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Klipsch R 12SW Subwoofer
Last Updated: July 16, 2021 (Refresh Now)
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Sound
205sub, subwoofer, klipsch, room, deep
+94%
-6%
" ... This is the best subwoofer I have ever owned period! ... Great choice great speaker! ... "
" ... I have other Klipsch speakers mixed in to a wide variety in the system but have had so much good luck with Klipsch that I seem to be replacing all with theirs. ... You have to be gentle with the volume control as it can easily take over the entire theater. ... I always felt that the lower down the volume level you can go and still fill the room, the better the overall quality of the sound. ... I would highly recommend this speaker to anyone wishing to add or replace a subwoofer to their system. ... "
" ... The sound that comes out of this sub is intense. ... "
" ... I added this subwoofer to my outside Klipsch set up and it sounds amazing. ... I don't even open the lid when we listen to music and it sounds great. ... I have it hooked up too a Klipsch powergate and it supplements my two Klipsch AWR-650-SM rock speakers. ... Easily loud enough for the back yard for pool parties with no distortion and highly recommend this set up for someone looking for an outside set up. ... "
" ... I am not a sound expert or audiophile. ... "
" ... Better than movie theatre sound! ... "
" ... Really adds that serious depth to movie sound. ... "
" ... The bass is amazing. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
163subwoofer, klipsch, woofer, subs, theater
+94%
-6%
" ... I was planning to get the center speakers and Towers but again with the price of this subwoofer I can just imagine the price of the others ... The quality of the subwoofer is excellent. ... "
" ... Resisted getting a subwoofer because I wanted to depend on good speakers & amp. ... Made the sound MUCH better. ... I wanted it softer and it worked great for music, TV and movies. ... "
" ... Awesome full Base sound! ... "
" ... I recently replaced my home theater in a box with a klipsch reference theater pack satellite surround sound set that came with a powered 8” woofer. ... I coupled it with an Onkyo TX-SR494 and everything sounded amazing and it was a big improvement. ... I’m an audiophile, 98% of people wouldn’t care and think it was great. ... "
" ... This Klipsch subwoofer didn't disappoint me as I have a very high standards when it comes to subwoofers( I used to have a SVS PB 12 plus on my previous set up)This sub produces deep clean bass, it does not go very low though as It could only go down 29hz, unlike the pb12 plus that could go as low as 12hz but its okay, with 4-5x lower than the cost of of a svs sub you definitely can not go wrong with this sub. ... "
" ... This Klipsch sub filled the bill. ... I could not be happier with this sub. ... This sub rocks, as it should ! ... "
" ... Replaced a blown 8inch Infinity sub with this. ... Very impressed with the output of the sub. ... "
" ... The sound that this sub produces is superb for the price range. ... I would recommend it to anyone that wants to improve there audio system. ... "
Sound / Bass
76deep, sub, subwoofer, woofer, thunderous
+99%
-1%
" ... Awesome full Base sound! ... "
" ... More defined base and more punch. ... "
" ... This thing will rattle the whole house and puts out wonderful deep base for music and movies. ... "
" ... I bought this subwoofer to pair with my Bose acoustimass base module. ... This subwoofer is worth more than what it sells for. ... "
" ... The bass is amazing for the price ... "
" ... It never bottoms out and will add the deep bass sound you need and shake the house! ... "
" ... provides extreme bass in setups wit a single sub-woofer ... "
" ... Great bass for the buck! ... "
Price
54value, sub, subwoofer, sale, subs
+98%
-2%
" ... Thanks Amazon for the great price. ... "
" ... If you are looking for a decent sub without spending a fortune, and I got this on-sale so it was an even better deal, then try out this Klipsch subwoofer. ... "
" ... Not bad for the price. ... "
" ... That price is rlly good for a sub this great. ... "
" ... It was worth the price. ... "
" ... Solid price to value ratio. ... "
" ... There are definitely higher-end subs that will outperform this, but i think this is one of best in its price range. ... "
" ... I got a great price imo. ... "
Usage
48house, setup, easy, living room, shakes
+98%
-2%
" ... Buying another one either to take the place of my Polk 10 inch or to run 2 for the basement home theater. ... "
" ... Played about 10 songs at nearly max volume and the rear was just a little warm. ... "
" ... The entire house shakes. ... "
" ... Makes all the difference once you get it set up correctly. ... "
" ... Ordering another for the downstairs. ... This makes the house rumble ... "
" ... I am not a tech head so buying products that are simple to install is my go to. ... This one shakes my living room. ... "
" ... An easy yes! ... "
" ... It's sounds great in my 300ish Sq foot living room. ... "
Sound / Volume
42volume, loud, sub, volumes, subwoofer
+86%
-14%
" ... No rattle or distortion. ... "
" ... i was hearing the doors in my hall way shaking, the floor in the living room shaking and getting a call from my neighbor asking could I please turn my music down!!! ... "
" ... Easily loud enough for the back yard for pool parties with no distortion and highly recommend this set up for someone looking for an outside set up. ... "
" ... I have in a large room with a vaulted ceiling and with the sub set to half power it easily fills the room and shakes the floor. ... "
" ... It sounds like my car stereo! ... "
" ... Tight room filling base! ... "
" ... Sounds great and is very tunable to any room. ... "
" ... Got it hooked up yesterday and it sounds good, not overpowering but it's a pretty large room (15x24 with attached 10x10 kitchen) and the sub does a decent job filling it up with sound. ... "
Usage / Capacity
27house, living room, shakes, home theater, walls
+100%
" ... It's acoustically different though since it's a much larger space in the house. ... "
" ... Shakes the house! ... "
" ... I have a Rythmik 18" home theater sub in my living room, and this could give it a run for its money for frequencies over 40-50 hz. ... "
" ... i was hearing the doors in my hall way shaking, the floor in the living room shaking and getting a call from my neighbor asking could I please turn my music down!!! ... "
" ... When I moved around my home theater around, I had room for a second one. ... "
" ... Are they a must for a home theatre? ... "
" ... I use it in a 10x20 theater room and it blows the guests away with every movie we watch. ... "
" ... Tight room filling base! ... "
Body
24looks, size, room, fit, space
+79%
-21%
" ... Deeeeeeep heavy powerful base. ... "
" ... But at the time of my purchase, I got cash to spare, the price fits my budget, the performance is unmatched at the price level, so I jumped on it. ... "
" ... let me say, this subwoofer has got to be the best sounding sub, for the money, hands down. ... "
" ... Good Sub for the price per rms power and size. ... "
" ... Looks great with or without the grille. ... "
" ... One observation is that this is a surprisingly large item and the curved sides, though aesthetically more pleasing than a flat box shape, make it a little challenging to find a good place to put it if you have limited space or want it to fit snugly against a console. ... "
" ... I purchased the Keter City 30 Gallon Resin Deck Box to put it in and it is a perfect fit. ... "
" ... Excellent design and love the look of the copper wound speaker and the magnetic speaker cover. ... "
Marketplace
22seller, shipping, send, sale, return
+64%
-36%
" ... Amazon offered a great deal, so a jumped at the opportunity. ... "
" ... Shipped and arrived quickly. ... "
" ... The coupon for $80 off wasn't bad either. ... "
" ... Thanks Amazon for the great price. ... "
" ... Oh yeah and the seller shipped this insanely fast. ... It almost arrived before the earliest expected arrival date. ... "
" ... Finally decided to get the R12SW. ... Got it on sale for about $150. ... "
" ... However, the seller is outstanding! ... "
" ... This is my second one and I caught it on sale. ... "
Connectivity
16receiver, port, hooked, system, speaker
+63%
-38%
" ... Hooked this bad boy up to my system and set it up. ... "
" ... This sounds terrific at low volumes and it is paired with a powered Bluetooth speaker and no amp. ... "
" ... If you are looking for a compact or somewhat invisible speaker setup, this may not be the best choice. ... "
" ... I have this paired with a Yamaha RX-V6A configured for a 5.1.2 setup. ... "
" ... Consider using a wireless connection between the amplifier and the sub. ... "
" ... As advertised and cheapest price on internet!! ... "
" ... I originally bought a led party-style blue tooth speaker. ... It came with the connector wires and was easy to connect to the party speaker. ... "
" ... I have this baby paired with some Bose Acoustimass . ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
14seller, sale, within, shipping, sellers
+71%
-29%
" ... Oh yeah and the seller shipped this insanely fast. ... "
" ... However, the seller is outstanding! ... "
" ... Bought for $160 with Amazon coupon, bargain! ... "
" ... Thanks Amazon for the great price. ... "
" ... Got it on sale for about $150. ... "
" ... Amazon offered a great deal, so a jumped at the opportunity. ... "
" ... Incredible product and seller! ... "
" ... Can't go wrong i got these i bought 2 at $ 199 each Amazon renewed and work perfectly ... "
Usage / Setup
10easy, theater, subwoofer, set, klipsch
+100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I have this paired with a Yamaha RX-V6A configured for a 5.1.2 setup. ... "
" ... Set up was quick & easy. ... "
" ... I am not a tech head so buying products that are simple to install is my go to. ... "
" ... I was really impressed when I got my Klipsch R-12SW and added it to my home theater setup. ... "
" ... I received my subwoofer in pristine condition and setup was easy. ... "
" ... For anyone whether it be home theater or desk setup. ... "
Usage / Ease
9setup, set, subwoofer, klipsch, gain
+100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Set up was quick & easy. ... "
" ... I received my subwoofer in pristine condition and setup was easy. ... "
" ... Makes all the difference once you get it set up correctly. ... "
" ... An easy yes! ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
9receiver, hooked, system, loopback, wires
+89%
-11%
" ... If you are looking for a compact or somewhat invisible speaker setup, this may not be the best choice. ... "
" ... I have this paired with a Yamaha RX-V6A configured for a 5.1.2 setup. ... "
" ... My son hooked it up to his speaker system for use with his TV and stereo system for music. ... "
" ... Consider using a wireless connection between the amplifier and the sub. ... "
" ... It came with the connector wires and was easy to connect to the party speaker. ... "
" ... Hooked this bad boy up to my system and set it up. ... "
" ... I use for home theater system and I like everything about it ... "
" ... I have this baby paired with some Bose Acoustimass . ... "
Body / Design
9pleasing, nice, fit, aesthetically, nicely
+100%
" ... One observation is that this is a surprisingly large item and the curved sides, though aesthetically more pleasing than a flat box shape, make it a little challenging to find a good place to put it if you have limited space or want it to fit snugly against a console. ... "
" ... However the previous model looks much better. ... "
" ... Love how classy and professional (expensive) it looks. ... "
" ... Nice features and typically Klipsch fit and finish. ... "
" ... Looks and sounds amazing! ... "
" ... It's also aesthetically-pleasing to look at. ... "
" ... Just blends in nicely and brings in a very nice rumble when appropriate. ... "
" ... Looks great with or without the grille. ... "
Reliability
8stopped working, month, sub, months, replaced
+63%
-38%
" ... I received the R-12SW Subwoofer a week ago and broke it in within 4 days. ... "
" ... I've had this thing for a couple months and it is truly great for music for any genre. ... "
" ... I don't have a crystal ball, but if the last two years are a good reference, then yes. ... "
" ... Reading the other reviews I was worried about the Auto on/off but it has been working fine so far. ... "
" ... 4 weeks in, love them. ... "
Cable
8rca cable, cables, prong, hum, wires
+63%
-38%
" ... I got the svs subwoofer cable and it really sounds so much better than having it on a cheap cable. ... I wanted an audioquest cable but I need a 15 foot one and they're like 150 bucks lol forget that! ... "
" ... This was a great product it came with RCA cables that were not listed in the description. ... "
" ... This allows you not only more placement flexibility, but also greater WAF since you won't need wires run all over the room. ... "
" ... It came with the connector wires and was easy to connect to the party speaker. ... Worked out great just be sure to use either a aux cord or the reason cables . ... "
" ... make sure u use a directional shielded cable. ... "
Usage / Controls
7controls, control
+86%
-14%
" ... Played about 10 songs at nearly max volume and the rear was just a little warm. ... "
" ... Great controls and packs a big punch. ... "
" ... Controls on the unit are excellent for roll-off and volume. ... "
" ... You have to be gentle with the volume control as it can easily take over the entire theater. ... "
" ... Straight forward customization controls. ... "
" ... Its controls are effective to get the impact, volume and dynamic range that you want. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
7package, delivered, date, arrived, within
+71%
-29%
" ... Shipped and arrived quickly. ... "
" ... It almost arrived before the earliest expected arrival date. ... "
Video
6better, watching, tv, music, movie
+100%
" ... Watching TV & movies is so much better. ... "
" ... Makes action movies 1000 times better ... "
" ... Movie's are better, music is better. ... "
" ... So far it's great for movies. ... "
" ... I mainly use it for movies and sporting events. ... "
" ... I wanted it softer and it worked great for music, TV and movies. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
6return, sub, r12sw, contacted, amazon
+33%
-67%
" ... I contacted Amazon and explained the issue and was told the item is not refundable. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I missed my return window, otherwise I'd send it back and the the SPL 120 ... "
" ... I bought this sub sale and messed up the box, so I don't want to return it. ... "
" ... I sure do hope they send me a new one and not have me send it to get repaired. ... "
Cleaning
6sound, good, tight, sub, sounds
+100%
" ... The sub is absolutely great it can shake walls no problem but it has a really clean sound that sounds very great. ... "
" ... It comes through clean and clear at E1- not muddy, so I think it's a good piece of equipment. ... "
" ... i read the reviews some ppl said they had some buzz out of these.a lot got sent back.mine has no buzz clean as a bell, great punch,running the onkyo txsx 393 and 4 klipsh rm 41s . ... "
" ... Tight and clean. ... "
Body / Fit
6sub, got, room, nice, klipsch
+50%
-50%
" ... I would absolutely hold off on this sub. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
4rca cable, low, connect, cable, sub
-100%
" ... It has terrible port noise because of the low quality port they used. ... "
" ... When you connect your RCA cable the sub will make a low 60ish hz Hum. ... No magic RCA cable is going to fix this. ... "
Usage / Gaming
3extra, music, games, bass
+100%
" ... I have no issues with the quality of the sound for gaming. ... "
" ... a game changer! ... "
" ... I use this with my two kanto tuks and just wanted that extra bass for music and games. ... Adds that extra definition to every game I have played. ... "
Remote
3wish
+67%
-33%
" ... I love the way it works with the powered r41-bt’s and the remote that comes with a remote that controls this sub. ... "
" ... I like that the cost was reasonable but wish it had a remote. ... "
Performance
3+100%
" ... I was wowed by the performance. ... "
" ... So this sub is doing its job. ... "
Network
3walls, shakes, receiver, loopback, 2
+100%
" ... This makes the house rumble ... "
" ... The entire house shakes. ... "
" ... This thing will rock your house!!! ... "
Body / Storage
3though, room, big, large, house
+67%
-33%
" ... It's acoustically different though since it's a much larger space in the house. ... "
" ... Make sure you have enough room for it, though - or you might be re-arranging your entertainment center space. ... "
Body / Size
3sub, room, large, good, bulky
+100%
" ... The size of the sub is huge. ... "
" ... Deeeeeeep heavy powerful base. ... "
" ... Good Sub for the price per rms power and size. ... "
Body / Comfort
3sounding, feel, pressure, made, listener
+100%
" ... let me say, this subwoofer has got to be the best sounding sub, for the money, hands down. ... "
" ... You can feel the pressure it puts out. ... "
" ... This is one of the most responsive and cleanest-sounding 12's I've heard, yet it will easily rattle your skull if that's what you want. ... "
Body / Build Quality
3hum, copper, cheap, 100
+67%
-33%
" ... Excellent design and love the look of the copper wound speaker and the magnetic speaker cover. ... "
" ... Glad they still had the same model I had since they came out with a newer build. ... "
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