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expirediconian | Staff posted Aug 17, 2024 12:33 AM
15" Klipsch SPL-150 800W Subwoofer (Ebony Vinyl)
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STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS TRASHY DESIGN! THESE SUBS WILL FAIL ON YOU! ITS NOT IF BUT WHEN.
I bought a pair of these 2 years ago and they didnt even last a year before failure. They both failed about 2 months apart. I replaced both amps under warranty and one has already blown. The other is making loud crackling sounds and already needs to be replaced. I dont turn them up loud and they live a gentle life. I saw the good price and bought them based on the Klipsch brand name... HUGE MISTAKE!!!!
So read this comment and the dozens of others who got screwed by this crappy design and avoid it at all costs.
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STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS TRASHY DESIGN! THESE SUBS WILL FAIL ON YOU! ITS NOT IF BUT WHEN.
I bought a pair of these 2 years ago and they didnt even last a year before failure. They both failed about 2 months apart. I replaced both amps under warranty and one has already blown. The other is making loud crackling sounds and already needs to be replaced. I dont turn them up loud and they live a gentle life. I saw the good price and bought them based on the Klipsch brand name... HUGE MISTAKE!!!!
So read this comment and the dozens of others who got screwed by this crappy design and avoid it at all costs.
Also, any thoughts on a dual sub setup with two different subs? My AVR has two sub outs and Audyssey for bass management, but I don't think it supports independent settings for each sub.
Theater room is 15' x 12'.
That said these are known to have wonky amplifiers and replacing equipment even under warranty is annoying (out of warranty it's annoying and expensive.) Compared to your 10" (when functioning properly) it won't be quite as musical response wise plus if the respective specs are accurate (comparing between mfgs isn't always apples to apples) your current sub will go lower for movie use but these subs when in the range that they shine will deliver more power so balancing the two subs would be more challenging when using multiple subs to fill in blank spaces in the room. However if you simply want more power you could mate the two subwoofers physically next to each other to create more power where you already like it. But again this sub is... not great quality control, however Klipsch does honor their warranties so if the price and specs sound good to you go for it but again sonically you probably be best off putting them next to each other.
I should note I'm a little insane and am willing to sacrifice some technical precision in the pursuit of more power so my current setup in a ~500sqft room with 7' ceilings is 3 of monoprice's value 15s (3+ yrs old?) in a row under my center channel (polk CSI A6 from the firesale after the model retired), 2 cheap dj 3 way 15s for the L/R, 2 cheap dj 3 way dual 12s for the surround, and 2 former center speakers (a polk cs10 and an infinity Primus pc351) for the rears (plus a 100w shaker attached to my side of the couch.) I also have 51 year old ears 🤣
That said these are known to have wonky amplifiers and replacing equipment even under warranty is annoying (out of warranty it's annoying and expensive.) Compared to your 10" (when functioning properly) it won't be quite as musical response wise plus if the respective specs are accurate (comparing between mfgs isn't always apples to apples) your current sub will go lower for movie use but these subs when in the range that they shine will deliver more power so balancing the two subs would be more challenging when using multiple subs to fill in blank spaces in the room. However if you simply want more power you could mate the two subwoofers physically next to each other to create more power where you already like it. But again this sub is... not great quality control, however Klipsch does honor their warranties so if the price and specs sound good to you go for it but again sonically you probably be best off putting them next to each other.
I should note I'm a little insane and am willing to sacrifice some technical precision in the pursuit of more power so my current setup in a ~500sqft room with 7' ceilings is 3 of monoprice's value 15s (3+ yrs old?) in a row under my center channel (polk CSI A6 from the firesale after the model retired), 2 cheap dj 3 way 15s for the L/R, 2 cheap dj 3 way dual 12s for the surround, and 2 former center speakers (a polk cs10 and an infinity Primus pc351) for the rears (plus a 100w shaker attached to my side of the couch.) I also have 51 year old ears 🤣
Also, any thoughts on a dual sub setup with two different subs? My AVR has two sub outs and Audyssey for bass management, but I don't think it supports independent settings for each sub.
Theater room is 15' x 12'.
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PS: this burns me a bit I didn't wait it out for more $$$ off
Thus far I am happy with mine for the money invested. I also don't run some wave sweeps at +12db bottoming it out either.
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