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12" 800W Klipsch RP-1200SW Reference Premiere Subwoofer $529 + Free Shipping

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4d ago
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4d ago
FaithfulAussie
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4d ago
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Very nice product. The available insurance is good too.
4d ago
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4d ago
x2ox2o
4d ago
23 Posts
Thanks for the post, picking one up to pair with an RSL speedwoofer 12. Hard to beat at $529!
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3d ago
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fourml8r
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3d ago
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Quote from x2ox2o :
Thanks for the post, picking one up to pair with an RSL speedwoofer 12. Hard to beat at $529!

I've used both. The RSL is a much better sub.
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Zorbat1446
3d ago
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Quote from fourml8r :
I've used both. The RSL is a much better sub.
Curious, in what ways?
3d ago
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AnonYmous129
3d ago
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Is the 1200 RP line much better than the 120swi previously posted a few weeks ago? It certainly weighs twice as much but isn't the frequencies range near the same on both units. I also wouldn't drive these to anywhere near max so is the 800W unnecessary as well?
R-120swi was only $150 for reference was a Costco deal. Easy return policy.
Just wondering if it was be substantial upgrade and worth it.
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3d ago
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3d ago
FantasticRaccoon979
3d ago
8 Posts
I have the RP-1600sw (for comparison) and the subwoofer had horrible chuffing at low hz (35 and under), I also have a OSD Trevoce 15" sub with dual passive radiators, the 15" sub hits harder, sounds better, is like 1/2 the size overall, and is cheaper. I think Klipsch kind of dropped the ball on on these subs, which is why they are going for so cheap.
For reference, i have the entire reference premier tower speaker lineup for my home theater.
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Rad1_
3d ago
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Quote from FantasticRaccoon979 :
I have the RP-1600sw (for comparison) and the subwoofer had horrible chuffing at low hz (35 and under), I also have a OSD Trevoce 15" sub with dual passive radiators, the 15" sub hits harder, sounds better, is like 1/2 the size overall, and is cheaper. I think Klipsch kind of dropped the ball on on these subs, which is why they are going for so cheap.
For reference, i have the entire reference premier tower speaker lineup for my home theater.

My 1600sw doesn't have that problem and sounds awesome, maybe check your connections?

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fixxall
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Quote from AnonYmous129 :
Is the 1200 RP line much better than the 120swi previously posted a few weeks ago? It certainly weighs twice as much but isn't the frequencies range near the same on both units. I also wouldn't drive these to anywhere near max so is the 800W unnecessary as well? R-120swi was only $150 for reference was a Costco deal. Easy return policy. Just wondering if it was be substantial upgrade and worth it.
It's not even close. I have the Costco R-120swi hooked up to my computer with a pair of edifiers, and a 1200rp hooked up in my living room with a set of the Fives.
The 1200rp hits WAY harder, goes way lower, and has a much cleaner sound. The difference is night and day.
Going into the purchase I was fully set on being disappointed by the 1200rp, but it just hasn't been the case.
The only downside is that the 1200rp is huge. It's considerably longer than the r-120swi.
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tashspop
2d ago
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Quote from FantasticRaccoon979 :
I have the RP-1600sw (for comparison) and the subwoofer had horrible chuffing at low hz (35 and under), I also have a OSD Trevoce 15" sub with dual passive radiators, the 15" sub hits harder, sounds better, is like 1/2 the size overall, and is cheaper. I think Klipsch kind of dropped the ball on on these subs, which is why they are going for so cheap.
For reference, i have the entire reference premier tower speaker lineup for my home theater.
this has to be a unique situation you had. I'm running a pair of them and neither have the chuffing. Also no way the OSD out performs it. tuning is way too high on the sub.
2d ago
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2d ago
PowerfulSoda431
2d ago
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My 1200 has no chuffing.
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CalmMitten9192
2d ago
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Quote from AnonYmous129 :
Is the 1200 RP line much better than the 120swi previously posted a few weeks ago? It certainly weighs twice as much but isn't the frequencies range near the same on both units. I also wouldn't drive these to anywhere near max so is the 800W unnecessary as well?
R-120swi was only $150 for reference was a Costco deal. Easy return policy.
Just wondering if it was be substantial upgrade and worth it.
Yes this or the RSL 10S are substantially better than the Costco sub.
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LetsHuntDeals
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I have 13x17 room will this be good or rp1400 i dont listen too loud and building my theater room for first time
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Quote from Rad1_ :
My 1600sw doesn't have that problem and sounds awesome, maybe check your connections?

He's probably talking about very low frequency excursion at higher volume levels. To get a 16 not to have any port noise either going to require a massive box or a very long port. Klipsch likely made design choices that hit a price point and really the ability to sell. Not many people want a 5 ft³ box in their living room which is one way they could have reduced max excursion port noise. dude probably had a lot of volume going with something like the depth charge scene in u-571. You can make subs flutter with that

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