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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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Sort: Lowest to Highest | Last Updated 5/28/2024, 02:01 PM| Sold By | Sale Price |
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 Abt Electronics | $1499 |
 Best Buy | $1799 |
 Adorama | $1799 |
| 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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You made it seem like listening at moderate levels the port chuffing was severe. That is simply not the case as the reviewer you quoted stated it required some effort and it was "minor". Significant (your words) is not the same as "minor" (reviewer's words). Same with "moderate levels" (your words) is not the same as "somewhat loud" (reviewer's words). Disclaimer: loudness levels are subjective. One person's moderate could be the same as another person's stupid loud.
It should be noted that most movies (and even less mainstream music) do not contain <20Hz content that would cause this "minor problem" to occur. Most people chasing those frequencies will not be buying this sub so the amount of people affected by this would be very small. They will most likely be looking at 18" (or 24") drivers and multiples of them.
And no, I was not one of the people that downvoted your post. I just think you were overexaggerating the problem and posted a link to a review that did not back up your claim.
If a single 14" is loud enough for you then upgrading to the 16" will be of no benefit. Go with a second 14" for better frequency response if you are willing to put in the time and effort to implement it correctly. I haven't looked at the SPL frequency graphs so I can't really comment on which will get louder and sound better if the two 14" subs were placed near each other vs. a single 16" sub. I can only assume the two 14" subs will be louder than a single 16" . Do you even have the space to put two 14" subs next to each other?
I'm sure there's a possibility of chuffing. Audioholics doesn't play. I'm surprised they didn't measure the sound, though. I'd be shocked if it's audible more than .01% of the time. How often are you blasting the sub but nothing else? Perhaps in a few annoying movies.
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.
If a single 14" is loud enough for you then upgrading to the 16" will be of no benefit. Go with a second 14" for better frequency response if you are willing to put in the time and effort to implement it correctly. I haven't looked at the SPL frequency graphs so I can't really comment on which will get louder and sound better if the two 14" subs were placed near each other vs. a single 16" sub. I can only assume the two 14" subs will be louder than a single 16" . Do you even have the space to put two 14" subs next to each other?
I still want to stack an RP-1400 on top of an RP-1600 thoe ( •̀ᴗ•́ )
I have buyers remorse too with a similar situation and alas the 1400 is too expensive to return. The most impressive thing about the 1600 is how flat it is till 100hz. Meaning setting speakers crossovers will be a smooth transition. The 1400 in fact does a weird thing at 10hz but there is likely very little actual material at that range.
I have the 115sw which is basically the spl150 and If you look at the Reddit graph I personally don't hear much of a difference of the 1400 over the 115sw despite the frequency graph. The frequency changes from 1400 to 1600 are much more minor and likely imperceptible. I can't remember what I paid for the 115sw but it was a fry's deal and likely half of the 1400 vs the 1600 which is 2.5 times the price. It's the law of diminishing returns in audio and can easily spend a lot more money without much actual audible improvement.
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FRONT-FIRING SLOT PORT WITH EXCLUSIVE INTERNAL FLARE TECHNOLOGY
Proprietary internal geometry with a new Aerofoil slot port design minimizes port noise for clean undistorted low frequencies. The front-firing design allows for placement flexibility.
That's a burnt voice coil filling the cabinet with smoke. You've welded the copper coils together. If it's under warranty, mail the driver to Klipsch for a replacement.