| Product Description: | Discover the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1600SW 16" 1600W High Excursion Subwoofer, a powerful and high-quality audio device that delivers an unparalleled low-frequency experience. This stylish and reliable subwoofer, encased in durable ebony vinyl, is a testament to Klipsch's reputation for producing top-tier audio equipment.
Experience the groundbreaking acoustic technology that makes this subwoofer one of the best in Klipsch's illustrious line. The Reference Premiere subwoofers are designed to strike the perfect balance between amplifier power, driver capability, and cabinet volume, ensuring maximum output, intricate detail, and extended frequency range.
The redesigned Cerametallic woofers are a marvel of engineering, offering superior power and efficiency that outshines the competition. The high-efficiency Class D amplifier, complete with an analog preamp design, maintains the original signal path for a cleaner, true-to-source reproduction, while the Class D output stage guarantees maximum output, detail, and low-frequency power.
The Reference Premiere subwoofer features a front-firing driver, allowing for flexible placement without compromising on sound quality. The proprietary internal geometry, coupled with a new Aerofoil front slot port, minimizes turbulence for crisp, tight bass.
The subwoofer comes with easy-to-use controls, including a low-pass crossover and variable phase, enabling you to tune your subwoofer to your Klipsch speakers for the ideal level of bass. Exceptional efficiency on and off reduces your energy costs, while the ability to use both RCA and wireless inputs simultaneously offers the flexibility to use a single subwoofer with multiple systems.
The Klipsch WA-2 Wireless Subwoofer Kit (sold separately) offers high-resolution wireless connectivity for easy placement anywhere in your room. Connect up to four WA-2 wireless kits to your Klipsch Reference Premiere subwoofers in a single room for a completely wireless connection and the ultimate bass experience.
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Overall, the 14" already has very good power, great extension, and is the best value as it's currently competing with other $1,000-$1,500 subs on the market. It's also about the biggest subwoofer I can pick up and carry myself, I probably wouldn't be able to get my arms under/around the 16" to pick it up off the ground and move it across the house if needed as it's quite a bit bigger (120L vs. 168L) and you can't slide these subs on their rubber feet.
Here is the frequency response comparison between the RP-1400 and RP-1600 (check the 4th image at the top): https://www.reddit.com/r/homethea...subs
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So everyone's ymmv with stereo equipment in different rooms with different content
Overall, the 14" already has very good power, great extension, and is the best value as it's currently competing with other $1,000-$1,500 subs on the market. It's also about the biggest subwoofer I can pick up and carry myself, I probably wouldn't be able to get my arms under/around the 16" to pick it up off the ground and move it across the house if needed as it's quite a bit bigger (120L vs. 168L) and you can't slide these subs on their rubber feet.
Here is the frequency response comparison between the RP-1400 and RP-1600 (check the 4th image at the top): https://www.reddit.com/r/homethea...subs
A minor problem that I noted was that somewhat loud drive levels under 20Hz could push the RP-1600SW into port turbulence. It needed to be pushed to make that happen, but it didn't need to be pushed really hard.
"It didn't need to be pushed really hard" ...For movies, this is an issue where you can have bass heavy scenes with no other audio... for music, the port chuffing can be masked by other frequencies playing at the same time.
Just jump to the conclusions if you don't want to read the whole article. Other reviews state the same. I have the 10" version I bought open box that I haven't experienced port chuffing, but that's because I use it in my racing simulator.
Audioholics is one of the most trusted sources when it comes to Home theater reviews, no BS at all. Although at this price of $999 for a sub of this capability, it's a bargain, just know its limitations and why these are being sold at this price. These are designed to go against what SVS has, but they're having to slash the prices for a reason. Just trying to inform SD'ers to know what they're getting, a great sub at an incredible price, but with one major issue.
So everyone's ymmv with stereo equipment in different rooms with different content
At $999 each, you can get two of these for less than one PB-16 Ultra and neither of them will have to work as hard, so less chance of port chuffing.
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VTF-3 MK5 HP at 999 has strong performance down to 18 Hz.
ULS-15 MK2 at 989 is a sealed design and a audioholics 2023 Xmas Christmas choice.
They were released with a lot of fanfare to tackle other brands like SVS, but sadly the port chuffing is significant. I expect these to be redesigned in the not so distant future.
These subs are being sold at extremely high discounts because inflated MSRP + massive discount is Klipsch's standard M.O.
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So everyone's ymmv with stereo equipment in different rooms with different content
Overall, the 14" already has very good power, great extension, and is the best value as it's currently competing with other $1,000-$1,500 subs on the market. It's also about the biggest subwoofer I can pick up and carry myself, I probably wouldn't be able to get my arms under/around the 16" to pick it up off the ground and move it across the house if needed as it's quite a bit bigger (120L vs. 168L) and you can't slide these subs on their rubber feet.
Here is the frequency response comparison between the RP-1400 and RP-1600 (check the 4th image at the top): https://www.reddit.com/r/homethea...subs_from/ [reddit.com]
What disappoints me the most is pricing. For a new model the discount level of almost 50% does indicate the real price point / value of this sub. Good overall performance but does lack the level of adjustment that other subs offer. digging deeper inside you will find that the construction items like bracing are not up to other more expensive subs, so definitely built to a price point.
That all said, I'd get two 1400s over one 1600, and I'd get three 1400s over two 1600s, but I except that one 1400 is more than enough for 99.99% of us. I have a 1400 and I have an SVS PB16 in separate rooms, and I have to turn both of them way the hell down despite having pretty strong speakers with both.
Glad you're liking the 10e - considering replacing one of my larger svs with that to try and run as a near field sub.
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This Klipsch is probably a good performer, if its amp holds up for 20 years.
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