Klipsch subwoofer

[FALCONSEYE]

Any opinions about Klipsch Reference Series RPW-10, pros/cons ? thanks

 

[WmAx]

Any opinions about Klipsch Reference Series RPW-10, pros/cons ? thanks

For around the same money, you can get a SVS that is a superior product. For $100 more, you can build a DIY subwoofer that is superior to most $2000 subwoofers, if you do it using very specific products and a properly engineered port cabinet.

-Chris

 

[AVRat]

That Klipsch to me is more of a bass module as its FR only goes down to 35 Hz. Your 500 sq ft space is considered large and that sub would be like a fart in the wind. There are much better options from ID sub makers if you want a more bombastic HT experience. BTW, what model sub died? How much are you realistically willing to spend?

Minimally, I’d look at:

HSU VTF2 MK3 - $494

VTF3 MK3 - $699​

SVS PB10-NSD - $429

PB12-NSD - $599​

AV123 MFW-15 - $699 (On sale thru 12/08 - $499)
Epik Knight - $599

Caliber - $699​

Outlaw LFM-1EX - $649

 

[FALCONSEYE]

hi, thanks for the responses. I am kind of a sound/acoustics newbie so I don't think I will be able to make a subwoofer by myself. The subwoofer I have is a polk (PSW10)

It's nothing fancy. At high sound levels, i keep hearing some kind of a cracking sound. I will probably still use this subwoofer and have a Y connection to another one. Honestly, I didn't want to spend too much money.

 

[mazersteven]

Contact SVS and ask their opinion. SVS subs are highly recommended, and offer outstanding performance, and bang for the buck.

www.svsound.com

IMO you should sell that Polk sub, and take the cash and add it to your new subwoofer purchase.

www.craigslist.com

 

[FALCONSEYE]

I will return the klipsch subwoofer. However, I am having hard time picking up another one. Seems like so many options with little differences among them. I wish this site had a winner subwoofer category for $500~$600 price category

 

[FALCONSEYE]

found this:
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/speakers/2316/shootout-five-mid-price-
subwoofers-hsu-vtf-3-mk-3-turbo-page2.html?print_page=y

do you guys agree with the result?

 

[AVRat]

The list I posted are about the best options in your price range. The HSU turbo is a good option but adds to the cost. The MFW was a Black Friday sale only, sorry. But they do have some decent b-stock (scratch & dent)deals. http://av123.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=0&keyword=&manufacturer_id=0&Itemid=37&orderby=product_cdate&limit=30&limitstart=120

 

[Cpt.America]

I love my eD A3-300 subwoofer. With the upgraded driver, its $500 door-to-door (shipped, etc). Seems to play very smooth, very loud, very low... shakes my entire house if I let it. It's not as pretty as some of the wood veneered subs out there, but as far as bang-for-buck goes, in a power sub that you don't build yourself, its hard to beat.

http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_41&products_id=102

 

[FALCONSEYE]

Thanks everybody. AVRat, I keep reading really good stuff about HSU VTF3 MK3. I think I wanna buy this guy.

 

[Midcow2]

Any opinions about Klipsch Reference Series RPW-10, pros/cons ? thanks

I have a Klipsch KSW 10, Def Tech Pro sub 100 and SVS PB12-Plus.

My Klipsch is downfiring and has been a pretty good sub; good built quality and nice sound and excursion. Yours is probably a better level than the one I have and it appears to be front firing. It compares pretty equally to the Def Tech sub. I am just learning the new SVS PN12-Plus sub but it is a step above the other two subs

 

[AVRat]

Here’s a list that a member (Craigsub) has auditioned in his home, tested and ranked to give you an idea how they may compare:

Elemental Designs A7-900 ($2200 ID/SI): 116 points (63-53)
Epik Conquest ($1599 ID): 112 points (60-52)
SVS PB13-Ultra ($1499 ID): 109 points (57-52)
Epik Castle ($999 ID): 109 points (59-50)
AV123 MFW-15 Duals: 109 points (56-53) (note, duals were tested as duals are offered as a package)
Creative Sounds Dual SDX-15 driver + Behringer EP-2500 Amp + Behringer DEQ2496 ($1630 ID): 105 points (57-48)
JL Audio Fathom 113 ($3500 BM): 103 points (53-50)
AV123 MFW-15 ($599 ID): 103 points (53-50)
Def Tech Trinity ($3000 BM): 102 points (54-48)
Velodyne DD-18 ($5000 BM): 100 points (50-50)
ACI Maestro ($2400 ID): 97 points (47-50)
eD A5-350 ($715 ID/SI): 96 points (50-46)
JL Audio Fathom 112 ($2600 BM): 95 points (45-50)
Hsu VTF-3 HO + Turbo ($999 ID): 94 points (47-47)
Hsu VTF-3 HO w/o Turbo ($899 ID): 92 points (45-47)
Hsu VTF-3 Mark III + Turbo ($799 ID): 92 points (45-47)
Epik Valor ($549 ID): 91 points (44-47)
Hsu VTF-3 Mark III w/o Turbo ($699 ID): 91 points (45-46)
SVS PB12-Ultra: 90 points (47-43)
Axiom EP-500 ($1230 ID/SI): 90 points (43-47)
Hsu VTF-2 Mark III + Turbo ($599 ID): 88 points (42-46)
SVS PB12-Plus/2 ($1299 ID): 87 points (47-40)
SVS PB12-NSD ($599 ID): 86 points (43-43)
Hsu VTF-2 Mark III w/o Turbo ($499 ID): 86 points (40-46)
Rocket UFW-12 ($999 ID): 85 points (provisional) (35-50)
Elemental Designs A2-300 ($350 ID/SI): 83 points (44-39)
SVS PB10-NSD ($429 ID): 83 points (43-40)
Dana Audio 600 ($869 ID): 83 points (36-47)

Gov just received his HSE V3M3 and is very happy with it. http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showpost.php?p=491134&postcount=37

 

[FALCONSEYE]

Thanks for the great info AVRat.

Is this AV123 MFW-15?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pNpmv-tjb0

I wish Craigsub put this test on youtube. Wouldn't that be awesome!?!

By the way, what if you end up getting something like this?
Sorry, if this sounds stupid.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7057383&type=product&id=1108124880979