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$189.99 Klipsch R-12SWi Wireless Powered Subwoofer @ costco

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$90 manufacturer's savings is valid 6/11/22 through 6/19/22. While supplies last. Limit 3 per member.

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 29Hz-120Hz +/-3dB
MAXIMUM ACOUSTIC OUTPUT 116dB
AMPLIFIER All digital
AMPLIFIER POWER 200W / 400W
DRIVE COMPONENTS 12" (30.5 cm) high excursion, IMG, front-firing woofer
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL MDF
ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass Reflex via rear-firing tube port
INPUTS 2.4GHz CD-quality wireless; Line level/LFE RCA jacks
HEIGHT 16" / 40.64 cm (16.5" with feet)
WIDTH 14" / 35.56 cm
DEPTH 18.5" / 47 cm (19.2" with grille)
WEIGHT 33 lbs (15 kg)
FINISH Brushed Black Polymer Veneer
BUILT FROM 2014
FEATURES Volume, Lowpass, Phase, Auto Power
PHASE Switchable 0-180 degrees
POWER CORD Detachable

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I just bought one for my edifier bookshelf speakers connected to my pc and i just set it at a little over 1/4 gain and matches pretty nicely. I know there are much better subs out there but for less than $200, i feel this is good for the price
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tried to search if already posted but didn't find any, so here you go

https://www.costco.com/klipsch-r-...03576.html

$90 OFF
$90 manufacturer's savings is valid 6/11/22 through 6/19/22. While supplies last. Limit 3 per member.

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 29Hz-120Hz +/-3dB
MAXIMUM ACOUSTIC OUTPUT 116dB
AMPLIFIER All digital
AMPLIFIER POWER 200W / 400W
DRIVE COMPONENTS 12" (30.5 cm) high excursion, IMG, front-firing woofer
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL MDF
ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass Reflex via rear-firing tube port
INPUTS 2.4GHz CD-quality wireless; Line level/LFE RCA jacks
HEIGHT 16" / 40.64 cm (16.5" with feet)
WIDTH 14" / 35.56 cm
DEPTH 18.5" / 47 cm (19.2" with grille)
WEIGHT 33 lbs (15 kg)
FINISH Brushed Black Polymer Veneer
BUILT FROM 2014
FEATURES Volume, Lowpass, Phase, Auto Power
PHASE Switchable 0-180 degrees
POWER CORD Detachable

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I just bought one for my edifier bookshelf speakers connected to my pc and i just set it at a little over 1/4 gain and matches pretty nicely. I know there are much better subs out there but for less than $200, i feel this is good for the price

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slamtaz
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Quote from R3DTR1X :
Not bad if you like listening to wet farts. I returned it.
im curious to know and willing to return this, can you recommend something that doesn't sound like wet farts AND currently costs less than $200?
Last edited by slamtaz June 11, 2022 at 04:25 PM.
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Quote from slamtaz :
im curious to know and willing to return this, can you recommend something that doesn't sound like wet farts AND currently costs less than $200?
If you enjoy it, why return it? There may or may not be a better $200 subwoofer. It you are happy with it, that's all that matters. I did spend more, but still consider it a budget subwoofer. I got the BIC AMERICA H-100II after trying this one out, think I paid $299 for it a couple years ago. I was just underwhelmed with this. But if it works for you, and you don't mind the sloppy bass, just enjoy it
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Quote from R3DTR1X :
If you enjoy it, why return it?
well, it's good enough for my pc set-up (actually overkill) and im not gonna return unless i find a better deal that doesn't sound like wet farts AND costs less than $200 Smilie

so, if you have a recommendation, i'd seriously love to know
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pellpell4
Jun 13, 2022
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Paid $279.99 for this last week. Price adjustments available on anything purchased within 30 days from Costco.com, just put mine in. Sub sounds great for the price. If you do too much research you'll work yourself into a rabbit hole and spend way more than you need to. If you're on a budget like I was, this is a great sub. Knocked my Ocarina off its stand during Dumb and Dumber so It's doing the good work.
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sandyeggo
Jun 13, 2022
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I bought one today to add with my other sub. I'm stoked that it was $90 off.
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Quote from slamtaz :
well, it's good enough for my pc set-up (actually overkill) and im not gonna return unless i find a better deal that doesn't sound like wet farts AND costs less than $200 Smilie

so, if you have a recommendation, i'd seriously love to know
Sore core sub is $134 this week at BB and Amazon.
Thanks!

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paulprajan
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This Subwoofer have got $90 off from its Costco price. Expiry in the store at June 19 2022.

Online also available.

https://www.costco.com/klipsch-r-...03576.html
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Some quick feedback on this one:

Background - I'm very much into home theaters, running an atmos setup with 7 surround speakers + 4 ceiling speakers, 3 subwoofers and 4x couch shakers. It's mostly budget equipment (all 11 speakers are the SONY CORE series, the 3 subs are all klipsch), so I'm not comparing it to $25,000 speakers.

People will say that the R-12SW and R-12SWi are the same as the R-120SW, which they're not.

The R-12SW/i come off very "boomy" and loose-sounding compared to the R-120SW (and the R-10SW -- the 10" version of the speaker sold at costco) which come off very punchy with a "tight" bass. It's hard to describe it any other way, but you'll notice the boomy'ness on the R-12. This could not be fixed by repositioning it (I've even put it in the exact spot as the R-120SW which sounded great, and had the same issue)

With that said, it is a passable subwoofer and the wireless in this model is very good. Great for throwing it in a closet or anywhere in a room without running a cable to it (you will still need to provide power though).

At lower gain, it's not so bad -- keep it around 30-40% and it's usable, but the higher you turn it the worse it gets. Whether it's for movies, music, games, you will notice the boomyness (and not in a good way!)

I ended up positioning my 2x R-12's behind a couch to add a punch to it, and using the R-120SW as a main subwoofer.



I only mention this because many people will say that the R-12SW is the same as the R-120SW (they have a very similar look and specs). The R-120SW goes on sale a couple times a year for $199 / $229 / $249 and would recommend it as an upgrade over this, unless you need the wireless capability.
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MyNeighborElHoardo
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I bought this when it was $200 recently (waiting on response to my price adjustment since it was like 25 days ago) after having no sub for the four or five years I've had "real" speakers. I did a 3.0 setup because I've never been a fan of the room rattling bass, especially because I'm often gaming or watching something late and have a small space. With my RP series speakers and the sub (set to about 25%) I'm happy so far with what it's adding to my setup and making me understand the value of a sub. Definitely agree though that if you wanted to crank it up that you're better off getting a higher end sub. If I was trying to get that theater style bass it does became less clean at higher gains.
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Agent123
Jun 18, 2022
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Got this as an additional sub for my Klipsch Cinema 600 soundbar system. Big upgrade for under $200. However, it only turns on properly if I leave the sub to always on. This is probably due to the signal from the soundbar being too weak.
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dep411
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I remember last time this came up someone said it sounds like wet farts. Lol
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naughtyca
Jun 19, 2022
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I added this to my home cinema 700 and it sounded good for what it is, people who said they need more expensive klipsch should start using real subwoofer if you will be spending more than this, no reason to buy multiple of these, its very good budget sub but if you really need a good sub then spend more money and go for hsu or monolith, i do have a diy gsg 18in mini marty in my movie room but this is sufficient as 2nd sub for a klipsch home cinema soundbar
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aparoche
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Would this subwoofer work well with Vanatoo Transparent Zero speakers? Would the wireless transmitter work?

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