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14" Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1400SW Subwoofer

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Adorama has 14" Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1400SW Subwoofer on sale for $699. Shipping is free.

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Key Features:
  • Hyper-Efficient Balanced Performance
  • Spun Copper Front-Firing Cerametallic Woofers
  • High Efficiency Class D Amplifier
  • Front-Firing Slot Port With Exclusive Internal Flare Technology
  • Flexible Controls
  • 1/2-Watt Standby Mode
  • Double Thick Grille For Additional Excursion
  • Rounded Corners Provide A More Modern Aesthetic
  • Speaker Type: Compact Subwoofer, Home Theater Subwoofer
  • Power Type: Passive Subwoofer

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $200 less (22% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $899 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • Klipsch 5 Year Limited Warranty
  • Additional Notes:

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Update: This very popular deal is available again.

Adorama has 14" Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1400SW Subwoofer on sale for $699. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Key Features:
  • Hyper-Efficient Balanced Performance
  • Spun Copper Front-Firing Cerametallic Woofers
  • High Efficiency Class D Amplifier
  • Front-Firing Slot Port With Exclusive Internal Flare Technology
  • Flexible Controls
  • 1/2-Watt Standby Mode
  • Double Thick Grille For Additional Excursion
  • Rounded Corners Provide A More Modern Aesthetic
  • Speaker Type: Compact Subwoofer, Home Theater Subwoofer
  • Power Type: Passive Subwoofer

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $200 less (22% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $899 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • Klipsch 5 Year Limited Warranty
  • Additional Notes:

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Nov 23, 2023 12:15 AM
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_Durandal_Nov 23, 2023 12:15 AM
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Quote from supermanrob :
Thats conundrum, what the capabilities are and what you actually get are usually not the same.
Not to mention how it will actually sound to you.

This will definitely dig lower but as you pointed out it has a huge footprint.
Proper placement plays an important role, a big footprint often interferes with that.

You can get away with one sub if you implement it correctly.
People always talk about peaks and valleys, as long as they aren't in your seating position(s) why worry where they are in the rest of the room.

BTW a 2nd sub improperly placed can actually make those peaks and valley worse.

If you are unhappy with your current subs I would get one of these and see how it works out.
If it can't cover all your seat positions, you can always get another later.
Keep in mind the huge footprint and placement.
Thank you. I just started thinking the low end threshold of my current subs are only 32Hz and 150W RMS - so given my room size in cubic feet equates to 2600 sq ft, the recommendation was dual subs 12" or greater and 1000 RMS - I'm currently at 300 RMS. In your opinion would it be better to get one 14" now and as you said, see how it sounds for a second one later, or wait for a deal on two 12" RP-1200SW models (which is what I'm leaning to due to weight and size)?

I would like to upgrade and seeing the RP-1200SW for $649 makes me lean towards the bigger model for only $50 more. Opinions welcome since we're transitioning into the RP series vs my starter set Wink.
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Nov 23, 2023 12:29 AM
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Nov 23, 2023 12:29 AM
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Quote from mkdenar :
My box was pretty busted but the unit itself looked fine. Too awkward to handle alone so I asked for help and the gf dropped it…

But the thing is huge, probably should have stuck with 12" 😅
I received mine yesterday and the boxes were still on decent condition. I rolled one of the boxes upstairs without issue and unboxed it. Condition was fine. Hoping the second one is in good condition as well.

Btw, this sub isn't much bigger than my Monolith m12 v2.
Nov 23, 2023 12:34 AM
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rushhoundNov 23, 2023 12:34 AM
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Quote from mkdenar :
My box was pretty busted but the unit itself looked fine. Too awkward to handle alone so I asked for help and the gf dropped it…

But the thing is huge, probably should have stuck with 12" 😅
I was going to order this till I looked at the size and weight. It's like 93lbs or so.

I knew the odds were high that either FedEx or UPS was going to bust this thing up.

Will hold out for a deal on the 12".
Nov 23, 2023 1:13 AM
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kkSliderNov 23, 2023 1:13 AM
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I'm avoiding Adorama after they canceled an order of mine because they didn't want to honor the price. If anybody finds this price elsewhere reputable, please lmk
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Nov 23, 2023 1:42 AM
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Nov 23, 2023 1:42 AM
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Quote from kkSlider :
I'm avoiding Adorama after they canceled an order of mine because they didn't want to honor the price. If anybody finds this price elsewhere reputable, please lmk
What did they cancel?
Nov 23, 2023 1:48 AM
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SDbucked167Nov 23, 2023 1:48 AM
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Quote from rushhound :
I was going to order this till I looked at the size and weight. It's like 93lbs or so.

I knew the odds were high that either FedEx or UPS was going to bust this thing up.

Will hold out for a deal on the 12".
I think as long as you don't have my UPS guy, who's trying to relive the opening scene of Ace Ventura, you'll probably be ok. It was well packed, but packing can only do so much!

I'm more worried about Adorama's response so far, personally.
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Nov 23, 2023 1:58 AM
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supermanrobNov 23, 2023 1:58 AM
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Quote from _Durandal_ :
Thank you. I just started thinking the low end threshold of my current subs are only 32KHz and 150W RMS - so given my room size in cubic feet equates to 2600 sq ft, the recommendation was dual subs 12" or greater and 1000 RMS - I'm currently at 300 RMS. In your opinion would it be better to get one 14" now and as you said, see how it sounds for a second one later, or wait for a deal on two 12" RP-1200SW models (which is what I'm leaning to due to weight and size)?

I would like to upgrade and seeing the RP-1200SW for $649 makes me lean towards the bigger model for only $50 more. Opinions welcome since we're transitioning into the RP series vs my starter set Wink.
Well if it's only a $50 difference and you could get dual 1200sw now.
Why not bite the bullet and just get two of the bigger ones for an extra $100?
You kill two birds with one stone.
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Nov 23, 2023 3:26 AM
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_Durandal_Nov 23, 2023 3:26 AM
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Quote from supermanrob :
Well if it's only a $50 difference and you could get dual 1200sw now.
Why not bite the bullet and just get two of the bigger ones for an extra $100?
You kill two birds with one stone.
That's what I'm thinking - right now, assuming the 1200sw doesn't go on sale it's a no brainer to buy the 1400sw. BUT if the 1200's go on sale for somewhere in the 450- 500 range I can save some money and still hit the sub 20Hz frequency without taking up so much darn space lol. That's what I'm trying to figure out - wait it out for 1200's or go big and figure out space later.
Nov 23, 2023 6:58 AM
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mkdenarNov 23, 2023 6:58 AM
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Do the klipsch wireless subwoofer kits ever go on sale? Can't seem to find any Slickdeals posts
Nov 23, 2023 7:19 AM
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kkSliderNov 23, 2023 7:19 AM
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Quote from leecm :
What did they cancel?
2022 Focal Utopias, they had them at a crazy good discount for a day, like 50% off
Nov 23, 2023 1:48 PM
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RobertM8Nov 23, 2023 1:48 PM
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Quote from leecm :
It's actually not that bad for a 14". Compared to the Monolith M12 v2, the Klipsch is less than an inch deeper, and inch shorter, and 30lb lighter. The width is the main thing that stands out about the Klipsch's footprint. It is 3+ inches wider than the M12.
Lighter is not a good thing when it comes to subwoofers and enclosures. Unless you're concerned about saving weight in a vehicle. That's why I was running a neodymium subwoofer and light birch plywood for that system. If this is 30lbs less Klipsch skimped on something, probably bracing which isn't good. I'm not saying one performs better than the other but I'm guessing this could have been a much better subwoofer which would have raised the price too so it's a catch-22.
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Nov 23, 2023 2:00 PM
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supermanrobNov 23, 2023 2:00 PM
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Quote from RobertM8 :
Lighter is not a good thing when it comes to subwoofers and enclosures. Unless you're concerned about saving weight in a vehicle. That's why I was running a neodymium subwoofer and light birch plywood for that system. If this is 30lbs less Klipsch skimped on something, probably bracing which isn't good. I'm not saying one performs better than the other but I'm guessing this could have been a much better subwoofer which would have raised the price too so it's a catch-22.
Well actual you are determining what sounds better based on weight which TBH isn't very accurate way either.
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RobertM8Nov 23, 2023 2:11 PM
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Quote from supermanrob :
Well actual you are determining what sounds better based on weight which TBH isn't very accurate way either.
Wrong, try reading it again and use better reading comprehension. An enclosure with poor bracing will perform worse than an enclosure with better bracing. Unless of course there's no internal resonance. Which is impossible since it's a subwoofer(speaker). Also, I never mentioned SOUND period. But SPL and SQ are very different.
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Quote from RobertM8 :
Wrong, try reading it again and use better reading comprehension. An enclosure with poor bracing will perform worse than an enclosure with better bracing. Unless of course there's no internal resonance. Which is impossible since it's a subwoofer(speaker). Also, I never mentioned SOUND period. But SPL and SQ are very different.
You're attributing the weight difference to factors such as bracing which is less likely to contribute to the weight disparity compared to something like the density of the fiberboard being used in the box. The Monolith is known to use HDF, which is extremely heavy. The SVS PB2000 Pro and Klipsch use MDF, which is why they are significantly lighter. HDF does also provide slightly better performance in theory, but it's not a difference that can't be overcome in other ways. The weight savings is a great feature, IMO.
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Nov 23, 2023 2:49 PM
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supermanrobNov 23, 2023 2:49 PM
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Quote from RobertM8 :
Wrong, try reading it again and use better reading comprehension. An enclosure with poor bracing will perform worse than an enclosure with better bracing. Unless of course there's no internal resonance. Which is impossible since it's a subwoofer(speaker). Also, I never mentioned SOUND period. But SPL and SQ are very different.
I did but by all means what was the "performs better" you are talking about if not "SOUND", maybe I missed it?

"Lighter is not a good thing when it comes to subwoofers and enclosures. Unless you're concerned about saving weight in a vehicle. That's why I was running a neodymium subwoofer and light birch plywood for that system. If this is 30lbs less Klipsch skimped on something, probably bracing which isn't good. I'm not saying one performs better than the other but I'm guessing this could have been a much better subwoofer which would have raised the price too so it's a catch-22."
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