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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.

7.1.21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker-advertised standalone 7.1.2 sound layout. It is not a physical-driver count.

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.

91Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone package contains only the bar. Five active tweeters and four active woofers total nine.

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.

91Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Five tweeters and four woofers. Passive parts are not counted.

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.

21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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 Beam Ultra

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Mid tweeter	1	Forward-firing
Soundbar	Horn-loaded mid tweeter	2	Side-firing
Soundbar	Horn-loaded tweeter	2	Up-firing
Soundbar	Low-profile woofer	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Audio specs: one forward mid tweeter, two side horn mid tweeters, two upward horn tweeters and four low-profile woofers. Diameters are unpublished.

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents. External subwoofer is 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.

01Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents. Optional Sonos surround pairs are not supplied.

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

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

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.

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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-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 Mini11Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-subRead 8 October 2026Sub 1/2/3 compatible with all Sonos theater bars. Sub 4 except Playbar/Playbase. Dual-Sub Beam Ultra requires Sub 4/Gen 3. Sub Mini confirmed separately.12Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-miniRead 8 October 2026Explicit Home Theater list includes Beam Ultra for Sub Mini.

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.

Era 100, Era 300, Sonos Play, Move 21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Product page explicitly names Sonos Play and Move 2, and offers Era 100 sets. Maker Beam Ultra guide additionally names Era 300. Matching pairs required.5Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Foundation of home theater setup names optional Era 100 and Era 300 pairs.

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Specific audio format list supports Dolby Digital Plus Atmos without an eARC asterisk. Lossless TrueHD and MAT require eARC. The generic product headline says eARC, while maker setup guidance confirms ARC Atmos.6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Listen to Dolby Atmos on Beam Ultra explicitly says an HDMI ARC link can carry Atmos.

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.

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sonos-beam-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly says no DTS:X.

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 Atmos (Dolby TrueHD), Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel PCM, Dolby Multichannel PCM, Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026DTS Digital Surround is supported, not DTS:X. The maker says DTS listing 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 Beam Ultra

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 (Dolby MAT)

Source7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Exact Beam Ultra list supports DD+ Atmos over ARC or eARC. TrueHD, multichannel PCM and MAT require eARC. Optional optical-adapter combinations are omitted.

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, WAV8Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Current-app local network library playback, mono or stereo.

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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48kHz8Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 202648 kHz maximum for local music-library route. Not a claim for all HDMI input formats.

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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24bits8Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 202624-bit FLAC/ALAC through local library. WAV and AIFF limited to 16 bits.

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 Beam Ultra

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV audio return input (ARC/eARC)
USB-C	1	Line-in or Ethernet via optional Sonos adapter
AC power	1	Mains power input

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026One HDMI audio return port, one USB-C and one AC input. Ethernet needs the separately sold Combo Adapter. No built-in RJ45 speed is stored.

HDMI ARC

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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026TV voice control requires ARC/eARC with HDMI-CEC enabled. Optical adapter disables CEC TV power commands.

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.

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sonos-beam-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly says no dedicated HDMI source input or passthrough.

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 Beam Ultra

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 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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5.31Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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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802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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.

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 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect13Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sonos-beam-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Tech specs identifies Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Maker supports AirPlay 2.

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 Control1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Sonos Voice Control supported now. Alexa+ planned, not available at launch. No Google Assistant claim stored.6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Only Sonos Voice Control currently supported. Alexa+ is planned and unavailable at launch.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Back physical switch disconnects microphone power.

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.

Sonos1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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, Web9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026Current mobile, desktop and web apps. Initial setup requires supported iOS or Android mobile device. Desktop and web lack some setup features.

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents contain no separate remote control.

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.

AI Speech Enhancement, Night Sound, Simulated Overhead Sound1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 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.

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Trueplay supports iOS and Android quick tuning. Advanced tuning uses a supported iOS device.

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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

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Power

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

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

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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, internal power supply1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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.

Width750Height63Depth105mm(29.5 × 2.5 × 4.1 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosbeamultraRead 8 October 2026Specifications gives 750 x 63 x 105 mm (W x H x D). Shop and launch fact sheet instead give height 65 mm. Manual takes precedence.

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.

2,880g(6.3 lb)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Published as 2.88 kg, converted exactly to grams.

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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 Beam Ultra, Power cable, HDMI cable, Setup guide, Legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Beam Ultra Wall Mount sold separately. Earlier Beam wall mounts are incompatible.

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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.

BMULTUS1BLK, BMULTUS11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup JSON-LD identifies US black and white standalone bar 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.

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

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1 September 20264Press releasenewsroom.sonos.com/269788-sonos-welcomes-beam-ultra-and-sonos-ace-ultra-to-its-systemRead 8 October 2026

Status

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Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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.

$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.

$6993Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/63884-1788262552-Sonos_Beam_Ultra_Fact_Sheet%20%281%29-d93386.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 Availability: $699 standalone launch MSRP, excluding US sales tax.

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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€6993Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/63884-1788262552-Sonos_Beam_Ultra_Fact_Sheet%20%281%29-d93386.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 Availability: EUR 699 launch retail price including VAT as published.

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/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/beam-ultra1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 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

d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/63884-1788262552-Sonos_Beam_Ultra_Fact_Sheet%20%281%29-d93386.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/63884-1788262552-Sonos_Beam_Ultra_Fact_Sheet%20%281%29-d93386.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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/sonosbeamultra1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 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.

1year10Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 8 October 2026US new product manufacturer warranty, section 10(a), one year from original purchase. Statutory rights excluded.

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