Reddit mentions of Klipsch R-12SW Subwoofer

For $400 CAD your best options would be.....

Fluance DB12

Bic F12

Klipsch R12SW very good price on this one and would be my choice for that budget.

Obviously if you can save some more you can get even better options. They will be a lot more though.

Have you bought any of the items yet?

I picked up the R-12SW from Amazon's Black Friday week or whatever it was called. You can see here that the price was $224. I can't guarantee it will get that low again, but you might want to wait around and see if Amazon lowers it to $360.

You can buy a perfectly decent sub for $300.

I don't have any guaranteed good choices for you but if musicality is a priority, then possibly a sealed unit instead of a ported. Less boom, but more control.

And of course if you buy used, you can get even more bang for your buck.

But this all presupposes you're not happy with the levels of bass you get now. And with 4 inch woofers (or do I mean "woofers" in quotation marks - there are speakers out there with larger mid-range cones than that) you probably aren't exactly digging down to 20 Hz subsonics now. In point of fact, you're probably missing everything from 20 Hz up to 60 or 70 Hz (not sure, haven't seen the specs on those Pioneer speakers). So a sub would almost certainly give a serious boost to your sound.

For instance: https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-12SW-Subwoofer/dp/B00MJ1YR8Y (and yeah, that's $350, so it's over your arbitrary budget choice). The 10-incher is under $300 though and would also give you quite an upgrade. Just as one example of a decent sub.

For budget subs (< $500) you have a quite a few popular choices:

• $348 Klipsch
  
• $199 Polk
  
• $157 Pioneer
  
  I'd highly recommend upgrading a better sub in the $500 .. $800 range:
  
  
• EMP Tek
  
• HSU
  
• Rythmik Audio
  
• SVS (Box)
  
• SVS (Cylinder) -- if space or WAF (Wife Approval Factor) is important
  
  Edit: Added SVS Cylinder sub link

I am currently using the Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB Audio Interface for my Rokit monitors. I see this 12 inch Klipsch sub-woofer is on sale from Amazon today and I'd like to add it to my setup but am unsure if I'll be able to connect it to my audio interface or if I'd have to purchase something else to get it hooked up. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Use promo code 3127779 today and Sat. only. $370 at Amazon http://www.amazon.com//dp/B00MJ1YR8Y/

http://www.cardpool.com/sell/gift-cards-for-amazon-gift-card

Swap your Dell gift cards for Amazon gift cards. Your option #3 is $800 on Dell. Cardpool will give you a $695 Amazon gift card for $800 worth of Dell gift cards. That might sound like a crappy exchange, but Dell is HUGELY overcharging for those speakers.

$702 on Amazon will get you the same center speaker and better LR and sub.

• https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-15M-Bookshelf-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B00LMF41IY
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Reference-Center-Channel-Loudspeaker/dp/B0040QW7KQ
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-12SW-R12SW-Subwoofer/dp/B00MJ1YR8Y
  
  So, you get a better system by swapping the gift cards and spending an extra $7.
  
  Your option #2 is $850 on Dell, or $723 on Amazon. Cardpool will give you $738 for $850 worth of Dell gift cards.
  
  The Dell price on option #1 is just as insane. Dell wants $599 for the R-10B, but you can get it on Amazon for $350. Or you can step up to the R-20B for $499 on Amazon.
  
  Of course, once you convert the Dell cards to Amazon cards, there are a ton of other options open to you too.

Considering you are big into Music with a side of movies - I would buy a 2/3.1 setup and focus on nicer speakers.

You could go with 2 of these towers:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007THXXXS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B007ZBIITM&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1XHVP8H30326NZJEYE50

This sub:
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Sub-12HG-Synergy-300-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B003VIWK0G/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1425991109&sr=1-12&keywords=martin+logan+subwoofer

Price: $1780

or

These 2 towers:
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-RF-82-Reference-Floorstanding-Loudspeaker/dp/B00TE8OTRO/ref=sr_1_16?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1425991254&sr=1-16&keywords=floor+standing+klipsch

this sub: http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R12SW-Powered-Subwoofer-Black/dp/B00MJ1YR8Y/ref=zg_bs_172568_22

this center: http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-RP440C-Ebony-Channel-Speaker/dp/B00S4H6H26/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1425991391&sr=1-4&keywords=klipsch+center+channel

Price: $1780

Id go option 2, but Martin Logan towers are great. I think you would like either option.

This is what I found in the shop (for my price range), would you recommend any of those over Dali sub?

Yamaha NS-SW300PN

Klipsch R-12SW

Magnat QUANTUM 6725 A

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Edit: I think I'll go with Dali Oberon 3 + Onyko TX-8220 for now and save up for a good sub like SVS which others mentioned below.

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To get the output from PC to a receiver I'll use the USB to SPDIF adapter you linked. Could you briefly explain to me the difference between the adapter you provided and something like Dragonfly Black - is there a perceived change in sound quality between the two?

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Thanks for helping me out!

Klipsch R12-SW Subwoofer - $213 At Amazon

Amazon seems to have them at the same price, but currently out of stock

https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-12SW-12-Inch-Front-Firing-Subwoofer/dp/B00MJ1YR8Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=electronics&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1478236801&sr=1-1&keywords=klipsch+subwoofer&refinements=p_85:2470955011&linkCode=sl1&tag=zeos-20&linkId=c8a3f587a25a70c26dda508a7e0dc993

The Onkyo is nice, I've had one for a while, and I like it, but it doesn't have a remote. I would consider the SMSL Q5 Pro if you can deal with the inputs, but if you're looking for something higher end, I've enjoyed listening to the Teac AI-301DA.

If you're fine without the remote, the Onkyo has been a solid performer for me. As for subs, I've heard and enjoyed a friend's Hsu Research VTF-1. I have a Klipsch R-12SW that has served me fine, but I got it for a song new, and if you're paying full price, the Hsu is a much better value.

Also, if you go with the Hsu, it has speaker-level pass throughs, so that opens up the avenue for 2ch amps without discrete sub outs, and I'm always quick to recommend the Emotiva A-100.

I have KRK Rokit 5s and use the Klipsch R12SW subwoofer.

My question is, what level should I set the LF Level Adjust on my Rokits so that they least conflict with my sub? Also, I know this comes down to personal preference but what would recommended settings be for Gain and Low Pass with my sub? I listen primarily to bass heavy dance music if that makes any difference.

First of all, thank you for a such a detailed post! You provided great insight and appreciate that.

Now - To be perfectly honest, I don't know too much about bipoles and dipoles to comfortably experiment with them. But I will try to educate myself further and research before I purchase the front 3 speakers. Do you have any floorstanding tower speaker recommendation for these?

The set up for the seating is simply 2 rows of 4 seats each, the rear seating row is slightly elevated on a step.

The media room in question is wired for a 7.1 set up (2 at the back wallmounted, 2 at the sides wallmounted, 2 at the front floorstanding, and the center speaker and sub in the middle front).

You suggested that I use 2 subs, but the room is only wired for 1 sub at the front. Would a larger subwoofer be a suitable substitute for two smaller ones? If so, do you have any recommendations that would work well in tandem with my receiver? Also, thanks for the video reference on the sub placement!

All wiring in the room is 14 gauge. I will look into the banana plugs, they look easy and convenient and i'll certainly pick up a couple of those when this is all said and done.

What do you think of this set up /u/homeboi808 ? I have to ask because you seem very knowledgeable in all this!

Receiver: Denon AVR-X3300W

Subwoofer: https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-12SW-12-Inch-Front-Firing-Subwoofer/dp/B00MJ1YR8Y/ref=pd_bxgy_23_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=X61GNYGX8Z19KA6JEN9B

Front Towers: https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-26F-Floorstanding-Speaker-Each/dp/B00LMDYM6W/ref=pd_sim_23_19?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8E24TMRWR6S9TGCZ6W1R

Center: https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-RP-250C-Center-Channel-Speaker/dp/B00S4HA4GQ/ref=pd_lpo_23_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CW0N9DRTVFS8G4NZGHW9

Side Surround: https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-RP-250S-Surround-Speaker-Each/dp/B00S4HE1QA

Back-Surround: https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-RP-150M-Bookshelf-Speaker-Ebony/dp/B00RXHEIHE

If youre wondering, I prefer Klispch because I get a little 5% family discount on their products from my cousin. I would really appreciate your input!

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Will https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-12SW-Subwoofer/dp/B00MJ1YR8Y cover the whole spectrum?

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Where can I learnt about these sort is things? A book?

https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-12SW-12-Inch-Front-Firing-Subwoofer/dp/B00MJ1YR8Y/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1495816422&sr=1-3&keywords=klipsch%2Bsubwoofer&th=1

I'm going to be buying the following:

KEF Q150 - Amazon

Klipsch R12SW - Amazon

Yamaha A S501 - Amazon

They're going to be going into my PC.

I would like to know whether i would need to buy any extra cables in order to make it all work properly? Or does everything come ready to connect in the boxes?

I'm a complete audio noob, and this is going to be my first setup, so please bare with me.

Thanks.

I do really like Sonos products, but it's hard to make much of a comparison...they don't share woofer sizes, power output, or anything else about their sub.

this Sub plus a Connect would cost the same as just a Sonos Sub, you think the Sonos Sub is better than this one?

https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R12SW-Powered-Subwoofer-Black/dp/B00MJ1YR8Y

Thanks for the thoughtful response! I wasnt sure how the price vs quality of sound systems really was, since with some things the $5000 option ends up the same as the $50 sometimes, you know? In response to getting a 2.0/.1 system, I was thinking of doing something along those lines. Do you know anything about the Klipsch R24F Floorstanding speaker? I was thinking about getting two of those (frys is doing a sale, 250 for a pair) and the Klipsch 12" sub (also on sale for 200). Reviews seem pretty sparse and dont really lean in any direction. I just dont know what kind of specs to look for and what indicates good performance. Thanks again for your original response and for any future advice :D

Thoughts on the R-12SW for $337 instead?

This one is an older model but will work.

Those are great speakers but that would use the full $1000 budget and leave nothing for the amp or a dedicated subwoofer.

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Monolith-Reference-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B01NBTG1JH

$370 for a pair of those.

https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-12SW-12-Inch-Front-Firing-Subwoofer/dp/B00MJ1YR8Y

$350 subwoofer

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S510BT-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B00YAO43YG

$230 for a receiver to run the setup and possibly be expanded into surround later. Leaves just enough money for cabling.