YMMV, Costco has the Klipsch R-12SW Reference 12" Powered Subwoofer on sale for $124.99 in store. Given it's marked with * , I guess they are discounting the R-12SW to replace it with R-12SWi : https://www.costco.com/klipsch-r-...03576.html
Any reason on why you need 3 subwoofers and how the sounds distributed each one?
3 is definitely unnecessary, but it helped even out the response in the room while adding some extra rumble to the couch.
I originally upgraded to a 7.1.4 (7 surround sound, 1 subwoofer and 4 Atmos above) but found the subwoofer wasnt in the best spot, so I added a 2nd (a R12SW) to help even out the response rather than just relocating the first sub. Both ran at a reduced power and got the results I wanted. I added a 3rd for the hell of it when it was on sale again, and ended up positioning it directly behind the couch to add a bit of a punch. Definitely overkill but it worked.
Then I added 4x aura bass shakers to the couch anyways, so that 3rd sub was mostly moot.
Disagree, I do recommend Klipsch for their watt/quality ratio to dollar. The brands you mentioned never have more than 5% discount at best much alone subs under $200. You can not recommend apples to some who likes oranges.
Exactly right. Also recommend the Dayton Audio SUB-1200 which is often on sale around this same price point. I have one of those in my bedroom, and it is impressive for the watt/quality ratio.
still waiting on your recommendations for subs under $200
I remembered the BIC F12 being right around $200, but nearly every vendor has it for $250-$300 now. I haven't shopped around since early 2020 so I'm likely very out-of-date.
The F12 is a friggin rockstar IMO. AcousticSoundDesign has it for $220 currently. I'd probably still recommend someone on a budget just getting 2x of these R-12SWs though as that's just a great value for a dual-sub setup.
3 is definitely unnecessary, but it helped even out the response in the room while adding some extra rumble to the couch.
I originally upgraded to a 7.1.4 (7 surround sound, 1 subwoofer and 4 Atmos above) but found the subwoofer wasnt in the best spot, so I added a 2nd (a R12SW) to help even out the response rather than just relocating the first sub. Both ran at a reduced power and got the results I wanted. I added a 3rd for the hell of it when it was on sale again, and ended up positioning it directly behind the couch to add a bit of a punch. Definitely overkill but it worked.
Then I added 4x aura bass shakers to the couch anyways, so that 3rd sub was mostly moot.
If anyone's interested in Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Computer Speakers, $90+ shipping.
I bought them but then covid hit and I missed the return period
New, not opened, just my monitor plays music so no need for them.
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01-24-2022 at 09:15 AM.
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Is R-12SWi just R-12SW with pair of wireless transceiver?
I don't have the R-12SWi, but everything I can tell is that it's the same as the R-12SW (per the specs at least), but it seems to have a transceiver BUILT IN and paired to it, with another transceiver that you just plug into your receiver output.
If you buy an R-12SW and a wireless kit, you would get 2 transceivers (one for the sub, one for the receiver)
From a wired-only mode, you should not see any differences between either sub (besides the price)
From a wireless-mode, the R-12SWi should look cleaner (since you don't need an external transceiver on the sub, it's built in)..
This does seem to indicate that you can't simply buy the R-12SWi and sell the wireless kit separately, as part of it is built into the sub and part of it is external. It's essentially paired to THAT SUB.
They both seem to have the same specs otherwise, including wired inputs
I have two of these (Klipsch scratch and dent) and they're fine (not great, not horrible) for my home theater but I use other subs for my two channel music system.
That said, I did peek in the Costco in Danvers, MA last night thinking I'd add a third, but they were still listed at $199.
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3 is definitely unnecessary, but it helped even out the response in the room while adding some extra rumble to the couch.
I originally upgraded to a 7.1.4 (7 surround sound, 1 subwoofer and 4 Atmos above) but found the subwoofer wasnt in the best spot, so I added a 2nd (a R12SW) to help even out the response rather than just relocating the first sub. Both ran at a reduced power and got the results I wanted. I added a 3rd for the hell of it when it was on sale again, and ended up positioning it directly behind the couch to add a bit of a punch. Definitely overkill but it worked.
Then I added 4x aura bass shakers to the couch anyways, so that 3rd sub was mostly moot.
Now it's got 7 surround + 4 Atmos overhead + 3 subs + 4 couch shakers
It's totally stupid but it makes movie nights fun
I remembered the BIC F12 being right around $200, but nearly every vendor has it for $250-$300 now. I haven't shopped around since early 2020 so I'm likely very out-of-date.
The F12 is a friggin rockstar IMO. AcousticSoundDesign has it for $220 currently. I'd probably still recommend someone on a budget just getting 2x of these R-12SWs though as that's just a great value for a dual-sub setup.
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I originally upgraded to a 7.1.4 (7 surround sound, 1 subwoofer and 4 Atmos above) but found the subwoofer wasnt in the best spot, so I added a 2nd (a R12SW) to help even out the response rather than just relocating the first sub. Both ran at a reduced power and got the results I wanted. I added a 3rd for the hell of it when it was on sale again, and ended up positioning it directly behind the couch to add a bit of a punch. Definitely overkill but it worked.
Then I added 4x aura bass shakers to the couch anyways, so that 3rd sub was mostly moot.
Now it's got 7 surround + 4 Atmos overhead + 3 subs + 4 couch shakers
It's totally stupid but it makes movie nights fun
I bought them but then covid hit and I missed the return period
New, not opened, just my monitor plays music so no need for them.
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If you buy an R-12SW and a wireless kit, you would get 2 transceivers (one for the sub, one for the receiver)
From a wired-only mode, you should not see any differences between either sub (besides the price)
From a wireless-mode, the R-12SWi should look cleaner (since you don't need an external transceiver on the sub, it's built in)..
This does seem to indicate that you can't simply buy the R-12SWi and sell the wireless kit separately, as part of it is built into the sub and part of it is external. It's essentially paired to THAT SUB.
They both seem to have the same specs otherwise, including wired inputs
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That said, I did peek in the Costco in Danvers, MA last night thinking I'd add a third, but they were still listed at $199.