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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.

5.1.22Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Speaker system: 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar.

5.0.212Press articletechradar.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review lists the speaker layout as 5.0.2 with 11 Class-D amplifiers, 8 woofers and 3 tweeters. This is the maker channel layout and not a driver count.15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review states Sonos refers to the Arc arrangement as 5.0.2.16Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sonos/arcRead 10 October 2026Public review lists the channels as 5.0.2.

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.

131Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page text counts four front-firing 2.25 in drivers, one 0.75 in horn-loaded tweeter, two 2.25 in up-firing Dolby Atmos drivers, two 2.25 in side-firing drivers and four built-in 4 in subwoofer drivers (two pairs). Total 13.

111Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026All eleven drivers are in the bar. No subwoofer or rear speaker is supplied.13Press articletechradar.com/news/sonos-arc-enters-the-stratosphere-with-its-first-dolby-atmos-soundbarRead 10 October 2026News: an array of 11 drivers, eight mid-range woofers and three dedicated tweeters.

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.

131Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Same driver inventory. All drivers are in the bar. No subwoofer or rear speaker is supplied.

111Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker states eleven internal speakers, made of three tweeters and eight woofers on the Tech Specs tab.

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.

21Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page text names two up-firing Dolby Atmos drivers. The spec sheet table also lists the four 4 in woofers under its up-firing row. That grouping is not clear, so only the two Atmos drivers are counted.

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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 300

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Paper cone driver	4	57.15	Front-firing
Soundbar	Horn-loaded tweeter	1	19.05	Front-firing
Soundbar	Discrete full-range Dolby Atmos driver	2	57.15	Up-firing
Soundbar	Paper cone driver	2	57.15	Side-firing
Soundbar	High-output paper cone built-in subwoofer driver	4	101.6	Not available

Source1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Sizes are the page and spec sheet inch figures converted at 25.4 mm per inch. The spec sheet narrative says 2.5 in side-firing drivers while its table and the page say 2.25 in. The table figure is stored. Orientation of the four 4 in woofers is not stated clearly.

BSonos Arc

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Silk dome tweeter	3
Soundbar	Elliptical woofer	8

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs: three silk-dome tweeters and eight elliptical woofers. Driver sizes and orientations are not published.

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

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Included accessories list has no subwoofer. The Flexus subwoofers are separate purchases.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Complete package contents on the Tech Specs tab. Separate Sonos subwoofers are optional.

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.

02Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Included accessories list has no rear speakers. The Flexus surround speakers are separate purchases.

02Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Package contents list no rear speakers. Rear speakers are optional.

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.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Single-piece bar. The included accessories list has no detachable section.

No2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Single-piece bar. Package contents list no detachable sections.

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-300Read 10 October 2026Page offers the Flexus Sub 100 and Sub 200 as expansions. The manual says up to two wireless subwoofers can be added.

Sub (Gen 1), Sub (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), Sub 4, Sub Mini1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Support page for Sub compatibility lists Arc with all Sub models in certain configurations. Sub Mini support is listed in the next source.8Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-miniRead 10 October 2026Arc is listed under Home Theater products that support Sub Mini.9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-subRead 10 October 2026Sub (Gen 1, 2 and 3) and Sub 4 are compatible with Arc. Arc works with all Sub models in certain configurations. Optional subwoofers are not supplied.

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-300Read 10 October 2026Page offers the Flexus Surr 100 and Surr 200 as expansions. The manual says 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.

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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.

43Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Frequency response 43 Hz - 20 kHz. No tolerance or test condition is given.

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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-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Frequency response 43 Hz - 20 kHz. No tolerance or test condition is given.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page: processes Dolby Atmos with built-in up-firing speakers.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker states Dolby Atmos with upward-firing drivers. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works on ARC or eARC. Dolby TrueHD and MAT Atmos need eARC.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/listen-to-dolby-atmos-audio-from-your-tv-on-sonosRead 10 October 2026Arc supports Dolby Atmos playback in a Home Theater setup over HDMI ARC or eARC. Most Atmos plays over ARC with Dolby Digital Plus. Lossless Atmos with Dolby TrueHD needs eARC.

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: DTS:X decoding onboard, decoding major audio formats via HDMI input.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026The maker format list names only DTS Digital Surround for DTS. DTS:X is not listed, so it is stored as not supported.

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.

PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS:X3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Decoding and playback modes page: PCM (LPCM up to 8 channels), Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD and DTS:X. The page does not tie each format to one input.

Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD), Multichannel PCM, Dolby Multichannel PCM, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Home Theater Audio Formats list on the Tech Specs tab. eARC is required for Dolby Atmos (MAT), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos via TrueHD, Multichannel PCM and Dolby Multichannel PCM. The maker notes DTS Digital Surround is not an indication of a licensed decoder.

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 300

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BSonos Arc

Connection	Format
HDMI ARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI ARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI eARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD)
HDMI eARC	Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Rows follow the maker format list and its eARC-required footnote. ARC carries stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus and Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus. eARC adds the lossless and MAT rows. Channel limits are not published.3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 10 October 2026Sonos Arc is listed for Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus. Dolby TrueHD, Atmos over TrueHD, Atmos MAT, Multichannel PCM and Dolby Multichannel PCM require an eARC connection.

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

MP32Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026USB input row: system updates and playback of MP3 files.

MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, AAC, HE-AAC, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 10 October 2026Local music library playback through the current Sonos app. Mono or stereo files. This is separate from the HDMI home theater formats.

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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48kHz5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 10 October 2026Maker states local library files up to 48 kHz. Not a claim for HDMI input rates.

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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24bits5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 10 October 2026FLAC and ALAC up to 24-bit. AIFF and WAV are limited to 16-bit. FLAC and ALAC are limited to 16-bit in the Sonos S1 Controller app.

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 300

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	HDMI IN for a source device with video passthrough
HDMI	1	Not available	HDMI eARC output to the TV
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
USB-C	1	Not available	USB input. The spec sheet says system updates and MP3 playback
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network connection
RCA	1	Not available	SUB OUT subwoofer output
3.5 mm audio	1	Not available	MIC input for the supplied Dirac Live calibration microphone
Other	1	Not available	Flexus transmitter port for the wireless subwoofer and surround dongles
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sound bar input/output page 6 shows power, Ethernet, USB-C, SUB OUT, HDMI eARC, HDMI IN, Flexus transmitter port, MIC, optical and a pair button. The spec sheet inputs row says USB-C but its USB input row says Type-A. The manual figure is followed. The pair button is not stored.

BSonos Arc

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	Not available	TV connection for HDMI ARC or eARC audio
Ethernet	1	10/100 Mbps	Network connection
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Connector panel: one HDMI port, one Join button, one Ethernet port and the AC input. The optical audio adapter attaches to the HDMI cable and is not a native socket. HDMI is a TV audio connection and not a source input.

HDMI ARC

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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs HDMI eARC entry. Connects to the TV HDMI eARC or ARC port with the included HDMI cable.

HDMI eARC

Yes3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual connection page and display list name the HDMI eARC input.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs HDMI eARC entry and feature list.

HDMI-CEC

Yes3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display list shows a CEC on or off toggle for the CEC protocol.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026The guide describes TV control through the HDMI ARC link. See the TV requirements article for the CEC condition.10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/tv-requirements-for-sonos-home-theater-speakersRead 10 October 2026Arc needs a TV with an HDMI ARC port to use CEC or voice control of the TV. CEC control is unavailable through the optical adapter.

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Inputs list HDMI 2.1 passthrough and outputs list HDMI Out.

No15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review lists no HDMI pass-through ports as a drawback.

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

AKlipsch Flexus Core 300

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	120

Source4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states 4K 120 Hz passthrough on the HDMI input. The maker states HDMI 2.1 passthrough only. Chroma, bit depth and HDR conditions are not stated.

BSonos Arc

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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.

Yes3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display list shows Bluetooth input and pairing. Version and codecs are not stated.

No14Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-arc-review-118429Read 10 October 2026Review FAQ states the Sonos Arc does not have Bluetooth.15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review spec table lists Bluetooth as No.16Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sonos/arcRead 10 October 2026Public review verdict lists no Bluetooth support. Membership-locked measurements were not used.

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.

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Wi-Fi

Yes3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance pages describe a play-fi module with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual bands. Streaming source labels on the display include Cast, AirPlay, Spotify, Tidal and Q Play.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs WiFi entry.

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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802.11b/g/n6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 10 October 2026Dedicated support list names Arc under 802.11n, on top of the 802.11b/g baseline for all Sonos products. The 802.11n mode needs the current Sonos app and is not available after S1 setup.

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance pages: play-fi module 2.4G and 5 GHz dual bands.

2.4 GHz6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 10 October 2026Arc is not in the 5 GHz list. The product guide states 2.4 GHz routers.

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

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100Mbps1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Ethernet entry: 10/100 port.

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.

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, QPlay1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page lists built-in connections to Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, TIDAL Connect, QPlay and Spotify Connect. The manual names AirPlay 2 on the display list.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: Wi-Fi streaming supports Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay and Google Cast.

AirPlay 21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Feature list names Apple AirPlay 2. Other service-level connect protocols are not stored.

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

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Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Voice entry: works with Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Availability varies by country and language.

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

No3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026The bar has a MIC input for a supplied wired calibration microphone. No built-in microphone or voice assistant is described.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: no voice assistant support and a wired microphone supplied for Dirac Live.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Specifications: four microphone array for voice control and Trueplay.

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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Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Specifications state the LED is hardwired to the voice microphones for privacy control. The control is a capacitive touch button on the bar and not a rear mechanical switch.

Companion apps

Klipsch Connect Plus1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page names the Klipsch Connect Plus app for EQ presets, custom EQ, Night Mode, Dialogue Boost and volume.

Sonos7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 10 October 2026Maker app is named Sonos.

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page offers downloads for iOS and Android.

iOS, iPadOS, Android, Fire OS, macOS, Windows, Web7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 10 October 2026Current app: iOS and iPadOS 18+, Android 10+, Fire OS 7+. Desktop macOS 10.12+ and Windows 8+. Web app in Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge. Desktop and web have limited system setup features. Mobile iOS or Android is required for initial setup.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker describes grouping speakers in different rooms in one Sonos system.

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Included accessories list a BLE backlit remote control.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Package contents list no separate remote. Control uses the TV remote, touch controls, voice or the app.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Movie, Music3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display list: Movie (default) and Music modes, Dialog Boost off, low, medium and high, and Night off or on.

Speech Enhancement, Night Sound1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Speech Enhancement and Night Sound entries.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Home theater settings: Speech enhancement and Night sound.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page: built-in Dirac Live room correction scans the room. A microphone is in the box.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Trueplay measures room acoustics with the microphones of an iOS device and tunes the EQ and height channels. Android is not supported for Trueplay on this model.

Room calibration system

Dirac Live1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page: Dirac Live. A public review says the supplied version is basic and a fuller licence costs extra.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: Dirac Live calibration uses the supplied wired microphone and takes about ten minutes.5Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/klipsch/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Public review intro says it is the first model with a basic version of Dirac Live, and the full licence costs extra. Membership-locked measurements were not used.

Trueplay1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker name is Trueplay.

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

Yes1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page: Dialogue Boost in the Klipsch Connect Plus app. The manual lists Low, Medium and High levels.3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display list: Dialog Boost with three levels.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Speech Enhancement setting boosts voice frequencies.

Night mode

Yes1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page: Night Mode in the Klipsch Connect Plus app. The manual shows NGT ON and NGT OFF on the display.3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display list: NGT OFF and NGT ON.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Night Sound setting reduces the intensity of loud sounds.

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

Bass level, Three-band EQ, Per-channel level1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page: EQ presets or a custom EQ mix in the app.3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display list: bass equalizer level -6 to +6. Review text adds a three-band EQ and per-channel levels in the app.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: three-band EQ with 6 dB boost or cut and individual channel volumes in the app.

Bass, Treble, Loudness1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Adjustable EQ entry: bass, treble and loudness in the Sonos app.

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.

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

2W3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Power consumption page: network standby mode is lower than 2 W. Stored 2 is that upper bound and not an exact draw.

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

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100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 3.5 A2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Product guide specifications: auto-switching 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 3.5 A AC universal input. This is an input rating, not consumption.

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.

Width1,372Height78Depth126mm(54 × 3.1 × 5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dimensions 3 1/16 in (7.8 cm) H x 54 in (137.2 cm) W x 4 15/16 in (12.6 cm) D. Metric figures as printed.

Width1,141.7Height87Depth115.7mm(44.9 × 3.4 × 4.6 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Product guide specifications: 3.4 x 45 x 4.5 in (87 x 1141.7 x 115.7 mm), H x W x D. The shop page rounds to 1,142 x 87 x 116 mm.

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

8,500g(18.7 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Weight 18.7 lbs (8.5 kgs). Stored from the kilogram figure.

6,250g(13.8 lb)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Shop page gives 13.78 lb (6.25 kg), the same as the product guide.

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-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Mounting options: 1/4 x 20 threaded insert and an optional slim-depth wall bracket sold separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Mounting entry gives a threaded mount socket and the maker sells wall mounts.

In the box

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In the box

Sound bar, Remote control with 2 AAA batteries, Power cord (2.0 m, region specific), HDMI cable (1.5 m), Wired microphone, User manual2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Included accessories: BLE backlit remote, 2.0 m power cord (region specific), 1.5 m HDMI cable, 2 AAA batteries and user manual. The manual's Inside page also shows a microphone.3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Inside page shows sound bar, remote, power cord, HDMI cable and a microphone.

Sonos Arc, Power cord, HDMI cable, Optical audio adapter, Quickstart guide1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Package contents on the guide specifications. The shop Box Contents tab lists the soundbar, power cable, HDMI cable and optical audio adapter.

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

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026The wall bracket is optional and sold separately. It is not in the included accessories list.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Wall mount kit is sold separately.

HDMI cable included

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Included accessories list a 1.5 m HDMI cable.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Box Contents lists an HDMI cable, 4.9 ft (1.5 m).14Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-arc-review-118429Read 10 October 2026Review FAQ states the Arc comes with an HDMI cable in the box.

Optical cable included

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026No optical cable is in the included accessories list.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026The included optical audio adapter attaches to the HDMI cable. It is not an optical cable.

General

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Series

Flexus1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Maker names the product line Flexus. The Core 300 sits above the Core 200 and Core 100.

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

1072083, 1072084, 10720852Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model table lists SKU 1072083 (NA), 1072084 (EUA) and 1072085 (CCC). Region names are as printed.

ARCG1US1BLK, ARCG1US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker ProductGroup JSON-LD lists the black and white US standalone soundbar SKUs.

GTIN / EAN

743878066692, 743878066708, 7438780667152Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model table lists UPC 743878066692 for NA, EAN 0743878066708 for EUA and 0743878066715 for CCC. Stored in the 12-digit UPC form with the leading zero removed from the EANs.

840136800019, 8401368000021Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker JSON-LD publishes these 12-digit US UPC values under the gtin13 key, matched to the black and white SKUs.

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

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6 May 202013Press articletechradar.com/news/sonos-arc-enters-the-stratosphere-with-its-first-dolby-atmos-soundbarRead 10 October 2026News dated 6 May 2020 announces the Sonos Arc with pre-orders open.

Status

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Discontinued1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker shop page marks the bar out of stock. Arc Ultra is its current product. The discontinued statement comes from the press source.15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review update states the Sonos Arc has been discontinued and replaced by the Arc Ultra.

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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Sonos Arc Ultra15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review update states the Arc was replaced by the Arc Ultra.

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

$1,199.994Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review lists $1,199.99 for the Core 300 soundbar alone, in US dollars. The subwoofer and surround speakers are priced separately. Tax is not included.

$79912Press articletechradar.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review states the launch price was $799 for the standalone unit, before the later price increase to $899. Excludes US sales tax.13Press articletechradar.com/news/sonos-arc-enters-the-stratosphere-with-its-first-dolby-atmos-soundbarRead 10 October 2026News states a $799 launch price, with the UK and Australian prices alongside. Excludes US sales tax.15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review header and price section state the Arc launched at $799, then rose to $899 in 2021.

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-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Finish row: Ebony Vinyl. A walnut version appears on the maker page but its finish name and SKU are not in the spec sheet.

Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker colour selector offers Black and White.13Press articletechradar.com/news/sonos-arc-enters-the-stratosphere-with-its-first-dolby-atmos-soundbarRead 10 October 2026News states matte black and matte white.

Links

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Product page

www.klipsch.com/products/flexus-core-3001Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/arc1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdf1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026

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Manual

d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdf1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/arc2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 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.

2years3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sound bar warranty page for Flexus Core 100, 200 and 300, US: two years from the date of purchase.

1year11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 10 October 2026US new product warranty in section 10(a): one year after original purchase. It excludes statutory rights and extended protection.

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