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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.

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.

3.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026Page name: 3.0ch All-In-One Soundbar.

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.

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.

53Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Number of Speakers 5 with a center speaker. The Samsung UAE page says the same.

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.

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

53Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 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.

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.

03Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: up-firing No, side-firing No and wide range tweeter No.

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.

AKlipsch 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.

BSamsung HW-S50B

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Woofer	2
Soundbar	Tweeter	3

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Page text: the soundbar has 2 woofers and 3 tweeters. A US retailer table splits the five drivers as two low-frequency, one midrange and two tweeters. The maker wording is stored. Diameters are not published.

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

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.

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026The component list holds no subwoofer. The wireless subwoofer SWA-W510 is sold separately.

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

02Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026The component list holds no rear speakers. The rear speaker kit is sold separately.

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.

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

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026The bar is one piece. The manual describes no detachable ends.

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

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.

SWA-W5102Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 16: wireless subwoofer SWA-W510, sold separately.

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

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.

SWA-9100S, SWA-9200S2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 16: wireless rear speaker kit SWA-9100S or SWA-9200S, sold separately.

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.

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

140W2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: rated output power (30 W x 2) + (30 W x 2) + 20 W, which sums to 140 W. The sum is stored. No distortion or load is published. Almo also lists RMS output power 140 W.

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.

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.

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

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

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Audio formats

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

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.

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40 lists no Dolby Atmos. The sound modes include DTS Virtual:X only. The Almo and distributor copy mentions Dolby Atmos, which does not match the maker format list or the Which? table that says Dolby Atmos no.

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

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.

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: supported play formats LPCM 2ch, Dolby Audio (supporting Dolby Digital), DTS and DTS Virtual:X. DTS Virtual:X is virtual processing. DTS:X decoding is not listed.

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.

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.

LPCM, Dolby Digital, DTS2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: LPCM 2ch, Dolby Digital and DTS. DTS Virtual Surround is played in DTS format. DTS Virtual:X is not stored as a decoded format. No connection is named.

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.

AKlipsch 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.

BSamsung HW-S50B

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

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.

MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 25 file format table for USB storage: MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, WAV, FLAC and AIFF.

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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192kHz2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 25: WAV, FLAC and AIFF files from USB storage play at 32 kHz to 192 kHz. MP3, WMA, OGG and AAC are 48 kHz at most. Bit depth is not stated.

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.

AKlipsch 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.

BSamsung HW-S50B

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV connection with ARC
Optical	1	Digital audio input
Micro USB	1	USB storage music playback, 5 V 0.5 A, used with the supplied micro USB to USB adapter cable
DC power	1	Power input, DC 19 V from the supplied AC/DC adapter

Source2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 7 to 8, bottom panel: DC 19 V power in, USB (5 V 0.5 A), DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) and HDMI (ARC) to the TV. A micro USB to USB adapter cable is supplied for USB sticks, so the bar connector is stored as micro USB. The manual does not name the connector type in text.

HDMI ARC

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Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 17 describes the HDMI (ARC) port on the bar, to connect to the ARC port of the TV.

HDMI eARC

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.

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: HDMI ARC Yes. No eARC is listed by the maker. SoundGuys lists eARC yes, which does not match the manual port label HDMI (ARC).

HDMI-CEC

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

Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: HDMI CEC Yes.

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

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.

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: HDMI In No and HDMI Out 1.

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.

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

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 21 to 29 describe Bluetooth connection to a TV and mobile devices. The bar supports SBC data at 44.1 and 48 kHz and needs the A2DP function.

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

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

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.

SBC, AAC3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth codecs SBC and AAC. The US manual only says the bar supports SBC data. The Samsung UAE and France pages also list SBC and AAC.

Wi-Fi

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.

No9Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/samsung-hw-s50bRead 16 October 2026Public specification list: Wi-Fi No, HDMI ARC and CEC supported. Which? names the UK model. The US manual describes Bluetooth only and no Wi-Fi setup.

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

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.

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Companion app platforms

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.

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

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

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

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 6 lists the remote control and batteries, marked not available in some locations or models.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

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

DTS Virtual:X, Standard, Music, Game, Adaptive Sound2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 12: sound mode button cycles DTS Virtual:X, Standard, Music, Game and Adaptive Sound. Samsung product pages name the last one Adaptive Sound Lite.

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.

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

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 10: Voice enhancement under Sound Control. It is not supported in DTS Virtual:X mode.

Night mode

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

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 10: Night mode under Sound Control. It is not supported in DTS Virtual:X mode.

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

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

Bass, Treble, Woofer level, 7-band equalizer, Center level2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 10 to 13: tone control for treble and bass, woofer level, 7 band EQ from 150 Hz to 10 kHz in Standard mode, and center level on CH LEVEL.

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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Q-Symphony2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 20: Q-Symphony syncs the bar with a Samsung TV. It needs the HDMI or optical connection and works with some Samsung TVs and some soundbar models.

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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25W3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: operating power consumption of the main unit 25 W. The Samsung UAE and France pages give the same value.

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

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.

0.5W3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: standby power consumption of the main unit 0.5 W. The European manual says overall standby power consumption 0.5 W.

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

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

External AC/DC adapter with power cord, connected to the DC 19 V input on the bar2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 6 and 16: an AC/DC adapter and a power cord are supplied. The adapter connects to the DC 19 V input. The adapter's AC input range is on a label and is not stated in the manual.

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.

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.

Width670Height62.3Depth105mm(26.4 × 2.5 × 4.1 in)2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: dimensions W x H x D 670.0 x 62.3 x 105.0 mm.

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

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.

2,400g(5.3 lb)2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: weight 2.4 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 dimensions

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Width935Height120Depth156mm(36.8 × 4.7 × 6.1 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Gross, one packing: 935.0 x 120.0 x 156.0 mm as width, height and depth. The Samsung UAE and France pages give the same size.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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3,600g(7.9 lb)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Gross, one packing: 3.6 kg.

Wall mountable

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.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 32 to 33 describe the wall mount installation.

In the box

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In the box

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

Soundbar main unit, Remote control, AAA batteries for the remote (2), HDMI cable, AC/DC adapter, Power cord, Micro USB to USB adapter cable, Wall mount guide, Wall mount brackets (2), Holder screws (2), Screws M4 x L10 (2)2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 6 component list. The remote and batteries are marked not available in some locations or models.

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

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

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 6 lists wall mount guide, two wall mount brackets, two holder screws and two M4 screws. Screws for the wall are not supplied.

HDMI cable included

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

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 6 shows an HDMI cable among the components. The Almo listing also names an HDMI cable in the package contents.

Optical cable included

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.

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 19 calls the optical cable not supplied.

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Series

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

S-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026Page title: S-Series Soundbar HW-S50B.

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

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.

HW-S50B/ZA, HW-S50B/ZC, HW-S50B/ZF, HW-S50B/ZN2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026The US manual covers HW-S50B. The ZA, ZC, ZF and ZN codes come from the Samsung US, Canada, France and UAE product pages.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-znRead 16 October 2026UAE page for HW-S50B/ZN.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zfRead 16 October 2026French page for HW-S50B/ZF.

GTIN / EAN

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.

8872766375878Retailer pagealmoproav.com/productdetails/SAMUPP/HW-S50BRead 16 October 2026Distributor listing for HW-S50B/ZA gives UPC 887276637587.

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

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Status

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

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026US page offers the model in stock at $279.99. The current price is not the launch price.

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.

$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.

$249.997Press articleecoustics.com/products/samsung-soundbars-2022Read 16 October 2026Roundup updated 2022-06-30 lists HW-S50B at $249.99 at Samsung.com and says prices are a reference. US sales tax is not included in a listed price. Samsung US now lists $279.99.

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.

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US, CA3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Canadian page for HW-S50B/ZC. The US market comes from the US page and manual.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Gray1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026Product data lists the colour Gray.

Links

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Product page

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

www.samsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-za1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

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Manual

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

static.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdf2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026US owner's manual for HW-S50B, 80 pages with English and Spanish, hosted by a retailer.

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.

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.

1year8Retailer pagealmoproav.com/productdetails/SAMUPP/HW-S50BRead 16 October 2026Listing repeats Samsung copy: 1-year limited warranty. Samsung US.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.