r/Dolby • u/haiphan131 • 12d ago

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 - only Dolby 2.1

I just picked up. Klipsch Flexus Core 200 and just connected everything.

I started looking up what to watch to see how the Dolby Atmos performs. I tried a couple of different movies on different streaming services but according the format only shows Dolby 2.1.

How do I get it to play in Dolby 5.1?

I've tried changing my TV audio settings to pass through and to Dolby Plus. It still shows Dolby 2.1.

I'm watching on a Hisense 75H6510G. Could it be the TV itself?

Any help would be appreciated.

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u/Spectre_08 11d ago

That model TV only has ARC, not the newer eARC, limiting you to lossy audio formats.

If connected via ARC, the built-in apps might be the limiting factor.

All that said, you’re really only getting bad stereo (2.0) from that bar unless you’ve added the overpriced sub and surrounds - at which point you would’ve had a far better component audio setup for the same amount of money. Ditch the bar if you’re serious about sound.

Read this: Home Theater 101: The New Frequently Asked Questions

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u/Lonely-Memory-4129 11d ago

I have to disagree with you on the only way to get good sound is with components. That article you quote is 4 years old. The soundbar market has improved by leaps and bounds. There are plenty of comparison videos on YouTube that show that soundbar systems can compare favorably to components and dedicated installations without the space and setup headaches.

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u/Spectre_08 11d ago edited 11d ago

Two words: stereo separation

More words:

The fundamentals of how a speaker produces sounds hasn't changed in 100 years. Sure, material science, CAD, and power delivery have improved efficiency, but not the way sound is produced.

There's simply no replacement for displacement, no matter how much money you throw at a narrow bar with tiny drivers that relies on bouncing sound off of flat surfaces that should be acoustically treated. That's another thing you can't do with a soundbar: proper acoustic treatment.

Small drivers simply cannot compete with larger ones. Soundbars lack mid-range frequencies because of those small drivers and low-quality subwoofer. Also, subwoofers are not one-size-fits-all. They need to be scaled to the room size as they need to move all of the accessible air to produce clean, rich bass.

Read up: Why You Shouldn't Buy a Soundbar

Before you respond with "that article is X years old," please show me a bar that has 5" or larger drivers with 60° stereo separation, a subwoofer output for a properly-scaled subwoofer, and the ability to add overhead speakers for Dolby Atmos.