01Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Box contents list no rear speakers. FAQ: satellite surround speakers cannot be connected.

01Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-100Read 13 October 2026No rear speakers are supplied.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Single-piece bar. No detachable section is listed.

No3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core-100-Manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026The bar has no detachable end sections.

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Bose Bass Module 500, Bose Bass Module 7001Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ: the optional Bose Bass Module 500 or Bass Module 700 connect over a wired link. A cable is sold separately.

Flexus Sub 100, Flexus Sub 2001Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-100Read 13 October 2026The Grow your system section lists Flexus Sub 100 and Flexus Sub 200. The page says up to two wireless subwoofers can be added.

Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Flexus Surr 100, Flexus Surr 2001Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-100Read 13 October 2026The Grow your system section lists Flexus Surr 100 and Flexus Surr 200. Up to two wireless surround speakers can be added.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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100W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026System power 100 W RMS.

Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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45Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026Frequency response 45 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance is not stated.

Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Product comparison table lists Dolby Atmos as No.4Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/bose/tv-speakerRead 10 October 2026Public review summary lists no Atmos support.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker page and spec sheet describe virtualized Dolby Atmos. The sound bar has no height drivers other than the up-firing woofers.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

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No5Reviewtest-aankoop.be/hightech/soundbars/vergelijker/klipsch-flexus-core-100/283/110291Read 13 October 2026Spec table: DTS no, DTS:X no. The maker decoding list also has no DTS.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Dolby Digital, PCM5Reviewreviewed.com/home-theater/content/bose-tv-speaker-soundbar-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewed main specs list sound formats Dolby Digital and PCM. The TV Speaker has no Dolby Atmos. Bose publishes no format list.

LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core-100-Manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Decoding and playback modes page: LPCM up to 8 channels, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Atmos. DTS is not listed.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

ABose TV Speaker

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BKlipsch Flexus Core 100

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI eARC	LPCM	8
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
Optical	Dolby Digital	Not available

Source3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core-100-Manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026The manual says Atmos needs an eARC connection and that the optical connection supports only Dolby Digital decoding, not Atmos. The decoding list is not split per input beyond that, so eARC rows follow the full decoding list.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

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MP3, WAV3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core-100-Manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026USB playback supports MP3 and WAV files from a FAT32 drive.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

ABose TV Speaker

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI IN for HDMI ARC from the TV
Optical	1	OPTICAL IN digital audio input
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX IN analog audio input
3.5 mm audio	1	BASS output for an optional Bose Bass Module over a 3.5 mm cable
Other	1	Port labelled USB on the rear panel. The guide does not describe its function
AC power	1	POWER input for the supplied power cord

Source2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/74e357fe3674cde6/original/852004_OG_TVSPKR-SPEAKERWIREDIN_en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Rear panel labels on the setup pages: HDMI IN, OPTICAL IN, AUX IN, USB, BASS and POWER. AUX IN takes a 3.5 mm to RCA or 3.5 mm stereo cable. The BASS port takes the bass module over a 3.5 mm cable. The guide gives no function for the USB port.

BKlipsch Flexus Core 100

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	eARC	HDMI eARC connection to the TV
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
USB-C	1	Not available	System updates and MP3 or WAV playback from a FAT32 USB drive
RCA	1	Not available	SUB OUT subwoofer output
Other	1	Not available	Flexus transmitter port for the optional wireless subwoofer and surround dongle
AC power	1	Not available	Power input

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026Inputs: HDMI eARC, Bluetooth, USB-C and digital optical. Output: subwoofer RCA. The manual back panel also shows a Flexus transmitter port. The spec sheet text says USB Type-A while its inputs line and the manual label say USB-C, so USB-C is stored.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ: HDMI-ARC connectivity with an HDMI cord sold separately, or the supplied optical cable.

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HDMI eARC

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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026Inputs: HDMI eARC, Bluetooth, USB-C, digital optical.

HDMI-CEC

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ: HDMI-CEC lets the TV remote control the speaker and powers it on with the TV.

Yes3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core-100-Manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Front display CEC toggle: CEC protocol on or off.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/74e357fe3674cde6/original/852004_OG_TVSPKR-SPEAKERWIREDIN_en.pdfRead 10 October 2026The rear panel has one HDMI IN for ARC and no HDMI output.

No6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-100-reviewRead 13 October 2026The bar has one HDMI eARC port and no HDMI source input. The manual routes external HDMI sources through the TV.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

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HDR passthrough formats

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VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications: wireless connectivity is Bluetooth.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth is listed as an input.

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

4.21Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth version 4.2, range up to 30 ft (9 m).

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Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

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AAC5Reviewtest-aankoop.be/hightech/soundbars/vergelijker/klipsch-flexus-core-100/283/110291Read 13 October 2026Belgian consumer lab spec table: Bluetooth AAC yes, aptX no, LDAC no. SBC and the Bluetooth version are not listed.

Wi-Fi

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications list Bluetooth as the only wireless connectivity.

No5Reviewtest-aankoop.be/hightech/soundbars/vergelijker/klipsch-flexus-core-100/283/110291Read 13 October 2026Spec table: no Wi-Fi. Tom's Guide also says there is no Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

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Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

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Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

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Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

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Klipsch Connect Plus1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-100Read 13 October 2026Klipsch Connect Plus app: EQ presets or a custom EQ mix, Night Mode, Dialogue Boost and volume control.

Companion app platforms

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Android, iOS1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-100Read 13 October 2026The press launch report names iOS and Android. Test-Aankoop lists both app platforms.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Product comparison table lists Multi-room Grouping as No. The owner's guide describes SimpleSync, a Bluetooth link to a Bose Home Speaker or Soundbar, which is not stored as multiroom audio.

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Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/74e357fe3674cde6/original/852004_OG_TVSPKR-SPEAKERWIREDIN_en.pdfRead 10 October 2026What's in the box lists a remote with a battery.

Yes3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core-100-Manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Backlit Bluetooth LE remote control with batteries.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Dialogue mode1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Dialogue mode is the only named mode. It can be set to stay on for a source.

Movie, Music3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core-100-Manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound mode key cycles Movie (default) and Music.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ: the Bose TV Speaker does not have ADAPTiQ. Comparison table lists ADAPTiQ as No.4Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/bose/tv-speakerRead 10 October 2026Public review summary lists no EQ or room correction feature. Membership-locked measurements were not used.

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Room calibration system

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Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ and overview: Dialogue mode analyses the content and elevates vocals.4Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/bose/tv-speakerRead 10 October 2026Public review summary lists a dialogue enhancement feature.

Yes1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-100Read 13 October 2026

Night mode

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Yes1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-100Read 13 October 2026

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass level1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ: a bass level adjustment is on the remote. The guide gives five steps from -2 to +2. There is no treble or band control.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/74e357fe3674cde6/original/852004_OG_TVSPKR-SPEAKERWIREDIN_en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Adjust the bass, printed page 27: settings -2 to +2 in the default 0.

Bass level, EQ presets, Custom EQ1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-100Read 13 October 2026

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.5W6Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/asset/5bbaa13a-400d-4981-819c-e8cf8fc8e37b/Product_Power_State_Table_for_posting.pdfRead 10 October 2026Bose power state table (current products as of October 1, 2026, Regulation (EU) 2023/826), entry TV Speaker: standby < 0.5 W at 230 V / 50 Hz, reached after < 20 minutes. Stored as 0.5 W, published as less than. The same table has a separate TV Speaker (2ND Gen) entry with identical values, so the first generation entry is used.

0.5W3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core-100-Manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Power consumption page: standby is lower than 0.5 W. Stored as the 0.5 W upper bound.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

2W6Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/asset/5bbaa13a-400d-4981-819c-e8cf8fc8e37b/Product_Power_State_Table_for_posting.pdfRead 10 October 2026Same entry: networked standby with Bluetooth < 2.0 W at 230 V / 50 Hz. Stored as 2.0 W, published as less than. The table lists Bluetooth as the only network port.

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Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 36 W input rating2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/74e357fe3674cde6/original/852004_OG_TVSPKR-SPEAKERWIREDIN_en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page: input rating 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 36 W. This is an input rating and not consumption.

100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, internal power supply2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026100-240 V 50/60 Hz internal power supply.

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width593.852Height56.134Depth102.108mm(23.4 × 2.2 × 4 in)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications: entire product system 2.21 in H x 23.38 in W x 4.02 in D. Inches converted exactly at 25.4 mm per inch.

Width711Height76Depth127mm(28 × 3 × 5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 20263 x 28 x 5 in, listed by the maker as 76 x 711 x 127 mm, height, width, depth.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

1,968.6g(4.3 lb)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications: 4.34 lb for the entire product system. Converted at 453.59237 g per pound and rounded to 0.1 g.

4,540g(10 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 202610 lb, listed by the maker as 4.54 kg.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ: wall mounting with the Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket, sold separately.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 20261/4-20 thread and included slim-depth wall brackets.

In the box

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In the box

Bose TV Speaker, Remote control with battery, Optical cable, Power cord, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026What's in the box: speaker, remote control with battery pre-installed, optical cable, power cord and Quick Start Guide.

Remote control, Two AAA batteries, 2.0 m IEC power cord (region specific), 1.5 m HDMI cable, Two L-shaped mounting brackets, Mounting hardware, User manual2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ and accessories list: the Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket is sold separately and is not in the box.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026

HDMI cable included

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ: an HDMI cord is sold separately.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Optical cable included

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026What's in the box lists an optical cable.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026The included accessories list has no optical cable.

General

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Series

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Flexus1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-100Read 13 October 2026The maker lists the model in its Flexus range, powered by Onkyo.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

431974, 838309-11001Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026The owner's guide gives model number 431974. The maker page JSON lists SKU 838309-1100 for the in-stock US Bose Black variant. Other SKUs on the page are out of stock regional or colour entries.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/74e357fe3674cde6/original/852004_OG_TVSPKR-SPEAKERWIREDIN_en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page gives model number and type designation 431974.

1071980, 1071981, 10719822Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026SKU 1071980 North America, 1071981 EUA and 1071982 CCC. Each region has its own UPC and EAN.

GTIN / EAN

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743878053470, 743878053487, 7438780534942Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026The spec sheet lists the same number as UPC and EAN for each SKU.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026US maker page offers the Bose Black variant in stock with an add to cart button.

Available1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-100Read 13 October 2026The maker product page is live and the model is listed at retailers.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2495Reviewreviewed.com/home-theater/content/bose-tv-speaker-soundbar-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewed review says the TV Speaker costs $249 and lists $199 as a retail price at the time of reading. What Hi-Fi's launch news of 11 September 2020 gives 240 pounds with 250 US dollars in brackets, which is a conversion.

$3494Press articleavnirvana.com/threads/klipschs-new-flexus-core-100-and-core-200-soundbar-systems-begin-shipping.13519Read 13 October 2026Flexus Core 100 MSRP $349 at the April 2024 US shipping report. Tax is not included.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026US maker page and US SKU 838309-1100.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Product images are captioned Bose TV Speaker - BLACK.

Ebony Vinyl2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026Finish: Ebony Vinyl. The maker store also sells a walnut finish with a separate SKU, which is not stored here.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026

www.klipsch.com/products/flexus-core-1001Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-100Read 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

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d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-100-Spec-Sheet-v10b.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/74e357fe3674cde6/original/852004_OG_TVSPKR-SPEAKERWIREDIN_en.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/74e357fe3674cde6/original/852004_OG_TVSPKR-SPEAKERWIREDIN_en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core-100-Manual.pdf3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core-100-Manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 10 October 2026Page states Bose products come with a one-year warranty from the date of purchase.

2years3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core-100-Manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound bar warranty for Flexus Core 100, Core 200 and Core 300, U.S.: two years from the date of purchase.

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