Klipsch R-12SW 12" 400W Subwoofer

I picked this up via Woot through Amazon at a really nice price. This was the last item I needed in order to fill out my Klipsch home theater. I have this paired with a 5.1 set of bookshelf reference speakers and it was the cherry on top. Initial setup sounded pretty terrible due to the settings I was utilizing for the previous underpowered 8" sub I was using, a Polk Audio. It was gifted to me so...To the point, I had to spend about three hours recalling, looking up manuals and frequency charts going through various settings on the Denon receiver in order to produce the correct sound. The first setup on prior settings was super muddy and overpowering. I took the time to adjust the crossover settings and gain level and was able to get the new sub performing as was expected. It is very powerful and very heavy on presence. It sounds good throughout it's power and volume range and matches well to the reference speakers I already had completed. Highly recommended if you want very punchy, very powerful bass. It sounds really good both with media content as well as various forms of music. I would say the only down side to the speaker is it's tendency to be muddy/strong. The price this was on sale for and it's pairing with the other components on hand is solid. As a side note, and not a reflection on Woot (the seller) but as a note of warning and caution for Amazon specifically in regard to their delivery drivers. I was out of town on the projected delivery date. It was unavoidable due to scheduling and at the price was afraid it would be gone when I got back. I got a notification that it was "delivered and handed directly to a resident". I called my son who was home and asked him about it and he said it was not here. The driver did NOT take a picture of the item like they commonly do. This aspect was quite worrisome considering the cost of the item. Right about the time as I was about to contact Amazon about the issue the item turned up on the middle of my driveway at 8:45 PM. It was only packed in it's retail box, no covering, plainly obvious as to what it was. I am super glad that I live in an area that is both low in crime and a dead end neighborhood. This could EASILY have walked off. It would be worthwhile for Amazon to discuss with their drivers appropriate CYA in regard to items like this. Dropping off some $5 item "wherever" is one this....this, well... In spite of that SNAFU if the speaker is available for that sub dual bill sale price it's more than a steal of a deal. Highly recommended.

Love it, the always on feature was a must for my sound system. My old subwoofer wouldn’t lock on unless the volume was up really high, didn’t have an always on feature. Sound is great, a little boomier than I’m used too but made adjustments on my receiver to accommodate. Surprising how low the gain needs turned up to match my old subwoofer (definitive tech pro 800). Definitely best bang for your buck on a new subwoofer.

This thing is awesome. I made a big mistake when I traded away my old Boston Acoustics XB6 subwoofer a few years ago. I purchased an Onkyo 7.1 speaker set and was using just the sub that came with it... it did okay, but bottomed out very easily. I finally decided it needed to be replaced, so I went with this Klipsch based on reviews I read here. It arrived well within the stated delivery window, and was up and running in less than 5 minutes. Let me tell you, this thing goes loud and deep. It shakes the walls! You know that scene in Game of Thrones where they blow up all of the ships? I thought it was going to wake the neighborhood! There's virtually no break-in period. It sounded great from the first minute. It's aesthetically pleasing, too. The veneer almost looks like black brushed aluminum, and the golden cone is nice to look at. And the cost is less than my old Boston that I had missed so much. Worth the buy! Go for it! Update 9/24/16: Well, after three months of normal use, the driver developed a rattle. It sounded like wires slapping the inside of the box,so I took the driver out, taped down any loose wires I saw, and plugged it back in. Still rattled. It was the driver itself. It still put out plenty of bass, but that rattle was annoying. I contacted the seller, and they basically said, sorry. Can't help. Window is closed. Contact the manufacturer. I asked if they were an authorized Klipsch dealer (because Klipsch's website says they only warranty items bought from authorized dealers) and got no answer. So I contacted Klipsch. They said nope, we won't honor the warranty because Bubba Goo Goods is not an authorized Klipsch dealer, and we can't vouch for them or their equipment. But, they did sell me a replacement woofer for $84. Three business days later, it arrived and I installed it. Rattle is fixed. Just wanted people to be warned. Amazon pricing is great, and we take advantage of the deals, but buyer beware. Amazon can be like the TJ Maxx of the internet. The prices are lower for a reason. Update 5/2/18: The replacement driver I purchased directly from Klipsch is still going strong. I haven't had another issue with the sub or any of its components since the rattle incident. I am still very pleased with this sub.

First i recommend and dont recommend this sub. Ill explain for both advanced users and new. Most average people will hook it up, hear bass and think that's it. Its not! This isnt like your pc speaker set where everything is already mostly configured- you must find the right placement(typically along the wall or in a corner is how you hear the best bass), the the rca cables that come with it do work but are basic I used the blue rigger sub cable, if you use it for music like I do than fine tuning the equalizer on the source device makes a difference as well. I have not used for movies from a tv but i did from my phone and its superb. It took me a couple hours to get it the way I want and to get the best out the sub. This sub is an additional sub to another klipsch sub I have (10 inch downfiring wireless) and believe me I can not only hear but FEEL them pumping in unison. At first i thought the sub was broken but i realized you have to click the auto button on the back up all the way up. I have the gain level all the way up and the crossover set to right about 120hz and the phase set to 180. With a sub on each end i can hear bass from all directions. The sub i already had was good enough but with this it's like a extra punch times 10..i like to think the 10 inch is for bass sound and the 12 is for bass feel. I did notice at first there was a short delay in rollover. I tested this in "i got 5 on it" it seemed that it would reproduce the lower end but once it hit that deep double bass bump in that song it could only get one out because it was too slow. I turned the sub off(this one) and left the 10 inch on to make sure it wasnt that one and no issue, so i knew it was the new one. I should also mention this was prior to me flippin the phase 180 switch on. I left it alone for an hour or so turned everything back on at the same time and it started working fine. Im not sure if e everything had to shake hands( i use bluetooth for music) or if it has a very short break in period. Either way it's very powerful, honestly something of this magnitude usually cost $800 and up so it's a really good deal. I would not recommend if you live in an apartment in fact I highly advise against it, even though it's a front firing sub its really powerful and you can hear it from all angles and im sure the neighbors on top, below and to the side will not appreciate it as much as you. Lastly, it's pretty heavy i believe 30 something pounds and at 12 inches it's pretty good size.

First off I use this sub for Home Theater. I currently have a Bose Acoustimass Series IV system. I've had it for years and thought it sounded great when I first got it and didn't know any better. I noticed some serious holes in the low end, mid range and even high end frequencies. Since I don't have the time or money to replace everything I thought I could add some help to the low end. I have a Denon AVR-X4000 receiver and since it supports a second subwoofer I thought I would start with adding that. I went with the Klipsch because the price was right, the looks are extremely appealing, a 12" woofer is more than enough in my 15LX15WX10H room, and the abundance of positive reviews. Positive reviews everywhere, not just here. My setup was a little tricky but my receiver did most of the work. Audyssey took care of most everything but Bose doesnt play well with anything so that was very much expected. However, once the LFE and frequencies were dialed in on my receiver this thing rocked. I have the gain knob at about 20%, so I am sure this sub will fill sound in a room much larger than mine. Furthermore, I have set it to >50% and notice no distortion. The sound is super clear. Anything above 20% for me it started to rattle my house and scare the dogs. I tested this on several movies, but one particular scene that I like to test my subs on is in The Dark Knight Rises. It is where the Bat comes out of the alley and flies overhead of all the cops that think they have him cornered. Simply amazing sound! It felt like the Bat really flew over my house. I bet the neighbors did too. This sub displaces some serious energy. Adding this sub to my current setup really amplified the holes in my current Bose system. That's not to say that adding this sub hasn't juiced up my current home theater experience because it has! I will more than likely add other Klipsch speakers to complete the 7.2 experience. I definitely recommend this product. PROS: Amazing Price to Performance (I paid a lot for my Bose System), Very nice to look at, Lots of Power! CONS: Not really a con but some might see it as a con, the Size. Don't cheat physics, if you want life like base it comes at a cost.

I added this subwoofer with a new Yamaha RX-V385 receiver and a pair of older Aiwa 6" front speakers, and this setup produces incredible, clear music and movie audio in all frequencies. The Klipsch subwoofer is so easy to setup and customize, it could probably work in just about any home audio and theatre setup, regardless of your other speaker sizes. From an audio perspective, I could not be happier. The Klipsch is perfect. From an aesthetic point of view, while the Klipsch subwoofer is beautiful, especially with the front cover off, this speaker is HUGE. At 16" high and nearly 19" deep, it really stands out as like a small piece of "furniture". If you are looking for a compact or somewhat invisible speaker setup, this may not be the best choice. Be sure to measure the space where you will place this subwoofer to get a good idea of how big it will be and how much space it will consume. The HUM: When I first installed the subwoofer with the included RCA cable, it produced an unbearable low-frequency HUM, even with the audio system powered off. It made this noise simply by turning on the subwoofer, plugging in the cable, and turning up the gain. Adjusting the settings had no effect on this hum, and it made no difference whether audio was even sent to the speaker. But after replacing the RCA cable with a higher-quality shielded cable, the hum immediately went away. The Power Light: Other reviews have mentioned an annoying bright blue power light on their subwoofers, but the version I received has a green, dim light that is not over-powering, although it is still visible on the front, even when the front cover is attached. It is not that noticeable, but the green color seems out-of-place. A gold/amber color would have been a better choice. PROS: * Incredible, warm, rattle-free bass * Works with receivers with either single (LFE) or dual (Left/Right) subwoofer pre-amp outputs * Volume/gain easily adjustable - will only shake your floor and walls if you want it to! * Crossover setting from 40-200 Hz makes it compatible in almost any speaker configuration * Power Auto-On option: Powers on when audio is detected. Powers off after 20 minutes of silence. CONS: * Cabinet may be too big for some people * Needs high-quality RCA cable * 2-prong, Ungrounded Power Cable

This subwoofer delivers incredibly deep and powerful bass that you can both hear and feel. The low frequencies are strong without being muddy, and it stays very clear even when the volume is turned up. I was impressed by how well it fills the room while still keeping the bass tight and controlled. It paired perfectly with my speakers and added a whole new level of depth to my music, movies, and games. Setup was simple, and I had it up and running in just a few minutes. Overall, if you're looking for heavy, room-shaking bass with excellent clarity, this subwoofer is an outstanding choice.

My old Sony sub-woofer played well for many years...then 1 day it stopped having that big bad boom sound for movies. After careful review and consideration went with the Klipsch R-12SW. Let me share after install and new SW Cale... My systems once again is back in the ring. Sounding AWESOME, clear deep and my music and movies are back! A Definite GREAT Buy this product...in short ROCKS!

P die Bass Qualität ist brutal das ganze Haus wackelt perfekte Hip Hop Rap Techno Nachteil eigentlich keine bloß das bei den heutigen Surround Aufnahmen ein paar kleinere Bass Treiber für Explosion und so von Vorteil sind dass dieser extrem schwere 30cm Bass natürlich da nicht so schnell hinterher kommen aber wie gesagt den Klang fühlt . Bleib was für dich ist wenn du gut wärst würde ich es ist nein es hat in mir die Hoffnung geweckt ich könnte mir das komplette Set holen aber allein das Center kostet ja mehrere 1000 € Typ ist halt nicht billig aber ist mein absolutes Traum equipment digitale Verstärker eingebaut extrem rauscharm Klasse d man sollte unbedingt achten er muss 2 m von der Wand weg sonst erschüttern die Erschütterung ganzen Dachziegeln der Chuck Norris des Paars inbas also ich kann es nur empfehlen uneingeschränkt bleib geschmeidig.. weiter hintere Infos unter night your music flows [email protected]

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J'en utilise deux pour renforcer les basses de mes cabasses , ça fonctionne plutôt bien mais les caisses ne sont pas assez rigides , elles vibrent de partout ce qui fait que le moindre objet que l'on pose dessus tombe . Au vu de la marque je pensais que les boiseries seraient de meilleure qualité , plus épaisses . J'ai du caisson cabasse et il y a aucune vibration de caisse , idem avec du JAMO . les délais de livraison et les emballages sont trés bien , les finitions des caisse sont bien , c'est un caisson imposant !!!

Da premettere che guardando gli altoparlanti di questo famoso marchio me ne sono subito innamorato. Ho visto tanti video e letto tante recensioni,che ovviamente cambiano da persona a persona essendo soggettiva la cosa,ma vi posso assicurare che l'audio che ascolti nei video su YouTube etc,non rende minimamente giustizia all'audio reale ascoltato di presenza. Sto creando il mio impianto audio e aspetto che arrivi tutto il resto,i primi ad arrivare sono stati i due subwoofer,vi posso confermare che a mio parere fanno paura,hanno un basso che ti entra dentro,sembra di avere la sala cinema nella propria camera. " Figuratevi che la sera devo metterli a(-12 ) per poter vedere un film Senza disturbare i vicini,dato che abito in un condominio ". Inizialmente ho avuto un po' di ansia data la cifra spesa,perché non si riusciva minimamente a tracciare la merce,ma contattando il venditore tramite Amazon,si è subito messo a disposizione,venditore che io valuto molto educato,serio e rispettoso,pacchi arrivati anche 6 giorni prima della data prestabilita. Questa è la mia recensione dopo due settimane di utilizzo,spero durino nel tempo perché sono uno spettacolo. Vi sottolineo che essendo americane dovete comprare un adattatore perché la presa non è italiana,quindi come me ci rimarreste male se all'arrivo del prodotto non potreste provarlo subito. Che dire... Totalmente soddisfatto,sia del prodotto che del venditore,le consiglio vivamente a chi ama un basso corposo e intenso...

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