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expiredmsasbill posted Mar 20, 2021 12:12 AM

Klipsch R-12SW 12" Reference Powered Subwoofer

$150

$250

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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 8:12 PM
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AcunaMatattaMar 20, 2021 8:12 PM
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Quote from Spkspk :
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
I would get a higher end sub to match those. I got the monoprice and plan on getting the 8000f to pair with it.
Mar 20, 2021 8:27 PM
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blammo585Mar 20, 2021 8:27 PM
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I was going to get a Klipsch sub like this years ago but ended up getting the 12" Klipsch down firing sub from Best Buy. I think the one at Best Buy was cheaper. But I've had that thing for years now, and it is pretty powerful. On movies it will shake the whole house. My wife hates it, LOL.

This is a good deal on this sub.
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Mar 20, 2021 8:49 PM
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ticaMar 20, 2021 8:49 PM
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Quote from dealspin :
Can we make this wireless and what would a good wireless kit? TIA
you can but the Klipsch WA-2 Bluetooth kit costs almost as much as the sub

https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-WA...B005WLYGCU
Mar 20, 2021 8:50 PM
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stops_umMar 20, 2021 8:50 PM
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Quote from Spkspk :
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
Got it from Costco when it was this price. Sounded ok. Returned it and went with the R-112. Way cleaner and worth the extra $ for the $300 SD. Got a 2nd and it sounds unreal. Paired with the RP280fa, RP440c, and RP150 surrounds in similar sized room for reference.
Last edited by stops_um March 22, 2021 at 04:29 PM.
Mar 20, 2021 8:59 PM
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PhillyChadMar 20, 2021 8:59 PM
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How would this do paired with that $400 Jamo S809 5.0 kit? Is this is better then the Jamo S810 that's on sale?

https://www.adorama.com/ja1064612...flaid62905
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Mar 20, 2021 9:03 PM
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stops_umMar 20, 2021 9:03 PM
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Quote from PhillyChad :
How would this do paired with that $400 Jamo S809 5.0 kit? Is this is better then the Jamo S810 that's on sale?

https://www.adorama.com/ja1064612...flaid62905
Go with this one over the Jamo.
Mar 20, 2021 9:03 PM
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PhillyChadMar 20, 2021 9:03 PM
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Is this the same as the 12wsi that's $229... just without the wireless?


https://www.adorama.com/kpr12swi....flaid62905

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Mar 20, 2021 9:08 PM
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Mar 20, 2021 9:08 PM
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Quote from stfidel :
This klipsch subwoofer versus the harman audio infinity reference sub R12 for $199?
Which is better?
I only heard the R12 i got in sale for $170
Its plenty powerful in the 30hz and above. I believe its 300w RMS power rating

I am positive R12 is a better sub than this klipsch
Mar 20, 2021 9:12 PM
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SayHeyKidMar 20, 2021 9:12 PM
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I'm in Costco.com checkout and they are charging me $17.85 in tax. I'm in NY and sales tax is 8.625 % and it should come out to $12.94 in tax. Anybody else notice this?
Mar 20, 2021 9:30 PM
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AkillaboiMar 20, 2021 9:30 PM
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I just bought the R-10SW FOR $150 .. is it worth to return and get this one instead ?
Mar 20, 2021 9:40 PM
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scanallMar 20, 2021 9:40 PM
66 Comments
I just ordered this in January from Amazon and the gave me a $20.00 credit to my account .
Mar 20, 2021 9:48 PM
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DustinneedsadealMar 20, 2021 9:48 PM
422 Comments
Quote from arribasn :
Limit 5? How many does one need in a lining room Stick Out Tongue
At least 6.
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Mar 20, 2021 10:34 PM
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gotoknowMar 20, 2021 10:34 PM
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I have the R-10SW and it gives me enough punch for my tastes. Good price for the 12. I'm in. Thanks OP.
Mar 20, 2021 10:45 PM
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COMPUTIACMar 20, 2021 10:45 PM
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Will the Klipsch sound better than the Bic I have now ?

https://www.amazon.com/BIC-Americ...B0015A8Y5M

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Mar 20, 2021 10:58 PM
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cwescrabMar 20, 2021 10:58 PM
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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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