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16" Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1600SW 1600W High Excursion Subwoofer Expired
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Adorama has 16" Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1600SW 1600W High Excursion Subwoofer (1070652, Ebony Vinyl) on sale for $999. Shipping is free.
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Product Details:
- 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
- Inputs: Dual RCA/LFE Line In, WA-2 Wireless Port
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 23.39 x 23.50 x 27.35" (59.4 x 59.7 x 69.5cm)
- Weight: 110.9 lbs (50.3kg)
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| Product Name: | Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1600SW 16" 1600W High Excursion Subwoofer, Ebony Vinyl |
| 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. The subwoofer's design upgrad |
| Product SKU: | kp1070652 |
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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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Glad you're liking the 10e - considering replacing one of my larger svs with that to try and run as a near field sub.
This Klipsch is probably a good performer, if its amp holds up for 20 years.
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.
I own 2 of the RP-1400SW and it is fantastic, no port chuffing. Very responsive for the amount of SPL.
I also own a SVS PB-2000 which got transferred from theater to bedroom duty, and the dual RP-1400s blow it away. Prior to getting the two 1400s for $1400 on the prior deal here, I had considered getting a PB-2000 Pro, but just one of them was $1000+. For the price, nothing else in the industry can touch these subs.
I also own a SVS PB-2000 which got transferred from theater to bedroom duty, and the dual RP-1400s blow it away. Prior to getting the two 1400s for $1400 on the prior deal here, I had considered getting a PB-2000 Pro, but just one of them was $1000+. For the price, nothing else in the industry can touch these subs.
Truth be told, you'll just have to turn it down. It'll still work great.
the audioholics review gave far more weight to things that really matter, like the insanely flat frequency response of this sub:
"The above graph shows the measured frequency response for the RP-1600SW subwoofer. What we have here is a beautifully flat curve from 16Hz to almost 160Hz, and it's a shame that typical room acoustics are going to badly mangle this pristine response. At least we know that the sub itself is almost completely neutral out of the box. Any tonal abnormalities that end users will hear will be a result of the room, not the sub itself. Many subs can achieve very flat anechoic responses through DSP magic, but this one is particularly flat. I like Klipsch's target response of a 16Hz extension before any drop-off. 16Hz is the lower limit of almost any acoustic instrument."
doing that with a ported sub is a feat of magic, they must have had to make compromises in the port design to achieve it... i would have liked to have seen testing with the port plugged.
if you are spending $1k on a sub you should be using REW for proper sub placement, which can easily allow for sufficient volume with a flat response, where chuffing isn't an issue.
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Haha. Troll.
the audioholics review gave far more weight to things that really matter, like the insanely flat frequency response of this sub:
"The above graph shows the measured frequency response for the RP-1600SW subwoofer. What we have here is a beautifully flat curve from 16Hz to almost 160Hz, and it's a shame that typical room acoustics are going to badly mangle this pristine response. At least we know that the sub itself is almost completely neutral out of the box. Any tonal abnormalities that end users will hear will be a result of the room, not the sub itself. Many subs can achieve very flat anechoic responses through DSP magic, but this one is particularly flat. I like Klipsch's target response of a 16Hz extension before any drop-off. 16Hz is the lower limit of almost any acoustic instrument."
doing that with a ported sub is a feat of magic, they must have had to make compromises in the port design to achieve it... i would have liked to have seen testing with the port plugged.
chuffing is the result of design choices, it's not about "more air".
if you are spending $1k on a sub you should be using REW for proper sub placement, which can easily allow for sufficient volume with a flat response, where chuffing isn't an issue.
It's a massive 16" sub, likely to be driven hard, as it should, yes it has a relatively flat FR to 16 Hz, but push it at relative (no need to drive it hard) volume and you get port chuffing, says it right there in the article. That is a killer for me and needed to be pointed out, it's not easy trying to return a sub of this weight if it's not something you're aware of beforehand. I seriously considered this sub when it was first released and prior to these discounts, but waited for a proper review and the port noise at moderate volumes is a no go for me.
This 16" sub has the same port design as the smaller subs in its product line, that's why it's evident in port chuffing since it's being pushed beyond its limits of the design, it isn't capable of moving the amount of air required without turbulence since it's exceeding the port tuning of the sub. Entirely up to the purchaser what they want to go for. I'm sure the smaller versions are fine, but that's not what OP posted.
then quoted text that failed to back up your claim: "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."
once again: you got downvoted because you posted FUD about a sub that you don't even own.
then quoted text that failed to back up your claim: "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."
once again: you got downvoted because you posted FUD about a sub that you don't even own.
your reddit link indicates that this 16" sub has a flatter curve than the 14" sub, it's not the same thing, your own link proves that you are wrong.
You again glance over the "it didn't need to be pushed really hard".
Have a nice day.
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