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Mar 20, 2021 12:12 AM

Klipsch R-12SW 12" Reference Powered Subwoofer

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Amazon has Klipsch R-12SW 12" Reference Powered Subwoofer on sale for $149.99 (price shown at checkout). Shipping is free.

Costco Wholesale has for its Members: Klipsch 12" R-12SW Reference Powered Subwoofer on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $20 lower than the last time this sub was a Frontpage Deal in January.
    • Our research indicates that this Klipsch R-12SW Reference Powered Subwoofer is $48 lower (24% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $197.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • This subwoofer has received an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 based on over 950 Amazon customer reviews.
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Amazon has Klipsch R-12SW 12" Reference Powered Subwoofer on sale for $149.99 (price shown at checkout). Shipping is free.

Costco Wholesale has for its Members: Klipsch 12" R-12SW Reference Powered Subwoofer on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member msasbill for finding this deal.

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $20 lower than the last time this sub was a Frontpage Deal in January.
    • Our research indicates that this Klipsch R-12SW Reference Powered Subwoofer is $48 lower (24% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $197.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • This subwoofer has received an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 based on over 950 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About this store:

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UniquePolice235
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I guess "great" is relative to expectations but... it shouldn't be surprising that these generally aren't regarded as great subs compared to the really popular ones that are 3-4x this price. I haven't owned a fancier sub than this personally, but the collective wisdom of the internet seems to agree that really good sounding subs start in the RSL/SVS area which is pretty much $400 and up.

But in terms of my experience with these... I have the 10", and unless the similarly priced 12" is worlds different, it just doesn't always sound good. It will rattle the house fine and adds punch to movies but music is rarely clear and it definitely gets boomy and weird sounding with any volume through it. I have to leave it pretty low or it starts taking over whatever I'm listening to (and not in a good way).

But for $150? It's a great sub.
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cwescrab
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I love how some people say this sub is just okay, then go to recommend a $600 or more sub that's a lot better. Well, yeah, of course a sub way more will sound better, but in this price range this is probably about as good as it gets.
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UniquePolice235
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Looks like Klipsch might be turning over their subwoofer line or something? The 10 inch version of this is now showing as discontinued on their site and this is the price where I used to see the 10.

Not that these are great subs but you probably can't do much better for $150.
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Mar 20, 2021 12:57 AM
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sclaMar 20, 2021 12:57 AM
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$100 manufacturer's savings is valid 3/19/21 through 4/4/21. While supplies last. Limit 5 per member. Ierms.&.Conditions
Mar 20, 2021 12:59 AM
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BillyBargainsMar 20, 2021 12:59 AM
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$100 savings valid 3/19 - 4/4, not just today. Boy Costco must have a million of these things, they're always on sale!
Mar 20, 2021 1:12 AM
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UniquePolice235Mar 20, 2021 1:12 AM
28 Comments
Looks like Klipsch might be turning over their subwoofer line or something? The 10 inch version of this is now showing as discontinued on their site and this is the price where I used to see the 10.

Not that these are great subs but you probably can't do much better for $150.
Mar 20, 2021 1:23 AM
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abbythirdMar 20, 2021 1:23 AM
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bought last month for 169. Time to get the price adjustment. Thanks
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Mar 20, 2021 2:17 AM
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msasbill
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Mar 20, 2021 2:17 AM
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Quote from BillyBargains View quoted comment :
$100 savings valid 3/19 - 4/4, not just today. Boy Costco must have a million of these things, they're always on sale!
Thanks. Corrected. Have this installed now. Still dialing it in but much punchier than my old 12" Sony subwoofer. Much better match for the rest of my system. I'd heard some reviews that said this was boomy but in my setup I don't find that to be true at all.
Mar 20, 2021 3:56 AM
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asnigroMar 20, 2021 3:56 AM
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I'm not going to be able to avoid at this price. Was comparing to the other 12" subs in the Klipsch lineup, not sure I'll be able to justify the price difference. Replacing a 20 year old htiab 10" yahama to go along with my reference premier 5.1 set up.
Mar 20, 2021 3:58 AM
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Nerd_Baller1Mar 20, 2021 3:58 AM
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Quote from UniquePolice235 View quoted comment :
Looks like Klipsch might be turning over their subwoofer line or something? The 10 inch version of this is now showing as discontinued on their site and this is the price where I used to see the 10.

Not that these are great subs but you probably can't do much better for $150.
These aren't great subs? What makes you say that?

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Mar 20, 2021 4:10 AM
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arribasnMar 20, 2021 4:10 AM
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Limit 5? How many does one need in a lining room Stick Out Tongue
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Mar 20, 2021 4:50 AM
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UniquePolice235Mar 20, 2021 4:50 AM
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Quote from Nerd_Baller1 View quoted comment :
These aren't great subs? What makes you say that?
I guess "great" is relative to expectations but... it shouldn't be surprising that these generally aren't regarded as great subs compared to the really popular ones that are 3-4x this price. I haven't owned a fancier sub than this personally, but the collective wisdom of the internet seems to agree that really good sounding subs start in the RSL/SVS area which is pretty much $400 and up.

But in terms of my experience with these... I have the 10", and unless the similarly priced 12" is worlds different, it just doesn't always sound good. It will rattle the house fine and adds punch to movies but music is rarely clear and it definitely gets boomy and weird sounding with any volume through it. I have to leave it pretty low or it starts taking over whatever I'm listening to (and not in a good way).

But for $150? It's a great sub.
Last edited by UniquePolice235 March 19, 2021 at 09:54 PM.
Mar 20, 2021 5:11 AM
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SpkspkMar 20, 2021 5:11 AM
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Would this be a good match for Klipsch RP 8000F front and RP504C center speakers? These front speakers itself provides good sub effect. This is in a dedicated media room of size 18 ft by13 ft. Thanks
Mar 20, 2021 5:24 AM
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stfidelMar 20, 2021 5:24 AM
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This klipsch subwoofer versus the harman audio infinity reference sub R12 for $199?
Which is better?
Last edited by stfidel March 19, 2021 at 10:30 PM.
Mar 20, 2021 6:56 AM
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Mar 20, 2021 12:50 PM
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topbangdealsMar 20, 2021 12:50 PM
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Quote from abbythird View quoted comment :
bought last month for 169. Time to get the price adjustment. Thanks
I bought mine from Amazon last week for 169 and now they're selling it for 149 and won't refund me the difference. They also say it's a hazmat item so it cannot be returned if I wanted to buy a new one and send back the higher price one 😡
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Mar 20, 2021 1:50 PM
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oceanlakeMar 20, 2021 1:50 PM
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Amazon just matched this price. Discount taken at checkout.

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Mar 20, 2021 6:42 PM
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dealspinMar 20, 2021 6:42 PM
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Can we make this wireless and what would a good wireless kit? TIA

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