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expirediconian | Staff posted Dec 7, 2025 1:57 AM

14" Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1400SW 500W RMS / 1000W Peak Subwoofer

$699

$1,550

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Adorama has 14" Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1400SW 500W RMS / 1000W Peak Subwoofer (1070649) on sale for $1,549.99 - $850.99 with coupon code DHCE2578 at checkout = $699. Shipping is free.

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  • High-performance 14" subwoofer with 1000W power for immersive low-frequency experience
  • Spun copper front-firing Cerametallic woofers for minimal distortion and higher output
  • High-efficiency Class D amplifier with analog preamp design for true-to-source reproduction
  • Front-firing slot port with exclusive internal flare technology for clean, undistorted bass
  • Compatible with Klipsch WA-2 Wireless Subwoofer Kit for high-resolution wireless connectivity
  • Ultra-durable ebony finish with detailed design for a premium look and feel

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This popular front-page deal is still available.

Adorama has 14" Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1400SW 500W RMS / 1000W Peak Subwoofer (1070649) on sale for $1,549.99 - $850.99 with coupon code DHCE2578 at checkout = $699. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Code is applied under Do you have a gift card or promo code? during checkout.
Details:
  • High-performance 14" subwoofer with 1000W power for immersive low-frequency experience
  • Spun copper front-firing Cerametallic woofers for minimal distortion and higher output
  • High-efficiency Class D amplifier with analog preamp design for true-to-source reproduction
  • Front-firing slot port with exclusive internal flare technology for clean, undistorted bass
  • Compatible with Klipsch WA-2 Wireless Subwoofer Kit for high-resolution wireless connectivity
  • Ultra-durable ebony finish with detailed design for a premium look and feel

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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff

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Dec 9, 2025 3:59 AM
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Dragg270Dec 9, 2025 3:59 AM
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Quote from shinseiRomeo :
Here's a wonder…. I ordered a set of the RP8000, two pair of RP600m, and the RP504c. Then added a single RP1600sw from the deals last week, though I truly wanted two 12s. Yet with the pricing of the 16 inch I bought one of those instead. It truly is too big though… why not?At this point I don't have my order from adorama yet. UPS has delayed it almost a week. Am I better off with 2x RP1400s at this deal price or 1x of the RP1600?
(2) 14's for this price
Dec 9, 2025 5:05 AM
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shinseiRomeoDec 9, 2025 5:05 AM
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Quote from Dragg270 :
(2) 14's for this price
Yeah I'm still back and forth on this one.

I paid $1000 to the RP1000 and plan to have that behind the couch. The other alternatives are 2x RP1400, one in the front near the right speaker and the other behind the couch, or two RP1400 both in the front by the left / right speakers.

Then I keep thinking it's $400 more! Than what I already paid and the possible hassle of returning the RP1600.
Dec 9, 2025 5:10 AM
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IronCurtainsDec 9, 2025 5:10 AM
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Quote from shinseiRomeo :
Yeah I'm still back and forth on this one.

I paid $1000 to the RP1000 and plan to have that behind the couch. The other alternatives are 2x RP1400, one in the front near the right speaker and the other behind the couch, or two RP1400 both in the front by the left / right speakers.

Then I keep thinking it's $400 more! Than what I already paid and the possible hassle of returning the RP1600.
It looks like the deal is dead, so maybe that will make your decision easier.
Insanely unlucky timing on my part. I had the sub in my damn cart with the coupon applied, and then it went away. Crazy.
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Dec 9, 2025 5:36 AM
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Zorba1446
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Dec 9, 2025 5:36 AM
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Quote from turbodog :
I'm sorry you don't understand more than the absolute basics of audio.
Lol. I'm sorry you got suckered into grossly overpaying for a mediocre, over hyped product.

Don't feel too bad, everyone gets fleeced once in a while. 😉
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Dec 9, 2025 5:45 AM
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Dec 9, 2025 5:45 AM
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Quote from supermanrob :
Well he does have a point.
Having very capable speakers that can handle lower frequency bass is actually good/preferred.

The integration of the higher bass frequencies happens constantly, whereas low frequency is sporadic & often very short in duration.

That's why higher end RCs(ie Dirac,Trinnov,Room Perfect) ideally ask for reference speakers in all positions.

If you chose to believe in the pitch to let your sub(s) handle all the bass frequencies, is your choice.
The crossover is a slope not a brick wall so NO sub handles ALL the bass.

Bottom line is that you have to pay an arm and a leg for TRULY "full range" speakers which usually require another arm and leg for adequate amplification to actually pull it off, and even then it would barely sound much better than a well chosen pair of speakers crossed over to a decent sub powered by an entry level AVR that costs a fraction as much.

The ONLY time that even makes sense is if you did a ton of critical music listening...for mostly HT use it is comically inane.

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Dec 9, 2025 5:57 AM
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Quote from EagerKite8431 :
When you set speakers to large you get access to the full frequency range of the speaker. When you set the speakers to small the AVR/processor begins to cut them off at whatever frequency the crossover is set to in the AVR/processor, and you are basically assuming that is the correct crossover point for not only those speakers but also the subwoofer. It might be or it might not be but there is zero way to tell that by just setting a number in the AVR/processor and setting the speakers to small. And that goes for any subwoofer on the planet, not just Rels. If you don't like Rel products more power to you but your comment makes no sense.
REL is the only sub maker I know of (correct me if there are others I don't know of) which specifically tells people to run speakers full range with them for the sake of "better integration." I know someone who stupidly did that and ended up blowing their not-cheap towers (Polk Lsi-M) as a result during high volume listening. (And before you ask, yes he was using an Anthem receiver not something entry-level.)

As I have already said in my previous post, no XO is a brick wall, only a slope. And there is no such thing as a "correct" XO point (as long as you don't choose one too low for the speaker's bass limits causing damage to it next time there's some huge explosion or rumble during some dumb action flick), you pick whatever sounds best to YOUR ears with whatever source you're using at any given moment. Yes, it's SUBJECTIVE, just like most things in life.

It's not necessary to turn this silly hobby into some OCD-nerd wang-measuring contest. 🙄
Last edited by Zorbat1446 December 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM.
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Quote from supermanrob :
Speak of Kool-Aid.
Thee biggest confirmation bias there is are measurements!
If they had much relevance on how something would sound/perform, no one would come in here and ask for a comparison or audition anything!
There you've just provided the best example of "confirmation bias" on this whole thread.

People who come onto this site to ask for buying advice don't even know what measurements are.

People who are measurement Kool Aid drinkers don't ask strangers for such advice, they either choose based on their own canned certitude about what they THINK measurements "prove" about some speakers they're interested in, or they go to that measurement-cultist echo chamber website, Audio Science Review forum, and ask their fellow cultists.

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Quote from uwotm8 :
I bought this one. I have until end of January to return the SVS so I guess I will try both and see. I think I was leaning towards the PB-3000 anyways which I believe is the ported version of the SB-3000.. and I want this sub for movies so maybe the Klipsch is a better fit.
If your main usage is HT not music, and ESPECIALLY if you have a big open plan space, the ported sub would be the much safer choice---the PB3000 I'd take over the SB3000 in a heartbeat, but if $1500 is your sub budget I'd sooner go with a Hsu TN-1 or a PSA EV1513M or PSA EV18Neo.

SVS does have "free" return shipping which is built into their pricing, so their $1500 sub is roughly equivalent to a $1000-1200 sub from Hsu or PSA.
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fireballsDec 9, 2025 7:01 AM
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How well packed are there? Do they come damaged a lot because big and heavy packages are sometimes abuse in transit?
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Deal is dead tried to purchase says "Sorry, your order does not qualify for this promotion"
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jakebeezDec 9, 2025 9:05 AM
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Daaamn missed it doesn't work its dead
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ViperGuyDec 9, 2025 12:28 PM
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In 4 one.
Dec 9, 2025 1:04 PM
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TenderGiraffe529Dec 9, 2025 1:04 PM
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Got one, I like my bass. Hope this knocks my socks off.
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Quote from Zorbat1446 :
The crossover is a slope not a brick wall so NO sub handles ALL the bass.Bottom line is that you have to pay an arm and a leg for TRULY "full range" speakers which usually require another arm and leg for adequate amplification to actually pull it off, and even then it would barely sound much better than a well chosen pair of speakers crossed over to a decent sub powered by an entry level AVR that costs a fraction as much. The ONLY time that even makes sense is if you did a ton of critical music listening...for mostly HT use it is comically inane.
Correct, it is not a brick wall but you just reinforced my point.

Seems you TRULY understand the benefits of full range/reference speakers, that doesn't change for music or HT!

I would argue all this subwoofer and crossovers are way more important with HT.
I know with my well chosen reference speakers I don't need/use a sub.

As I mentioned if you want to buy the pitch you only need well chosen speakers in only certain positions(ie LCR)in HT use & just let your sub do the heavy lifting, that is you prerogative.

BTW what REL recommends is not a brick wall either, it's irrelevant to performance.
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fourml8rDec 9, 2025 3:33 PM
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Quote from fireballs :
How well packed are there? Do they come damaged a lot because big and heavy packages are sometimes abuse in transit?
if you read through the various Klipsch / Adorama threads you will see that damage is unfortunately too common with heavy items such as subs. It can be a pain to work with the vendor for a claim or replacement. A lot depends on how they are shipped and what company ships it. Ideally you want something heavy shipped via freight and strapped to a pallet.

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