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Klipsch R-112SW 12" 600W Reference Series Powered Subwoofer (Cherry)

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I don't see how you can go off reviews, unless they're about quality control problems, but not based on sound quality. I bought ELAC speakers everyone were going nuts about on forums, based on reviews alone. I thought they were going to sound like nothing I ever heard before after reading the reviews... But I absolutely hated how they sounded. I returned them after trying to like them for almost a month.

After that I listened to a lot of speakers, and ended going with a full Klipsch RP series setup. A lot of people said they're too bright, but they sound perfect to my ears. I've been really happy with them. I'm no sound engineer but I am a musician if that means anything or not, I don't know... Maybe the Klipsch are bright, but I thought the ELACs sounded dull and muddy, so maybe my ears like bright speakers. I know this doesn't apply to subwoofers but long story short, I don't go by speaker sound reviews anymore. It's tough to know what will sound good to you compared to a reviewers ears... Reviews are good for build quality but to me thats about it... So I guess it depends on what they said in the reviews.

I say go listen to as many speakers as you can till you find some that sound good to you.




I've tried both and the r112sw was noticeably louder and sounded better to me. But whether its worth almost double the price is questionable. Depends on a lot of things... your finances and what you would like to spend, how big of a room you're using it in, whether you currently have a sub or not, etc.

If you don't have a sub now, the cheaper one would make a huge difference... The r112sw is a noticeable upgrade, but you would have to decide if its worth it to you.




Yamaha receivers are good.
With subs you get what you pay for typically

I would save, spend more on an HSU, that Monoprice deal that is out there, SVS, or Rythmik. What is likely to happen here is you spend $300 and want to upgrade it in 18 months, and then spend $600-700 to get one of those which I mentioned
That depends on the rest of your speaker config. This sub will practically work with anything.

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Sep 7, 2020
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paqmanbiker
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Quote from OliveKnob423 :
What's the size of your room? Everyone giving you technical things to try failed to ask that one important question. And if you already tried location, levels and what not, it could be your room is just too big for the sub to do anything. Can't get blood from a stone. And I say could be because you didn't mention the size of your room, ceiling height or if it's open ended or closed and so on.
Yeah I think that's basically it. It's basically an open basement room, very big, concrete floor. And I think it does ok for the size. But I think that is the main problem. I think this Klipsch isn't going to do much more for me. May add a 2nd sub down the road.
Sep 7, 2020
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paqmanbiker
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Quote from OliveKnob423 :
Dual subs is definitely the way to go. You could always try try this with your Dayton to get an idea if the extra reinforcement does the trick and either get a 2nd one of these and sell the Dayton. With a big open basement I think even a single ported 12" from one of the sub companies might not be enough either where two of these could do the trick. Could always check Craigslist to see if you can pick up a good older sub on the cheap and augment and experiment.
Yep I think that's the way to go!
Sep 7, 2020
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Fanboygamer
Sep 7, 2020
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At this price point the bic f12 and bigger brother pl 200ii outperform the klipsch and are recommended in the AVS forums and Reddit.
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PowerfulOctopus3008
Sep 7, 2020
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Ordered two! Thanks!
Sep 8, 2020
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etcwguru99
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If I am picking up a RP-404C for Center, RP-5000F for L/R, will this sub be a good match?

(Also, due to space restriction, my rear speakers will need to be in-ceiling speakers)

Is there a "RP" equivalent for sub-woofer?

Thanks in advance!
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This or the SPL series seems equivalent of RP series
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How the sound quality?

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Quote from etcwguru99 :
If I am picking up a RP-404C for Center, RP-5000F for L/R, will this sub be a good match?

(Also, due to space restriction, my rear speakers will need to be in-ceiling speakers)

Is there a "RP" equivalent for sub-woofer?

Thanks in advance!
Technically the SPL series is their next level up but the sub is the one "speaker" you do not need to match with the rest.

As a matter of fact most don't and go with a brand they find to give them better performance.
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Quote from maheeinfy :
This or the SPL series seems equivalent of RP series
I would say the SPL is more a "match" but see my post just above for more on that.
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Quote from roald.dukeness :
Can anybody recommend a decent receiver to go with this?
receiver should be based on your HT needs then budget. If you want a 5.2.2 setup for the money I would go with the Yamaha rx 7xx from costco easily the best quality receiver for the money in that range under $500. If you wanted to do 7.2.4 and have an old AV or two channel amp get denon 3600. or a 4600 if you dont have the extra amp. Should be $800+. We have 3 atmos setups in our house. We used two of the costco Yamahas 5.2.2 with powered speakers and 5.1.2 with Kefs and the 3600 in our dedicated theater room. 7.11.4 all custom speakers and subs with crown dsi x1000 amps powering all the speakers. Both sounds great and I cant tell much difference between receivers. denon has slight more bass vs yamaha its more of a natural sound.
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Speaking of receivers, why have deals dried up?
cause of supply chain issues.
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Quote from lemonslush :
receiver should be based on your HT needs then budget. If you want a 5.2.2 setup for the money I would go with the Yamaha rx 7xx from costco easily the best quality receiver for the money in that range under $500. If you wanted to do 7.2.4 and have an old AV or two channel amp get denon 3600. or a 4600 if you dont have the extra amp. Should be $800+. We have 3 atmos setups in our house. We used two of the costco Yamahas 5.2.2 with powered speakers and 5.1.2 with Kefs and the 3600 in our dedicated theater room. 7.11.4 all custom speakers and subs with crown dsi x1000 amps powering all the speakers. Both sounds great and I cant tell much difference between receivers. denon has slight more bass vs yamaha its more of a natural sound.
I'm not seeing a Yamaha reciever on Costco's website. Is it only instore?
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CoolDealFinder
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Just saw a 12" Klipsch at Costco last evening selling for $189.xx. Costco has the black version that i personally like better as it does not reflect light in theater setting.

https://www.costco.com/klipsch-r-...26745.html

I think the costco one is a better deal if one is OK with 400 watts of peak power.

R-12SW Subwoofer
The Reference R-12SW subwoofer uncovers what you've been missing in your music, movies and games -- clean chest-thumping bass. The high performance subwoofer provides deep bass and placement flexibility thanks to its front firing driver and all digital amplifier.

Key Features

Powerful 12" copper-spun front-firing woofer
All-digital amplifier delivers 400 watts of dynamic power
Equally impressive with music and movies
Low pass crossover and phase control
Line/LFE inputs for compatibility with most receivers
Dimensions: 16" H x 14" W x 18.5" D
Brushed black polymer veneer cabinet
Last edited by CoolDealFinder September 10, 2020 at 06:03 AM.
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Quote from CoolDealFinder :
Just saw a 12" Klipsch at Costco last evening selling for $189.xx. Costco has the black version that i personally like better as it does not reflect light in theater setting.

https://www.costco.com/klipsch-r-...26745.html

I think the costco one is a better deal if one is OK with 400 watts of peak power.

R-12SW Subwoofer
The Reference R-12SW subwoofer uncovers what you've been missing in your music, movies and games -- clean chest-thumping bass. The high performance subwoofer provides deep bass and placement flexibility thanks to its front firing driver and all digital amplifier.

Key Features

Powerful 12" copper-spun front-firing woofer
All-digital amplifier delivers 400 watts of dynamic power
Equally impressive with music and movies
Low pass crossover and phase control
Line/LFE inputs for compatibility with most receivers
Dimensions: 16" H x 14" W x 18.5" D
Brushed black polymer veneer cabinet
R-112SW is supposedly a better sub than R-12SW

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never again my amp died at 4 years outside of the extra 3 year warranty i got... very common failure which i ignored when heard about it thinking people exaggerate.

this time i went with dayton 15" with 3 year warranty... better to be out 220 vs 400 for the r112sw
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Quote from MarcusDS :
Why is that? I'm thinking about updating my center speaker to one of theirs
There centers l/r and surround work great they just lack in the sub department. I recommend SVS for your sub need my sb-2000 works great and has a fantastic response time in electronic music.

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