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AKlipsch Flexus Core 100

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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.

2.01Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Sony Thailand specification page: 2.0-channel with one bar speaker. The Sony US and Canada pages are not readable by agents. The Thai page matches the 900 x 64 x 88 mm and 2.4 kg of the maker figures reported elsewhere.

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.

43Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Retailer drivers: two 25 mm tweeters and two 48 x 90 mm paper woofers.

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

42Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 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.

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.

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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.

BSony HT-S100F

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	Dome tweeter	2	25
Soundbar	Paper woofer, 48 × 90 mm	2	Not available

Source2Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026Retailer specification lists two 25 mm dome tweeters and two 48 x 90 mm woofers in a bass-reflex enclosure. Greentoe lists the same units and calls the woofers paper.

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.

No1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026The page lists a 2.0-channel bar with no subwoofer and no wireless features.

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.

01Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual Mono, LPCM1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026HDMI and optical both list Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual Mono and LPCM 2ch. The page names no other decoded format.

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.

BSony HT-S100F

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Dual Mono	Not available
HDMI ARC	LPCM	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	Not available
Optical	Dolby Dual Mono	Not available
Optical	LPCM	2

Source1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026The HDMI port is ARC only. Format lists are given separately for HDMI and optical.

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.

WAV, MP3, WMA1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026USB audio formats: WAV, MP3 and WMA.

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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48kHz3Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Retailer audio decoding line: 2-channel LPCM (48 kHz, 24-bit). It names no single connection. Sony lists LPCM on both HDMI ARC and optical.

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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48kHz3Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Retailer USB formats: WAV, MP3, WMA (48 kHz).

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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24bits3Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Same retailer line: 2-channel LPCM at 24-bit.

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.

BSony HT-S100F

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV output with ARC
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Music playback from a USB storage device

Source1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

HDMI ARC

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Yes1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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.

No1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Page lists 0 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output (ARC).

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.

Yes1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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

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4.21Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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.

SBC1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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.

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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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No1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Page lists wireless surround and wireless multi-room as No.

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.

Yes2Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026

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.

Auto Sound, Cinema, Music, Standard1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

Night mode

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

Yes1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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

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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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30W1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Page lists power consumption in operation 30 W.

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.

0.5W1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Page lists 0.5 W in remote start mode, with Bluetooth standby and Control for HDMI off.

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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2W3Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Retailer lists Bluetooth standby or HDMI CEC standby mode below 2 W. Published as less than 2 W.

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.

120 V AC (US model)3Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Retailer lists power requirements 120 VAC. The US model is stored. Other regions list 220 to 240 V.

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.

Width900Height64Depth88mm(35.4 × 2.5 × 3.5 in)1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Main unit body only, 900 x 64 x 88 mm (W x H x D). Sony Japan launch coverage lists 900 x 88 x 64 mm (W x D x H), which agrees.

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)1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Page lists 2.4 kg, main unit body only.

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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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagestg.store.sony.co.th/blogs/2182349291631_20467354206319/2182349291631_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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, Remote control, Remote batteries, Optical cable (1.5 m), Quick setup guide, Operating instructions2Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026Retailer lists a remote with batteries, a 1.5 m optical cable, and the quick setup guide and instruction manual. The Telstra page also lists a wall template. No other source states it, so it is not stored.

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

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HDMI cable included

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

No2Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026Neither the Telstra nor the Greentoe in-the-box list includes an HDMI cable.

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.

Yes2Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026

General

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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.

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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.

HT-S100F2Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/soundbars/sony/ht-s100f-all-in-one-soundbar-with-bluetoothRead 13 October 2026Retailer lists model HT-S100F. TechRadar says the same bar is sold as HT-SF150 in the UK.

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.

0272429081923Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_HT-S100F_120W_Stereo_Soundbar_HTS100FRead 13 October 2026Retailer lists GTIN-12 027242908192 for part HTS100F.

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

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15 January 20184Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1100419.htmlRead 13 October 2026Same article dated 2018-01-15 announces the HT-S100F and HT-S200F.

Status

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

Available5Press articlebgr.com/2214945/best-selling-amaazon-soundbars-worth-buying-julyRead 13 October 2026July 2026 BGR roundup lists the Sony S100F as an Amazon best seller at about $98. The Sony US page was not readable.

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.

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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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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.

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Links

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Product page

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

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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

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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.

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