expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Jan 20, 2023
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expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Jan 20, 2023
Jan 20, 2023 9:11 PM
Klipsch R-100SW 10" 300W Subwoofer
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How does the 100SW compare in that regard? I want to replace an old onkyo 290watt 10" sub for my 2nd sub, but not sure if this is a meaningful upgrade or if I will face the same challenges.
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How does the 100SW compare in that regard? I want to replace an old onkyo 290watt 10" sub for my 2nd sub, but not sure if this is a meaningful upgrade or if I will face the same challenges.
I'm all DIY for quality subs, but I certainly can't build a quality sub with plate amp for under $300-500 dollars. Hell, I can barely get a 300W plate amp for the cost of this completed unit. There's plenty of stuff from SVS/HSU that are good quality subs. Dayton and Monoprice have some good stuff as well.
If you are truly on a budget, I'd look at the Dayton premade 12" subs. I use Dayton drivers in most of my DIY builds, and they are great for the money. The lower end Klipsch stuff does not sound good to me.
Also, I know people like 2 subs but I'd start with 1 higher quality subwoofer (Monolith, Dayton Reference or Ultimax, SVS, REL etc) and add a 2nd later if absolutely necessary. I got this sub/PR combo when it was 599 to replace 2 Klipsch subs, it's astonishing how much better (clearer, deeper, louder, not boomy) this thing is than the 2x Klipsch. ( https://www.parts-express.com/Pow...quantity=
I'm all DIY for quality subs, but I certainly can't build a quality sub with plate amp for under $300-500 dollars. Hell, I can barely get a 300W plate amp for the cost of this completed unit. There's plenty of stuff from SVS/HSU that are good quality subs. Dayton and Monoprice have some good stuff as well.
If you are truly on a budget, I'd look at the Dayton premade 12" subs. I use Dayton drivers in most of my DIY builds, and they are great for the money. The lower end Klipsch stuff does not sound good to me.
Also, I know people like 2 subs but I'd start with 1 higher quality subwoofer (Monolith, Dayton Reference or Ultimax, SVS, REL etc) and add a 2nd later if absolutely necessary. I got this sub/PR combo when it was 599 to replace 2 Klipsch subs, it's astonishing how much better (clearer, deeper, louder, not boomy) this thing is than the 2x Klipsch. ( https://www.parts-express.com/Pow...quantity=
Might want to keep an alert for a deal like this considering your price range. Either way, good luck and hopefully you find something you are happy with.
I don't have a personal problem with Klipsh, they are going the same way most of the audio/speaker world has gone; building low quality speakers and slapping their name on it to sell them. Polk does the exact same thing.
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I don't have a personal problem with Klipsh, they are going the same way most of the audio/speaker world has gone; building low quality speakers and slapping their name on it to sell them. Polk does the exact same thing.
https://slickdeals.net/f/16257049-svs-sound-outlet-speaker-subwoofer-sale-sb-1000-black-ash-400-more-free-s-h?src=SiteSearc
It looks very respectable, though I have not heard it. 19HZ F3 is incredible on a sub/box that size, which tells me they have correctly setup the DSP.
- 500W RMS (1100 peak) is very good for the price
- 51lbs is decent. Sub driver is probably 20ish lbs, so the cabinet is sturdy substantial (it should be).
- 19hz F3 is punching above it's price class
- veneering looks pretty good
- 5 year warranty is nice. Covers you if the plate amp dies a few years in
I would take 1 of those over 2x Klipsch any day. If you have nulls in your room, work with placement.
That's a great deal, it's hard to recommend any DIY solution that would compete with that, at that price. It used to be DIY could save you a few bucks, but supply chain and inflation have really made it tough. Best I could do that would be comprable (High quality 12 inch driver, box, 500W DSP Plate amp) would be about 600 bucks without finishing. Even then, getting that DIY setup to a 19hz F3 might be challenging even with DSP.
It looks very respectable, though I have not heard it. 19HZ F3 is incredible on a sub/box that size, which tells me they have correctly setup the DSP.
- 500W RMS (1100 peak) is very good for the price
- 51lbs is decent. Sub driver is probably 20ish lbs, so the cabinet is sturdy substantial (it should be).
- 19hz F3 is punching above it's price class
- veneering looks pretty good
- 5 year warranty is nice. Covers you if the plate amp dies a few years in
I would take 1 of those over 2x Klipsch any day. If you have nulls in your room, work with placement.
That's a great deal, it's hard to recommend any DIY solution that would compete with that, at that price. It used to be DIY could save you a few bucks, but supply chain and inflation have really made it tough. Best I could do that would be comprable (High quality 12 inch driver, box, 500W DSP Plate amp) would be about 600 bucks without finishing. Even then, getting that DIY setup to a 19hz F3 might be challenging even with DSP.
How does SVS compare to the monolith? I assume they are similar in quality? DIY is not in the cards for me, I already have like 50 open house projects.
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